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Your comments seem like you are getting a grip on the game.


[/ QUOTE ] I agree, you are sensing some very important things - Zee's book will help you understand the game much better and you will be able to adjust your game to the table style. Here's what I liked about what you said - value betting - this is probably the most important skill, that is getting value on hands that are likely to scoop and getting away from hands early where if all goes well you'll split, breaking even or earning a small profit. If you are the only one betting and raising, keep it up - checking around is seldom a good idea - it means your hand has little potential to scoop. Most low limit players check if they brick 5th and do not raise even if they have a low flush or low open-ended str8. Most low limit players call 5th st with 8432k offsuit vs better low draws when they have little equity in the pot other than possibly getting lucky and outdrawing one of their opponents for 1/2 the pot. As you noticed, bluffing and ante-stealing are less important parts of the game and high hands are tricky to play. Zee's book will give you an excellent foundation and thru experience you can adjust your play to the table - just keep the tricky plays in your holster until you're at a table where people show a tendency to think about your hand and a willingness to fold.