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RickAversion
Visionary
Silver Level
1) When playing a cash buy-in for a few hours, I think it's smart to law low the first 30-60 mins. That way you can get to learn the playing style of the players. I bought into a cash game, and got into a big hand almost immediately. So, I had no idea if the opponent was a loose or aggressive player. I had no idea if he was a loose gun or tight as hell (who just went all in). Playing in the dark. I made the mistake of playing a big hand much too soon.
2) I think in low stakes cash games ($300 buy in), people rarely bluff their all-ins. If a guy goes all in, he's risking going home. He probably has the nuts. Is this your experience?
3) Patience is the key. Your entire night basically comes down to 1 big hand that will make or break you. You might as well wait for it. 90% of your cash moves come down to 10% of your hands (all ins, etc)
4) Setting limits on losing. Lost $300. I think if I lose $300 a few more times, I am going to put the brakes on this hobby. Money adds up, then next thing you know, you've got to explain why you lost $2500 gambling. Now, we're talking real money. I can easily afford to lose $2500 gambling, but that doesn't mean I want to. How do you set limits? I think if I lose $3000, I will cut this off. Or, if I lose $300 more than 3 times in a row, it's time to take a break. Or something like that
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the thoughts above.
2) I think in low stakes cash games ($300 buy in), people rarely bluff their all-ins. If a guy goes all in, he's risking going home. He probably has the nuts. Is this your experience?
3) Patience is the key. Your entire night basically comes down to 1 big hand that will make or break you. You might as well wait for it. 90% of your cash moves come down to 10% of your hands (all ins, etc)
4) Setting limits on losing. Lost $300. I think if I lose $300 a few more times, I am going to put the brakes on this hobby. Money adds up, then next thing you know, you've got to explain why you lost $2500 gambling. Now, we're talking real money. I can easily afford to lose $2500 gambling, but that doesn't mean I want to. How do you set limits? I think if I lose $3000, I will cut this off. Or, if I lose $300 more than 3 times in a row, it's time to take a break. Or something like that
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the thoughts above.