http://www.cardschat.com en Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:34:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cardschat.com/images_fb/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cardschat.com http://www.cardschat.com/f10/why-have-ft-just-gave-me-182622/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:03:42 GMT Thanks full tilt but does this happen to every player once they clear their original deposit bonus? And what will be the fastest way to clear this, i am a full ring player no limit, and im only really rolled for 2NL if im following really good BRM? should i just stick to multi tabling this or is... Thanks full tilt but does this happen to every player once they clear their original deposit bonus? And what will be the fastest way to clear this, i am a full ring player no limit, and im only really rolled for 2NL if im following really good BRM? should i just stick to multi tabling this or is there any magic ways to get fast full tilt points? ]]> Poker Rooms acky100 http://www.cardschat.com/f10/why-have-ft-just-gave-me-182622/ http://www.cardschat.com/f59/whether-use-nash-equilibrium-20bb-182612/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:13:52 GMT I've just incorporated the nash equilibrium into my HU game and found it a little silly that I would play K7o reasonably aggressively, then all of a sudden fold it when I've reached 20BB effective stacks.

I think folding K7o at 20BB is too passive. Doing my normal min-raise with these sort of hands then pushing all the 20+ hands is -EV because an observant player would realise I'm raising my weakish hands(hopefully that makes sense)

I'm thinking I can one of two things:

Ignore the nash equilibrium when at 20BB, start following it's advice at 15/13BB. So NO pushing from the SB until at 15/13BB

I think this is the better idea of the two. When at 20BB start pushing hands wider than the nash equilibrium suggests; I think this works because people at the micro/low stakes games(where I play) call pushes much tighter than they should, particularly for the first few pushes they are going to give me the benefit of the doubt. By the time they are catching on to the fact I'm pushing wide the stacks should be around when the nash equilibrium advices.

If this is a good idea, how much wider should I push than the nash equilibrium advices? I'm thinking about 33%, more or less depending on the opponent and reduce the percentage by 2% after every push.

For example, K7o=16.1
16.1* 4/3=21.5, so that's a push

Now a few hands later I get K7o again. I've pushed 4 times so far, so instead of raising the percentage by 33% I'll raise it by 25% (33-4*2=25)
16.1*5/4= 20.125, so still a push


I'll probably push 10% more than the nash equilibrium suggests regardless of how many times I've pushed, more so if the player is being nitty.

What are people's thoughts on this? ]]> Tournament Poker pat3392 http://www.cardschat.com/f59/whether-use-nash-equilibrium-20bb-182612/ http://www.cardschat.com/f57/instruction-holdem-manager-not-installing-but-182611/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:57:40 GMT Hi all,

I am relatively new to poker and to CardsChat. When I started to play poker, I read over here about Holdem Manager. I now have it, and some of the terms and abbreviations used in the program (and the expanded HUD) I understand, but others I don't.

Is there somewhere a list or guide that helps me understand what all these terms and abbreviations mean? ]]> Learning Poker Avenge111 http://www.cardschat.com/f57/instruction-holdem-manager-not-installing-but-182611/ http://www.cardschat.com/f13/just-need-opinion-two-182597/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:45:52 GMT I recently won an 8 dollar buy-in satellite to the 75K Guarantee on Full tilt. The buy was worth about 160 bucks. Since I had about 30 bucks on already, do you all think it is a profitable to withdraw about 100 and leave the rest on or to keep my total bankroll on there and try and play a smart... I recently won an 8 dollar buy-in satellite to the 75K Guarantee on Full tilt. The buy was worth about 160 bucks. Since I had about 30 bucks on already, do you all think it is a profitable to withdraw about 100 and leave the rest on or to keep my total bankroll on there and try and play a smart bankroll strategy. Thanks for your opinions. ]]> General Poker KMcoyote3 http://www.cardschat.com/f13/just-need-opinion-two-182597/ http://www.cardschat.com/f10/pokerstars-vip-store-recommendations-182594/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:52:50 GMT Hey all hows it, I just approaching 1200 fpps now and I I see books can be from 1200 and up, what book would you lot recommend for improving you game etc, gaining new insight about things etc etc. I heard the Negreanu books are a waste of time. Hey all hows it, I just approaching 1200 fpps now and I I see books can be from 1200 and up, what book would you lot recommend for improving you game etc, gaining new insight about things etc etc.

