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Sklansky's Fundamental Theorem of Poker: Every time you play a hand differently from the way you would have played it if you could see all your opponents' cards, they gain; and every time you play your hand the same way you would have played it if you could see all their cards, they lose. Conversely, every time opponents play their hands differently from the way they would have if they could see all your cards, you gain; and every time they play their hands the same way they would have played if they could see all your cards, you lose. The Fundamental Theorem is stated in common language, but

Another kid, unable to legally drink or play cards in a real casino in many parts of the world has captured the EPT Grand Final. 19-year-old Jeff Williams, a US college student from Georgia, beat some of the world's top pros, earning himself close to a million bucks. http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/detail.ph...a82a690aef61ffdAs you know, this isn't an isolated case of a kid under 23 winning or finishing high in a major event, so what's going on here? The masters of the game have all needed years, sometimes decades to perfect their craft, and even some of them have not won a major.Obviously, t

Touche!

Can someone who has gone thru the various paths to the WSOP please let us know the best routes?There's a pretty good, but very general item at Carplayer on this issue: http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/detail.ph...48d2d4d19242fa9But I'm seeking more specific details: what am I looking at for time per various event, size of satellite fields, best path for under 100 bucks, etc... I just have this vision of all these 10,000-entrant freeroll donkey-fests that amount to little more than crap shoots.If you've been down a few of the paths, please share your experience and advice.Would love to give the

If I had a nickel for every gambling event sponsored by churches and/or held in church basements (e.g. grandma's bingo night), well, I'd have a bankroll big enough to take on Andy Beal myself.

So I've seen John Phan play a few times on TV and in a recent episode, I watched him absolutely crush everyone at the final table. Relentless, fearless, you give him a chip lead and say goodnight. Phan has amazing table sense and can detect weakness as good as anyone. Reminiscent of a young Stu Unger.Anyone know if Phan plays regularly online, and if his aggressive style translates as successfully in this medium?

Matusow, that you??

CardW,You're post is about as gracious and sincere as they come, so thanks. Points well made, and well taken.Couple issues of clarification: re: stepping back and analyzing my game (and the game of others). Well, that's precisely what I'm doing by leaving the online arena and re-thinking my approach. Yes, I do love the game, study it, and I likely enjoy observing more than playing anyway. I'll continue to do so. The other thing is: I never claimed I was losing. In fact, I've been winning more than losing, just not in substantial ways, and I attribute the slow progress to the inconsistent, loos

In recent weeks there have been a couple people posting testimonials about how they are leaving the game of poker. In one such posting, I half-joking admitted I should follow in those footsteps - due to my failure/success ratio being not so favourable. But it's now no joke. I'm leaving the online version of poker, and here's the main reason why. I don't have much of a bankroll, so I've spent the past few months toiling and grinding away at the low limit tables, enjoying some success, but not making significant ground. I'm not making ground because (one reason anyway) low limit players are, for

There seem to be 2 or 3 main facets to the game of poker: math, psychology and instinct. The online game really is suited for the disciplined math-oriented players, whereas the live game the later. If you are playing online and you don't have a sound understanding of the math/odds involved, you may as well toss your cash out the window. It's why many pros fail online, because their expertise is in reading players, which they can't do online (just listen to Doyle's opinion on the subject). The OP's frustration stems not from bad luck, but perhaps from a failure to truly grasp the math/odds invo

Worst non-call I've ever witnessed. In a 1-table S&G tourney, bubble situation (4 players left), I watched a player on the button check a nut full house down to the river, fearful of being the bubble-chump. None of the other three players bet, everyone checked. Not a single bet. Not even a silly little value bet. Fittingly, this player went on to finish 4th. Loser. I hate bubble pussies.

OP, you offer encouragement and inspiration to other online poker losers, like me, who should wisely follow in your footsteps. :wink: And yes, live poker, way way more fun for the social apsect alone. Good luck to you, sir.

Good points all around. So I guess the answer is - there is limited benefit from playing at these games. One trait I recall, even at the higher stakes play tables, was the utter lack of restraint and poker sense. Example: The tilts are like clockwork: bad beat is followed almost always with a frustrated all-in play. Far less common at cash games.The other thing that comes to mind: play money is where all the kiddies (not old enough to gamble) spend all their time, so that seems to be reflected in the maturity level and quality of play. 'Nuff said.

Most of us got our start with online poker via the play money games. It's risk-free, safe and generally a good way to learn the game. Or is it? I wonder if extensive time spent at play money tables only encourages bad poker habits in an environment where there really is no more at stake than ego, if that. I no longer do the play money games for this reason, because people there play every single hand and chase hands right to the river regardless of hand strength or odds. I found the transition from play money to real money a bit of a shock, it seemed like a completely different game.I see Chri

I dunno why, do I need a reason?mouth off to that lady again and i'll come through the computer screen to rip your throat out and use it as my cock warmer.I hate your baby too. :twisted: