The well: Isura

[Isura]

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How often do you call 3bets a little light PF in order to set up a play on the flop/turn?

What are your thoughts on using this play a these stakes?

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This is so player dependent. The important things to ask yourself are
- what is his 3-bet range
- what position are you both in
- what is your past history
- what does he think of you/your current image
- what are his c-bet frequencies on certain types of flops
- does he like to make thin calls or bluffs in big pots

There are more, but just a few things to consider. I generally don't call 3-bets light unless they 3-bet light. I try to have plans for floating or shoving flops with certain hands when I'm calling light.

[Isura]

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thoughts on 1/2 vs. 2/4? 2/4 vs. 3/6? 3/6 vs. 5/10?

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big jump. 2/4 is first level when your image matters. 2/4 to 3/6 is not much, and either is 3/6 to 5/10. but weirdly, 2/4 to 5/10 is kinda big. mostly since post legislation a lot of good players are playing 5/10.

Baluga wrote a good article regarding the skill and confidence to move up.

In your opinion, if a player has the bankroll to move up, but his winrate is mediocre (4bb/100) for a low lewel 50NL or 100NL. Should he keep on moving up, or first learn to beat those levels for a higher winrate ?
I always feel that I improve faster when moving up and taking punches, eventhought my game has tons of leaks. Of course if I`m loosing money I`m willing to step back.


I aggree that a good LAG will make more money then other styles (28/22, 22/18, 19/13, 16/12). However, do you really think style is that important , or is good hand reading flop, turn and river play more important ?

[Isura]

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Do you only play on Party? How are the SSNL/MSNL games there?

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I play there, but not so much anymore (no RB). Games are good there, but not much easier than Stars or FT.

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What is your WSD%? What do you think is optimal for .5/1-2/4?

[GSykes]

Best advice to a SSNLer?

[Isura]

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coaches that you recommend??

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Check out 3-bet coaches. Also bobbofitos helped me. Just look for someone who is genuinely interested in helping you improve.

[Isura]

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Am I making poker to difficult by focusing too much on dynamics and trying to manipulate my opponents ranges instead of just playing 2+2 vanilla tag ?

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Definately not. You make money in this game with hand reading. Although it is possible to overthink hands against players that don't think past their own cards.

[Isura]

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Hey Isura,

How did your vegas trip go? How did you do in the main event? I notice you haven't been writing in your blog on a regluar basis. Im looking forward to your next vid btw.

Whats your take on 3 betting light pf, and semi-bluff raising?

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Note, some of the questions will go unanswered if I've already addressed them in a previous post.

Vegas was fun. I won some $ at live poker. And played in the main event. I am going to start blogging more now. I am just finishing up my main event trip report!

[ADK]

What poker books have you read that you think really helped your game / improved you as a player and do you think some are essential to read even with the amount of information available on 2p2?