Is it best to stick to learning one type of poker or learn multiple?
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Transitley
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Good question - I'm also very interested in the answer to this - I'm just playing SnGs as quite time constrained so allows me to play a quick turbo game or slightly longer regular game and turbo in tandem.
Unfortunately, because of that I would be a bit lost with the specifics of Cash games in particular. Next on the list is an MTT. Will it help, hinder or neither I wonder!
Unfortunately, because of that I would be a bit lost with the specifics of Cash games in particular. Next on the list is an MTT. Will it help, hinder or neither I wonder!
infonazar
Legend
Loyaler
Apparently it depends on your personal qualities, but I would recommend focusing on one direction to begin with.
For example, you could study the most popular NL Hold'em and try to build a bankroll by playing freerolls.
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Good luck.
Rosxana13
Rock Star
Silver Level
I think is better to learn one type where you can be really good and when you feel really comfortable you can start learning other types and formats but if you're looking to gain some profit and being a good wining player that's the way to go if you just want to have fun then try various types and play the one than makes more fun for you although this could also apply for finding the format that you would like to be the best hehe good luck!
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abpoker
Rock Star
Silver Level
I would say, overall, it is probably better to learn one game, and then move to others. Even if you're only playing for fun, it's probably better to just get comfortable with poker through one type of game, and then when you begin to play others, you'll already have sort of a poker foundation. So you'll likely be able to pick up and understand the other games more easily and quickly, and also be able to better hone in on which games you feel you really like.
swerdnase
Rock Star
Silver Level
It really depends on personal preferences. For me, I get bored playing the same thing over and over, so having the ability to jump into different games keeps it interesting for me.
If this is something you're interested in, I would suggest you become proficient at one discipline first before trying to learn another.
If this is something you're interested in, I would suggest you become proficient at one discipline first before trying to learn another.
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300HPGOD
Legend
Platinum Level
It depends on what time frame you are talking about with learning poker. In the beginning you should stick to one game until you have the fundamentals of that game down. That might days for some, that might take weeks or months for others. Once you have the fundamentals of one game down I do recommend learning and studying a second game. It will not only improve you in the first game but it will also keep your studying fresh and new. Just because you will be studying the new game doesnt mean you wont be studying the first game and you will see similarities in the games and learn faster by being able to see things in two lights instead of one.
eberetta1
Legend
Loyaler
You eventually need to play different formats to find which one most likely becomes the most profitable for you. I notice differences in bankroll when i play a 6 handed game compared to 9 handed, a cash game compared to mtt, and NL compared to Omaha high low. I suggest if you multi-table, you don't mix the game types.
