Alright ... I've spend about 30k hands at 50nl, and here are some things that I've learned for those of you that are just getting or new to the limit. These are just "pearls of wisdom" that are randomly coming into my head for 50nl FULL RING.
- Out of all the players I have seen at this level, I only respect 2 other regulars, who both play a nitty 12/10 TAGish game and have shown a profit. Many of the other regulars I don't think are very good and tend to play a 17/8 game which means they either are calling too much preflop or not raising enough preflop.
- Occasionally you'll see a supernova sit at a 50nl table. Don't be intimidated. The three that I regularly see at the tables are all terrible.
- You will find a few decent shortstackers that buy in for the minimum $10. These people are the scum of the Earth. They typically stack with AJ or better, and pocket Jacks or better. That's a real good solid definition of their shove range preflop.
- a preflop 4 bet has meant either KK or AA from a fullstacked player (meaning they bought in for $50).
In all those hands I have yet to see someone 4bet or 4bet-shove with AK or QQ.
- People cower and run in fear from a 3bet in position preflop. It's a great way to snatch those stealy people sitting in the cutoff seats.
- During "peak" house the tables usually have at least 2 or 3 complete fish with stats like 78/20 or 38/0 who are begging you to take their money. Do it, and don't feel bad. Make sure to keep the game friendly so they come back again for more
- A min-raise from the blinds as a 3bet has usually meant a huge hand (QQ to AA)
- As usually do all the right things ... make sure your betting sizing is correct, don't slowplay, be aggressive post flop.
