Have Russian players taken the TAG style to a new level???

#1 10th February 2009, 12:15 PM

Hello.

This is just a bit of fun.

Most of us in the past thought the Scandinavian players were very TAG, but don`t know if it is me and because I play a lot of PLO8, but I think the Russia mainly, but Eastern European players have taken it a stage further.

It is almost stupidity rather than fearless. If someone pushes all in with a hand that has about one out and it is an obvious one out, I don`t need to check where they are from.

Could just be me, but I might be wrong.

#2 10th February 2009, 2:40 PM

weird generalisations itt

#3 10th February 2009, 2:46 PM

I don't think you know what TAG means.

#4 10th February 2009, 2:46 PM

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Originally Posted by D'wilius

What do you think TAG means?

x2

#5 10th February 2009, 3:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'wilius

I don't think you know what TAG means.

Also, Russia has about 140000000 inhabitants, i would expect some variety in the way they play poker. But maybe i just lack good generalization abilities?

And finally, i don't like polls where cake is not an option.

#6 10th February 2009, 4:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'wilius

I don't think you know what TAG means.

I think I do, but I meant to put LAG

#7 10th February 2009, 4:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorkus Malorkus

weird generalisations itt

Yep - same as the English like tea, all Americans are brash with big mouths, all Aussie Males are male chauvinist - all true but generalisations

I`m just having a bit of fun

#8 10th February 2009, 4:40 PM

I guess I am clueless. What is TAG or LAG. Sorry just wanted a little clarification.

#9 10th February 2009, 4:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BelgoSuisse

Also, Russia has about 140000000 inhabitants, i would expect some variety in the way they play poker. But maybe i just lack good generalization abilities?

And finally, i don't like polls where cake is not an option.

First I put TAG instead of LAG, then I leave cake off the poll - I have definatly lost it

#10 10th February 2009, 4:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ecoutee72

I guess I am clueless. What is TAG or LAG. Sorry just wanted a little clarification.

I`ve been told I don`t know, so I might be wrong here...but I`ll try.

TAG = Tight Aggressive - A player who plays big hands and plays them hard.

LAG = Loose Aggressive - A player who sees lots of flops/ raises with what most players would call junk, and bets when checked to a lot - plays the players more than the cards.

I didn`t look this up, but what do I know.

#11 10th February 2009, 6:36 PM

I don't like to overgeneralize things, but to me the majority of them is very laggy.

#12 10th February 2009, 6:43 PM

yea i completely disagree with any generalization of any type of people, not just poker lol. Just because somene is Russian or German or whatever doesn't mean they play a certian way. I do get what your saying though, and can't really confirm that because I hardly ever bother to check with where the people im playing with are from.

#13 10th February 2009, 7:04 PM

Totally lost in all of this is that you are playing PLO8. PLO8 is one of the loosest kinds of poker you can play.

#14 10th February 2009, 7:09 PM

All Russians are the same = TAG
All Belgians living in France are the same = NIT
All Canadians are the same = LAG
All Americans are the same = FISH

#15 10th February 2009, 7:21 PM

Belgians are NIT?

I really hate abbreviations that I can't figure out lol.
Glad you posted about TAG as I thought it was something related to Tony G, which I guess it could be. Or would he be LAG?

Good Luck and Good Games!

#16 10th February 2009, 7:27 PM

What about Russians living in Canada that have become American citizens and wear a Belgian watch?

#17 10th February 2009, 7:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mk0523

yea i completely disagree with any generalization of any type of people, not just poker lol. Just because somene is Russian or German or whatever doesn't mean they play a certian way. I do get what your saying though, and can't really confirm that because I hardly ever bother to check with where the people im playing with are from.

I would think what we are seeing is simply more ppl from that general 'area' joining in the online poker craze. Word has spread that this is THE place to make $$$$, or even just simply 'to play'.

A few months back it seemed that the newest additions to the 'craze' were from So. America - Brazil, etc. What has surprised me is that even with the Asian poker tours and new casinos being built in that area, we havn't seemed to see a huge increase in 'Asian' players. That may be next, but I doubt they will be as 'laggy'.

#18 10th February 2009, 8:18 PM

This is kinda dumb...but since you did it I'll answer you. I'm Russian myself. I'm also, actually a very loose player for the most part...so...there's your answer lol. It all matters on what game structure and everything if they're anywhere DECENT poker players.

#19 10th February 2009, 9:18 PM

Like many of the Brazilians,yes the latest increase of Russians are very LAG.This obviously doesn't mean you wont find LAG's from any country but some produce way more than others.Russians and the East Bloc seem to be the newest additions to that club.

Sadly, there's a lot more of the 'hope and a prayer' strategy happening and it's coming from all over. It's like a bad virus spreading where any 2 will do and throwing all caution to the wind regardless of what they're holding.This isn't limited to freerolls either.

#20 10th February 2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by adventurebound

What about Russians living in Canada that have become American citizens and wear a Belgian watch?

I think you've just figured out where shortstackers at FR come from.

#21 10th February 2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by icemonkey9

All Belgians living in France are the same = 15/13/2.8 at FR

FYP. We really all play exactly the same style. It's genetic.

#22 10th February 2009, 10:46 PM

Interesting that while watching The world cup of poker ll on tv today, Annie Duke @ ss pushed all in late with AJ, after tanking for a while Alex Kravchenko called with 78 os and sucked out. Was she pi$$ed and commented while leaving the table "Russian mathmatics to call with that". Personally, I seen fish play from every country the worst being an all in push with a pkt pr to a flop of 3 over cards, no idea where he came from, it's irrelavent

#23 11th February 2009, 1:39 AM

Where the hell do you get Canadians are LAG? Purely from Negraneau?

#24 11th February 2009, 5:22 AM

First off I want to thank Ronaldadio for clarifying TAG and LAG for me. Second it amazes me that everyone pays that much attention to where there opponent is from. I take notes on players but I promise I write nothing of their origin. It just doesn't seem like vital information.

#25 11th February 2009, 7:33 AM

I vote CAKE!!!!

#26 11th February 2009, 7:45 AM

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Originally Posted by D'wilius

I don't think you know what TAG means.

TAG means your it
*Shinedown runs away*

#27 11th February 2009, 9:46 AM

i guess before i can answer some one would have to tell me what the meaning of tag is new to online poker and dont know that term any help would be welcome ah crap see it thamks ronaldadio me eyes arent open yet lol .

#28 12th February 2009, 7:20 PM

hmm just learned what tag - lag mean reading all these is just educational to me as i havnt a clue- yet. my fav is reading about diff strategies to.
have good day all

#29 14th February 2009, 3:27 PM

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Originally Posted by trucker103

i guess before i can answer some one would have to tell me what the meaning of tag is new to online poker and dont know that term any help would be welcome ah crap see it thamks ronaldadio me eyes arent open yet lol .

TAG= Tight Aggressive
LAG= Loose Aggressive

Hope this helps.

: Are Russia players the most TAG players???
Without doubt		25.00%
Not as TAG as Scandinavians		8.33%
Not as bad as other Nations		16.67%
No, not by a mile		50.00%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

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