Six Max Baby Steps - Page 3

MrWookie · #21 06-02-2005, 06:24 PM

Absolute has 6 max all the way down to 0.02/0.04. If you sign up, make sure you get a rakeback deal. Your bonus doesn't count against your MGR. Check out rakerebatereview.com to choose a good one.

Scotty. · #22 06-02-2005, 06:26 PM

Yea I know, that is the reason that I would be signing up for it. I do have a great affiliate already, but thanks.

gharp · #23 06-02-2005, 06:29 PM

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Your bonus doesn't count against your MGR

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Can you explain this for a bonus whoring newbie? I was planning on signing up at Absolute in the next couple of days b/c they look like they have an excellent initial bonus.

MrWookie · #24 06-02-2005, 06:36 PM

In order to increase traffic at their sites, poker sites pay affiliates to recruit people. In exchage, the affiliate gets a cut of the rake you pay. Affiliates, then, in an effort to recruit you, frequently pay you a portion of that rake back. The amount of rake you pay in a month is known as your monthly gross revenue, MGR, and your rakeback is computed against that. At most sites, any deposit bonuses you earn, though, counts against your MGR. For example, you pay $525 in rake one month @ 25% rake back, but you got a $100 reload bonus. Now, instead of getting $131 in rakeback, you only get $31. At Absolute, you get the full $131 in addition to your bonus. I might be off here and there in the details, but this is the gist of it.

gharp · #25 06-02-2005, 06:40 PM

Got it, thanks!

tinhat · #26 06-17-2005, 06:51 PM

Thanks so much!! I found this when someone else pointed me to it.

Fantastic post, especially:

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People are making adjustments to 6 max play because they are lacking in important concepts from full ring play. That is also why most veterans say playing 1/2 6 max is crucial before moving up to 2/4 and beyond. If you're lacking in one of the "adjustments" you need to make, you are an incomplete poker player, even strictly in terms of full ring play.

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This observation really put my misunderstanding of 6-max into perspective. I thought I would be working on new and unknown skills in 6-max but it makes more sense (now) that I'm really working on existing weaknesses in my full ring play. I learn much better knowing the "whys" and not just the "hows" so your explanation helps me.

I don't know why a dozen or so posts like this aren't stickied right along with the FAQ. ml would be better for it...

Mike

deception5 · #27 06-17-2005, 06:58 PM

Thanks for bumping, I was just looking for this [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

detruncate · #28 06-17-2005, 08:47 PM

Very good post that I missed the first time around. Well struck, sir.

GT123 · #29 06-17-2005, 08:59 PM

I didn't read this post the first time around. Perfect timing for me to see this since I am just starting 1/2 6-max.
Thanks for the great post.

tinhat · #30 06-17-2005, 11:48 PM

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I didn't read this post the first time around. Perfect timing for me to see this since I am just starting 1/2 6-max.
Thanks for the great post.

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I posted this in another thread (I'm just starting 6-max also):

http://www.flopturnriver.com/6-Max-Limit-Guide.html

Covers all aspects for beginners. Don't know how it stacks up with the '2+2' way of doing things but it's nice having a little booklet for unfamiliar territory...

Mike