I won a $109 ticket to a $150K GTD! Advice?

#1 March 19th, 2020, 6:37 PM

Howdy.

For those of you unfamiliar to my background, I started playing poker again in February and have started my BR from $0, won $1.40 in a CC freeroll, and now have a $500 BR. My comeback was after a 5+ year hiatus, but prior to that I was a successful MTT player on a few different sites.

So, my question is: Since it has been very long since I have played in any major events, (this $150,000 GTD on BetOnline is definitely a major event) is there any general advice you could give me regarding playing in such a large buy-in/field size? I understand that I'm going to have to play my own game, but any general advice from people who play in larger buy-in MTTs would be great!

Thanks! And I'll be sure to let everyone know after March 29th if I made a deep run! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#2 March 19th, 2020, 6:42 PM

Don't be scared to take +EV decisions just because it might be for your whole stack.
At the end you're trying to win the tournament, not to get bled out of your chips.
Try to identify the regs and the fishes, try to exploit the less experienced players as much as you can by getting involved in hands with them.
Big field tournies like that are heavy on the variance side, a bit of run good would be nice.
Good luck!

#3 March 19th, 2020, 6:44 PM

You seem to be a good player already, I would just suggest that you play your normal game, wait for your spots and try to capitalize on them, just play it like you would play any other tourney, don't play scared, trust your instincts. Good luck, hope you make a deep run.

#4 March 19th, 2020, 6:51 PM

I have had built 100, 200$ BR, all thanks to cardschat freerolls and yeah good luck on your big 109 tournament, maybe gonna hit your big score, who knows...

#5 March 19th, 2020, 8:33 PM

Nothing but at the beginning to get involved little in pots that can compromise you later on. At the beginning, the bbs are low and you will not want to leave AA.KK.QQ in the beginning some connectors with a low value to see the flop. A medium pair for a cheap flop can turn into a big hand on the flop. Good luck buddy!

#6 March 19th, 2020, 8:35 PM

No advice from me the stakes are way beyond my online experience. Just wanted to wish you good luck!

#7 March 19th, 2020, 9:09 PM

Unfortunately I can�t help with advice, but from congratulations and good luck - you are always welcome. I hope the continuation will be no less successful than your dizzying return to poker. I look forward to reports of another success.
I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#8 March 19th, 2020, 9:29 PM

I would get a hud if you can afford it

#9 March 19th, 2020, 9:54 PM

if I had the chance I wouldn't miss it

#10 March 19th, 2020, 10:32 PM

Congrats on your win!!!!!
Hold on tight and just play right is my advice I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Cheers

#11 March 20th, 2020, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by xrhstos

Don't be scared to take +EV decisions just because it might be for your whole stack.
At the end you're trying to win the tournament, not to get bled out of your chips.
Try to identify the regs and the fishes, try to exploit the less experienced players as much as you can by getting involved in hands with them.
Big field tournies like that are heavy on the variance side, a bit of run good would be nice.
Good luck!

Thank you, I've been praying to the poker gods already. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#12 March 20th, 2020, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by lovemiscou

You seem to be a good player already, I would just suggest that you play your normal game, wait for your spots and try to capitalize on them, just play it like you would play any other tourney, don't play scared, trust your instincts. Good luck, hope you make a deep run.

Yes, thank you. I know these things, but hearing them from somebody else is very helpful. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#13 March 20th, 2020, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by kristersb123

I have had built 100, 200$ BR, all thanks to cardschat freerolls and yeah good luck on your big 109 tournament, maybe gonna hit your big score, who knows...

I'm hoping it is! Thank you!

Originally Posted by Jessica1507

Nothing but at the beginning to get involved little in pots that can compromise you later on. At the beginning, the bbs are low and you will not want to leave AA.KK.QQ in the beginning some connectors with a low value to see the flop. A medium pair for a cheap flop can turn into a big hand on the flop. Good luck buddy!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by acemenow

No advice from me the stakes are way beyond my online experience. Just wanted to wish you good luck!

I appreciate that. Thank you! I'm excited!

Originally Posted by mara2259

Unfortunately I can�t help with advice, but from congratulations and good luck - you are always welcome. I hope the continuation will be no less successful than your dizzying return to poker. I look forward to reports of another success.
I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Thank you

I understand that the most likely result is going to be busting out prior to the money, but I'm hoping this can be the deep run instead. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Originally Posted by some39thing

I would get a hud if you can afford it

Thank you for the advice, however, I've tried HUDs in the past and I have more success without them. I know this may seem strange, but I've truly tested them out and I am better "HUDless." I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Originally Posted by det0nate

Congrats on your win!!!!!
Hold on tight and just play right is my advice I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Cheers

Thank you! That is the plan. I'm not trying to overthink this, I'm just going to play "my game." I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling the love, and I'm hoping this turns out to be a big score. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#14 March 20th, 2020, 6:19 PM

Originally Posted by jordanbillie

Howdy.

