Trying to \"Lose\" - home game question
I got invited to play in a new home game last night for the first time. They are people I casually know through playing on sports teams, but rarely hang out with outside of that.
This situation seems unique, but I'm wondering if it's got some long term merit.
I have played for the last 2 weeks. They play 2 NLHE 1 Table tournaments. 8 people the first week, 9 the second.
$10 entry, 2nd $20, first place gets the rest.
The first week I played I took 1st the first game, and second the second. So I won $60 profit
Last night I took first the first game out of 9 People.
I really just played regular tournament tight ABC poker, and was way ahead of these guys. They would chase with any 2 suited, call with any Ace, etc.
It really should be easy money for me in the long term.
Which leads me to my "dilema" from last night.
Since I am still new, and would like to keep playing, and don't want to piss these people off, would it be worth it to maybe not bring my "A" game? loosen up my starting hands, chase a little more. This would just be for one game, maybe every 2 weeks, kind of ensure the fish get to win. Like last night, after cashing in 3 straight over 2 weeks, is the 4th game a good chance to "fluff" it?
I know it's -EV for the game, but if it's something I can win regualarly, is it +EV for the long term?
Or should I just say screw it, play until they kick me out?
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