borg 20/40

[sirlurkalot]

Penni,
So how much of a variance increase would you expect to see as one makes the move up?
Glad to see you here!

Spencer

[Captain R]

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20/40 started cold-calling my raises with T7o again


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Yeah, but at 20/40 this is called "using your position."

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40/80 people didn't care if there was a 4-flush on the board anymore and kept betting second pair

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At 40/80 that's called "value-betting."

[that_pope]

Not sure if it will hold for an east coast game, this is the thing that I initially did wrong when moving up from 8/16 to the 20/40 game at Casino AZ, and had to move back down right away and take another 2 months before I made the jump for good....

My first attempt at moving up, I played much too aggressively. I was raising almost every hand in CO/Button if folded to me, and would never give up on a bluff unless raised on a street. I was trying way too hard to outplay everyone. I went back down to 8/16, played my game, and realized my aggressive mistake. I have sense gone back up, stopped trying to win every pot that looks available, and feel comfortable in that game regardless of the lineup.

Good luck!

[Penner]

Hi Spencer,

Thanks. I am a tpt reader but not much of a poster (sadly not a giver but a taker.. I am trying to change that) as I don’t have much time at home between my AC trips.

Your variance change is going to depend mostly on how well you play and your playing style.

I played $20/$40 in late 2005 and early 2006 but I was so tight weak I’d be embarrassed to admit my hourly rate. I was not very good either but was able to just beat the game with little variance.


If you remember, I dropped down to $10/20 for most of the last half of 2006 to learn to play better.

There is a slightly higher variance in my game now but my bankroll can handle it and so can my improved game.

I also think how comfortable you feel in new level can have a slight affect on your variance.

Sooooo.. to keep variance at a manageable level when you move up be sure you play well enough .. taggy. Make sure you have the proper bankroll.

Penni