Multi-tabling tactics

#1 22nd September 2010, 9:37 AM

I have only been multi-tabling for a little while now, and I am currently crushing the .05/.10 cash games at FT, 8 tables at a time. When I play I cannot keep up with every player individual, so I make my plays very basic, playing according to position, relative hand strength, and bet sizes.

When you guys multi-table 8 and up tables, do you actually have time to keep up with every player, or do you basically just make automated decisions the way that I do. I am doing very well at my current stakes, but i would imagine that when I move up I will be forced to play less tables.

Thanks!

#2 22nd September 2010, 10:02 AM

We use a HUD.

#3 22nd September 2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BelgoSuisse

We use a HUD.

HEM? My only problem is that with how small the tables are on my screens, i wouldnt be able to see the HUD. I only have 2 21" monitors.

#4 22nd September 2010, 10:24 AM

When I play lots of tables, I cascade

#5 22nd September 2010, 10:36 AM

Oh, I have not tried that. Then you just let the tables pop up naturally one after another? How many do you usually play if you dont mind me asking?

#6 22nd September 2010, 10:54 AM

Yes, the software pops them in the proper order. I play 16 tables at full ring.

On the other hand, if I tile my tables, I typically play no more than 6.

#7 22nd September 2010, 10:56 AM

Okay, thanks for the insight. I will attempt to cascade my tables.

#8 22nd September 2010, 11:11 AM

Cascade is definately the way to go if your playing that many

and you probably will find you get almost no time to read playing 8+ games at a time so stick to what your doing if it working for you

inti

#9 22nd September 2010, 1:49 PM

Because you play so many tables you can't keep track of the other players so your tactic is based solely on your cards.

#10 22nd September 2010, 2:10 PM

When i multitable, then i stack the tables in boku87 style, this way i only see one table at a time und i haven´t too see all the ugly bad beats and suckouts. But then i only can play abc poker, but its enough to beat my micro games...

#11 22nd September 2010, 9:53 PM

cascade, use HUD, play tight aggressive, play position and thats about it. basically multi table grinders don't have a huge BB/100 but they make up with the bonuses. better players play fewer tables so they can focus better.

#12 23rd September 2010, 1:27 AM

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Originally Posted by greenokom

Because you play so many tables you can't keep track of the other players so your tactic is based solely on your cards.

LOL no.

#13 23rd September 2010, 1:40 AM

I feel like a get sloppy and careless when I'm multi-tabling. I like to keep it under 3 tables so I'm never rushed and can make better decisions in big hands

#14 23rd September 2010, 2:16 AM

A tip that I can provide is to keep an eye out for the players who are multi-tabling with you. Often it is much easier to steal from and bluff these players. It is difficult to track many players when multi-tabling, although you should be able to pick up out the nits and the maniacs.

It will become easier with experience too. Good luck!

#15 23rd September 2010, 2:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LennyPigeon

A tip that I can provide is to keep an eye out for the players who are multi-tabling with you. Often it is much easier to steal from and bluff these players.

The regs multitable, The fishes don't. The notion that it's easier to play the regs than the fishes is pretty ridiculous.

#16 23rd September 2010, 3:26 AM

I stack tables, you cant really tile a lot of tables AND use a HUD.

#17 23rd September 2010, 5:12 AM

I do not understand the reasoning behind multi-tabling so many tables. I thought the main reason for playing was to be able to learn from playing and developing a skill about reading other players. If all you are doing is relaying on software and playing basic poker strategy are you improving your overall skill set. Do you feel that by playing so many tables you are gaining that sixth sense at a faster rate? I would like to hear some thoughts on that. I my self will only play 4 max. This way I can keep all tables up and this I can see the action on the tables.

#18 23rd September 2010, 6:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mjdavinci

I do not understand the reasoning behind multi-tabling so many tables. I thought the main reason for playing was to be able to learn from playing and developing a skill about reading other players. If all you are doing is relaying on software and playing basic poker strategy are you improving your overall skill set. Do you feel that by playing so many tables you are gaining that sixth sense at a faster rate? I would like to hear some thoughts on that. I my self will only play 4 max. This way I can keep all tables up and this I can see the action on the tables.

