Forum: Poker Theory
08-07-2003, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 132
Re: Players Skill Comparison
Cardsharkdave,
I have read all of the responses and am intrigued by a few of them; particularly the poster who mentioned that Dynasty claims that playing any pair utg can be profitable in the...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
05-03-2003, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 126
Re: Babe\'s Best Boys
Thanks for the compliment Babe. I am truly honored to have made your list. It was great seeing you this past trip and thanks for all of your work to help make the seminar a success. I am already...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
05-03-2003, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 33
Hysterical Quote From 15-30 Game
Hello All,
I just got back from a two week trip to Vegas and will likely be posting a brief trip report as well as a few interesting hands.
I did however hear one of the funniest lines I have...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
03-04-2003, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 106
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Forum: Other Other Topics
03-04-2003, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 19
The Ultimate Poker Player
OK - I usually do not post these but I received this in an email today and I thought this was too good to pass up.
Enjoy.
Two couples were playing cards one evening. John accidentally dropped...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
03-04-2003, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 106
Re: ok i blame u guys for this hand (BB defense)
I am absolutely shocked you even called pre-flop. I cannot imagine a time when I would want to play this. If the player is truly steaming, simply bide your time and wait for a better opportunity. ...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-25-2003, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 73
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-21-2003, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 152
Soh
Soh,
I was not referring to you or anyone else specifically in my response at all. I was simply stating a general pattern that I have recognized from players that have come and gone since poker...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-21-2003, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 152
ACPlayer
Excellent specific points.
Just some thoughts...
Michael D.
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-20-2003, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 41
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-20-2003, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 152
Without Question
Net Warrior,
Without question, the biggest mistake I see from mid-limit players is...
Almost all think they play much better than they actually do.
Just some thoughts...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-20-2003, 04:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 48
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-20-2003, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 73
Chicago Poker Play of the Day
Hello All,
I promised a buddy I would post a Chicago Poker Play of the Day hand. Since this is an actual hand that was played in a mid-limit game, I am posting it on this forum.
20-40 game...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-20-2003, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 109
RESULTS ?????
Do we get to see the results?
Just some thoughts...
Michael D.
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-19-2003, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 109
Re: Is this a bad river bet? i was perplexed.
Tyler,
At the 5-10 level, suffice it to say, I am confident that there is a very real possibilty that someone has a hand here that beats yours.
I would not have bet the river here and then...
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Forum: Home Poker
02-19-2003, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 88
Re: Loose Home Game--What to Call?
Walter,
In the homes games in Chicago that I have experienced, stud eight or better would be a good choice.
By the way, I know a Walter in Chicago who plays bridge, and also plays in some of...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-19-2003, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 47
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-19-2003, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 120
Re: AQ for no raise (MichaelD)?
Kevin
Don't get me wrong, I do not ALWAYS fold this hand. I will fold it often though if I am first or second in. It just does not rank that high on my list of hands that I have found profitable...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-18-2003, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 78
Re: Slot Machine in the 8 seat?
Paluka,
Unfortunately if the game we are playing in is bad, we are stuck with it. There are only two legal cardrooms in the Chicago area - Aurora, Illinois, and East Chicago Indiana. They are...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-18-2003, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 78
Re: Slot Machine in the 8 seat?
Kevin,
I will primarily address a couple of specific parts of your post: PreFlop & Opponent Evaluation
PRE-FLOP: Well, let me be the one to start the controversy here; I would most likely have...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-17-2003, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 175
Great Advice Tommy
Tommy,
Great Advice. I agree with you 100%.
Removing words - such as the ones you describe - which infer emotion, will assist in taking emotion out of the decision making process. In poker,...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-17-2003, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 106
Re: Dealing with being a loser
Soh,
Forgive me for not clarifying my post. I was responding to DJ's specific question which I took as meaning multiple consecutive losing sessions rather than a single losing session. Short...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-16-2003, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 106
Re: Dealing with being a loser
DJ,
When I find myself in a situation similar to the one you describe, I sit back and re-evaluate my play. While I have not had such an extreme experience as you have, I still have had my share...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-12-2003, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 101
Re: Big Blind QJs in poker heaven
Huh,
In response to your question...
"Is this a horrible raise?"
Horrible is a bit harsh. Many players make far worse plays at the poker table on a consistent basis. With this being said...
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Forum: Mid- and High-Stakes Hold'em
02-12-2003, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 65
Views: 243
Astro
Astroglide,
Glad to see a post where you actually share your thoughts with us. When a poster writes what you first did...
"95s it isn't even close, yawn"
It is very difficult for many of...
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