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Exactly. I started on UB 4 months ago with 50 bucks. That was my bankroll. When I lost it my wife and I agreed that I would not deposit any more money. In the first three weeks at the .50/1.00 limit tables I tripled my money. Then, in five days I blew it all the way down to $12.38. I was frustrated. My A-10 thru A-2 offsuits were no longer hitting. I had read Phil Helmuth's book so I had any idea of what premium hands to play, but I figured adding some marginal hands and downright crap hands was OK. Hey I was doing good with them. Then reality hit and I almost busted out. I reread Phil's book and read any Hold 'Em strategy I could get my hands on. I also came back to FCP and read any post dealing with strategy I had time for. To make this long story short, I have now worked my BR to just over $91 playing at the .25/.50 tables. I play premium hands and only marginal hands in position. I still take bad beats by fish but I know that in the long run they will be broke and I will still be playing. Thank to DN for having such a great site and all the poster that have given me advice on how to improve my game.Thanks OrvilleSpademan,You have really stated it to perfection... I also jumped into this game I thought I was playing enough and knew the game well... I lost a lot when I started... went on a rush got up kept winning then lost it all back I really did want to jump into this as a prime source of income but you have just put it into words what I have been thinking... thanks for the insight. Im doing a lot of research on the game reading a lot of reccomended books (SSHE) aswell as Doyle Brunsons Super System... I also read some book online that I purchased and downloaded I really do hope they help I must stop shooting for the stars and start at square one. Going down to the $1/2 and see if I can move up.Only time and my BR will tell how well of a player I will become.And Smasharoo put it quite nicely too. -
Looks like a wet dog. How would you like to wake up next to that.OrvilleOh yea, that's a stone babe alright. -
If three players limp to you in the big blind, would you raise or just check?
You might need to explain yourself a little more? Are you talking about having AK in the BB and 7264 limpers? You should raise.I usually play limit hold 'em. I was just wondering if anyone like to see a free flop or raise. -
I usually play limit hold 'em. I was just wondering if anyone like to see a free flop or raise.
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I love to see a free flop. Any opinions?
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Cash Out? You actually cash out. I like to leave all my bankroll at UB so each time I'm tempted to blow it all. That way I don't spend it on drugs, alcohol, or hookers.OrvilleI understand that it's better for your bankroll to just keep building upon it, but how often do you cash out money just to keep for yourself or indulge on? -
Thanks. That clears it up. Hopefully my buddies will understand itOrville
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I usually play limit, hence my question. What are the minimum bets in no limit? Is it at least the BB the first two betting rounds and then double that for the last two betting rounds. I have tried to explain it to friends, but they don't understand.ThanksOrville
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Go to pokertracker.comI've only had it for about two weeks but I would have to say it is worth the $55 I paidOrvilleWhere does one purchase poker tracker? How much does it cost? Is it worth the price? -
Welcome to the wonderful world of low limit hold em. This happened to me quite often on UB until I came to grips with it. Some people are just playing for fun and don't care that they have only a 5% shot at winning. They are playing the possibility not the probability. Just play the premium hands and be aggresive, and don't feel bad about taking all of their money(a fool and his money are soon parted).OrvilleThis is what happened today at PP.0,5/1 stakes Holdém.I got A
-10 on the button. One call before me.I rais, bb calls and the caller calls. (three in).Flop is :A , K 
and 2 bb checks, caller checks, I bet. Bb calls, caller folds. (two left).Turn is :10 I have two pair, with a flush-draw......Bb checks, I bet again. He calls.River is :2 bb checks, I bet, he re-raises.........This idiot have been playing any high card, any suited for the entire session, so I don´t have a clue to what he might have. I placed him on a flush-draw earlier on, but that wouldn´t make him bet now so I expect that he has a deuce.I call.He has 6 and 2 
So he takes the pot with trips of deuces.........Now I know you´re gonna say I have to play NL instead.......But ANY player who have read one or two books about poker knows that the hand he had is a FOLDING hand with that flop, he had a 5% chance to win before the River.I don´t need to say he was broke after 30 min.I took back 5 times the money he took in this pot.But why don´t they just give it up ??????? -
You might try Ultimate Bet. They have .05-.10 limit as well as .01-.02 limit. I started there with a $50 dollar bankroll and have doubled that in about five weeks. $50 is kind of a small BR but if you play smart hopefully you will build that up. As for a stat tracker. I use Poker Tracker. I have found that it helps you by showing you what hands your are making money on and what hands you should throw away.Good LuckOrvillewhat other sites do u recommend then? Which one's have limits small enough for a $50 bankroll? -
