Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
11-19-2006, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 52
Re: How to adjust to an aggressive player?
Hi Josey,
First this is a great question. I hadn't really thought about it in these terms before.
Second, when playing against an aggressive player I am more likely to either 3-bet or...
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-06-2006, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 77
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Forum: Books and Publications
11-06-2006, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 71
Re: Limit hold em
Hi,
My game is probably weaker than average for the 2+2 forum. I can play low limit profitably online ($0.5/$1) and live ($2/$4), but I am not certainly not setting any records.
If you...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
11-05-2006, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 70
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
11-04-2006, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 201
Re: Bicycle or Commerce my first live NL game?
Hi,
I have played several times at each of the casinos, and I definitely recommend the Commerce for your first game. Especially since you are gonna play such low limit.
Others have...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
10-25-2006, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 91
Re: Shaking Hands
Hi,
I see this occur all the time while playing live so it is pretty common. I also had this habit when I first started and a dealer friend of mine recommended that I simply fold my hands while...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-23-2006, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 80
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-23-2006, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 80
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-23-2006, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 78
Re: Session Review Signup Thread Oct 21 2006
Hi All,
I love the session review process. It has been an incredible blessing for my game, but I would have a lot of trouble committing to a sweat session. The real beauty of the session review...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-22-2006, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 397
Views: 5,092
Re: Getting to Know You - Micros Edition
Forum Name: engineer_mba
Real Name: Leo
Sex: Male
Age: 33
Job: VP of Marketing Technologies
Education level: B.A, M.S, M.B.A.
Living arrangement: Apartment near Malibu, CA
Other hobbies:...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-11-2006, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 101
Re: Micro Video\'s
Hi,
I would love to take part as an observer to see what you guys are saying. I am sure that I could learn tons.
Cheers,
Leo
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Forum: Beginners Questions
10-11-2006, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 226
Re: why do people play limit hold em?
Hi jordiepop,
When I first started, I played, NL cash games and tourneys exclusively. But after some time I transitioned to limit, and I enjoy it much more. I believe that I am the first...
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Forum: Business, Finance, and Investing
10-07-2006, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 47
Re: Salary etc. Negotiations
Hi,
First, I want to reiterate that what MisterW said is completely dead on true.
Second, I have been an exec at a startup and now work as a VP of a Fortune 500 company. The hiring...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
10-04-2006, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 71
Re: Confrontations on the flop, $1/$2 limit
Hi Ciro,
First, I noticed by your reg date that you are fairly new to the site so welcome.
Second, if you are unfamiliar. There is an entire forum dedicated to discussing microlimit...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
10-04-2006, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 56
Re: Instant Bank Rolls on Party
Hi Guys,
If you are still a beginner on Party, you can clear the raked hand requirements extremely quickly and make a small profit by playing the $5NL games. You can play an entire orbit for...
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Forum: Poker Legislation
10-02-2006, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 99
Re: NETELLER WTF
I agree, I think there will be a huge run on the bank when the average Joe wakes up and hears about this. But that's just my opinion.
Leo
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
10-01-2006, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 134
Re: What Next? (LC)
Hi All,
To respond to the philosophy of life/poker, I primarily play poker for the mental challenge. I have a very mind-numbing job. Poker gives me a sense of accomplishment, and something to...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
09-30-2006, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 56
Re: A full house is good right?
Hi,
You guys may think I am a wus, but I would simply call out. I have been in a similar situation where I flopped bottom set on an uncoordianted board and the table seemed to go on tilt. In...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
09-30-2006, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 50
Re: $1/$2 Party SB defense
Hi,
I would think you just call down. He probably was on a steal. If the guy has a PP or Qx, you are way behind. Also, I am not sure what a "blank". If he would steal with Ax, any card higher...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-30-2006, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 61
Re: \"Texas Hold\'em Odds And Probabilities\"
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Anyone read it?
Is it useful for NL?
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I own/have read this book. As far as usefulness, I would rate it in the lower quartile of books in my collection. There are...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
09-30-2006, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 48
Re: Big Blind Special
Hi,
I am guessing that UTG+1 is raising in hopes of isolating you. For example on the turn there are 10sb in the pot, and he is making UTG+2, MP1, CO, SB all call two bets. Hence they are only...
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-29-2006, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 125
Re: I have 4 books, Looking for Number 5...
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engineer: I highly recommend Improve Your Poker since you don't have it.
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I will definitely look into it next time I hit my local bookstore. I am a sucker for...
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
09-29-2006, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 84
Re: A different sort of stats question
Hi OrigamiSensei,
First, don't worry about not winning 10% of the hands. If you are playing tight, you will often fold a potentially winning hand pre-flop. (ie 27o on a board that of 22277)....
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Forum: Micro Stakes Limit
09-29-2006, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 97
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Forum: Books and Publications
09-29-2006, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 125
Re: I have 4 books, Looking for Number 5...
My vote is definitely
"Theory of Poker" by Slanksy.
Exclusing the Ciafone book, I own and have read every other book suggested, TOP was clearly the most helpful for me. I am still blown away...
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