"double Or Nothing Sngs On Pokerstars"

[Dago 0]

I don't mind the 99 fold if you are fairly certain that those big stacks will also put real pressure on the other shortstacks when they pay the blinds. If however, they are the type of big stack that just limp in every hand then it might have been a bad fold as the blinds are only 200 and that would give the shortstacks still several chances to hit a flop for free against the big stacks who will call with weak hands.if the blinds would have been higher already then I would be certain it was a good fold, now it might be good, but a push wouldn't be worse.The aces hands.The first one I wouldn't fold so easily. maybe if you are playing a high buy-in, but in the low buy-in's there are many players who would play it exactly like that but still lose to aces (KT,AQ, TT or 99 with a club draw). I would check/call the turn, or maybe bet 160 again and see what he does, he might smoothcall again. If he just calls again then check/call the river except if another club comes. I often end these type of hands with either 2250 chips or 750 ... a sweet start or 50% of the starting stack which isn't an impossible comeback this early.The second one.Likewise, on a scary board I try to keep the pot small.Or in the low buy-ins reraise BIG before the flop, heck even go all-in. You would certainly get called by KK or QQ. Newbie players are terrified to get bluffed at and will call with a lot more hands like AK,AQ, JJ, TT...And you say they have less than 800 chips left this early in a turbo, that shows even more that they are loose players, so it's almost certain that one of them will call an all-in reraise.

[jeff_536 3]

something i noticed during my $1 play. early on, first second level, i'd get AA or KK in early or middle and raise 3x and everyone would fold. Someone else would push with AA and get called by QJs or 88 or something.I wonder if the previous poster is right about players hating to lose to a bluff and more likely to call a huge overbet while folding to a standard raise.Just a thought.

[Balloon guy 158]

something i noticed during my $1 play. early on, first second level, i'd get AA or KK in early or middle and raise 3x and everyone would fold. Someone else would push with AA and get called by QJs or 88 or something.I wonder if the previous poster is right about players hating to lose to a bluff and more likely to call a huge overbet while folding to a standard raise.Just a thought.

Smash?

[jeff_536 3]

Smash?

Although I'm sure his NL system would be successful, i don't thing you're going to flop enough sets and flushes before you get blinded out.

[Balloon guy 158]

Although I'm sure his NL system would be successful, i don't thing you're going to flop enough sets and flushes before you get blinded out.

Well I guess you need to get lucky that the other guy is insane. : Note that there are 6 players and I'm lowest stackPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 75/150 Blinds 15 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comHero (CO) (t2005)Button (t2265)SB (t2345)BB (t3620)UTG (t2370)MP (t2395)Hero's M: 8.35Preflop: Hero is CO with 7, 72 folds, Hero raises to t400, 2 folds, BB calls t250Flop: (t890) 7, 3, 10(2 players)BB bets t150, Hero calls t150Turn: (t1190) 9(2 players)BB bets t150, Hero raises to t900, BB calls t750River: (t2990) 4(2 players)BB checks, Hero bets t540 (All-In), BB calls t540Total pot: t4070Results in white below: BB had 3, Q (one pair, threes).Hero had 7, 7 (three of a kind, sevens).Outcome: Hero won t4145

[Balloon guy 158]

PokerStars Game #22793055803: Tournament #126125585, $10.00+$0.80 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2008/12/10 13:02:22 ETTable '126125585 1' 10-max Seat #10 is the buttonSeat 2: PTBalloon (4265 in chips) Seat 3: JollyMan46 (2055 in chips) Seat 6: Gesox85 (2210 in chips) Seat 8: Azzurro30 (1810 in chips) Seat 9: rosspj (2085 in chips) Seat 10: WildHunterX (2575 in chips) PTBalloon: posts small blind 75JollyMan46: posts big blind 150*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to PTBalloon [Ah Jd]Gesox85: raises 2045 to 2195 and is all-inAzzurro30: folds rosspj: folds WildHunterX: folds PTBalloon: folds JollyMan46: folds Uncalled bet (2045) returned to Gesox85Gesox85 collected 465 from potGesox85: doesn't show hand *** SUMMARY ***Total pot 465 | Rake 0 Couple hands later....anyone call here?What benefit is there to play vs sitting out?

