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10-30-2019 , 07:17 PM


Long story short, I got banned from ipoker and now I'm playing on GG. I don't have any real cash game experience cos I used to play MTTs. I've been treading water all month at 2nlz on GG, mainly because the rake is so high. I think I've lost 2/3 of my profit to rake

I still like the site though, especially the traffic and I'm going to see where I can get.

Started: $40
Now: $100.03

Anyone knows some tips to avoid the rake trap, then fkn tell me
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10-30-2019 , 08:07 PM
GL! Out of curiosity why did you get banned from Ipoker?
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10-30-2019 , 08:15 PM
What is the rake on GG poker?
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10-30-2019 , 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mantecaa
GL! Out of curiosity why did you get banned from Ipoker?
TY

Nothing too interesting, basically a change in TC's where I banned myself from the casino many years ago and now you're not allowed to play poker if you did that.
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10-30-2019 , 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EPTchips
What is the rake on GG poker?
I don't know but it seems to be about 66% of my profit so far. I've won over 60BI at 2nlz but in real terms, I've made about 20BI. It's pretty brutal, a lot worse than euro sites.
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11-06-2019 , 06:47 PM
Moved up to 5nl - it's softer than 2nlz imo.

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11-06-2019 , 06:55 PM
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New balance: $145.62
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03-23-2020 , 07:07 AM


Back at it this month. Went pretty well and I also got ~$25 from the rake race. Played a little 5nl and won a bit but also lost about the same amount in spin n go games - feel I was unlucky there (getting low prizes and bad luck )

Next level is 10nlz so I have to win a lot to be able to move up. I think I will stil be doing OK at that stake as I have done in the recent past.

As soon as I master the ludicrous pokercraft feature I will post some HHs too - you can all see my uber-nitty folds
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03-23-2020 , 07:13 AM
I've made a few adjustments for playing zoom, since I can only play on GG for the time being.

I'm buying in for the minimum on all 4 tables (50c BI)
I'm opening way wider from all positions cos the pool is so tight. Also 3 betting more liberally.
I'm really battling for every splash pot. I RFI 100% where possible, call with all kinds of junk and try to get something going through the streets - seems to be working so far but maybe more luck than judgement
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03-23-2020 , 07:29 AM
I'm also playing at GG - I'm in the 10nl Rush Pool and the rake is still insane. I've lost about the same proportion of profits. I'm hopefully moving up to 50nl soon where I hope it's better but who knows.
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03-23-2020 , 09:04 AM
Been following your thread, going great too!

I think you have to offset the rake by getting paid in the rake race. It's hard to get up the leaderboard though, some of these guys haven't slept all month by the looks of it. The fact that the rake % is unknown is a bit weird too! Points boosts on the weekend (drunk days) isn't ideal either. I also wish the zoom pools were tiered differently - not 5x stake jumps. Super fun site though, love playing there. Need to get a bigger roll cos their MTT schedule has improved tons in the last year. Gonna try for 60k hands (~60 hours) in April and then look to move up.

GLGL to you and cheers for the comment!!
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