This is my favorite. I tried it at McDonalds but the pimply faced cashier didn't get it.OrvillePut down your best poker quote.My favourite quote to date: quoted from member - MapleLeafsWhen I go to a fast food restaurant, and my order comes to $6.28, I like to give the cashier $18.71. They look at me and say 'What's this?' and I say 'I'm all in'They usually fold.I love this one!.. -
Exactly. Patience, Patience, Patience. Remember it's not how many pots you win. It's how many you don't lose. If you get bored while playing. Try reading some FCP post as you play.OrvilleThe best and (IMO) only way to beat these "crazy" players is to play a tight/aggressive style. Yeah, that means you are going to throw a lot of hands away. You will have to be patient. It will get boring and frustrating. That is the whole point of being a good player. You have the skill, patience and discipline the others dont. You have to keep in mind one very important and critical fact: Most players at the lower limits are not there to make money. They are playing to have fun...get a little rush. To them, making money is just a rare added bonus to the fun of playing poker. You are obviously playing to show a profit. I'm sure you find it fun as well but your main goal is to be a winner. This can only happen if you practice skill, patience and discipline.In addition, most players who makes these plays don't realize how bad of a mistake it is. I know many players who will call all-in raises with a gutshot because they only needed one card to make a straight. I know players who wont let a flush draw go because they "have to" see it to the river. To them, this is a good play. They honestly feel that it is correct and just good poker. The sad part is that a good portion of the time, they will hit the card and win. What you need to do is stay patient and punish the crazies for their foolishness when you have the opportunity. Dont force it, it will come. -
Ultimate Bet runs free rolls just about every hour. The ones I've played don't pay out money, but usually entries into bigger free rollsOrville
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Private message Jayson Weber. I think he can start you in the right direction.
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If you have Poker Tracker, which is great, go to the search section and type in Poker Tracker. Member Jayson Weber has a great section on it.Orville
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When I get pocket aces I used to sit still and not act emotional. Of course then everyone folded. Now I jump out of my seat, whip my pants off and yell "time to unleash hell." You'd be surprised on how many people call you after thatOrville
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I started at the .50-1.00 tables with a $50 bankroll at UB. Within 3 weeks I had it up to 130. Should have cashed out as I got greedy and played it down to $12 in just 3 days. I now play the .25-.50 limit tables. I play tight and agressive. I raise where apropriated and am not afraid to fold if I feel I am beat. I used to call just to see if the other person was bluffing. I have found out the hard way that most of the time the other person is not bluffing. Patience is a virtue. Today I saw just over 200 hands in 2 and a half hours. I played about 25 hands to the flop and won 11 of them. When I quit I was ahead about $8. I know it is not much but I'm trying to work my bankroll up and not get to greedy.Orville
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In my neck of the woods B & M would be great, but I don't have any to go to. I am stuck with online poker. When I play home games, it is great to try to figure each player out that is actually sitting at the table with you. It is a rush when you get to actually see the person whimper when you send them homeOrville
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Borrow it anyway. This is one of the best poker movies I've seen.I was goin to borrow it from my friend but he saids it's not worth the borrow. -
Thanks for the replies. I wanted to make sure I that I wasn't being paranoid about folding to much.Orville
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Can you have to much patience? Last week on UB at the .25-.50 limit tables I folded 17 times in a row at one point. I had terrible hands, but is this to much patience. Should I at least call some raises with crap just to see the flop?Thanks Orville
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I would say, first download Poker Tracker and see what hands that you are actually winning with. Then try to play those hands, depending on the situation. If you are not worried about padding your bank roll then disreguard any advice that is given. The Big L is about bowling not poker so why you were watching that is beyond me, but it is a good movie to watch(just not about poker)I have'nt done it yet but try to find the sights that are the easiest to play. From what I hear Party Poker is easy to beat while Ultimate Bet is one of the hardest due to the players. Either way play smart!Orville
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Yes I'm a newbie. There I admitted it. I feel so much better. I joined this forum a little while ago, not to win stuff but to get better at poker. I may not post a lot, but before I post I search for the topic I am interested in. If I find what I'm looking for, then there is no need to post a topic that was already done. Maybe it should be quality not quantity. If you don't like newbies winning stuff maybe someone should contact DN and see if he could have contests for newbies, groupies, veterns and so on.
moving up in limits
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Many times on the forum I've read that you should be able to consistently beat a particular limit before moving up. I was wondering what was meant by "consistently beat."Thanks Orville