Playing low limits and ICM

igotBlackJak · #1 07-11-2006, 02:35 AM

Does anyone have any idea how ICM calculations relate to low lvl SNG play... I mean, is having a slight edge on one hand as good as it is higher lvl?

I've seen tons of times where I have either made or passed on a +EV situation, and the very next hand there is 3 allins with KJ, JT, and 33 or something...

how do you adjust the calculations based on playing with a higher number of donkeys where it must be +EV to see another hand vs. taking an edge in this one...

thoughts?

tubasteve · #2 07-11-2006, 02:36 AM

Pass up smaller edges.

igotBlackJak · #3 07-11-2006, 02:38 AM

oh that headbutt is sick... couldn't believe it live..

just makes me hate frenchies even more though...

mike28 · #4 07-11-2006, 02:43 AM

not passing up +ev situations is what makes you better than other players.

ps

im not a fan of the french either but that headbutt was awesome

ShipItHereHo · #5 07-11-2006, 02:58 AM

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Pass up smaller edges.

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why pass up any edge?

igotBlackJak · #6 07-11-2006, 02:58 AM

news reports said he either called Zidane's sister a prostitute... or he called him a "terrorist"...

apparantly Zidane is albanian or something... lol

we would agree a decision has to be slightly more +EV at lower limits correct?

tubasteve · #7 07-11-2006, 03:05 AM

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Pass up smaller edges.

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why pass up any edge?

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I'm talking edges that are below +.5% of the prize pool here.

In a low limit STT, people make so many mistakes that it's correct to say [censored] the +.2% push and just let them make other mistakes that give you higher equity. Remember, if someone makes a mistake that is -1% you gain part of the equity he loses. Your opponents making these mistakes repeatedly far outweighs risking your own chips on a smaller edge, IMO. I could be wrong, but it just seems like the other player's mistakes generally far outweigh the "mistake" we make by passing up these small edges.

Can any of the pros offer some input? (*ahem* curtains, et. al.)

microbet · #8 07-11-2006, 03:28 AM

There have been some monster threads on this subject. Maybe you'll find something in The Shadow's first post.

igotBlackJak · #9 07-11-2006, 03:40 AM

ty sir.

mmorpg · #10 07-11-2006, 04:06 AM

He was born in Algeria and he is a Muslim.

Awesome headbutt I agree, I bet he actually felt that one. He should have made it count and crushed his nose instead though. Would have made the penalties more interesting.