For those of you unfamiliar to my background, I started playing poker again in February and have started my BR from $0, won $1.40 in a CC freeroll, and now have a $500 BR. My comeback was after a 5+ year hiatus, but prior to that I was a successful MTT player on a few different sites.

So, my question is: Since it has been very long since I have played in any major events, (this $150,000 GTD on BetOnline is definitely a major event) is there any general advice you could give me regarding playing in such a large buy-in/field size? I understand that I'm going to have to play my own game, but any general advice from people who play in larger buy-in MTTs would be great!

Thanks! And I'll be sure to let everyone know after March 29th if I made a deep run! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

How did u manage the performance to get a 500$ BR from 1.5$ winnings from CC?

#15 March 20th, 2020, 6:31 PM

My advice is to be well rested and well fed. Have as few distractions as possible.

#16 March 20th, 2020, 6:38 PM

Congratulations and good luck to you.

#17 March 20th, 2020, 6:40 PM

Just try to really pay attention and minimize your distractions.

Good luck!

#18 March 20th, 2020, 6:41 PM

absolutely fantastic achievement pal really hope i can follow suit.

#19 March 20th, 2020, 6:42 PM

goodluck to you my dear

#20 March 20th, 2020, 8:23 PM

Originally Posted by RagNar87

How did u manage the performance to get a 500$ BR from 1.5$ winnings from CC?

Here is my $0 - $100 thread: https://www.cardschat.com/f46/0-100-complete-450946/

And then $100 - $500 thread: https://www.cardschat.com/f46/0-500-complete-451763/

And as an update, the BR is at $580 plus the $109 ticket (so $689 if you count the ticket).

#21 March 20th, 2020, 8:24 PM

Originally Posted by freestocks

My advice is to be well rested and well fed. Have as few distractions as possible.

Originally Posted by BDR-83

Congratulations and good luck to you.

Originally Posted by TeUnit

Just try to really pay attention and minimize your distractions.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by martinf1971

absolutely fantastic achievement pal really hope i can follow suit.

Originally Posted by amniasti

goodluck to you my dear

Thanks friends! This is fun! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#22 March 20th, 2020, 8:46 PM

I cannot give you poker advice since I am a loser but if I tell you to play your game and you will see the benefits.

#23 March 21st, 2020, 6:10 AM

Originally Posted by jordanbillie

Howdy.

For those of you unfamiliar to my background, I started playing poker again in February and have started my BR from $0, won $1.40 in a CC freeroll, and now have a $500 BR. My comeback was after a 5+ year hiatus, but prior to that I was a successful MTT player on a few different sites.

So, my question is: Since it has been very long since I have played in any major events, (this $150,000 GTD on BetOnline is definitely a major event) is there any general advice you could give me regarding playing in such a large buy-in/field size? I understand that I'm going to have to play my own game, but any general advice from people who play in larger buy-in MTTs would be great!

Thanks! And I'll be sure to let everyone know after March 29th if I made a deep run! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

The essence of poker is that in a small segment of the game, the outcome can be absolutely any. Therefore, do not be surprised that the negative round of dispersion over and over again falls precisely on your distributions from a higher limit. Yes, failure can be overwhelming and getting time after time with kings in aces, and with sets in stronger sets or arriving firewood, you can start to come up with a variety of reasons for this. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to understand that you simply cannot control these phenomena and the best thing you can do is simply to make the most profitable decisions in any distribution.You can�t allow a banal dispersion to prevent your growth in limits. Luck or not luck does not affect your level at all, as a poker player. You just need to return to your working limit, restore your confidence, prepare the bankroll for a new attempt and go ahead. Do not let a bad experience slow you down or even force you to completely abandon growth in limits. If you show a good result at your current limit, then most likely you will have enough experience to deal with the next limit, even if you lose some part of the winrate.good luck)

#24 March 21st, 2020, 6:28 AM

I play on this level often and I jumped the queue by not trying to build a bankroll and looking for the softest spots. I do not know your venue but on poker stars I see higher stakes softer than lower stakes and I have more cashes in the higher ones just because I don�t get bombed out so often.

