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As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
As a "pro" which game would you play...? (some stats)
I've been playng for one year and 6-max has become my primary game. Its been like at least an hour since the last stats post so I figured I should contribute one. I've recently gotten tired of playing underrolled and dealing with stress of swings. I spent a lot of money recently on wedding stuff, a nice honeymoon, furniture, as well as ran bad at 30/60 a couple months ago and crippled my roll... I want to start treating poker like a "real job" where [hours = money] and get on with enjoying the other parts of my life. Please take a look at my situation outlined below and I would love to hear any advice you have for being a little more business-like in my poker playing. My Situation: 1) 2800 in my roll currently 2) I have 15 hours a week I can play 3) I need to cashout 2k a month starting at the end of November (74 hours from now) My experience and results thus far: still a lot of pretty big leaks obvious a few leaks patched--still some excessive calldown type of tilt showing at 10/20 due to playing high variance short handed games with scared money. At this point I am looking to 4-6 table whatever limit I play. I find I tilt much less 6 tabling than 4 as I dont have time to think up stupid "moves" to try and pull and generally play more solid ABC poker. Not tilting is one of my new priorities. 3/6 6max would def be 6-8 tabling--6 is easy for me and I feel very comfortable and confident. 5/10 6max has traditionally been my nemesis but I feel confident that long term, with my new improved style of play I would be at least a 1BB/100 winner in the game. I want stability and money but I want some intellectual challenge and sharpening of my skills to occur. I want my roll to grow and eventually do something more normal like 4 table 10/20 and 20/40 or 30/60. I also am liking the steps I have been taking to avoid tilt (keeping a log of feelings, stopping if I tilt, not pulling marathon dig myself out of a hole sessions.) I feel like a loser bazillion tabling 3/6 but financially it seesm like it may be the smartest move at this point? Any thoughts...? Between now and the end of November I have 74 hours to play and these are the options I am looking at: 3/6: ------------------------------------- 500 hands per hour x 74 = 37k hands at 2 BB/100 = $4400--smart choice? at 3 BB/100 = $6600--aim for this at 4 BB/100 = $8800 5/10: ------------------------------------- 500 hands per hour x 74 = 37k hands at 1 BB/100 = $3700 at 1.5 BB/100 = $5550 at 2 BB/100 = $7400--try this for now until I run good or lose 100BB and skulk back to 3/6? at 2.5 BB/100 = $9250 at 3 BB/100 = $11,100 |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
With 2800 in your roll, as a "pro" with no other means of income, you are just barely have enough for 3/6 6 max, there is no way I would think about playing 5/10
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
I think you need to grind it out at the 3/6 this month. there is a significant risk you are going to start december with <$1000 if you play 5/10 or higher. If you run good, say get up to $5000 then move up.
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
Hey Climber,
Your needs outweigh the risk. 3/6 is your only answer, get those hands in. Move up to 5/10 when you hit 6k or so and don't have a pending cashout. IMO risking any/all of what's left of your bankroll on higher stakes than that is financial suicide, plus it will wreak havoc on your mental health. Stay at 3/6 until you are rolled for 5/10. Rinse, repeat. GL. I'd also like to say that your WTSD stat is really high, but that doesn't make it bad. Mine jumped to almost 40 when I first moved up to 10/20, and it's been inching its way back down to the point where I think it'll be 32% again soon. However, you appear to have a much different playstyle than I do and I would suggest sticking with what works. Surf |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
Leave Allston. The rent's too high for crappy living.
Stick with 3/6, since 4-6 tabling that game with your current roll is pretty risky. Move up when your roll can afford it. 5/10 would be suicide. |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
2800's barely enough to play 3/6 with a 'professional' roll imo.
Grind 3/6, maybe getting a job so your living doesn't suck your roll? (this is assuming you're independant and have to pay for insurance, food, shelter etc) |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
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2800's barely enough to play 3/6 with a 'professional' roll imo. Grind 3/6, maybe getting a job so your living doesn't suck your roll? (this is assuming you're independant and have to pay for insurance, food, shelter etc) [/ QUOTE ] I second getting a job or playing more then 15 hours a week. 2 hours a day???? You can't manage 40 hours a week? |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
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[ QUOTE ] 2800's barely enough to play 3/6 with a 'professional' roll imo. Grind 3/6, maybe getting a job so your living doesn't suck your roll? (this is assuming you're independant and have to pay for insurance, food, shelter etc) [/ QUOTE ] I second getting a job or playing more then 15 hours a week. 2 hours a day???? You can't manage 40 hours a week? [/ QUOTE ] People who question this haven't actually tried to play long hours. It's much much more difficult than it seems when you are putting in part time hours. That said, 15 is still pretty low end. Krishan |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] 2800's barely enough to play 3/6 with a 'professional' roll imo. Grind 3/6, maybe getting a job so your living doesn't suck your roll? (this is assuming you're independant and have to pay for insurance, food, shelter etc) [/ QUOTE ] I second getting a job or playing more then 15 hours a week. 2 hours a day???? You can't manage 40 hours a week? [/ QUOTE ] People who question this haven't actually tried to play long hours. It's much much more difficult than it seems when you are putting in part time hours. That said, 15 is still pretty low end. Krishan [/ QUOTE ] Really? I am strongly considering going pro pretty soon, but right now I still put in 30hrs/wk while working 50hrs/wk regular job. Of course I have no friends, no life, and practically no interests outside of poker, so maybe I'm just special. In an OCD-type sense, that is. |
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Re: As a broke \"pro\" which game would you play...? (some stats)
6 table 3/6. I would encourage you to 8 table. I've been 10 tabling 5/10 (6) and it's really doable. Play like 21/15 instead of 25/18 or whatever. Play for the RB. If you have only 15 hours a week, really concentrate on playing more tables. 3/6 sucks so it's perfect--you can do many tables and win well.
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