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Reasons for not moving up...
Up until recently I was under the impression that everyone's goal was to move up limits as they acquired the skills and bankroll. But a few posts opened my eyes and I realized that there are a fair amount of people happy with where they are. I understand the pro's that make their money and don't want to jeopardize their earnings by losing at a higher limit. My question is geared to the people that do this on the side. What is it that makes good players decide they don't want to move up? I always thought of poker as gambling, and I think gamblers take some risks. I just want to understand the reasoning.
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
I guess some people enjoy being able to beat their limit regularly without feeling like they are at a disadvantage. This is definately something i need to work on, not getting too concerned with moving up limits and just making steady money.
If you can make good money at something which is not that challenging it may be just more comfortable for them that way. ric. |
#3
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
Some people find a level they are comfortable at and stay there. It is also possible that they have tried moving up and realized that they couldn't beat the higher level so they went back down and stayed there.
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
one reason not mentioned is that as you move up the games in whole get much more aggressive to the point that they are no longer fun FWIW
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#5
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
many players play for recreation not smash mouth competition
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
Taking risks is fine, and yes - most poker players (see: gamblers) do enjoy taking risks. Be assured I am no exception.
Still, there is a difference between tempting fate and p-ssing in fate's face. I have made three major moves since I learned the game. 1. Playing (and winning) at live micro limits for recreation (25/50, 50/1, 1/2) to playing (and winning)live "real games - also for recreation (2/4, 3/6 and 1-5 stud). 2. From these to (P and W) at "middle" limits live (up to 15-30, or 20-40) while simultaneously (P and W) small online (this was just as online poker was beginning, '99 - '00). 3. From these to (P and W) at the highest middle limit games that were commonly spread live (30-60 in the east, 40-80 elsewhere) while simultaneously playing 10-20, 15-30 online. I have no ambition nor any "need" to play higher than this. I have no kids to support, my fiance makes a very good living, and I have little or no ego to feed. Those are my reasons; I too am interested in hearing what others have to say. |
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
the swings!
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#8
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
Yeah, those too. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
Some people have mouths to feed and bills to pay.
Why risk something that important for self gain? |
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Re: Reasons for not moving up...
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Some people have mouths to feed and bills to pay. Why risk something that important for self gain? [/ QUOTE ] I agree... Also isn't it about money/hour? If you can beat the higher limit game the same - then you should move up for sure...but likely you'll beat the higher limit for less... maybe its more profitable to stay where you're at. In may BECOME more profitable in the long run to move up and learn to beat THAT game too...but not everyone has the time/funds/care to do so. I think there are a lot of factors that would keep someone from moving up. |
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