Forum: STT Strategy
11-29-2007, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 213
Views: 1,693
Re: 1-table S&Gs - your feedback requested
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On top of the filters I mentioned before it would also be nice if the lobbies never opened if you registered for games from the main client window
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I like this idea.
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Forum: Beginners Questions
11-22-2007, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 2
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Re: 2 questions about online poker
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I'm from Canada but:
1. I think a lot of players are either using e-passport or Moneybookers to move money around from site to site. I personally use Moneybookers.
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The...
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Forum: Probability
10-28-2007, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 77
Re: Understanding normal distribution graphs
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Since a normal distribution is continous the probability of getting any exact value is 0 (there are an infinite amount of possible outcomes).
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If the probability of any...
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Forum: Beginners Questions
10-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 162
Re: Do you have the balls to fold AA?
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Fold. Even if you're up against just a flush draw and just a straight draw + small pair for example, you're in a breakeven spot.
Board: 7c 6c 8s
Dead:
equity win tie ...
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Forum: Psychology
10-11-2007, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 57
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Forum: Probability
09-29-2007, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 124
Re: help on proving poker is not about luck
If you have MS Excel create a table with the following columns headings: Hands, Expected Win, Lower Limit, Upper Limit.
In the hands columns fill in 0-500,000 at 10,000 hand increments.
In the...
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Forum: Omaha High
09-18-2007, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 70
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Forum: Probability
09-18-2007, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 91
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Forum: Probability
09-07-2007, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 190
Re: The Optimal Shuffle
I don't have an answer to your question, but can offer two suggestions:
1) For home games, use two decks with different color backs. The cards for the next deal can be shuffled while the current...
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Forum: Small Stakes
09-06-2007, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 21
Flush draw: 2nd barrel vs free card
PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00 BB (8 handed) Hand History Converter Tool (http://poker-tools.flopturnriver.com/Hand-Converter.php) from FlopTurnRiver.com (http://www.flopturnriver.com) (Format:...
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Forum: STT Strategy
08-31-2007, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 63
Re: $60 Turbo- Level 8- AK in BB versus big stack
I'm in the minority here, but I call. If I miss the flop I check-fold. If I hit and A or K, I check raise all-in. If this opponent is really passive, the hand could even get checked down. I think...
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Forum: Probability
08-31-2007, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 84
Re: Calculating prize distribution
You don't. You come up with some distribution that you think will appeal to the players and use that. The only requirement is the total add up to 100% and the payouts decrease from 1st through...
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Forum: Probability
08-31-2007, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 54
Re: Risk of ruin question
Calculate a z-score that corresponds to losing 20B. This can be done as follows:
z = -(20+(WR)(n))/((S.D)(n^0.5)
RoR = NORMSDIST(z)
Where:
n=hours played
WR=hourly winrate
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Forum: Probability
08-28-2007, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 129
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Forum: Probability
08-22-2007, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 79
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Forum: Probability
08-21-2007, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 91
Re: How to do simple Trend Analysis?
This question is a hypothesis rather than trend analyis. You can do this in MS Excel, but you'll need to install the data analysis tool pack (you'll likely need the office CDs). You'll also need...
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Forum: Probability
08-21-2007, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 53
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-02-2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 307
Re: Bases for Bankroll Recommendations?
A couple of additional points to consider:
1) The 300BB rule assumes you bankroll accumulates. If you consistantly cash down to 300BB you will eventually go broke. Think of flipping coins and...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-28-2007, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 343
Re: online play: sng vs ring
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Anyways, I think ring is the way to have the best of it, rakeback, table selection. but we'll see.
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The reason you have more rakeback in ring games is because you pay...
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Forum: STT Strategy
07-27-2007, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 113
Re: $60 - L2 AQs - it is too late to fold preflop
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If nobody has much of anything, you win the small pot on the turn instead of the river, so what's the point of betting? Knock out draws, I suppose, but really I'm more than happy to take...
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Forum: STT Strategy
07-26-2007, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 137
Views: 466
Re: Why is SNG rake so high?
I've read the whole thread, and one thing people are overlooking is there is some historical precedent.
Before the ban, Stars offered $5+0.50 STTs while Party offered $5+1. If the theory is...
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Forum: Poker Theory
07-26-2007, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 120
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Forum: STT Strategy
07-25-2007, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 53
Re: common to have this much of a br swing???
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ok my last question on this topic is.....is it possible to build a good br from low limit sngs or am i banging my head against the wall for no reason?
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Yes it is possible....
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Forum: Poker Legislation
07-12-2007, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 71
Re: FTP\'s $5k checks = structuring?
I thought "structuring" only applied to cash transactions. That is structuring your transactions to avoid a CTR and paper trail. A check already leaves a paper trail.
Am I missing something?
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Forum: Internet Gambling
07-06-2007, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 88
Re: Stars 5400 FPP tournaments
Another benefit of the 5400 FPP sats is that you get the T$ immediately. If you play a lot with a healthy bankroll I suppose it doesn't matter, but if you need a bankroll boost it's nice to get the...
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