In any stake there�s very little poker until final 200 or so (on a 5k field) when the cashes start to matter. Until then it�s mostly a nit shove fest. On higher stakes they shove with less effective STP than lower stakes so at 35bb you still have fold equity unless it�s a bounty builder. That�s all.

I subscribe to what other said, no reason to be intimidated or anything. Good luck

#25 March 21st, 2020, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by supermoto

I cannot give you poker advice since I am a loser but if I tell you to play your game and you will see the benefits.

Originally Posted by nuttea

The essence of poker is that in a small segment of the game, the outcome can be absolutely any. Therefore, do not be surprised that the negative round of dispersion over and over again falls precisely on your distributions from a higher limit. Yes, failure can be overwhelming and getting time after time with kings in aces, and with sets in stronger sets or arriving firewood, you can start to come up with a variety of reasons for this. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to understand that you simply cannot control these phenomena and the best thing you can do is simply to make the most profitable decisions in any distribution.You can�t allow a banal dispersion to prevent your growth in limits. Luck or not luck does not affect your level at all, as a poker player. You just need to return to your working limit, restore your confidence, prepare the bankroll for a new attempt and go ahead. Do not let a bad experience slow you down or even force you to completely abandon growth in limits. If you show a good result at your current limit, then most likely you will have enough experience to deal with the next limit, even if you lose some part of the winrate.good luck)

Originally Posted by teebahnoo

I play on this level often and I jumped the queue by not trying to build a bankroll and looking for the softest spots. I do not know your venue but on poker stars I see higher stakes softer than lower stakes and I have more cashes in the higher ones just because I don�t get bombed out so often.

In any stake there�s very little poker until final 200 or so (on a 5k field) when the cashes start to matter. Until then it�s mostly a nit shove fest. On higher stakes they shove with less effective STP than lower stakes so at 35bb you still have fold equity unless it�s a bounty builder. That�s all.

I subscribe to what other said, no reason to be intimidated or anything. Good luck

Thank you. I asked for advice and I received very solid advice. Thanks to all who posted! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#26 March 21st, 2020, 2:42 PM

Congrats and good luck!

#27 March 21st, 2020, 3:10 PM

Congratulations on winning a valuable ticket and good luck in the tournament. Sorry, but I'm not at the level where I could give advice about poker strategy.

#28 March 21st, 2020, 5:43 PM

Originally Posted by jordanbillie

Howdy.

For those of you unfamiliar to my background, I started playing poker again in February and have started my BR from $0, won $1.40 in a CC freeroll, and now have a $500 BR. My comeback was after a 5+ year hiatus, but prior to that I was a successful MTT player on a few different sites.

So, my question is: Since it has been very long since I have played in any major events, (this $150,000 GTD on BetOnline is definitely a major event) is there any general advice you could give me regarding playing in such a large buy-in/field size? I understand that I'm going to have to play my own game, but any general advice from people who play in larger buy-in MTTs would be great!

Thanks! And I'll be sure to let everyone know after March 29th if I made a deep run! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#1 Sharkscope all your opponents, know who is a high stakes player and who is not
#2 See a lot of flops early, the postflop play on betonline is insane and when you are 500 BBs deep to start there are big opportunities to chip up
#3 Play solid once the blinds increase, there are many gamblers who will simply 'give it away' and playing strong ranges is the easiest way to catch the punts

Once you're in the money, go for it. Moving up the payout structure isn't worth that much, but going for the final table could give you a lifechanging payday.

If you want more MTT tips check out this playlist https://www.gripsed.com/how-to-win-poker-tournaments#

#29 March 21st, 2020, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by jordanbillie

Howdy.

For those of you unfamiliar to my background, I started playing poker again in February and have started my BR from $0, won $1.40 in a CC freeroll, and now have a $500 BR. My comeback was after a 5+ year hiatus, but prior to that I was a successful MTT player on a few different sites.

So, my question is: Since it has been very long since I have played in any major events, (this $150,000 GTD on BetOnline is definitely a major event) is there any general advice you could give me regarding playing in such a large buy-in/field size? I understand that I'm going to have to play my own game, but any general advice from people who play in larger buy-in MTTs would be great!

Thanks! And I'll be sure to let everyone know after March 29th if I made a deep run! I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

He who does nothing does not win. Do not be afraid to make mistakes; victory consists of mistakes. I wish you to make fewer mistakes than other players and win what you deserve. Good luck in your tourney I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

#30 March 21st, 2020, 8:05 PM

Originally Posted by Evan Jarvis

#1 Sharkscope all your opponents, know who is a high stakes player and who is not
#2 See a lot of flops early, the postflop play on betonline is insane and when you are 500 BBs deep to start there are big opportunities to chip up
#3 Play solid once the blinds increase, there are many gamblers who will simply 'give it away' and playing strong ranges is the easiest way to catch the punts

Once you're in the money, go for it. Moving up the payout structure isn't worth that much, but going for the final table could give you a lifechanging payday.

