In limit the numbers are small bet and big bet and the small bet is = to the big blind. So in 4/8 LHE the small blind would be 2 the big blind would be 4, the betting on the first 2 rounds would be 4 and on the second 2 rounds 8.

Ray

It's always been my understanding that the 4/8 in 4/8 LHE refers to the size of the bets, not the size of the blinds.

Thus, the SB would be $2, the BB would be $4, and the bet size on the first two betting rounds (PF and on the flop) is $4. On the turn and river, bet size is $8.

The 1/2 in 1/2 NLHE refers to the size of the blinds.

But then, I don't play limit.


--klez

I seem to be wrong. sorry for the misinformation

how do i start my own thread on here

Always read the FAQs and stickies first.

It refers to the size of the blinds in LHE also.

#1 it makes a difference because the flush draw, obviously. Well not only, but in this case it's the most screaming example. Calling weak hands as SB never again, got it.

#2 Instant fold, right. If i was strong enough I would no doubt re-raise him. The bad kicker didn't help since he could have K10, KJ and i was beaten. But even after the mistake of playing the hand, how do I spot this kind of "aggro-monkeys"?

#3 Any suited connectors or small pairs for sure, he hit the straight draw and re-raised my small bet to end it right there I guess, however it's the small bet on the turn that still makes me confuse. maybe it was an excellent play?

I'll be sure to read the entire article again, because right now I just have all kinds of concepts running though my mind and the amount of information seems huge, but from what I understand the worst thing you can do is check/call unless you're slow playing? It wasn't the point of the article but it's something that did stick with me.

Do the stars FPP ever expire? I'm on around 680 and still bronze. I don't know whether to cash it once I reach 750 or wait. I am a very low volume play atm

From the PokerStars VIP club FAQ

Do my FPPs expire?
FPPs only expire if you do not earn any FPP Credits within one calendar year. For instance, if you earn any Frequent Player Points in the year 2010, your FPPs will not expire that year. However, if you earn no FPPs in the 2011 calendar year, your FPPs will expire on January 1st, 2012.

what is a nit. is it a complement,or insult

Beginners Forum Frequently Asked Questions

what is an adequate sample size to know u have beaten a cash level, such as 10nl, and how many bbs per thousand hands should i be winning?

The actual number is an argument that is still on-going. After 50k hand, you might be able to have the slightest hint... after 100k hands, things should look at least somewhat clear. To know why there isn't any set number.. play around with a poker variance simulator to see what kind of variance you can have with a decent winrate.

Obviously anything higher than 0 or 1 is good.. and the higher the better.. but it depends on what levels you are playing and what game you are playing (fr, 6m, hu...plo.. nlhe.. lhe etc).

I've played online for years now (complete hobby), and just figured I would jump in on this forum. I honestly believe that no matter what cards you hold, in any given situation it is all based on pure LUCK. I mean, we have all made donkey calls here & there, but for someone to reraise all in on a flop of [J 10 2] with 26off late in a tournament to bust QQ happens all day long. You have the standard "steal the blind" method, and you call that allin with a dominating hand AQs vs J8o, 10s in the bb with J9raise allin.. and they hit. Every time. ?? Do I just happen to run bad a lot or what? It's unreal.

I must add that this has consistently happened on the site BoDOG after FullTilt shut down and no longer allowed US players. It's my only option, and I do enjoy playing... but these beats/plays are just awful.

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So what's the point of you posting here? Just go play slots or something.

Board: Jc Td 2h
Dead:

equity win tie pots won pots tied
Hand 0: 81.616% 81.62% 00.00% 43632 0.00 { QQ }
Hand 1: 18.384% 18.38% 00.00% 9828 0.00 { 62o }



If the weatherman calls for a 20% chance of rain today, do you curse the rigged news station because there were some light showers in the afternoon?

It doesn't happen any more often than it should.

And if it does, take the ten minutes required to prove it and then we'll have another huge scandal. Maybe this time you'll be the one on 60 minutes.

At least we've established you don't understand what "dominating" means.

Everyone gets their share of bad beats. Good players win despite the bad beats. Bad players use them as an excuse for losing. The reason you're a losing player is because you don't don't do well enough in your non-bad beat hands to make up for your beats. And since your analysis of your own play is entirely superficial all you focus on is the big losses from your coolers and beats and conclude that they're the reason for your problems. While it's quite likely you're misplaying a lot of these hands too, you almost certainly have far more important leaks. Particularly considering the content of this post.

You are now at a crossroads. You either choose to learn how to play this game or you get relegated to posting in places like these:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/28...dition-255990/
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/54...rags-variance/

Up to you.

Well,,, this seems like such HUGE speculation on my part but it doesn't bode so well for you that you have been playing for years now yet still hold such a noobish idea about online poker?

Here's a bit about #3. Sooted connectors and small pairs are not the only hands in villain's range. He could even hold AA....if he felt someone behind was going to raise his limp PF....or he likes to slow play rockets......or maybe not even AA,, but QQ. Not everyone raised rockets PF ALL the time.... I sure don't. It depends a lot on table dynamics...of which you provide little.

But more on #3: I can GUARANTEE that if I EVER held a top pair hand and I checked like you did on the turn (then villain minibets, you raise) and then get popped big time... I am releasing my hand quicker than you can say "Insta-fold". (without a HUGE aggrtard read) Minbet to jam is almost always the near-nuts or better. Learn that before venturing higher Alex. There will be times you are folding the best hand....but the vast majority of the time....yer stack is moving in the wrong direction.

2NL fish question.

I tend to play pretty tight OOP, say I might often fold ATo UTG.

Should I be playing hands like K9s, Q9s, Q10o, 67s, A3o, K7s if it's folded to me in the CO or BTN? What is more important - that I have a positional edge or a hand strength edge?

The majority of the time I've been folding these hands because I tend to get into tough spots post-flop.

You can OPEN with these hands on the button. Don't play hands you are not comfortable playing. Open your button range as you develop your positional/hand reading skills.
I recently saw one of verneer's vids where he opened 70% or something on the button. Also consider your opponent's when you decide your button opening range. You want nitty players in the blinds or those that play fit/fold, it's very profitable to have a wider range against these types. I'll tighten up and play hands like KT Q9 AJ rather than 67 suited against fish/short stacks.

Where can I find venneer's videos btw?

If I have a loose player in the blinds, say players who will call with any-two broadways or A9+ - is it wise to tighten up?

I do try and stay on tables with nittier players to my left but often I want to stay on a table because I have terrible players on my right.

At Cardrunners. Here's a thread with some great info to get you pointed in the right direction:
Recommended Cardrunners Micros videos

I have my account here defaulted to logged in. If I want to e-mail a thread to a friend, is there an easy way to not have what I send be "logged in"? I don't want someone posting under my account. Thanks.

You being logged in has only to do with your browser on your computer that you logged in with. There is nothing in the link you would be sending that contains your login information. That information is not found in the address bar link that you would be copying.

Thanks. Sorry if that was a dumb question. I'm just paranoid.

edit: Wrong page woops