Spotting the differences between the gamblers and the poker players

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Generally at any 9 player table game, you will have solid poker players, and looser gamblers. The looser gamblers seem to have some of the following traits .

1. love to straddle

2. wont quit the game when they are winning big

3. play 30% or more of the hands they are dealt

4. call off to much money chasing draw hands as a underdog to hit it.

5. will go for any flush draw, even if it is a low flush draw

6. plays for a straight, when there is a 4 flush draw on flop.

7. do not like to quit a session, if they have lost money

these are just a few traits Ive noticed.
 
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Those are some good examples of loose gamblers. Now let me present you with some examples of bad etiquette poker players that will do anything they can to take money off the loose gamblers:

1) Refusing to straddle when everyone else on the table is straddling.
2) Enforcing all the strict rules on rich whales that came to the table to donate money and have fun.
3) Refusing to shake hands after getting knocked out of a big tournament.
4) Swearing and acting like an immature child after getting coolered.
5) Leaving immediately after a big win.
6) Being purposely annoying at the table in an effort to tilt other players.
7) Angle-shooting by pretending to do the wrong action just to see other players' reactions.

These are just a few traits I've noticed.
 
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Those are some good examples of loose gamblers. Now let me present you with some examples of bad etiquette poker players that will do anything they can to take money off the loose gamblers:

1) Refusing to straddle when everyone else on the table is straddling.

and if i approached a table, where all the players at the table made it clear that everyone was expected to straddle, I wouldnt sit at the table. Ii think thats good poker etiquette also.

In other words, I do not let loose gamblers change my style of play at a poker table by making me raise the pot without looking at my starting cards . I play the way I want as long as it follows the rules . Then again , I was one of those teenagers that never let the cool kids at the back of the bus, convince me it was cool to smoke ciggarettes. I guess I have a strong personaility and dont give into peer pressure or doing things im not comfortable with. Wish there were more people like this in todays phony facebook, selfie world.

i think thats good poker etiquette also.
 
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Those are some good examples of loose gamblers. Now let me present you with some examples of bad etiquette poker players that will do anything they can to take money off the loose gamblers:

1) Refusing to straddle when everyone else on the table is straddling.


These are just a few traits I've noticed.

nobody is forcing loose gamblers to straddle..they do it on their own freewill.

it amazes me that you cant see these simple facts.

in your twisted world, you actually believe that if loose gamblers at a poker table wish to throw their money away by raising in the dark, then all other players at the table should play just as stupidly.


do you understand how idiotic that is ? you are trying to tell other players to also play as stupidly as the loose straddling gamblers.
 
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*facepalm*

... Guys, poker was invented by swindlers to take money from gamblers... If you want to play a game that is based on ethics, maybe golf is more your speed?

Whether or not refusing to straddle is ethical is irrelevant...
 
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You would pass up a juicy game just because you don't want to straddle?

I agree with having convictions but sometimes you just wind up shooting yourself in the foot.
 
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*facepalm*

... Guys, poker was invented by swindlers to take money from gamblers... If you want to play a game that is based on ethics, maybe golf is more your speed?

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I find it hillarious that Mathew is trying to insinuate that I am taking advantage of loose gamblers at a poker table, who CHOSE to straddle on their own freewill.

Mathew acts like I am making these loose gamblers straddle, and then I refuse to do it after making them do it.

Truly amazing.
 
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You would pass up a juicy game just because you don't want to straddle?

I agree with having convictions but sometimes you just wind up shooting yourself in the foot.

according to the size of the blinds..but for the most part, I do not like being any poker game, that has rules I feel are not logical and being told I MUST raise a pot, without looking at my hand first, is quite illogical for my style of play. I dont play poker as a social event or for the thrill of the gamble. I play to win money, protect my winnings and improve my game. Raising the pot in the blind, is not a effective way for me to improve my game. It is mostly a play made by gamblers or action junkies. I do not consider myself a gambler or action junkie . I often have to fold for 2 or 3 hours before I get a reasonable starting hand, so if I am forced to raise preflop, /straddle for 3 hours of play , when I normally would be folding, I view it as a complete bonehead play that is a waste of my money....a waste of my antes..a waste of my blinds and a waste of my poker skills { like discipline}
 
