Forum: Other Gambling Games
11-04-2007, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 148
Re: Pool handicapping?
It's amazing to me how many people are such incredible
"experts" when it comes to the internet. If Jimbo really
WAS the expert he claims to be; he'd realize what EVERY
SINGLE pool pro on Earth...
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Forum: Full Ring
10-13-2007, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 179
Re: raising when first one in
As you can see; I'm relatively new to this forum.
I tried to take this advice; typed "raising when
first one in" into the search box; and got results;
but none on THIS subject. Can you please...
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Forum: Full Ring
10-13-2007, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 179
raising when first one in
I've had several people tell me now that in NL; if no
one has entered the pot; you should NEVER EVER limp;
ALWAYS either raise or fold. Some of them tell me this
is also true in limit; which;...
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Forum: Probability
12-17-2006, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 60
Re: probability question over 10M hands
I can tell you that by using the Kelly Criterion, the
chances of being ahead OR behind after 10 million hands
is ZERO, for the reason Aaron gave. In other words, if
you're at a disadvantage,...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
12-05-2006, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 99
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Forum: Beginners Questions
12-04-2006, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 99
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Forum: Poker Theory
11-27-2006, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 109
Re: When to leave a cash game?
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I'm a limit player but I believe in no limit you want to leave once you have more than 10% of your bankroll in play. So if you had $5,000 you would get up once you hit $550....
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Forum: Poker Theory
11-27-2006, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 109
Re: When to leave a cash game?
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[b]You should leave a cash game when you feel that you are no longer comfortable that you can profit from being there.
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Excellent post. I might add one more reason to...
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Forum: Psychology
11-24-2006, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 148
Re: What does this say about me?
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However, I got pretty pissed off at losing to his hand the way that he played it.
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I fail to see what was so donkish about the way he played
the hand. Heads up & he...
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Forum: Psychology
11-24-2006, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 148
Re: What does this say about me?
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Fold preflop. You're almost definetely not getting the implied odds you need to flop a set here.
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How can you possibly know this to be true? I can see
nowhere in this...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-24-2006, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 86
Re: Sir
It is a sad state of affairs, & it speaks volumes of the
mindset of poker players, when they can't even understand
another person exhibiting common courtesy & respect.
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-24-2006, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 106
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Forum: Psychology
11-23-2006, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 377
Re: gambling addiction a myth
Do you believe alcoholism is a myth? Do you believe drug
addiction is a myth? Conventional wisdom does NOT blame the
alcohol, or the drug;or gambling, for that matter.It's blamed on an ILLNESS. The...
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Forum: Psychology
11-22-2006, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 94
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-21-2006, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 68
Re: Probablity of winning.
This is what's known as making a bet "In the dark".
If your opponent CALLS in the dark; then you're
right- the odds are exactly 50-50.
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Forum: Psychology
11-20-2006, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 113
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Forum: Psychology
11-19-2006, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 113
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Forum: Psychology
11-19-2006, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 190
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Forum: Psychology
11-16-2006, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 113
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Forum: Psychology
11-16-2006, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 106
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Forum: Psychology
11-15-2006, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 130
Re: passion or addiction?
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PS- Be wary of anyone who tells you "Take it from a old man...", "You'll grow out of it...", "I've been doing this for xxx years".
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Couldn't agree more. Fact is; be wary...
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Forum: Psychology
11-15-2006, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 113
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Forum: Psychology
11-15-2006, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 130
Re: passion or addiction?
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The problem is where does it become harmful to my life?
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Only YOU can decide that; but it sounds like you've pretty
much decided already.
Consider this: If you take a...
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Forum: Psychology
11-15-2006, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 56
Re: Defining Tilt
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Decision making based on emotions (good or bad- usually bad), rather than based on logic and deduction.
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Tilt is simply defined as: Playing at a level which is
less...
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Forum: Psychology
11-15-2006, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 130
Re: passion or addiction?
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All I want to do is read, improve, and build my bankroll.
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This is NOT a sign of COMPULSION. If all you wanted to do
was PLAY, because you crave ACTION, then I'd be...
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