Too loose on the later streets vs folding the winning hand

[JoaoPinto]

so really really worng. those games are the ideal place to learn about loose passive games. Pacific is one of the most lucrative places to play -- or was when I did play there.

They aren't poker players...

wtf does this mean?


It means that pacific players are not poker players they are gamblers from the 888 casino. They have no copncept of hand value and most will play any two cards regardless of any raises pre flop. Fantastic yes, but bear in mind if you can beat the pacific games it doesn't translate that you can beat games on other sites. Therefore it is not a good place to learn limit poker. The hand talked about in this post is a perfect example. On another site you'd never have the best hand given the river action but on pacific you just might. Plus playing as a TAG is not the optimal style on pacific because they have some many calling stations. Continuation betting when you missed the flop is pointless you'll never get everyone to fold. Wheras on other sites the Tag style will pick you up a lot of pots against weak tight players when you have nothing (a huge edge). You can't developing an instinct for when to be aggressive post flop on Pacific without help from the board. Similarly one pair on pacific is almost never enough to win a pot. Having AK pre flop 3 betting then 3 betting a K on the flop and perhaps the same on the turn and river with 3 or 4 ppl coming along only to see someone win when his 7 - 3 makes a straight is a common occurance so you have to adjust slightly.

In short, the style of play to win at pacific is different to anywhere else, so therefore it is not the best place to learn.