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Bankrolling and moving up the limits
I started playing not too long ago, and have found that I have a knack for the game, at least I am doing OK so far. I played a couple NL-Holdem tournaments with co-workers, and was hooked. Wanting to play more, but not having any card rooms in my area I moved to the play money tables. That got boring after a couple of months, and I just went to Party a little over a week ago. I put up $100, and after a week of playing the NL25 Tables I am over $200(Including the 20% they released to me after 100 hands).
I have heard that the NL50 tables are pretty tough but NL100 and NL200 are a little easier, is that true? I have 400 BB in my bankroll for NL50. Is that good enough for a tougher set of tables? Or should I sit tight until I have $300 and move up to the NL100's? Is only a week(approximately 30 hours of play) too short a time to make such a decision? Any and all advice, and/or abuse, is welcome. |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
You should probably look at the FAQ
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
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You should probably look at the FAQ [/ QUOTE ] /me slaps forehead -- Of course the FAQ Why didn't I think of that? [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
The wisdom of fimbulwinter - http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showfl...part=2&vc=1
first off you should never view it as a quantum leap kinda thing. just take little shots when you feel comfortable, have the money and are good enough. here's a hand waving yardstick: try 50NL when: - you're confident in your preflop game - you understand position - you have a good idea of their hand by the river - you have an ok feel when to continuation bet - you have 500 or more 100NL when: - you're confident playing draws - you can spot good semibluff opportunities - you can lay down AA/KK unimproved - you're attacking the blinds in easy steal situations - you have 1200+ 200NL when: - you're ok betting your stack on a draw - a PFR from you doesnt always mean AA-JJ and AQs+ - you're starting to play one hand while holding another - you have more than one mode - you have 3000 or more 400NL when: - you can ID profitable preflop steals - you know how to pick between b3b and c/r - position factors heavily into your play - you're good at manipulating pot size - you have 6000+ 1K NL when - your lines don't define your hand - you're good at playing and winning lots of small pots - your oop opponent must hold a strong hand to win a pot from you - you understand the real math of the game at least at a basal level - you have 20000+ |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
I went to the casino with $100 in my pocket and after 10 hands of $10 bet blackjack I'm at $200, although that does include the $20 they gave me when I signed up for a comp card. So anyway, I'm clearly a blackjack master. Should I move up to the $50 min bet tables or wait until I have $500 and then move up?
Thanks! |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
You probably want at least 1,000 dollars before you go to the 50NL games (20 buyins). Stick around in the 25s for a while and youll soon be there, good luck
Ric |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
Looks like 20 buyins is a common theme. Thanks for the advice.
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
I have heard that the NL50 tables are pretty tough but NL100 and NL200 are a little easier
Curious, who told you this? |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
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Curious, who told you this? [/ QUOTE ] I don't remember exactly, but it was in a thread somewhere on these forums. |
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Re: Bankrolling and moving up the limits
It doesn't get easier as you move up. I would be very leery of listening to any advice from someone who thinks the $200 tables are easier than the $25 tables.
You are playing with 8 buy-ins, which is thin but doable if you are a winning player. Get up to 20 buy-ins and hit the $50's. get to $2k, then move to the $100's. Rinse.Repeat. Be forewarned: All players (good, average or bad) if they play long enough will experience 10-15 buy-in downswings. You want to make sure you have a bankroll that can handle anything variance throws at you. Welcome to the boards. |
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