I heard the Negreanu books are a waste of time. ]]> Poker Rooms Eclipsenz http://www.cardschat.com/f10/pokerstars-vip-store-recommendations-182594/ http://www.cardschat.com/f11/september-cash-thread-182592/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:36:01 GMT This hasn't been made yet wtf?

At least we're using proper stars this months and not that + rubbish ]]> Cash Games onemorechance http://www.cardschat.com/f11/september-cash-thread-182592/ http://www.cardschat.com/f11/played-4-hours-3-6-card-182588/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:54:29 GMT The most I was up was $54.00. The table was pretty loose and players were losing lots and having to re-buy into the game. When I cashed out I was one dollar ahead. The dealer said that was way better than losing, and another player said she wished she won a dollar instead of losing $100.00 From... The most I was up was $54.00. The table was pretty loose and players were losing lots and having to re-buy into the game. When I cashed out I was one dollar ahead.

The dealer said that was way better than losing, and another player said she wished she won a dollar instead of losing $100.00

From this description, how would you rate my play, if you can at all. This is about my fifth time playing for money, usually I play in tournaments.

Overall I am ahead this last month:

Tourney's $390

Cash: $43.00 ]]> Cash Games dsanga01 http://www.cardschat.com/f11/played-4-hours-3-6-card-182588/ http://www.cardschat.com/f13/casino-etiquette-182584/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:06:17 GMT Here's the story: Two of my friends and I have recently started going to the casino to play some live poker. A little strapped for cash, as most students are, we opt for the lowest buy-in tournaments available (£10 freezeout, 2 nights a week). Tonight was only our second attempt and my friend managed to take down 1st place! Obviously he was ecstatic with his £230 win and we were buzzing for him too.

Anyway, the tournament co-ordinator took him to the cash desk to collect his winnings and then, quite bluntly in my opinion, asked him to put £5 into a little box on the desk as a tip. As this was an unfamiliar situation for my friend he kind of laughed it off and put in a couple of spare quid that he had in his wallet. He then said something like 'that wasn't 5 pounds' and walked off rather stern faced without smiling at any point in this whole process.

We were a little confused as to the way he behaved and it even put a bit of a downer on my friend's achievement. Looking back now I can see how it is a similar situation to tipping at a restaurant: the dealer/co-ordinator resembling a waiter/waitress. Has my friend broken a golden casino rule? He did give something back and i'm sure he's not obliged to. Would be grateful for any input and perhaps some similar casino 'faux pas' anecdotes can be shared, if indeed this is one? ]]> General Poker LennyPigeon http://www.cardschat.com/f13/casino-etiquette-182584/ http://www.cardschat.com/f57/question-about-pt3-182581/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:58:37 GMT I was just wondering what the difference was between the gold bar and the green bar on the graphs? Since my green bar (Amount Won) is pretty far below the gold bar (Net Expected Won) does that mean I am running bad and getting unlucky often? There are only a few spots where the graph is close to... I was just wondering what the difference was between the gold bar and the green bar on the graphs? Since my green bar (Amount Won) is pretty far below the gold bar (Net Expected Won) does that mean I am running bad and getting unlucky often? There are only a few spots where the graph is close to even and the majority of it has a gap of between ~$5 and ~$10. This is over ~15k hands. ]]> Learning Poker Wardo420 http://www.cardschat.com/f57/question-about-pt3-182581/ http://www.cardschat.com/f57/definition-live-cards-182579/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:49:53 GMT What is the definition of live cards. Is it a coin-flip? 40-65% equity? can anyone give definition of live cards? Because i know there's live cards and there's non-live cards, which are dominations. just quite curious. ty. ]]> Learning Poker pokerlovesme http://www.cardschat.com/f57/definition-live-cards-182579/ http://www.cardschat.com/f13/poker-forums-closing-182576/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:45:12 GMT I've read about 3 poker forums closing, I've known of other ones closing but not this many at the same time, and they are referring all the members to 1 other site,I'm just a little taken back by this, these were all good forums? :confused: ]]> General Poker MAX101 http://www.cardschat.com/f13/poker-forums-closing-182576/ http://www.cardschat.com/f10/withdrawls-off-bunitas-182571/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:58:41 GMT I have been trying to get my money off of Bunitas as I have been experimenting with sites to see how fast they deposit the money back into my ewallets and so far UB AP and DOyles have past with flying colors but Bunitas has held my money hostage for 6 days now in pending approval, they dont... I have been trying to get my money off of Bunitas as I have been experimenting with sites to see how fast they deposit the money back into my ewallets and so far UB AP and DOyles have past with flying colors but Bunitas has held my money hostage for 6 days now in pending approval, they dont answer emails on this and the money is just in limbo. I dont think Im gonna put anymore money on Bunitas as they dont seem very reliable or professional. Once I finish this Bunitas disaster Im gonna try to Carbon and if they pull the same stuff I will know that MErge is not a good site to play out.

