from online to live poker for 1st time

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hello cardschatters, i wanted to ask you guys a question just in case i can get some information on this one.
Ive played alot of online poker. at least 10 hours a day average for more than a year. multitabling 3-4 tables at times. generally alot of experience.
If i want to go to the casino and play live for the first time ,should i bring my online playing style with me (Loose aggressive) and just apply exactly what i do online to the live table? Or is there a certain playing style that works well at casinos?
One other thing is im worried that the first time i go,i will be the table donk for some reason although i do have alot of experience, just cause ive never played live before. does that make any sense? any opinion more than welcome.
 
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my opinion there is no way to tell you how to play, until you see how the table is being played. but i play live and online, live is way different in many ways such as not so many hands played over a long period of time through the night, and just play the way you feel comftable thats all i can say hope it helps \:)
 
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my opinion there is no way to tell you how to play, until you see how the table is being played. but i play live and online, live is way different in many ways such as not so many hands played over a long period of time through the night, and just play the way you feel comftable thats all i can say hope it helps \:)
yea man it sure does thanks alot. did u start live and move to online or vice versa?
 
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yea man it sure does thanks alot. did u start live and move to online or vice versa?
i played online first so it did take me a while to adjust to live but after a while it will just come natural
 
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I play way more online but also live from time to time and the main differences I have noticed are there are way more pre flop limpers/ callers in live play. Of course every table is different and I can't tell you how the tables at your casino will be, as for mine, there are generally many mistakes made like open limping with AK or open limping in early position with AToff. In general, there just aren't many players at the $1/$2 (lowest live stakes) that are paying attention to math and playing solid ABC poker. Rather, on your average weekend, you should find casual gamblers that are there to have fun and win money when they have good hands.
 
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Way more tells live..u be surprised how many players reach for chips or to muck their cards out of turn. Some will fold if u even pick up chips, do it do it do it.
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Good luck on your move from game to game. In the end they are all the same and believing in yourself is sometimes the best play style. Dont go into a live table thinking your going to lose, keep a positive mindframe and in the end your success is imminent
 
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Your style should be dictated by the way the table is playing - your hand ranges will change, your bet sizing will change, etc.

Just think of playing live for the 1st time the same as you would approach playing a new level for the 1st time. You play fewer hands, less slim margin plays, less multilevel plays, etc.
 
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I recently made my first foray into live play.

My best advice is to take it easy and keep on the tighter side your first time. A lot of people underestimate how nerve-wracking it can be to go into the poker room the first time. There have been a number of very good posts on CC about first-time live play, so I suggest a few minutes searching. If I can I'll post a link later.

In terms of differences in mechanics of play (putting bets out, verbalizations, etc), I would just search google for "first time playing live poker" or similar.
 
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My first couple of experiences live were very intimidating.. you just feel thay awkward newbie feeling.. just be patient and dive in i dont really suggest drinking while playing but for me having a beer or two when i first started calmed my nerves and allowed me focus.. I absolutely love live play you meet lots of people from all walks of life... As far as strategy goes like evey said it really depends on the table just try to put the most pressure on the other players.. Its alot slower so be prepared to be VERY patient
 
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Its alot slower so be prepared to be VERY patient

This cannot be emphasized enough. You will feel like you are playing tight.

You are not playing tight enough.

You will feel like you are dying from boredom.

You might be playing tight enough.
 
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Wow guys thanks alot for the info.i thought it was just me being stressed about going to a live. yea i bet it will be slow esp since im used to the online scene,but i do look forward to going and finally get too see what the sharks look like live.staredowns and all that fun stuff.(maybe im watching too much tv). im planning on going as soon as i have enough money cause the real deal is more expensive than online esp,when im used to playing micros 25NLbuy in- 50NLbuy in.so yea thanks again to everyone for the info.
 
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I recently made my first foray into live play.

My best advice is to take it easy and keep on the tighter side your first time. A lot of people underestimate how nerve-wracking it can be to go into the poker room the first time. There have been a number of very good posts on CC about first-time live play, so I suggest a few minutes searching. If I can I'll post a link later.

In terms of differences in mechanics of play (putting bets out, verbalizations, etc), I would just search google for "first time playing live poker" or similar.
do u think online players have an edge to strictly live players just cause us onliners are a bit more aggressive ?
 
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do u think online players have an edge to strictly live players just cause us onliners are a bit more aggressive ?

