Help me reach the bubble (NOOB ALERT!)

[crystalallen]

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A read on an opponent can be just as valuable as your position.

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Case in point.
I could never have done this without a read.
Bonus: I got called a donkey for the first time ever.
Direct quote:
"wtf u still calin
donkey
a ace beats u
even"

Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t30 (5 handed) Hand History converter Courtesy of PokerZion.com

MP (t1525)
Button (t1580)
Hero (t1490)
BB (t2190)
UTG (t2215)

Preflop: Hero is SB with 6[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]], K[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]].
3 folds, Hero completes, BB checks.

Flop: (t60) J[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]], J[[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]], 2[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t60, Hero calls t60.

Turn: (t180) 5[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t70, Hero raises to t175, BB calls t105.

River: (t530) K[[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB checks.

Final Pot: t530

Results :
Hero has 6d Kh (two pair, kings and jacks).
BB has 2s 3s (two pair, jacks and twos).
Outcome: Hero wins t530.

[rakemeplz]

Post debatable hands in this thread/forum...loosen up by playing hands like aqs/ajs/kq suited when the situation is good.

[Boise123]

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Hi Magica,

I wrote an article that may help you get there, titled The Mistakes Low-Limit SNG Players are Making the Most... here's a link:


http://www.pocketfives.com/351CDE50-...0BE50925A.aspx
Hope it helps!

Jen

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Jennifear

Great article.

[vers]

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A read on an opponent can be just as valuable as your position.

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Case in point.
I could never have done this without a read.
Bonus: I got called a donkey for the first time ever.
Direct quote:
"wtf u still calin
donkey
a ace beats u
even"

Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t30 (5 handed) Hand History converter Courtesy of PokerZion.com

MP (t1525)
Button (t1580)
Hero (t1490)
BB (t2190)
UTG (t2215)

Preflop: Hero is SB with 6[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]], K[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]].
3 folds, Hero completes, BB checks.

Flop: (t60) J[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]], J[[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]], 2[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t60, Hero calls t60.

Turn: (t180) 5[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t70, Hero raises to t175, BB calls t105.

River: (t530) K[[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB checks.

Final Pot: t530

Results :
Hero has 6d Kh (two pair, kings and jacks).
BB has 2s 3s (two pair, jacks and twos).
Outcome: Hero wins t530.

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I would never make a floating play like this on the flop at such an early level. I think this is a pretty horribly played hand and definitely not worth it. Also if you're going to bluff the turn, raise 3x at least lolz.

[BradleyT]

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A read on an opponent can be just as valuable as your position.

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Case in point.
I could never have done this without a read.
Bonus: I got called a donkey for the first time ever.
Direct quote:
"wtf u still calin
donkey
a ace beats u
even"

Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t30 (5 handed) Hand History converter Courtesy of PokerZion.com

MP (t1525)
Button (t1580)
Hero (t1490)
BB (t2190)
UTG (t2215)

Preflop: Hero is SB with 6[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]], K[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]].
3 folds, Hero completes, BB checks.

Flop: (t60) J[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]], J[[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]], 2[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t60, Hero calls t60.

Turn: (t180) 5[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets t70, Hero raises to t175, BB calls t105.

River: (t530) K[[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, BB checks.

Final Pot: t530

Results :
Hero has 6d Kh (two pair, kings and jacks).
BB has 2s 3s (two pair, jacks and twos).
Outcome: Hero wins t530.

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I think you played every single street incorrectly. I'd call you a donkey too.

[crystalallen]

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I would never make a floating play like this on the flop at such an early level.

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1. Well I would, and did. I take risks. I'd rather take my risks early than late. I have a lot of weaknesses at this stage in my poker "career" (beginner). I don't know all the +EV plays, I don't have stats on people or even myself. But I know I can read people. I read betting patterns, the time it takes someone to bet, past behavior, etc...

2. When villain bet the flop, I knew he didn't have a Jack. I figured he had a two. If I didn't get the king on the river I would have bet. As it stood, I figured I'd just showdown my king and win.


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I think this is a pretty horribly played hand and definitely not worth it.

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1. Definitely worth it - in terms of table image.
2. Villain was on tilt for the rest of his short time in the game.
3. I won the SNG.

Here's another "read" hand that I'm sure you'll find equally horrible.


Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t20 (6 handed) Hand History converter Courtesy of PokerZion.com

MP (t1500)
CO (t1500)
Button (t1500)
SB (t1500)
BB (t1500)
Hero (t1500)

Preflop: Hero is UTG with 6[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]], 6[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]].
Hero calls t20, MP calls t20, CO calls t20, Button raises to t40</font>, SB calls t30, BB calls t20, Hero calls t20, MP folds, CO folds.

Flop: (t200) 9[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]], 3[[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]], 8[[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]] (4 players)
SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets t50, Button calls t50, SB folds, BB folds.

Turn: (t300) 3[[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]](2 players)
Hero checks, Button bets t160, Hero calls t160.

River: (t620) 8[[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]] (2 players)
Hero checks, Button bets t620, Hero calls t620.

Final Pot: t1860

Results in white below:
Button has 7c As (two pair, eights and threes).
Hero has 6h 6d (two pair, eights and sixes).
Outcome: Hero wins t1860.