Improving my Game to the Next Level

#1 08-23-2005, 04:16 PM

I play in two live action tournaments a week.
Entry fees are $65 with payouts of $700-800 for first
in one tournament, with the second one being $1,700-
1,800 for first money.

Out of my last ten tournaments I have
won or been third five times, with a
net profit of $2,800 over six weeks.

A key to my development has been studying
and internalizing Dan Harrington's books.
Does anyone know of books conquerable to Dan's.

I am looking for ideas and strategies
to take my game to the next level.
I have never played on line. If I were
to play on line what games would you suggest?

I use coaches in my business. Are there any
poker coaches out there you know of?

My friend wants me to go play in a $220 straight
tourney at the boat casino with a $10,000 first
prize. I think and feel I'm ready. What should
I be aware of at this level?

Your feedback will be gratefully appreciated,
J.R.

fimbulwinter · #2 08-23-2005, 04:19 PM

hi jr,

you're in the wrong forum here, you want one of the tournament forums.

fim

Matador225 · #3 08-23-2005, 04:41 PM

He is in a tournament forum isn't he? The multi-table forum seems like the best place to post IMO.

FoxwoodsFiend · #4 08-23-2005, 04:43 PM

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A key to my development has been studying
and internalizing Dan Harrington's books.
Does anyone know of books conquerable to Dan's.

[/ QUOTE ]

First of all, FYI you meant to say "comparable" not conquerable.
Second, I would warn you not to assume that your current win rate is sustainable. Wait for a larger sample size before you play tournaments outside of your comfort level. 50% cashing is not very realistic.
Finally, I hate to break it to you but there are no books as good as Harrington. It's just about the best book on poker ever, and especially for tournaments nothing else really comes close.

#5 08-23-2005, 04:54 PM

Thank you for your feedback
and appreciate the warning.
I will continue to play the $65
tourneys and build a stronger
statistical base before deciding
on my next step.

As for Harringtons' books comparable
was the proper term.
J.R.

DemonDeac · #6 08-23-2005, 04:57 PM

Why do you write
Your posts like
They are poetry

J/K. Welcome to forum. You'll probably wanna read Tournament Poker For the Advanced Player by David Sklansky. It's in the books section on the left side of the page.

Isura · #7 08-23-2005, 05:43 PM

I think he was in the wrong forum. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

MrMoo · #8 08-23-2005, 05:59 PM

I would suggest you try playing in some smaller tournaments in a casino and possibly play on the internet a little. It sounds to me like this is a home game or at least a group of people who likely play for fun. You may find that in an actual casino tournament your skills are not vastly superiour to your competition.

I also agree that your sample size is WAY to small to accurately guage how good of a player you are.

On the other hand, if you're up over $2800, I don't see the harm in dropping $220 to play a tournament. Just don't play them regularly until you have proven to yourself over a long period of time that you are a consistent winner.