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06-21-2013 , 12:51 PM

#10601

calpoker

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 319

In a micro stakes 6 max cash game, you're on the button with A7s. If there's 2 or 3 calls, are we generally raising here or just calling?

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06-21-2013 , 02:28 PM

#10602

Nostalgia3182

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Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 744

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Originally Posted by uncleholdems

why are the WSOP final table guys most under 30 the last few years? Doesn't years of experience help middle aged guys? it doesn't make much sense, or what am I missing? i guess 10,000 hands a month online poker from age 16 to 21 builds more experience and skill? wsop from back in 2003-2006 videos, see they're all older... nowadays you see punky college 21 year old guys in wsop shoving with Q4s type aggro wild hands... what's up with that?

This isn't chess. It's not a game dominated by either young or old. You will generally see all age groups represented at the WSOP, but of course, the younger guys who have spent the last three years of their life doing nothing but playing online poker will have a level of experience that exceeds the typical brick and mortar player.

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06-21-2013 , 02:35 PM

#10603

bYdaddo

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 362

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Originally Posted by calpoker

In a micro stakes 6 max cash game, you're on the button with A7s. If there's 2 or 3 calls, are we generally raising here or just calling?

It depends, as usual. If OR and callers are TAG-ish, It'd be a perfect hand to squeeze with. If a nit opened from UTG, I am inclined to fold.

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06-21-2013 , 02:36 PM

#10604

Cangurino

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Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13,476

I read "2 or 3 calls" as limps. In FR I'd usually raise against unknowns.

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06-21-2013 , 02:54 PM

#10605

Nostalgia3182

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Originally Posted by RUgood

Thank you for the advice. This is the first site I've looked on so I thought I'd throw the question out there since it says dumb questions

I didn't mean to sound like a dick. Sorry. Was having a tense afternoon.

Definitely check that thread out though. Just a month ago I was wondering the same thing you are about online poker for US players and here I am now with thousands of online hands under my belt and a growing bankroll.

Once again, your location will determine where exactly you're allowed to play but with state by state online gambling falling into place - I think it's just a matter of time before we're all back up and running. Still, I wouldn't hold my breath

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06-22-2013 , 04:48 AM

#10606

bYdaddo

journeyman

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 362

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Originally Posted by Cangurino

I read "2 or 3 calls" as limps. In FR I'd usually raise against unknowns.

You're right, I thought he meant calling an pf-raise. I'd raise if I had limpers before me.

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06-22-2013 , 08:35 AM

#10607

uncleholdems

journeyman

Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 233

dumb question: how do you manage low pocket pairs when overcards come on the flop?

Hero: 55
Flop: 9 J A

- do you always just fold to any bet/raise since it's likely villian paired an overcard?
- limp/call a single bb size bet to try and see if you hit trips on the turn?
- does position matter or just fold/limp regardless of utg/early/late position?

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06-22-2013 , 08:42 AM

#10608

Nostalgia3182

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Originally Posted by uncleholdems

It's the same answer as applies to most of poker's questions, as I'm discovering: It depends.

I'd say that the main reason to play the low pocket pairs is to hopefully flop a set and just crush someone on a flush or straight draw. If you didn't flop your set and pf you're left with simply 55 or 22 - fold to any bet/raise, imo.

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06-22-2013 , 09:26 AM

#10609

Rawbies

centurion

Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 156

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Originally Posted by Cry Me A River

I have had accounts on over 40 sites and I have never seen this. Are you sure you're looking at the right number?

Hi sorry for late reply, yes my site calculates the pot like the picture you posted above, when the person bets it adds the 80 cents to the pot.

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06-22-2013 , 04:24 PM

#10610

centebakkie

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,583

Hi all

My dumb question : i posted but how do i get p2p readers to

or even notice it ?, its in the No Limit Hold'em > High Stakes PL/NL maybe not the first place a readers would go.
How does a thread become active again ?

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/19...7/index27.html

Or should start a new thread for this in the more regular low stakes forums ?, because then it will get lots of attention probably again ?!!? (Something like "How to program your own NO REAL MONEY poker bot discussions allowed from now on" thread)

Please help me out with before i make a fool of myself.

