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Old 11-30-2005, 12:57 PM
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Default Is this game beatable?

Playing at the borgata the other some 1/2 nl. Extremely loose table as always but I couldn't make any money at it like I normally do. I am wondering if I should have changed tables but let me give you the run down:

Any raise up to $15 was called by 4-5 players pre-flop. Any suited cards connected or not, etc. I was trying to figure out a way to beat it and my initial thought was to sit on a big hand and hopefully cut the field to 2 others pre-flop. So after my aces got cracked I tried other things but just couldn't get it to work. I built my stack back to even with some small pots here and there. Any suggestions on how to beat this table. It's a common thing in the lower nl games (and maybe even the one above the 1/2). Much appreciated.
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:29 PM
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Be patient.
Don't bluff.
Punish the draws.
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:30 PM
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very. this is as good as it gets.
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Old 11-30-2005, 01:34 PM
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Thanks. The luck was just not in my favor. Some of these players make mind numbing plays then get rewarded with their 2 outs. It is part of the game. Gotta think long-term.
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Old 11-30-2005, 05:52 PM
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I can't believe this post wasn't mercilessly flamed. Too easy, I guess.
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: Is this game beatable?

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I can't believe this post wasn't mercilessly flamed. Too easy, I guess.

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Why beat a dead horse?
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:16 PM
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See, once the wiki gets going we can save our merciless flames there and refer the OP over to get his verbal lashing.
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Old 11-30-2005, 06:34 PM
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very. this is as good as it gets.

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Old 11-30-2005, 07:28 PM
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See, once the wiki gets going we can save our merciless flames there and refer the OP over to get his verbal lashing.

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Your dedication to the wiki is tireless. I commend your dedication, sir.
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Old 11-30-2005, 09:25 PM
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you don't gamble, you grind it out...put you're money in when you have the best of it, and protect it when you don't.
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