There are plenty of live players that are just as Aggressive as online players... I've come across super aggressive, super passive, super tight, super loose and everything in between.. I think the general assumption that online players are more aggressive is false.. Its definitely a bad idea to go to the table and make assumptions based of stereotypes.. the only way you'll know for sure is to play a couple rounds with them.. The only advantage an online player will have over a live player is volume.. you gain experience exponentially over live players.. but you give a lil as far as experience goes reading players
 
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I play way more online but also live from time to time and the main differences I have noticed are there are way more pre flop limpers/ callers in live play. Of course every table is different and I can't tell you how the tables at your casino will be, as for mine, there are generally many mistakes made like open limping with AK or open limping in early position with AToff. In general, there just aren't many players at the $1/$2 (lowest live stakes) that are paying attention to math and playing solid ABC poker. Rather, on your average weekend, you should find casual gamblers that are there to have fun and win money when they have good hands.
if their limping with AK it must be hard to put them on a hand right? cause if their limping with AK then what are they doing with 77 or 10-J?? and do they fold usually to three bets? or am i going to fall into alot of calling stations? whats the norm when playing live?
 
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There are plenty of live players that are just as Aggressive as online players... I've come across super aggressive, super passive, super tight, super loose and everything in between.. I think the general assumption that online players are more aggressive is false.. Its definitely a bad idea to go to the table and make assumptions based of stereotypes.. the only way you'll know for sure is to play a couple rounds with them.. The only advantage an online player will have over a live player is volume.. you gain experience exponentially over live players.. but you give a lil as far as experience goes reading players
cant thank you enough for the analysis man. eye opening .ill keep this stuff in mind for sure. thanks again. esp the part about not stereotyping.that was helpful cause i tend to have picked up on the idea that there is a major difference etc etc.
 
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cant thank you enough for the analysis man. eye opening .ill keep this stuff in mind for sure. thanks again.

No problem glad to help any way I can I've played mostly live for around 4 years now.. Its definitely different but poker players are still poker players they cant be generalized every person is different so don't go into it expecting certain situations just play your game as if you were online adjust to players but take the extra info into account like peoples reactions and body language
 
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Yep i play Live about the same amount as online at 2/4 1/2 games and you will find alot of calling stations and weaker players but their is always a few regs at the table. My advice is play your normal game and adapt that depending on the table, dont concentrate on what to change or anything just play what you think will work and how you are comfortable. And for godsake dont string bet or move out of turn, CONCENTRATE haha. I see so many online players come to the live table and they have a great grasp of the game but the mistakes they make are countless such as string betting and moving out of turn!
 
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and the regs will pick up on these mistakes and try to target you because they know you are probably new to the game and are nervous.
 
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^^^ yes definitely make sure you clarify a couple of rules... most tables have a line around them.. Some casinos ive been in consider this line binding some odne.. like if you slide ur cards passed the line its a fold or if ur chips go over the line its a bet..
 
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and the regs will pick up on these mistakes and try to target you because they know you are probably new to the game and are nervous.
sorry whats string betting? im not in the us and some of lingo is new to me.
 
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A string bet is an illegal bet where a player essentially makes two declarations to make one bet. It is either...

When a player uses more than one forward motion to put chips in for a raise without verbally declaring the raise first.
When a player verbally states, "I see your call...and I raise", without putting the full bet in first.

to stop yourself from doing this Just announce I raise and say the exact amount Or just get all the chips you wish to raise with first and place them in the centre with one singe motion.
 
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sorry whats string betting? im not in the us and some of lingo is new to me.

A string bet is when you either dont make it clear whether your raising or calling or when your not clear on the amount of a raise... I general good idea when you want to raise just say "Raise" and the amount you want to raise.. If just throw a $25 chip in and than reach back to your stack and throw two $5 chips more they will consider it a string bet and only count the $25 bet.... If there was a bet before you even for $2 and you throw a $25 chip in without saying raise it will be considered a call
 
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sorry whats string betting? im not in the us and some of lingo is new to me.

When you put some chips past the line, and then reach for more and try to put those in too.

Best way to avoid any of this is to verbally announce everything before you do it.

"I raise, make it $40"

"I fold"

Etc. You get the idea.
 
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thanks alot two both of you.wow. good information.never even thought of that. yea , i see how that can happen. ill keep that in mind.
 
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