Phil Ivey poker tip.

#2 7th November 2007, 11:54 PM

I read that this morning and really enjoyed it. I have caught myself doing that after reading something and trying so hard to follow it by the book so to speak, makes me seem like I am tripping over myself trying to play.

#3 8th November 2007, 12:51 AM

Great post

#4 8th November 2007, 1:03 AM

i just hope people don't misunderstand his advice and turn it into something where no one can criticize or advise someone on hand play because "i just didn't play it the way you would have". very often one can play a hand or street downright badly (see: unprofitably) against their opponent's most likely range, and that's why we have hand analysis

#5 9th November 2007, 1:41 AM

Excellent advice, I especially like the "Poker isn’t about the cards; it’s about the players and the situations" bit.

I had been thinking along these lines recently after a session where I had a string of good hands in a row, like AA, QQ, then made two sets in a row. And you know what, I made very little money on any on them. The hands were great, but the situation wasn't - i.e the opposition wasnt willing to put any money on the table. Increasingly I am thinking of terms of seeking "opportunties" in whatever form they come in, cards, position, weak opposition etc. An open mind leads to more creative ways in exploiting a situation.

#6 9th November 2007, 7:51 AM

excellent advice from an excellent player. I've noticed if I play a bit more random that I do better against people who only play by the book.

#7 9th November 2007, 7:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by combuboom

i just hope people don't misunderstand his advice and turn it into something where no one can criticize or advise someone on hand play because "i just didn't play it the way you would have". very often one can play a hand or street downright badly (see: unprofitably) against their opponent's most likely range, and that's why we have hand analysis

^^^this.

#8 10th November 2007, 9:40 PM

great post ty

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