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05-30-2006, 07:18 AM
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when to move up to 2/5NL?
I started playing 1/2NL live about 6 months ago and I am consistently winning, having built up a $3000 bankroll.
Should I try moving up to 2/5NL? I play in AC, if I do decide to do it when and where would be the best place to sit down for the first time. I have actually played 2/5NL once before but that was at The Bellagio and the buy-in was capped at $200. I did win in that session. Any suggestions will be appreciated. 
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#4
05-30-2006, 09:59 AM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
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Yikes wait till I'd say atleast around 10k. [/ QUOTE ] I mean this might be the right advice if you are playing for a living, but if this is just a hobby, taking a shot at the 2/5 game shouldn't hurt... Just give it 2 buy ins and if you lose, oh well, move back down...
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#5
05-30-2006, 10:05 AM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
A $3K BR is not nearly enough to make a move to 2/5. That is equal to about 6 buy-ins, which frankly you could go thru playing your A game on a great table in one session.
It is enough to take shots though. When you are on your A game and the 2/5 is fishy, sit with less than a max buy-in. If the game turns bad, rack up and move down. If you lose that buy-in move down and win it back before returning to 2/5. Once you have between 15-30 buy-ins, look to make a more perminate move.
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#6
05-30-2006, 11:01 AM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
I play at the Borgata 2/5 game alot and it's a big difference since there are a whole bunch of regulars that play on those games for a living. Unless u get a table full of tourists and casual players -- the 2/5 games during the WEEKDAYs are kinda tight. Hands that you might have been getting paid off in the 1/2 game -- u will probably not get paid off in the 2/5 game there.
Plus if you are asking if you should move up -- you shouldnt and someone said it right --- if you not playing for a living -- Why not move up!
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#7
05-30-2006, 11:46 AM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
I'm not playing for a living. I suspected that some people played 1/2 for a living and now it seems that it is true. Must be a hard way to earn money to pay the bills at the 1/2 tables.
I think taking a shot with 1 or 2 buyins on a weekend night might be a plan considering when I started 1/2 I had nothing but my first buy-in in front of me. I won my first session and never had to use my own money again.
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#8
05-30-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
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I suspected that some people played 1/2 for a living and now it seems that it is true. [/ QUOTE ] I had a chat with a guy at the MGM NL1/2 game a few months back. He claimed to be a pro. I asked if he was just slumming at the 1/2 table and he explained that no, NL1/2 is all he plays. But... He lives with his uncle, doesn't have a GF, and doesn't own a car. So he can do just fine on $900/mo.
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#9
05-30-2006, 12:19 PM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
When you cross-post, it's a good idea to post a link to your post on other forums so that we can see what other people have to say on the topic.
Now for a cross-reply: You can take an occasional shot at the $2-5 while continuing to build bankroll at the $1-2. The min. buyin at the Borgata $2-5 is $100 so if you're willing to play a mechanical short-stack game until you double through a couple of times, you can start to gain some $2-5 experience without putting too much of your bankroll at risk. But consensus [on SSNL] is correct; don't start thinking of $2-5 as your bread-and-butter on such a short roll.
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#10
05-30-2006, 01:15 PM
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Re: when to move up to 2/5NL?
AKQJ10,
thanx for the head's up on cross posting. I might be at a disadvantage with a small stack since I never played that style. I actually buy-in at max or 2/3 max and rebuy to max if I start losing. Where can I get some strategic thoughts about playing a short stack. It sounds like an interesting idea.
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