If you want more MTT tips check out this playlist https://www.gripsed.com/how-to-win-poker-tournaments#

Evan, my man! I was hoping you'd see my cry for help. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Thank you!!!

#31 March 21st, 2020, 8:06 PM

Originally Posted by vnnby

He who does nothing does not win. Do not be afraid to make mistakes; victory consists of mistakes. I wish you to make fewer mistakes than other players and win what you deserve. Good luck in your tourney I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

Thank you, and well said.

#32 March 21st, 2020, 8:07 PM

Congratulations well done man hope you win

#33 March 21st, 2020, 8:16 PM

Just play your game and enjoy don't think about money and you should get deep

#34 March 22nd, 2020, 4:36 PM

How do people cash $1 & make $500, I honestly wanna know what specifically you did, it's mind blowing to me.
All I can say is don't play too tight when it's late. Those regrettable folds are a pain in the butt

#35 March 22nd, 2020, 5:12 PM

Originally Posted by azforlife

How do people cash $1 & make $500, I honestly wanna know what specifically you did, it's mind blowing to me.
All I can say is don't play too tight when it's late. Those regrettable folds are a pain in the butt

Well...in the beginning (when the BR was less than $10), I single tabled the cheapest SNGs I could find. Playing one game at a time, and I'll admit, I got really lucky in the beginning. I think I won 3 SNGs in a row to go from $1 to around $12 almost immediately. While doing this, I managed to win a CC freeroll, good for $25. Even though this was on a different site, it brought my collective BR up to a level where I was comfortable playing the $1.50s regularly. I had some ups and downs, but I managed to get my BR up to $70-$80 almost exclusively playing the $1.50 SNGs (and a couple more CC freeroll cashes as well). I jumped into a couple $3.50 SNGs and also played one $7 SNG (since I was running good) and managed to do well in the "shots I took" to get my BR up to $100 by the end of February (one month since having a $0 BR).

March has been EXTRAORDINARY, mostly due to the BetOnline promotion $25,000 Freeroll Madness. They have been having a freeroll every evening ($800, $700, $600, or $500 prizepools), which you have to complete missions to qualify for the evening's freeroll. I made it my goal for March, to qualify for every evening's freeroll while making it my priority to preserve my BR as much as possible. What started to happen, was that I was making money completing these missions and getting the free "shot" at the nightly freeroll.

About 10 days into the promotion, I was up to around a $150BR but I still hadn't cashed in any of the freerolls. That changed when I took 1st/30(ish), in an $800 freeroll, good for $330. My BR skyrocketed to $500 overnight, and I moved up to the $3.50s and $7 SNGs.

Since that win, I've pretty much managed to win $20-$30/day consistently, while picking up some more smaller freeroll wins along the way. I also won another freeroll good for a $109 ticket to the $150,000 Main Event on March 29th (so that could be really good!).

Long story short, I have found a winning style in the micros to consistently add $$ to my BR, while using the March promotion as an opportunity to add large amounts to my BR as well.

It's worked out for me so far, I'm now trying to stay humble, level headed, and not get into any games over my head. I'm taking a steady approach, but a win in the $150K GTD would be warmly welcomed. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

I might have left some details out of my "journey" but I'm typing this while my kids are playing loudly and I'm going to go join them in play now. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

See you around!

Jordan

P.S. If we are counting the $109 ticket as part of my BR (which I would), my Current BR = $736

#36 April 4th, 2020, 3:37 PM

How you finished this tourney, are you played??

#37 April 4th, 2020, 5:07 PM

Hi Jordan,tell us how you did in the 109 game, and how you enjoyed it.

#38 April 6th, 2020, 2:48 AM

Originally Posted by No1eJoker

How you finished this tourney, are you played??

Originally Posted by lovemiscou

Hi Jordan,tell us how you did in the 109 game, and how you enjoyed it.

The game was surprisingly similar to low buy in MTTs. It took me about 15-20 minutes to get settled in, and I was playing my game.

I ended up losing a flip, and I did not cash.

I'm excited to get more opportunities like this, as I think I'll be able to satellite in more frequently to larger buy-in MTTs. It's only a matter of time until I hit one. I won a 9 ticket to a 0K GTD! Advice?

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