[Jariso13 1]

PokerStars Game #22793055803: Tournament #126125585, $10.00+$0.80 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2008/12/10 13:02:22 ETTable '126125585 1' 10-max Seat #10 is the buttonSeat 2: PTBalloon (4265 in chips) Seat 3: JollyMan46 (2055 in chips) Seat 6: Gesox85 (2210 in chips) Seat 8: Azzurro30 (1810 in chips) Seat 9: rosspj (2085 in chips) Seat 10: WildHunterX (2575 in chips) PTBalloon: posts small blind 75JollyMan46: posts big blind 150*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to PTBalloon [Ah Jd]Gesox85: raises 2045 to 2195 and is all-inAzzurro30: folds rosspj: folds WildHunterX: folds PTBalloon: folds JollyMan46: folds Uncalled bet (2045) returned to Gesox85Gesox85 collected 465 from potGesox85: doesn't show hand *** SUMMARY ***Total pot 465 | Rake 0 Couple hands later....anyone call here?What benefit is there to play vs sitting out?

I think with 6 people left the guys range is higher than AJ for him to open shove. It will cost you too many chips if you lose. Its all about accumulation and preservation.

[Jariso13 1]

I went 2 and 1 yesterday in the $10 turbos bringing me to like 15 and 6 in the overall...boy I hate losing these things...and If I do lose...Why cant I always get 10th...3 of my 6 losses ive gotten 6th which tilts me...

[Fphillips 0]

I recently started to dabble in these and have found them usefull. More of a training tool of sorts, I've been playing the 20$ tubos and have really been focused on how players start reacting when the sense of urgency kicks in. Decision making ability seems to almost vaporize and studying this has made me a better player and able to target those who feel that sense of urgency whether it be in a cash game or tourney. oh and to fit in...7 of 9 today.

[litlebullet 0]

shit this spot really suckedPokerStars Game #22806124734: Tournament #126218087, $5.00+$0.40 Hold'em No Limit - Level VII (125/250) - 2008/12/10 20:48:15 ETTable '126218087 1' 10-max Seat #3 is the buttonSeat 1: dee_jones334 (1390 in chips) Seat 3: litlebullet (465 in chips) Seat 4: DontBluff21 (8945 in chips) Seat 5: car70 (295 in chips) Seat 6: hatman222 (2855 in chips) Seat 10: drtfan1 (1050 in chips) dee_jones334: posts the ante 25litlebullet: posts the ante 25DontBluff21: posts the ante 25car70: posts the ante 25hatman222: posts the ante 25drtfan1: posts the ante 25DontBluff21: posts small blind 125car70: posts big blind 250*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to litlebullet [5h 4s]hatman222: folds drtfan1: folds dee_jones334: folds litlebullet: help eliminate the bb, or get out of the way and root for sb?

[Deftones150 0]

help eliminate the bb, or get out of the way and root for sb?

insta fold imo. If the bb is bad enough to fold why leave yourself with 4 antes if they double. calling isn't terrible though.steelers are vastly superior to cowboys

[XXEddie 0]

after starting 1-2 tonight, finished the night 7-2 in the $10.40 turbos

[jeff_536 3]

PokerStars Game #22793055803: Tournament #126125585, $10.00+$0.80 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2008/12/10 13:02:22 ETTable '126125585 1' 10-max Seat #10 is the buttonSeat 2: PTBalloon (4265 in chips) Seat 3: JollyMan46 (2055 in chips) Seat 6: Gesox85 (2210 in chips) Seat 8: Azzurro30 (1810 in chips) Seat 9: rosspj (2085 in chips) Seat 10: WildHunterX (2575 in chips) PTBalloon: posts small blind 75JollyMan46: posts big blind 150*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to PTBalloon [Ah Jd]Gesox85: raises 2045 to 2195 and is all-inAzzurro30: folds rosspj: folds WildHunterX: folds PTBalloon: folds JollyMan46: folds Uncalled bet (2045) returned to Gesox85Gesox85 collected 465 from potGesox85: doesn't show hand *** SUMMARY ***Total pot 465 | Rake 0 Couple hands later....anyone call here?What benefit is there to play vs sitting out?

I fold this. Too big a bet to call with that hand.

shit this spot really suckedPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $5.00+$0.40 Tournament, 125/250 Blinds 25 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comCO (t1390)Hero (Button) (t465)SB (t8945)BB (t295)UTG (t2855)MP (t1050)Hero's M: 0.89Preflop: Hero is Button with 5 , 4 3 foldsTotal pot: t400littlebullet: ?help eliminate the bb, or get out of the way and root for sb?

get out of the way and root for sb.3 for 3 in my step up to the $5 DoN's and chipleader in the one I'm playing now.P.S. We should use a hand converter in this thread.

[Balloon guy 158]

I fold this. Too big a bet to call with that hand.get out of the way and root for sb.3 for 3 in my step up to the $5 DoN's and chipleader in the one I'm playing now.P.S. We should use a hand converter in this thread.