Well, I think you're right about the learning part - you don't have much time to analyze when playing on 10+ tables. But multi-tabling means leverage and if you are consistently successful playing 2 or 4 tables at a time, why not make 2x-4x-8x more money?
Of course, that applies to the lower limits where a basic, straightforward strategy can be a winning one.

#19 23rd September 2010, 6:51 AM

I attempted to cascade my tables today. I tried it for a couple of hours, and am not sure if I am comfortable with it yet or not. I did go back to tiling.

#20 23rd September 2010, 6:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mjdavinci

I do not understand the reasoning behind multi-tabling so many tables. I thought the main reason for playing was to be able to learn from playing and developing a skill about reading other players. If all you are doing is relaying on software and playing basic poker strategy are you improving your overall skill set. Do you feel that by playing so many tables you are gaining that sixth sense at a faster rate? I would like to hear some thoughts on that. I my self will only play 4 max. This way I can keep all tables up and this I can see the action on the tables.

Tell that to nanonoko ...

#21 23rd September 2010, 8:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BelgoSuisse

LOL no.

Explain. why no?

#22 23rd September 2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by greenokom

Explain. why no?

Well for starters in poker there is alot more than just your cards for example position, your stack size and others stack size (more in sngs mtts), in this case belgo already answered with the HUD which will help your reads when playing many tables, also past history of players that you have met. Pokers a game of information if you just play your cards what do you do when your card dead?

#23 23rd September 2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BelgoSuisse

The regs multitable, The fishes don't. The notion that it's easier to play the regs than the fishes is pretty ridiculous.

Obviously I'd rather have fish than regs at my table, that's not what I was saying. From my experience however, the multi-tablers are less likely to defend their blinds with average hands. They are more patient and sensible than the fish and this is the reason why a well timed steal often works.

#24 23rd September 2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LennyPigeon

Obviously I'd rather have fish than regs at my table, that's not what I was saying. From my experience however, the multi-tablers are less likely to defend their blinds with average hands. They are more patient and sensible than the fish and this is the reason why a well timed steal often works.

Maybe thats true to an small degree but a real good reg using hud and going through HHS will have you tactics pegged at some point.

#25 23rd September 2010, 2:37 PM

I am not to great at multitabling myself. I cant concentrate and get a read from players at the table by jumping back and forth to alot of tables at a time

#26 23rd September 2010, 7:46 PM

I have the same problem with tiling. My HUD is too small to provide any useful info.

I have tried cascading in the past and it drives me a little crazy. I have never given it very much time.

So my questions here are;

Is cascading something that requires getting used to?

and;

If yes, how long (estimation in hours/days/weeks/w.e.) did it take you to get used to it?

#27 27th September 2010, 5:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dj11

If yes, how long (estimation in hours/days/weeks/w.e.) did it take you to get used to it?

I used to always tile and I couldn't stand stacking/cascading. But then I got a HUD and it's impossible to tile with it. So I started stacking and it's so much better. I got used to it the same evening I started. I would also recommend table ninja because it really helps if you need to take a bit of time over a certain decision, you also save time with pre-saved bet sizes etc. But yeah you get used to stacked tables fairly quickly. Maybe try with 4 at first and then move up to 8 at once.

#28 27th September 2010, 7:23 PM

Remember that HUD data can be changed of size.

HUD options--> players preferences --> appearance, you can chose type of letter and size there.

i use size=10, (i think default is 8), Arial black, tile, 4 tables, for 6 or more try size=11 or 12, type of letter make a difference in how it see, also try colors in letters that are easy to see (in contrast with color in table).

Cascading also get me crazy, and is easy to see what is going on tile, but for more than 6 probably will be harder unless get a bigger monitor.

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