Playing poker 6 weeks...

#1 7th October 2009, 6:26 AM

so playing on FTP ( The Hardest room going apparently) ive deposited 50$ when i started and im down to 25$.mainly because i made a jump from Sit and go 2$ buy in all players starting with 1500 chips which i feel much more comfy playing the loses came when i started playing ring cash games for 50c/1$,theres a BIG difference,holy crap!!
so i decided to invest in some literature and dvd`s im going to list below if people can give me some pointers on what books/dvd`s etc im missing?

oh yeah ive just qualified for my first tournament on FTP : FTOPSXIV Starts Nov 1 top prize is 22000 bad news is theres 50,000max entrants!!!

BOOK`s:
Green/Blue Book - Phil Gordon (In the Process Of Reading)
FTP: Strategy Guide Tournament Edition -Various (Not Read)
Online Ace: - Scott Fischman (Not Read)
333 Winning Hold`em Tips - Ralph E Wheeler (Read)
Harrington On Cash Games Vol 1/2 -Dan Harrington(Not Read)

DVD`s
Annie Duke : How to Play Texas Hold Em
Annie Duke : Conquering Online Texas Hold Em
Chris Moneymaker: Win At Online Poker
Phil Gordon: Final Table With Phil Gordon
FTP: Play Like The Pros Season 1

#2 7th October 2009, 7:04 AM

studying is a very important part of the game...i try to spend about a half hour each day and sometimes more studying and reading

cheers and gl

#3 7th October 2009, 6:46 PM

Here is a VERY comprehensive poker library listing: My Poker Library (updated). If you start reading some of those books you'll do nothing but start improving. Once you start reading a few books, you'll hear the same authors names a few times. Start picking up some of the books that you hear over and over. If you plan on staying with SNG's you should definitly pick up "SitnGo Strategy " by Collin Moshman.

#4 7th October 2009, 7:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carot

i made a jump from Sit and go 2$ buy in all players starting with 1500 chips which i feel much more comfy playing the loses came when i started playing ring cash games for 50c/1$,theres a BIG difference,holy crap!!

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Please don't take this the wrong way, but you need to stay away from any tables above $5 buy-in (so .01/.02 or .02/.05) just because the level of skill at .5/1 is soooooo much harder than micro stakes.

Hell I've been playing seriously for close to a year and am only at .1/.25. So take it easy and if you follow bankroll management, you will be fine.

#5 7th October 2009, 7:57 PM

The selection of materials listed seems rather broad. I think you'd be better served to focus your learning on whatever it is you plan to play most right now and in the immediate future. If it's SNGs, there are at least a few books you can look for.

In addition, given you're willing to spend some money, you might also want to consider signing up for an online training site. Again, you should look for one that is a good fit for what you want to learn.

#6 7th October 2009, 8:30 PM

Thanks alot for the reply lads mayn't I'm thinking the dream poker pro ;-)
to early lol

One question off topic here I have a poker percentage app on my iPhone
and keeps talking about how many outs preflop
say kk or aa , so basicaly outs is just another word for cards or am I wrong?

#7 7th October 2009, 8:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericgarner118

If you plan on staying with SNG's you should definitly pick up "SitnGo Strategy " by Collin Moshman.

Forget on-line ace read Collin's book instead. I'm thinking little green book and this is all you need for SNGs really. Have'nt read Harrington's cash books but hear good things about them. Also if you really want to learn training sites and coaching may give you a big leap in the learning curve.

#8 7th October 2009, 9:58 PM

I have a feeling Harrington's books might be too advanced for you--also you definitely need to read up on bankroll management. Good luck in the tournament and be sure to study the Little Green Book--its great!

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