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Those are some good examples of loose gamblers. Now let me present you with some examples of bad etiquette poker players that will do anything they can to take money off the loose gamblers:

1) Refusing to straddle when everyone else on the table is straddling.
2) Enforcing all the strict rules on rich whales that came to the table to donate money and have fun.
3) Refusing to shake hands after getting knocked out of a big tournament.
4) Swearing and acting like an immature child after getting coolered.
5) Leaving immediately after a big win.
6) Being purposely annoying at the table in an effort to tilt other players.
7) Angle-shooting by pretending to do the wrong action just to see other players' reactions.

These are just a few traits I've noticed.

This one made my day LOL. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he angle-shoots and if he tilts other players yet doesn't care.
 
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This one made my day LOL.

thats a pretty sad life, when a post on a chat forum, makes your day.

do yourself a favor, find some other hobbies to fill your life...maybe try gardening ?

and dont forget to straddle at every game you play. :D

In fact, im gonna suggest a super pro play..for you to try...Ill call it the

DOUBLE STRADDLE

please do it at your next poker game...it involves you raising preflop without looking at your hand, then raising on the flop, without looking at your hand....this will impress your poker buddies, and prove how skilled you are at poker.

its the latest fad...
 
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according to the size of the blinds..but for the most part, I do not like being any poker game, that has rules I feel are not logical and being told I MUST raise a pot, without looking at my hand first, is quite illogical for my style of play. I dont play poker as a social event or for the thrill of the gamble. I play to win money, protect my winnings and improve my game. Raising the pot in the blind, is not a effective way for me to improve my game. It is mostly a play made by gamblers or action junkies. I do not consider myself a gambler or action junkie . I often have to fold for 2 or 3 hours before I get a reasonable starting hand, so if I am forced to raise preflop, /straddle for 3 hours of play , when I normally would be folding, I view it as a complete bonehead play that is a waste of my money....a waste of my antes..a waste of my blinds and a waste of my poker skills { like discipline}

It's up to you. I'd be fine with it if the the table was throwing money at me. Just become "one of the guys" but play smart.
 
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This one made my day LOL. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if he angle-shoots and if he tilts other players yet doesn't care.

one things for sure, I dont care what you think. :rolleyes:

now get in that game tonite, and do the DOUBLE STRADDLE...and impress your poker buddies.

I bet you are a big winner in poker.
 
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It's up to you. I'd be fine with it if the the table was throwing money at me. Just become "one of the guys" but play smart.

Most of the local games, have just a few players at the table who straddle , so im not the only one who wont do it . Its not even a issue in these local games...but for some people on this forum, they seem to have their panties in a bunch, because they think im supposed straddle , just because loose gamblers at the table chose to do it.
 
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Most of the local games, have just a few players at the table who straddle , so im not the only one who wont do it . Its not even a issue in these local games...but for some people on this forum, they seem to have their panties in a bunch, because they think im supposed straddle , just because loose gamblers at the table chose to do it.

Truth is I don't like to straddle either but I'd be happy to with a table full of fish that are expecting everyone to do it.
 
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At my local casino, the baccarat tables are right next to the the poker tables (since casino is under renovation). Sometimes the gambling degens will be playing baccarat in between poker hands, lol.
 
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thats a pretty sad life, when a post on a chat forum, makes your day.

do yourself a favor, find some other hobbies to fill your life...maybe try gardening ?

and dont forget to straddle at every game you play. :D

In fact, im gonna suggest a super pro play..for you to try...Ill call it the

DOUBLE STRADDLE

please do it at your next poker game...it involves you raising preflop without looking at your hand, then raising on the flop, without looking at your hand....this will impress your poker buddies, and prove how skilled you are at poker.

its the latest fad...

