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Forum: Small Stakes Limit 11-27-2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 506
Posted By RatFink
Re: 2/4 Foxwoods.. what to do in a rock garden?

Can you clarify this statement:

"I opened up my limping range on the late side "

Is it a rock garden and you are limping late or are there multiple limpers already and it's not a rock garden?
Forum: Other Poker Games 11-27-2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By RatFink
Re: a legitimate gripe?[3-card poker]

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he probably had a straight flush and you were confused

or quads

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If you ever get quads in a THREE card poker game, you will surely win.
Forum: Other Poker Games 11-24-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By RatFink
Re: a legitimate gripe?[3-card poker]

A23 is the best straight in Teen Patti type of 3 card poker

Not sure what type oddsmaker.com spreads, but here is a site that spreads it with rules:

http://www.pokerworld.com/3-card-poker.htm
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-11-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 45
Posted By RatFink
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 11-11-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By RatFink
Re: Top set multiway on pretty terrible river

If you are afraid to bet top set, then expect a passive table to be afraid to bet anything but a straight.

Which means as being 1st to act, you have to bet, since they won't bet two-pair, pair...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 11-11-2007, 05:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 411
Posted By RatFink
Re: Monster Draw played passively on flop

Bet the flop.

Yes the BB can raise and cut down field, or he can call, or he can pass out drunk. You don't know, so lead and work from there.

If it gets raised and ends up HU, put in a...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 10-10-2007, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 46
Posted By RatFink
Re: PB Dissertation Ch2: Some Quick Fixes

Simple, clear rules that anyone can adopt and see a difference.

Bookmarked.

Thanks Kit.
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-23-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 111
Posted By RatFink
Re: Checked pocket jacks preflop in BB, agree or disagree?

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So you save $3 when you hit a bad flop and miss $18 when you have a good one? Hmmmm...

(Obviously it's not quite that simple but I hope you get the point.)

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Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-22-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 213
Posted By RatFink
Re: Dedicated to BigBadBabar...

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/images/graemlins/spade.gifI was stealing too liberally from the CO/HJ when there were still loose players who would coldcall. or aggro players who would 3-bet me light. I was stealing too...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-20-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 50
Posted By RatFink
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-17-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 70
Posted By RatFink
Re: AJs Aggression Line Check

I think you overthinked.

The flop CR is asking for an incredible parlay of events to occur.
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-16-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 83
Posted By RatFink
Re: Stats for my first 10K hands

The read isn't on you, it's on your stats. They can be changed.

As for .50/1.00 -> 1/2 I rarely play at Stars so can't provide insight into that. Usually you'll see a little less cold...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-16-2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 83
Posted By RatFink
Re: Stats for my first 10K hands

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Is my blind defense in the ballpark?

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No, I would seek you out to sit on my left.

Things that work to my advantage would be:
- You will fold a lot preflop, allowing...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 09-11-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 47
Posted By RatFink
Re: Raise for value/call to keep players in?

In these situations imagine you are up against 88 or 55, and they are willing to give you practically unlimited action.

Evaluate the lines you took and see how much money you leave on the table...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 08-05-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 56
Posted By RatFink
Re: 2/4 FR, villain donks at the turn, givin\' me the nutflushdraw

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Well, some guys bet the turn like that to find whether their black 98 or whatever is still good

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It is.
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 08-05-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 52
Posted By RatFink
Re: 2/4 FR, Betting AKo UI in 3players, Playing TPBK passiv glad to reads

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I didn't want everybody to know I have unimproved overcards. .... my main wondering is: Is there any point betting out unimproved AK on those dry flops?

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If you are...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 08-02-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 189
Posted By RatFink
Re: 2/4 FR, Blind-Defense with 44, Flop 1suited, Turn paires Top-Card

Aggression is good when used appropriately. 3betting PF against a known stealer is good. But you opened yourself up to be abused here. Stealing is one thing, but a TAG even a tricky one isn't...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-25-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 90
Posted By RatFink
Re: Is limit or no limit holdem more safer to play?

For "Safer", I choose limit because if there is a fire I can get out faster than the old guys at the table.

But seriously, if you are struggling neither game is going to be safe. You can...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-25-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 72
Posted By RatFink
Re: 5/10 Blind battle with short stack. Line check..

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I should have waited for a better position.

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I don't think this is a matter of waiting for a better position, as preflop the play is correct in my opinion.

The play...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-22-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 47
Posted By RatFink
Re: Poker Tracker Stats

The FAQ in Limit - Micro Stakes covers this well
Forum: Micro Stakes 07-20-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 366
Posted By RatFink
Re: 100NL, KK and confused about c-betting

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C/R Flop

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Yeah, and CheckRaise all in to really put him to the test...

.. and then bust out 3rd in the Main Event for no reason at all.

Hardly a great play.
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-16-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 128
Posted By RatFink
Re: Should I protect this small flush draw?

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Maybe I'm being too weak-tight here, but I'd call- rather than CR- the small FD (even that I know it's +EV). The reason for this has already been mentioned..if I then check a brick turn,...
Forum: Poker Beats, Brags, and Variance 07-16-2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 70
Posted By RatFink
Re: Downswing

That is a LOT of expert laydowns there.
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-14-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 128
Posted By RatFink
Re: Should I protect this small flush draw?

Aside from this hand, the concept of when and what to protect, and what and how to build a pot is a big one that you seem to be confusing.

I don't have SSHE with me at the moment, but there is...
Forum: Small Stakes Limit 07-05-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 50
Posted By RatFink
Re: When should I slow down ?????

slow down when they show you KsQs after the showdown

How do you walk around with all those shadows everywhere?
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