Done, first time. A lot easier than I thought

[Balloon guy 158]

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 10/20 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comMP1 (t1590)MP2 (t1540)MP3 (t1470)Hero (CO) (t1290)Button (t1470)SB (t1560)BB (t1500)UTG (t1500)UTG+1 (t1580)UTG+2 (t1500)Hero's M: 43.00Preflop: Hero is CO with 10, 106 folds, Hero raises to t50, Button raises to t160, 2 folds, Hero calls t110Flop: (t350) 5, 7, 7(2 players)Hero checks, Button bets t140, Hero raises to t350, Button raises to t1310 (All-In), Hero foldsTotal pot: t1050Early in session.Played 3 hands already, passively, AJ suited raise pre.bad flop check check fold, show down with A 10 < 99 and BB call with fd fold turn to big bet.Villian bet fast, waited about 5 seconds to reraise all in.fold correct or call and expect two overs?

[nutzbuster 7]

PokerStars Game #22793055803: Tournament #126125585, $10.00+$0.80 Hold'em No Limit - Level V (75/150) - 2008/12/10 13:02:22 ETTable '126125585 1' 10-max Seat #10 is the buttonSeat 2: PTBalloon (4265 in chips) Seat 3: JollyMan46 (2055 in chips) Seat 6: Gesox85 (2210 in chips) Seat 8: Azzurro30 (1810 in chips) Seat 9: rosspj (2085 in chips) Seat 10: WildHunterX (2575 in chips) PTBalloon: posts small blind 75JollyMan46: posts big blind 150*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to PTBalloon [Ah Jd]Gesox85: raises 2045 to 2195 and is all-inAzzurro30: folds rosspj: folds WildHunterX: folds PTBalloon: folds JollyMan46: folds Uncalled bet (2045) returned to Gesox85Gesox85 collected 465 from potGesox85: doesn't show hand *** SUMMARY ***Total pot 465 | Rake 0 Couple hands later....anyone call here?What benefit is there to play vs sitting out?

I fold here too

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 10/20 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comMP1 (t1590)MP2 (t1540)MP3 (t1470)Hero (CO) (t1290)Button (t1470)SB (t1560)BB (t1500)UTG (t1500)UTG+1 (t1580)UTG+2 (t1500)Hero's M: 43.00Preflop: Hero is CO with 10, 106 folds, Hero raises to t50, Button raises to t160, 2 folds, Hero calls t110Flop: (t350) 5, 7, 7(2 players)Hero checks, Button bets t140, Hero raises to t350, Button raises to t1310 (All-In), Hero foldsTotal pot: t1050

I shove here

[Balloon guy 158]

Here where the crazyiness begins...next handPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 15/30 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comCO (t1200)Button (t1085)SB (t1860)Hero (BB) (t780)UTG (t2460)UTG+1 (t1540)UTG+2 (t1470)MP1 (t1585)MP2 (t1550)MP3 (t1470)Hero's M: 17.33Preflop: Hero is BB with 4 , A 6 folds, CO calls t30, 2 folds, Hero checksFlop: (t75) 2, 3, 9(2 players)Hero checks, CO bets t30, Hero calls t30Turn: (t135) 5 (2 players)Hero checks, CO bets t90, Hero raises to t240, CO calls t150River: (t615) 8(2 players)Hero bets t240, CO calls t240Total pot: t1095Villian K 9 :spade:Followed by the next hand..., same villian as abovePokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 15/30 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comMP3 (t660)CO (t1085)Button (t1845)Hero (SB) (t1335)BB (t2460)UTG (t1540)UTG+1 (t1470)UTG+2 (t1585)MP1 (t1550)MP2 (t1470)Hero's M: 29.67Preflop: Hero is SB with Q Q 5 folds, MP3 calls t30, 2 folds, Hero raises to t75, 1 fold, MP3 raises to t660 (All-In), Hero calls t585Flop: (t1350) J, 9, 3(2 players, 1 all-in)Turn: (t1350) Q(2 players, 1 all-in)River: (t1350) 4(2 players, 1 all-in)Total pot: t1350Villian 10 10 :spade:Uhhhggg

[nutzbuster 7]

