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08-26-2010 , 09:03 PM

DaLimit

adept

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 772

Talking about SNGs, where you simply can't change seats. I always try to grab a spot to the left of him, but that's not always possible. And we play with rebuys, so he'll come back even after he busts out twice, and until he's gone my game is very limited unless I catch some good cards.

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08-26-2010 , 09:23 PM

FloppyFelty

adept

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 768

Just catch cards and let him valuetown himself.

Call down lighter and just be patient for a hand. Don't try to out-donk him. Play your game, etc.

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08-26-2010 , 09:40 PM

deathduck

old hand

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,357

You can also play loose against him especially on the button. His range is so wide that ATC have decent equity and you can bluff A and K hi flops effectively.

Maybe get a good read on him and you can stack him multiple times, although there is some variance but who cares there's rebuys right?

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08-26-2010 , 09:43 PM

Kevin32

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Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 15

Be patient, but when you catch some cards be sure to get as much value as possible.

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08-27-2010 , 12:30 AM

quux

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,798

Grunch.

If he's playing substandard hands, try to isolate with ranges as light as 99+,A9+, even KTo+. Normally KT kinda sucks but against someone who is playing too many hands, VERY often you'll flop a K or a T and wind up with the best hand.

And if he's bet bet bet all streets, you'll have to come to grips with the fact that you'll be getting it in with TPGK often.

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08-27-2010 , 09:06 AM

trevorj

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 462

i have 1 of those at my home game.., i love playing him... sooner or later u will always get him

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08-27-2010 , 11:25 AM

Ray Zee

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,944

most times it is better to limp alot and let him control the action at first and see who else comes in. this way you get the best of both worlds.
you want to be able to pick your spots.

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08-27-2010 , 01:52 PM

cooksumrice

centurion

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 154

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Originally Posted by deathduck

You can also play loose against him especially on the button. His range is so wide that ATC have decent equity and you can bluff A and K hi flops effectively.

I think this is bad advise.

You adjust to a loose/maniacal ppl on your right by tighten up your opening range, value betting your made hands more and trapping more.

The statement that you should be bluffing this ppl on a K or A high board is laughable.

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08-27-2010 , 02:08 PM

Johnny Cashout

stranger

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3

trap trap trap.

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08-27-2010 , 02:48 PM

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newidredsox

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 172

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Originally Posted by cooksumrice

Agree

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08-27-2010 , 02:52 PM

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newidredsox

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 172

This is a great type of opponent no matter where they are sitting. You'll get paid off on almost all of your made hands. Play TP like the nuts. I would recommend checking to him a lot and playing your hand against him, no point in getting creative. When you make big hands check call flop and turn then lead out the river.

Not sure how deep you are but if you lead out w a big hand make sure you leave room for him to go over the top.

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08-27-2010 , 02:53 PM

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sump

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Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3,136

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Originally Posted by quux

Grunch.

If he's playing substandard hands, try to isolate with ranges as light as 99+,A9+, even KTo+. Normally KT kinda sucks but against someone who is playing too many hands, VERY often you'll flop a K or a T and wind up with the best hand.

And if he's bet bet bet all streets, you'll have to come to grips with the fact that you'll be getting it in with TPGK often.

How many Kings and Tens are in the deck you play with ?

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08-27-2010 , 03:19 PM

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Ray Zee

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Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 17,944

this stuff is good to talk about in the beginners forum as far too often everyone is focused on what to start with and fold with facing a raise. that is very important but the money is made elsewhere, like playing correctly in this spot.

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08-27-2010 , 07:06 PM

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FloppyFelty

adept

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 768

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Originally Posted by quux

He should also play 72o. I can't tell you how many times I folded 72o UTG and found out that I would've flopped a full house or trips. When you flop a full house, you'll VERY often wind up with the best hand.

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