Know Thyself

[cat923]

I posted this on another forum. I think that this is the most appropriate place for it.

I have been playing online poker since last July. I have played at all of the major sites and a few minor ones.

I have read the forums with interest especially the posts regarding moving up in limits and in pot limits. I have played in the 100NL games on most of the sites.

My most profitable level is the 25NL games on every site except Prima where I have done best in the .25/.50 games. I can successfully multi table 2 games, not 3 or 4 or 7.

I played a lot this past week and have won more than 700 playing these levels 2 tables at a time.

My PokerTracker stats confirm this figure. My auto rating is not great because I play between 25 and 30% V$IP. However, the looser preflop betting gives me an advantage over the field because I know how to play post flop.

I tried playing the 100NL on Pokerstars in an attempt to clear the recent bonus faster. $150 in losses later I had to go back to the 25NL to slowly get my $150 back. It took me all of this afternoon, but I got it. I did not earn as many FFPs towards my bonus, but I won at the tables.

The bonus is not going anywhere and my action at the 25NL table will get it eventually

I do not play at Full Tilt because I cannot win there. I have bonus dollars sitting there and at UB. I am not lucky at those sites or the players are too good for me. I WOULD MUCH RATHER BE LUCKY THAN SMART. There are certain sites that a player cannot beat and the sooner that he recognizes that the more profitable his time will be spent.

I have found my comfort zone in 25NL ring and in $5 and $10 SNGs. I will make an occasional foray into the other levels just to see what the action is, but I KNOW that I can make consistent money at the lower levels.

I work and make a living, so this is a hobby for me. I do want to maximize my profits, but I KNOW my limitations.

To those of you who play in the stratosphere I salute you. I am happy to play in the basement and make money.

cat923