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#1 27th January 2012, 7:49 AM

hey guys I'll Be playing this 109$ buy in tournment on my very first deposit online ever I know a big stretch to start off with this one. But i am curious as to if anyone has any advice they could lend or give to me to help me be successful in this Event. its the biggest tournment I have ever been a part of and am super excited to get your feedback and help.

#2 27th January 2012, 9:29 PM

I played a $216 game on Full Tilt before and I was freaking out a bit. Don't do that. Best advice I could give is not to play scared. Be aggressive but not overly so. Observe the other players at the table and stay focused. Re-steal over late position opens. Last and most importantly RUN GOOD! Best of luck.

#3 28th January 2012, 1:57 AM

I'll be curious to see how this goes for you. I recently won a $109 ticket, but haven't used it yet because it's way beyond where I usually play (think $2-5 tournaments usually). As far as advice.... I really don't know. I'd definately expect more solid play and way less general "spazziness" early. More controlled aggression, etc, etc.

Anyway, GL and update us on your experience.

#4 28th January 2012, 4:09 AM

If you haven't actually played in a big tournament like this, it usually won't go well on your first try. Good lucky anyways :P.

#5 28th January 2012, 7:15 AM

Yeah Guys I am really excited to play this, tournment and your comments are all helpful. I tjought about the whole aggressive play and not playign scared. i noticed that evertime i am about to place in a tournment like when i get middle to late I play scared... I don't make calls when i should and it has screwed me over a bit. but this tournment I think i will try and just put the figures and places aside and just play my cards, my positon, and the poeple. thanks

#6 28th January 2012, 1:48 PM

Just play your game like you normally would, the biggest adjustment is that a lot of people are going to play tighter than a low buy in tournament so respect raises/all ins a bit more. Especially on the bubble, for some people that won their seat, just min cashing in this event will be one of the biggest scores they've ever had so they will try to fold their way into the money and you can abuse them until the bubble bursts.

#7 29th January 2012, 6:52 AM

Thats Exactly my thoughts DedwardsNJ.... I just need to remember to not be so scared close to the bubble. yesterday I was in a freeroll and I know thats the key word here but We were about to bubble, and I called a 4 times blind bet and flopped top pair 2nd nuts kicker, and turned top two, but becuase there was straight draw and flush draw I folded and was shown a bluff... I should have pulled the trigger on flop at least, but now i wound up losing 1/3 of my chips to get pushed around, which ultimatly caused me to bust out due to blinds elevating. Im a pushover late...

#8 29th January 2012, 7:18 AM

good luck in the tourny. ima play it next week. see you at the tables

#9 29th January 2012, 7:29 AM

Good luck buddy and let us know how you do...If you have any interesting hands from the tournament deff bring here..if you do tho try to be thorough with stack sizes, level, position, etc.

#10 29th January 2012, 9:17 AM

Good luck
it reminds me of the second time when i played at $109 Sunday G, i got 13th position, but at that time the 109$ freezout was 50K G

#11 29th January 2012, 9:28 AM

Good luck

Blind structure moves really slow. Take your time, it is not a turbo and you will be sitting for quite some time.

This game the field tends to be smaller too compared to most. A lot of nits most of the time. So if you see them, steal there blinds often.

gl

#12 29th January 2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Rudy

I'll be curious to see how this goes for you. I recently won a $109 ticket, but haven't used it yet because it's way beyond where I usually play (think $2-5 tournaments usually). As far as advice.... I really don't know. I'd definately expect more solid play and way less general "spazziness" early. More controlled aggression, etc, etc.

Anyway, GL and update us on your experience.

Tickets do expire... usually after 90 days last I checked. Take a shot at it before you risk losing it!

If you hit it big, consider it taking a shot, meaning don't think you can necessarily drastically change your buy-in level just because you now have a boosted bankroll. I'd consider 75% of your winnings in such a tournament to be set apart from your normal bankroll. Withdraw it, if you're able. Feel free to take the other portion and play, but I would still stick to your normal bankroll management.

#13 29th January 2012, 3:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDaBear

Tickets do expire... usually after 90 days last I checked. Take a shot at it before you risk losing it!

Wow, is this true for Carbon? On my account where it shows the tickets earned there IS a spot for "expiration", but they're all blank. Thankfully, its not been 90 days yet, but I definately need to get this sorted out.

Also, I was thinking of selling the $109 ticket on Carbon for the BR boost since its above where I usually play, but it seems that Carbon offered this for a short while, or was toying with the idea of offering it, and since has scrapped that plan. Any ideas on this?

#14 29th January 2012, 8:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Rudy

Wow, is this true for Carbon? On my account where it shows the tickets earned there IS a spot for "expiration", but they're all blank. Thankfully, its not been 90 days yet, but I definately need to get this sorted out.

Also, I was thinking of selling the $109 ticket on Carbon for the BR boost since its above where I usually play, but it seems that Carbon offered this for a short while, or was toying with the idea of offering it, and since has scrapped that plan. Any ideas on this?

I'll play it for you just say the word!

#15 30th January 2012, 1:12 AM

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Originally Posted by darkassassin89

I'll play it for you just say the word!

Will keep that in mind- thanks for the offer . Sent an e-mail to Carbon asking for verification on expiration of tickets/coupons. No answer yet.

#16 30th January 2012, 1:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Rudy

Will keep that in mind- thanks for the offer . Sent an e-mail to Carbon asking for verification on expiration of tickets/coupons. No answer yet.

you can check out your tickets expiration date from players admin

#17 30th January 2012, 1:24 AM

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Originally Posted by physiotherapist

you can check out your tickets expiration date from players admin

Yeah, I know. None of mine have an expiration date - that column is just blank. Someone in this thread though, I think James, mentioned that he thinks they automatically expire in 90 days regardless. Just trying to get a definitive answer on this. Will update when I get an answer from Carbon.

#18 30th January 2012, 8:15 PM

I never got a chance to play it guys... LOL My friend did play it but he busted out with 200 left... Thanks for all your advice though guys

#19 1st February 2012, 5:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDaBear

Tickets do expire... usually after 90 days last I checked. Take a shot at it before you risk losing it!

Thanks for this tip, man. I finally got a reply from Carbon and, oddly, my $33 tickets, although they have no expiration date listed, WILL expire in 90 days. Seems odd. Why have a listing space for expiration dates if you're going to leave it blank, implying (in my mind at least) that there is no expiration date when, in fact, there is an unpublished expiration date? Go figure.

#20 1st February 2012, 5:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Rudy

Thanks for this tip, man. I finally got a reply from Carbon and, oddly, my $33 tickets, although they have no expiration date listed, WILL expire in 90 days. Seems odd. Why have a listing space for expiration dates if you're going to leave it blank, implying (in my mind at least) that there is no expiration date when, in fact, there is an unpublished expiration date? Go figure.

If you have a few $33 tickets I'd suggest registering for some of the Poker Maximus series that is coming up in March. Surely if you register they can't take the tickets away even if they expire by the time the tourney starts. I've used a $11 ticket that I've had for quite a while for one of these.

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