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06-24-2013 , 11:30 AM

#10611

stanleo

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 16

This seems like a fair place to ask this....

Middle stages of a DoN. Dealt AQ - I usually put a raise in but if I'm called and I don't hit, I feel extremely vulnerable as a C-bet would commit me and potentially end the game.

Whats the best way to play this kind of hand when you are not quite on the bubble, but the blinds are substantial? Cheers

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06-24-2013 , 11:44 AM

#10612

Cangurino

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Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13,476

How deep is your stack? What's your position? How do the other players play?

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06-24-2013 , 12:25 PM

#10613

stanleo

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 16

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Originally Posted by Cangurino

How deep is your stack? What's your position? How do the other players play?

Being a DoN it's generally tight, lets say I have an average stack and in middle position. I'm leaning towards just pushing with it instead of giving folk a chance to see a flop with a weaker hand.

I'm only gonna get called by a monster but i'd appreciate some words of wisdom from more experienced players. Thanks

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06-24-2013 , 12:52 PM

#10614

Cry Me A River

Orange is the new Green

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23,783

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Originally Posted by stanleo

Being a DoN it's generally tight, lets say I have an average stack and in middle position. I'm leaning towards just pushing with it instead of giving folk a chance to see a flop with a weaker hand.

You need to be much more specific than this. Post a hand history with reads.

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06-24-2013 , 01:23 PM

#10615

Cangurino

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How many big blinds are in an average stack? If it's less than 10 you can probably just push.

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06-24-2013 , 02:14 PM

#10616

stanleo

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 16

I'm showing my noobiness by thinking there would be a generic answer to my question!!

Think I need to do some more research... but thanks guys

ps. this whole thread could've been created just for me

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06-24-2013 , 02:33 PM

#10617

Nostalgia3182

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Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 744

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Originally Posted by stanleo

ps. this whole thread could've been created just for me

Here on 2+2, over on some of the training sites, and in a lot of the literature I'm reading - I feel the exact same way. I'm really impressed with the quality of training material that's out there in the poker world.

What I also like about poker theory and strategy is that it's constantly evolving. A lot of information from 2010 is already outdated and new theory will be written yet again tomorrow. This is a welcome change to someone coming from the chess world because as we know - there really isn't any theory left to be written in chess and you can replicate exact positions and situations. Can no do in poker and a computer will never solve this game.

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06-25-2013 , 12:24 AM

#10618

BandaBear

stranger

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1

So on the 4,2 rule for pot odds, I still find it very hard to convert the percentage to a ratio to find pot odds. Am I missing something? Shouldn't this be easier if I am using the 4,2 rule?

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06-25-2013 , 02:29 AM

#10619

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 75,954

Sounds like you're missing very basic maths skills

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06-25-2013 , 02:33 AM

#10620

mindraider

adept

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 723

What's the best rakeback site for PokerStars?

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06-25-2013 , 02:34 AM

#10621

Nostalgia3182

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Originally Posted by BandaBear

So on the 4,2 rule for pot odds, I still find it very hard to convert the percentage to a ratio to find pot odds. Am I missing something? Shouldn't this be easier if I am using the 4,2 rule?

There are numerous sites that have videos and articles that explain the math behind poker in more depth than could ever be necessary.

You just need to learn a few simple formulas to be able to determine if the juice is worth the squeeze.

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06-25-2013 , 02:40 AM

#10622

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 75,954

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Originally Posted by mindraider

What's the best rakeback site for PokerStars?

Stars doesn't have rakeback per se

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06-25-2013 , 02:48 AM

#10623

Cangurino

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Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 13,476

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Originally Posted by BandaBear

So on the 4,2 rule for pot odds, I still find it very hard to convert the percentage to a ratio to find pot odds. Am I missing something? Shouldn't this be easier if I am using the 4,2 rule?

Just compare the winning percentage to the percentage of the final pot that your bet represents. Say, if you face a half-pot bet, you contribute 1/3 to the final pot, so you have to win at least 34%.