playing multiple tables

[jimjoachim 0]

I note from reading a lot of peoples posts and dna's blog (very good read btw) that people are playing up to 6 tables at a time (i assume that this is limit only!!, Am i right?)I dont play a lot online anymore as I got a part time job dealing in my local club and from that found playing live a lot more profitable than online. However, when I do, I find more than one table quite brain melting!!Do you guys find it enjoyable to play 6 tables at once or is all about the bottom line?When I did play online I tried 3 tabling for a while but actually found it more profitable to move up the limits and concentrate fully on just one game. Esp in NL!!Am I the only 1 tabler around or does anyone else agree with me??J

[sirch1 0]

I can't do more than three . I found that four or more tables and i start to make critical errors like calling 12 dollar raises with 47 when i went to click fold. However, I found that if I play a sng or a tournament i can play more tables because i play tighter and these things are full tables and all other games i play are on short handed tablesBottom Line I just get to bored playing one table, its strange though i always seem to win big on one table and lose on the other

[Vade 0]

NL shouldn't be played with more then 2 tables in my opinion.Even limit, I have a tough time with more then 3, so I stick with 3

[badgerbucco 0]

I just moved from 2 to 4-tabling and it's been great. I don't have time to outthink myself that way. I also don't get frustrated if I'm running cold and play marginal hands, since there are always more hands showing up. At the limits I play, I doubt concentrating more would yield much better results.

[koa 0]

I don't like multi tabling either. I find that I rush my decisions and end up playing ABC poker, just playing my hand and the flop instead of the players and reads that I should have but don't because I'm flipping back and forth.

[JacKingOff_suit 0]

I saw a player named G***Kid always doing multi-tabling at PokerStars' O8 tables, he is always four-tabling at $1/2 PL/NL and/or $2/$4 PL/NL if games are available and after a few hours he's always up at each table.So after studying him a while I see he will start with a solid hand that can win both high and low, and always folds at the flop if he misses. But if he bets or calls at the flop, he's hit the flop or with lots of outs.Actually it's quite easy to play against him (or people who multitable, at O8 tables at least since it involves less bluffing in some degree). If he bets at the flop and I miss then I fold; when he checks or I act first, I always bet and if he calls, I will get out of his way. That way I will avoid his good hands and present myself a chance to bluff him out. Actually I think it's easier to play against players who plays more than two tables, they become somehow mechanical (I am talking about players at NL/PL tables).

[No_Neck 0]

I think multitabling is easiest at limit. It sucks when you accidently call that all-in for 40 bucks. Also it is the only way to clear bonuses on some of these sites.

[Airabus 0]

I 6-table 3/6. I try 8-tables one time but it was a little much. 6 is perfect once I got them all up and running.

[dna4ever 2]

Thanks for the props on the blog jim. I find my comfort level at 3 - 4 tables and yes it is ONLY LIMIT that I multi-table. If I am trying to clear off a bonus such as the partypoker reload or this recent pokerstars 20%, etc I will usually play a higher number of tables but drop a limit. I have personally looked at my profits and for me I am more profitable playing ABC poker on 4 tables then I am playing intense (betting pattern mapping, reading, etc) on 1 or 2 tables. At the levels I play ($1/$2 and $2/$4) you see so many different people and have so many people coming in and out of tables that the reads or extra bet you would make don't out weight the profit you would get by seeing twice as many hands (2 extra tables). I think its to each his own. I wouldnt recommend juggling no-limit with a bunch of tables because I do believe betting patterns and past table action plays a vital role in profitability there.

[jimjoachim 0]

DNAwhen u say ABC poker do you just look at startin hands pre flop and hit/play miss/fold post flop? Or do u look at position aswell?

[Magnum666 0]

In addition steer clear of playing NL and Limit at the same time...it's tough to stay in the correct mindset and adjust for the difference between the two at the same time.That said, 2-tabling is often a good way to avoid tilting and pushing, since seeing more cards allows me to play a more patient game.

[dna4ever 2]

DNAwhen u say ABC poker do you just look at startin hands pre flop and hit/play miss/fold post flop? Or do u look at position aswell?

Absolutely I look at position. Position is your best ally in limit hold'em. Starting hand requirements change depending upon your position. I dont see how anyone could be a winning poker player unless they have a strong understanding of the value that lays in position.

[jimjoachim 0]

Might have to give this multiple tabling a go!!!Ill let u kno if it goes well!!!

[obs 0]

I 4-6 tables full ring games and 2-4 table shorthanded games. abc poker means you are either making very rudimentary reads or no reads at all depending on opponents. You are playing your cards and that's about it. A more in depth read would include info like how a player plays his draws, does he bluff raise the river, does he auto-bet flops when raising PF, etc.

[vgsgeek 0]

It must be the A.D.D. that makes it almost impossible for me to play only 1 table at a time. I need the extra distraction that 9 other live players bring. So, when they aren't available, I play 3 tables at a time. Normally I'll do 2 Sit n Go's and 1 No Limit ring table. I have tried all combos ranging from 1 to 6 tables and found that 3 left the best amount of time for action without losing focus on each table and the betting patterns of the players.I thought about getting meds for the A.D.D. but multi-table online poker seems to do the trick nicely.

[Mattnxtc 0]

Even if u dont have ADD taking adderoll before u play can be huge...The few times ive done it ive been so focused in that I made quite a bit of cash. I unfortuantely have had to take a break from poker due to no money..but i have used the time to study up on my sshe so that i can back with vengence in a couple weeks once i get some income

[elkang 0]

Good posts!Let me add that this is a skill that develops over time. Log in the hours and you will see this get easier. You should know immediately what the decision should be for 95% (1 of 20) of the mouseclicks you are faced with based on your cards, position and flop. and within seconds for anything else. There should not be a need to calculate odds for most hands as it is as easy as your multiplication tables.If you find youself overwhelmed, try playing a little tighter. And you should be using PokerTracker to judge what levels you can multi-table at. I can comfortably 4-6 table low limits ($1-$2 and under) and it is great for bonus clearing or to grind away for spending money. At this point I am more profitable single tabling at higher limits, but I feel I still have some room to improve even at the .50-$1 level.I used to multitable SnGs (staggered start times) but that really screwed with my headsup play at the end. My worry is that this is gonna screw up my live play. I haven't played live seriously in six weeks.