Has anyone else had this trouble. It told the money was availible for withdrawl but yet 6 days later Im still pending approval, Im about to just cancel it and see what I can do with that money but even if I win more money there, what goo dis it if I cant get it withdraen. ID STAY OFF OF BUNITAS UNTIL THEY CAN PROVE THEY ARE A GOOD FAITH COMPANY ]]> Poker Rooms dan abnormal http://www.cardschat.com/f10/withdrawls-off-bunitas-182571/ http://www.cardschat.com/f54/full-tilt-deposits-canada-182570/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:53:27 GMT I have a friend who wants to deposit to Tilt using a credit card. He lives in Canada and I was wondering if he would have any problems depositing. Also, he is supposed to transfer some money to me (selling something to him) and wanted to know if there might be any problems tranfering from Canada to... I have a friend who wants to deposit to Tilt using a credit card. He lives in Canada and I was wondering if he would have any problems depositing. Also, he is supposed to transfer some money to me (selling something to him) and wanted to know if there might be any problems tranfering from Canada to US? Any help would be appreciated, thank you. ]]> Wardo420 http://www.cardschat.com/f54/full-tilt-deposits-canada-182570/ http://www.cardschat.com/f13/closed-mind-society-182568/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:56:26 GMT I am an inventor age 70 who is patent pending on an enhancement to holdem poker. Notice I did not say a new game. I am not reinventing the wheel. I can increase action 10-20% pre-flop and flop. This would have a poitive effect on rake plus reduce those nights where a player doesn't get any action on his quality starting hands. And the rules of play would remain verbatim on the sites and math would remain unchanged. Starting AA at 220-1, start with a pair and flop set 7.53-1 against, outs counted same, etc.
Even contacted same again when I realized that a side effect would greatly reduce subtle collusion, the most sucessful kind. Got same rresults. Ring around the rosie with customer support marketing, floor managers, product development, etc at all the on-line poker sites till I get no reply or form letter thanking me for my suggestions??
Occassionally am told they do not want to limit table selection and it's impossible to prevent players using chat, skype. email etc to share information. Evidently they believe that those 2 components are enough to make subtle collusion profitable. All i wanted was an email from a decison maker or a chance to pitch my idea in a 2 minute phone call.
Got similar result from platform suppliers who wanted to sell me something like a poker room. LOL
I had a patent a few years back for a blackjack enhancement and got replies from decison makers at digital table manufacturers, casino's etc. Unfortunately my game was only designed for low limits and they did not feel it was a big enough market. But they did listen!!!!
And I got referrals to these people from reporters mostly. So far not one reply from any on-line poker reporters or radio show hosts.
Seems like they know no enhancement to holdem is possible. Good thing draw poker players did not think that way. Or 5 card stud. Or 7 cad stud. Still amazed at seeing on Wizard of odds Q&A and similar sites holdem players asking if it's harder to get a straight flush in 7 card or holdem. LOL
I am 500 miles frrom Vegas , have offered to pitch my game in person and if they think I am an idiot they can pitch me out in the street therrselves or have security do it.
Sure would at lease like the opportunity to be proven wrong.
The only reason I do not post full details is I don't think I can collect license fees from the Isle of Man. Hoping to license my idea
to deep pockets for protection.
Buzz paff buzzpaff@gmail.com 970-609-2891 ]]> General Poker buzzpaff http://www.cardschat.com/f13/closed-mind-society-182568/ http://www.cardschat.com/f10/wcoop-182560/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:35:40 GMT I seen it advertised online and it said you could qualify for free. However, I can't see anywhere that allows you to qualify for free. By "free" do they mean FPPs? ]]> Poker Rooms smurray139 http://www.cardschat.com/f10/wcoop-182560/