That's pretty dumb if you think a hilarious post shouldn't be able to make someone's day. Looks like someone is uptight and doesn't have a good sense of humor/doesn't like sarcasm. You're just being obnoxious and probably a little salty that we don't "agree" with you. Notice how I quoted that, because you'e obviously misinterpeting what we're saying.

And like I said, I don't play live. So I'll pass on your suggestion, thanks.

And if you've been "profiting" for 30 years and still play at the donk 1/3 and 2/5 tables, I can't imagine that you're a very good player.
 
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That's pretty dumb if you think a hilarious post shouldn't be able to make someone's day. Looks like someone is uptight and doesn't have a good sense of humor/doesn't like sarcasm. You're just being obnoxious and probably a little salty that we don't "agree" with you. Notice how I quoted that, because you'e obviously misinterpeting what we're saying.

And like I said, I don't play live. So I'll pass on your suggestion, thanks.

so you dont play live poker, but are trying to tell me I should straddle if the other players at the live table, want to do it ?

I mean how great is it to get advice from a person that admits they dont play live poker, but they want to give advice on playing live poker.
you are pretty funny guy. I bet you make a killing at the micro tables online.
 
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At my local casino, the Baccarat tables are right next to the the poker tables (since casino is under renovation). Sometimes the gambling degens will be playing baccarat in between poker hands, lol.

I actually love the straddlers at my local home games. It is players like them, that allowed me to fully retire at a young age, without any type of real trade or college education. In fact, I owe much of my good life, to players who think straddling is a great play in poker. God bless them.
 
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No, I never said you should straddle. I said if you don't straddle, people will view you as scum even if they don't say it out loud and you still get invited to games. I already said I don't give a shit if you straddle or not, but maybe you can't understand English or something.

Congratulations on being able to beat 1/3 and some 2/5 games, which are equivalent to 5/10NL online, for 30 years. I commend you.
 
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No, I never said you should straddle. I said if you don't straddle, people will view you as scum even if they don't say it out loud and you still get invited to games. I already said I don't give a shit if you straddle or not, but maybe you can't understand English or something.

Congratulations on being able to beat 1/3 and some 2/5 games, which are equivalent to 5/10NL online, for 30 years. I commend you.

I reviewed your threads...you are asking advice on moving up to 50 cent NL hold em games.

it makes sense now .

I play in games that would make you tremble...now go straddle lil boy.
 
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No, I never said you should straddle. I said if you don't straddle, people will view you as scum .

evidently you care what poker players at the table think of you , to the point of letting them persuade you to raise without looking at your hole cards ?

Im not so weak, or persuaded by peer pressure.
 
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Im a gambler, when hennesey is on the table:)
 
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LOL you are an absolute idiot if you think 100NL is a joke. Go ahead and deposit 30 BIs at 100NL online at any website. I can guarantee you'll go broke faster than a few months. 100NL online is equivalent to like 20/40 live. The only reason why I don't play 1/3 or 2/5 is because I don't have the bankroll for it, and because I don't have a car. I could crush those games with my eyes closed. You are playing with donks and living off these donks at 1/3 and 2/5 live tables. Like I said, the stakes you play are equivalent to 2/5c blinds and 5/10c blinds online. Believe it or not, I don't care. I'm done posting here, omniscient and all-mighty donk-crusher.
 
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Im a gambler, when hennesey is on the table:)

and thats another thing Ive never done...alcohol and poker. But once again, poker is not a social passtime for me , so my tactics wont be similar to most players.
 
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The only reason why I don't play 1/3 or 2/5 is because I don't have the bankroll for it, and because I don't have a car. I could crush those games with my eyes closed. Y.

You prove you are a child, with the above claims....you could crush those poker games with your eyes closed ? ..keep dreaming kid.

get ready for school tommorrow lil boy.

and dont forget to wear your cool poker sunglasses the next time you play online at the 50 cent blind hold em games.

its hillarious that you ADMIT you cant afford $1-$3 blinds in a poker game..but want to give me advice when I play in games that would make you tremble. $2000 pots are not uncommon in my local games..lil boy. Just think, when you turn 15 years old, you could buy a car with that kind of money.
 
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