Booted out of the local home game.

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Well I've been playing in the same home game now for about 6 months and it's been great. One of those where they are there to play cards and I am there to play poker. I've pretty much got this game whipped now and it has taken its toll. I've been asked not to return. It is my understanding that people are tired of me walking away with the money more often than not. Funny how it wasn't a big deal when they were sucking out on me.

I've mentioned the cards chat site to several of the players there and how it has helped my game soooooo much. I do a lot more reading than posting so I thought I would take this morning to share what this site has done for me.

Since I've been given the boot there was 1 fellow player that has shown some interest in getting better and has taken me to the casino a few times. I haven't broke the bank but I have mad a little money, and I mean dam little. Focusing a lot on the 1/2 NL games. He is amazed at how much I fold compared to him. He doesn't understand how I can be happy winning a measley 30 bucks in the casino. I try to explain to him I'm happy with any winning session because of the time I take studying and reading and playing. I say 30 up is better than 500 down. I'm sure anyone can agree with that.

So as I slowly move my way up the ranks I just wanted to say thanks to all of you here at cards chat for posting and teaching and answering all sorts of situations. If it wasnt' for you I probably wouldn't have gotten the boot, but I also might not of taken the step I need to get my ass at the real tables.

Thanks again!
 
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Love the story and congratulations. And I wouldn't worry about the home game. You have bigger eggs to crack!
 
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Thanks dg, but its really going to suck not having that go to game so to speak.
 
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I've been asked not to return. It is my understanding that people are tired of me walking away with the money more often than not.

Maybe you can sue them for lost revenues.... :deal: :)


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Funny story, glad to hear your game is improving.
 
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Get a wig and false moustache and call yourself Alphonse and go back to the homies and take all their chips. He he he
 
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been there before, not asked to not return, just not invited anymore
means, your game intimidates them
 
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Get a wig and false moustache and call yourself Alphonse and go back to the homies and take all their chips. He he he

LOL

Makwa, you wouldnt happen to be Nimkey at PS would you? I know its a longshot, just wondering.
 
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Congratulations on the improvements in your game OP.

FWIW, I figure fish management (for want of a better term) can be a very useful skill to learn if you're playing live. On the internet where there's endless amounts of action available it isn't such a big deal but live if you've found yourself a juicy game you obviously want to be able to stay in it as long as possible.

Maybe next time you find one of these games, don't crush them quite as badly. Maybe even have a night or two where you play crazy and lose - then try to milk them for more over a longer time :p
 
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Congratulations on the improvements in your game OP.

FWIW, I figure fish management (for want of a better term) can be a very useful skill to learn if you're playing live. On the internet where there's endless amounts of action available it isn't such a big deal but live if you've found yourself a juicy game you obviously want to be able to stay in it as long as possible.

Maybe next time you find one of these games, don't crush them quite as badly. Maybe even have a night or two where you play crazy and lose - then try to milk them for more over a longer time :p

Yeah you want a reputation as an action man according to brunson and in return youl get more action your way. With online play it doesnt matter but in live play if you win too much you'll find yourself not being welcomed back.
 
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Well I've been playing in the same home game now for about 6 months and it's been great. One of those where they are there to play cards and I am there to play poker. I've pretty much got this game whipped now and it has taken its toll. I've been asked not to return. It is my understanding that people are tired of me walking away with the money more often than not. Funny how it wasn't a big deal when they were sucking out on me.

I've mentioned the cards chat site to several of the players there and how it has helped my game soooooo much. I do a lot more reading than posting so I thought I would take this morning to share what this site has done for me.

Since I've been given the boot there was 1 fellow player that has shown some interest in getting better and has taken me to the casino a few times. I haven't broke the bank but I have mad a little money, and I mean dam little. Focusing a lot on the 1/2 NL games. He is amazed at how much I fold compared to him. He doesn't understand how I can be happy winning a measley 30 bucks in the casino. I try to explain to him I'm happy with any winning session because of the time I take studying and reading and playing. I say 30 up is better than 500 down. I'm sure anyone can agree with that.

So as I slowly move my way up the ranks I just wanted to say thanks to all of you here at cards chat for posting and teaching and answering all sorts of situations. If it wasnt' for you I probably wouldn't have gotten the boot, but I also might not of taken the step I need to get my ass at the real tables.

Thanks again!
Wait till the local bnm you go to has a nickname for you .....mine was the nemisis..lol....makes u fell good to know people respect your game ....doesnt it???
 
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be happy your game is improving to that point , you may not know who or where now but there are other home games in your area and you might find one if you keep your ears open :)
I am more like you , I am happy with any win . if I break even after a gambling session then I'm still happy I didn't lose money . you have a good attitude and nothing can stop you from getting very good if you continue on the same path . good luck :)


hey nemisis :) hope we will come to respect your game here too but for now , uradonk406 :eek: :p I kid I kid :D
 
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Got invited to a neighborhood game a couple weeks ago. Nothing big, just a half dozen or so guys (a couple really just learning the game for the first time) playing a few little $10 buy-ins every other Friday night or so. Took two out of three that night, so I'm hoping I get called to play again. They loved the Copags I brought much more than the cheapo paper cards they were using, so I may get back in just for that.
 
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Well, can't blame em for giving you the boot. You are too good for them and they acknowledge it!
 
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Let the home-gamers complain. Go to the poker rooms and the casinos and improve your game against better players-- what I started doing.
 
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Let the home-gamers complain. Go to the poker rooms and the casinos and improve your game against better players-- what I started doing.

While I applaud the commitment, and certainly wouldn't discourage anyone from playing for higher stakes when they're ready, we've gotta keep our eye on the ball here.

Poker isn't about seeking out better players to play against - it's about making money.
 
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thanks oz. ur so right. find the easy money. but by getting the boot ive found a soft game at the local casino that pays more.
 
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