Moving up to 100NL - Things to look out for?

[aislephive]

The last week and a half I have been playing the 50NL game on Party, 6 max as always, and after 4k hands I am at an amazing 26ptbb/100 (obviously not sustainable long term) and my bankroll is just shy of 2k, and I plan on moving up to 100nl within the next day or two. Believe me, I know I am on a heater right now, but I do believe I could crush 50nl on PP for 10-15ptbb/100 long term.

Anywho, are there any noticeable differences I should watch out for from people who have experience at both 50nl and 100nl 6 max on Party? Is the game going to be significantly more aggressive? Are there going to be more unopened pots in LP than at 50nl? I guess I could scout the game out myself (and I certainly will), but any advice from those who have made the transition would be great, thanks.

[aislephive]

Anyone?

[djoyce003]

the game is no different...personally I think the 100Nl is easier.

[Dan Bitel]

not played on PP, but on the sites i've played, i've noticed very little difference between these 2 levels

[aislephive]

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the game is no different...personally I think the 100Nl is easier.

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That was how I felt when I moved up to 50nl, it just seemed like tighter players who still make tons of mistakes postflop and tell you where they're at in every hand. I would have to assume there are some differences between 50nl and 100nl, even if the game is easier (or at least feels that way).

The biggest difference I found between 25nl and 50nl is that people in general fold more often and less open limping. And it's very profitable to punish limpers with marginal hands in position.

[CappyAA]

I also think NL100 is easier. I have almost 10k hands at NL100 and about 15k hands at NL50 and I have a higher PTBB/100 at NL100. The only hard thing is getting used to the money difference. 5 tabling with at least $500 in play at any given time was a big adjustment for me to make. Once you get used to that, it's no big deal.

[4_2_it]

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5 tabling with at least $500 in play at any given time was a big adjustment for me to make.

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Just wait until you get to the $200's [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

OP - If your play is solid enough to beat the $50's you will make more than 1/2 the PTBB/100 at NL$100 (which means you should move up as soon as your bankroll dictates.)

[epdaws]

Just be prepared to deal with more sponging and a tad more creative play; at 25 and 50, most opponents play smallish PPs for set value only, but when you step up, they'll start challenging your CBs on a low flop even when their PP is unimproved. That's basic poker -- they're likely ahead -- but you'll have to deal with it more often.

You'll deal with a little more aggression, so just prioritize position even more. You'll find this level is a piece of chocolate bundt cake.

[2Paul2]

More aggression with marginal hands is pretty much the only difference I noticed. A few more reg's too. The biggest thing will be getting use to the bigger swings and bet sizes.

Paul

[BukNaked36]

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Just be prepared to deal with more sponging and a tad more creative play; at 25 and 50, most opponents play smallish PPs for set value only, but when you step up, they'll start challenging your CBs on a low flop even when their PP is unimproved. That's basic poker -- they're likely ahead -- but you'll have to deal with it more often.

You'll deal with a little more aggression, so just prioritize position even more. You'll find this level is a piece of chocolate bundt cake.

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This is what I've run into at 50 as compared to 25. Seems like people are constantly coming over the top of your CB's and hands are won & lost on the flop primarily.