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Forum: Beginners Questions 12-02-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By mstram
Re: QQ - final 8/45 SNG

Ya, I was thinking about doing that.

But SB had been bullying everyone, and I thought that even calling his "big" bet was enough of a statement at the time.

However, in retrospect, I know see...
Forum: Beginners Questions 12-02-2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By mstram
QQ - final 8/45 SNG

Regardless of this hand, I was ecstatic to finish 6/45 in only my third SG, and after only starting to play any kind of Poker only 3 weeks ago !

SB had been making some pretty aggressive bets...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-28-2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 440
Posted By mstram
KQ wussy play I guess ?

Well this was my last blast in tonight's freeroll.

My indecisive, wussy opening bets probably did me right?

The funny thing is I was watching Rick Braddy's free Sit'N go video and watched as he...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-27-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 97
Posted By mstram
QQ medium deep into the tourney

I was tempted to go all in, but this is the highest I've been in a tourney and chickened out /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Comments ?

Full Tilt Poker, NL Hold'em Tournament, 150/300 Blinds, 25...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-27-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By mstram
Re: Another all in play

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mstram, i realize this is the beginner's forum...

but the A3 preflop call is a huge error. all-in or fold. strong preference for fold.

...i don't think people mind answering your...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-27-2007, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Poll: 5NL Video
Views: 581
Posted By mstram
Re: 5NL Video

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I made a 5NL video for my blog, just wondering if there was interest for it here in the beginners forum.

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Sounds great, downloading it now, I can use all the help I can...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-27-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 105
Posted By mstram
Another all in play

Since I had a "two different hole cards two pair", I thought this was a good move.

Comments ?

Yah, yah, I know I "shoudn't" be just calling pre-flop, if so, how much should I be betting?

My...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-26-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 109
Posted By mstram
Re: All in with two pair in SNG - good decision or not ?

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Preflop, you should not play Q9o UTG 6-handed. It's a weak hand, and you are not in good position. You will lose money consistently when you play Q9 there. If it doesn't jump out at you as...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-26-2007, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 109
Posted By mstram
All in with two pair in SNG - good decision or not ?

My first 45 player sng.

Good play or not ?

Poker Stars, $1 + $0.20 NL Hold'em Tournament, 100/200 Blinds, 6 Players
LeggoPoker.com (http://www.leggopoker.com) - Hand History Converter...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-22-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 60
Posted By mstram
Starting Hands - X + 4 for straights ?

Ok, I haven't seen this idea anywhere, yet, would welcome input from more experienced players.

The last freeroll I just played, for starting hands, I included any cards that were +4 within each...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-21-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By mstram
Re: Trying to survive in a freeRoll

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Q6, J2 come on fold that junk

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They are junk and generally you want to fold I agree. However, desperate times require desperate measures. Blinds are 400 and he is...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-21-2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By mstram
Re: Trying to survive in a freeRoll

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What

good lord man, get your chips in there already

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When (if ever .. always ??),would you normally play

Q/images/graemlins/spade.gif 6/images/graemlins/club.gif...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-21-2007, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By mstram
Re: Trying to survive in a freeRoll

Well I guess getting two pair in two successive hands, isn't all that unusual, but I was getting crap all through the tourney, those two hands were two of the few hands ... if any, that I can even...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-21-2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 244
Posted By mstram
Trying to survive in a freeRoll

What are the odds of this happening ... and two hands in a row !!! /images/graemlins/wink.gif

I actually "came back from the grave" twice before these two hands, both times all in with only ~1...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-19-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 183
Posted By mstram
Re: Is this a \"bad beat\" or just poor playing ?

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2. You have a relatively large stack, and you got involved with the one player who could bust you. Unless you think the player is capable of semi-bluffing the pot with a heart draw on...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-19-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 183
Posted By mstram
Re: Is this a \"bad beat\" or just poor playing ?

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Preflop - don't minraise either time. Once he three-bets, just call. The raise to 240 is just being silly.


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As I wrote in my other post, admittedly I have much to learn...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-19-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 183
Posted By mstram
Re: Is this a \"bad beat\" or just poor playing ?

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What are you trying to accomplish with the min-raising? You should analyze your plays and make sure there's a reason for everything you do.


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Well, as I've only been...
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-19-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 183
Posted By mstram
Is this a \"bad beat\" or just poor playing ?

Full Tilt Poker, NL Hold'em Tournament, 30/60 Blinds, 8 Players
LeggoPoker.com (http://www.leggopoker.com) - Hand History Converter (http://www.leggopoker.com/hh)

Hero (UTG): 3,620
UTG+1: 1,185...
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-16-2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Re: Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

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Post of the year, seriously.

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And you're one of the moderators here.

Nice.

Mike
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-16-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Re: Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

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In tournaments on FTP when a player is sitting out, it doesn't say "Sitting Out." It does in cash games though.

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Ok, thanks for a serious reply.

Once you know that I...
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-15-2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Re: Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

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Post of the year, seriously.

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If I'm way off base, please explain it to me ... like I'm a six year old /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Mike
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-15-2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Re: Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

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wow you are a clever one

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If you're being sarcastic, or otherwise, I'd appreciate a serious reply.

I haven't (yet) deposited any actual money there, but I'd like to...
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-15-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Re: Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

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I'm pretty sure it's just players registering and then not playing (sitting out), since they're freerolls.

Edit: lol

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The players were not sitting out, they were...
Forum: MOD DISCUSSION 11-15-2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 111
Posted By mstram
Dummy \"filler\" players at FullTilt FreeRolls

I'm guessing this has been discussed before, but I didn't know what to search for.

It's obvious to me (now anyway), that FullTilt "pads out" their tables with dummy "players", who are set to "fold...
Forum: MTT Strategy 11-15-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 45
Posted By mstram
Re: Beginner Tips Needed - When to go all in PreFlop ?

Ero, thx I'll look for those books.

I just finished 61 / ~1000 at WPT's $250 Weekly Fr Sat (ID5887586) $0+$0 qualifier.

First 50 spots made it to the next round .. ARgh ... so close...
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