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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables.
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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
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With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables. [/ QUOTE ] this may well be true - but I don't like doing what I'm supposed to [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Right now I am playing full ring tables - 1 table at a time I watch everything that happens - I take notes on how tight players are - and what they showdown. I review my play every day with PT. Is it not better to learn to play at a higher limit table where players are a little better than the beginner tables? |
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Is it not better to learn to play at a higher limit table where players are a little better than the beginner tables? [/ QUOTE ] This is a common fallacy. Is it better for your 10th grade son to learn basketball by playing against other 10th graders or by having him play against the Lakers? If he can't play on a 10th grade level, how is he supposed to own Kobe and Co? If you can't beat the NL $50's, you will get crushed at NL $200 where there are players who are actually pretty good. You will just lose your money quicker against better players. Your sample size is so small that there is no way to determine whether you are beating or losing at either level. Get Pokertracker and plug your leaks. Post some hands that lost (and won) here without the results. See if your decision agrees with the consensus. There are some good players who will help you. Good luck. |
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This is a common fallacy. Is it better for your 10th grade son to learn basketball by playing against other 10th graders or by having him play against the Lakers? If he can't play on a 10th grade level, how is he supposed to own Kobe and Co? [/ QUOTE ] thanks for your comments - your analogy goes a bit too far tho [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] - is it better for your 10th grade son to play basketball against other 10th graders - or against 12th graders - who will more than likely outreach/outjump/outplay - but provided your son is stubborn - won't give up or get so frustrated with his game that his emotions start affecting his play... [ QUOTE ] If you can't beat the NL $50's, you will get crushed at NL $200 where there are players who are actually pretty good. You will just lose your money quicker against better players. [/ QUOTE ] Which is why altho I am happy to play $50 NL I am not going to move up just yet - at least till I start getting much better results. I shall give this thread a rest now and post some hands later so you can all slate me on how I actually play - and not where I play [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] |
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your analogy goes a bit too far tho [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] - [/ QUOTE ] Absolutely [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I am glad you took my post in context. Welcome to the board. |
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Is it not better to learn to play at a higher limit table where players are a little better than the beginner tables? [/ QUOTE ] Many semi good players cannot beat the lowest levels because to play them most profitely is not very "easy". You must be able to fold TPTK against many limpers often, strong draws go up in value. Trycky moves is almost always waste of time (and money) etc etc. Also its easier to tilt because big outdraws are much more ordinary. But IF you can take advantage of all the poor players mistakes in a good way you can absolutely beat the game with more bb/100 than at a higher level. |
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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
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[ QUOTE ] With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables. [/ QUOTE ] this may well be true - but I don't like doing what I'm supposed to [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Then realize that when you're underbankrolled, you are supposed to go broke. |
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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables. [/ QUOTE ] this may well be true - but I don't like doing what I'm supposed to [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Then realize that when you're underbankrolled, you are supposed to go broke. [/ QUOTE ] I dont think you have to play NL10 just because you have $300 bankroll, is not that tough to replace the money if he goes broke. But he should not play higher than NL25 (maybe a shots or two at NL50 is ok as well). |
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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables. [/ QUOTE ] this may well be true - but I don't like doing what I'm supposed to [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Then realize that when you're underbankrolled, you are supposed to go broke. [/ QUOTE ] I dont think you have to play NL10 just because you have $300 bankroll, is not that tough to replace the money if he goes broke. But he should not play higher than NL25 (maybe a shots or two at NL50 is ok as well). [/ QUOTE ] Then, his bankroll isn't $300, though. If his bankroll is $300, he should play at the proper limit. It's not as though the 10NL games are too tough to beat for 20-30BBs/100. Play there for a few weeks (5000+ hands), if you are running well, then take a shot at $25NL tables. If you get slapped back at $25NL, then move back down and repeat. Honestly, people seem to think that there's no reason to ever play below "Level X" because at anything below "Level X" you aren't playing poker. Ridiculous. You play the games your bankroll allows you to play and still be a consistent winner. |
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Re: $50 NL - vs $25 NL
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] With a bankroll of less than $300, you should be on the $5 and $10 beginners tables. [/ QUOTE ] this may well be true - but I don't like doing what I'm supposed to [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Then realize that when you're underbankrolled, you are supposed to go broke. [/ QUOTE ] Everyone has to go broke a few times before they understand the theory of bankroll requirements. Some never understand it. |
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