Here where the crazyiness begins...next handPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 15/30 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comCO (t1200)Button (t1085)SB (t1860)Hero (BB) (t780)UTG (t2460)UTG+1 (t1540)UTG+2 (t1470)MP1 (t1585)MP2 (t1550)MP3 (t1470)Hero's M: 17.33Preflop: Hero is BB with 4 , A 6 folds, CO calls t30, 2 folds, Hero checksFlop: (t75) 2, 3, 9(2 players)Hero checks, CO bets t30, Hero calls t30Turn: (t135) 5 (2 players)Hero checks, CO bets t90, Hero raises to t240, CO calls t150River: (t615) 8(2 players)Hero bets t240, CO calls t240Total pot: t1095Villian K 9 :spade:Followed by the next hand..., same villian as abovePokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 15/30 Blinds (10 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comMP3 (t660)CO (t1085)Button (t1845)Hero (SB) (t1335)BB (t2460)UTG (t1540)UTG+1 (t1470)UTG+2 (t1585)MP1 (t1550)MP2 (t1470)Hero's M: 29.67Preflop: Hero is SB with Q Q 5 folds, MP3 calls t30, 2 folds, Hero raises to t75, 1 fold, MP3 raises to t660 (All-In), Hero calls t585Flop: (t1350) J, 9, 3(2 players, 1 all-in)Turn: (t1350) Q(2 players, 1 all-in)River: (t1350) 4(2 players, 1 all-in)Total pot: t1350Villian 10 10 :spade:Uhhhggg

K 9 hand mattered not.you were going broke with the queens. Weeeeeeeeee donkaments!Drive up to Vegas and meet me and Ozi tomorrow!!!and bring a few good stogies

[Balloon guy 158]

K 9 hand mattered not.you were going broke with the queens. Weeeeeeeeee donkaments!Drive up to Vegas and meet me and Ozi tomorrow!!!and bring a few good stogies

What?Why you going to vegas...where you staying? What's in it for me?

[nutzbuster 7]

What?Why you going to vegas...where you staying? What's in it for me?

the love of your fellow man?wait, let me rephrase that....oh forget it. This place can handle it.Staying at P H. Ozi is at the Venetian.I'm there till Sunday night (8 ish) Ozi leaves Monday morning.

[Balloon guy 158]

Remember the luckbox idiot with the 10s?PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 75/150 Blinds 15 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comBB (t1615)Hero (UTG) (t3205)MP (t2920)CO (t3930)Button (t1475)SB (t1855)Hero's M: 10.17Preflop: Hero is UTG with A, 10Hero raises to t500, 4 folds, BB raises to t1600 (All-In), Hero calls t1100Flop: (t3365) A, 5, 9(2 players, 1 all-in)Turn: (t3365) 8(2 players, 1 all-in)River: (t3365) Q(2 players, 1 all-in)Total pot: t3365Results:BB had 10, J (straight, Queen high).Hero had A, 10 (one pair, Aces).Outcome: BB won t3365

[Balloon guy 158]

And here's the finish with Mr. luckboxPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 100/200 Blinds 20 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comSB (t3045)Hero (BB) (t1590)UTG (t3325)MP (t3495)CO (t1780)Button (t1765)Hero's M: 3.79Preflop: Hero is BB with A, K4 folds, SB raises to t400, Hero raises to t1570 (All-In), SB calls t1170Flop: (t3260) Q, 7, 10(2 players, 1 all-in)Turn: (t3260) 5(2 players, 1 all-in)River: (t3260) 4(2 players, 1 all-in)Total pot: t3260Results:SB had J, Q (one pair, Queens).Hero had A, K (high card, Ace).Outcome: SB won t3260

[nutzbuster 7]

And here's the finish with Mr. luckboxPokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $10.00+$0.80 Tournament, 100/200 Blinds 20 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comSB (t3045)Hero (BB) (t1590)UTG (t3325)MP (t3495)CO (t1780)Button (t1765)Hero's M: 3.79Preflop: Hero is BB with A, K4 folds, SB raises to t400, Hero raises to t1570 (All-In), SB calls t1170Flop: (t3260) Q, 7, 10(2 players, 1 all-in)Turn: (t3260) 5(2 players, 1 all-in)River: (t3260) 4(2 players, 1 all-in)Total pot: t3260Results:SB had J, Q (one pair, Queens).Hero had A, K (high card, Ace).Outcome: SB won t3260

lol...sorry. I loathe tourneys these days.You need a trip to settle your nerves....yeah...that's the ticket...

[jeff_536 3]

Been playing the bubble for two levels, trading around money, two big stacks and four mediums.PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $5.00+$0.40 Tournament, 125/250 Blinds 25 Ante (6 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.comUTG (t2050)Hero (MP) (t1845)CO (t1075)Button (t1580)SB (t3535)BB (t4915)Hero's M: 3.51Preflop: Hero is MP with 10 , 10 :diamond:Hero: ?I'd pushed the hand before and picked up the blinds/antes.

[GeneralGeeWhiz 0]

go by how many big blind's you have, not your M in sngs. jeff, if its a tight table i turbo push. depends how light the sb/bb will call off.