game selection

[DLizzle 0]

I usually just play what I feel like playing, Limit Holdem from 2/4 to 5/10, NL Holdem, 25/50 to 1/2, and PLO from 25/50 to 1/2, and tourneys. I feel like since there are so many games available at any time I should use some real game selection. How do you find the most profitable games?

[screech 0]

I usually just play what I feel like playing, Limit Holdem from 2/4 to 5/10, NL Holdem, 25/50 to 1/2, and PLO from 25/50 to 1/2, and tourneys. I feel like since there are so many games available at any time I should use some real game selection. How do you find the most profitable games?

Understand the underlying theory of bad play, and stay at tables with bad players.

[DLizzle 0]

typical fcp answer

[screech 0]

typical fcp answer

There's nothing more to it than that. There's no secret formula or anything like that. I really don't know what kind of answer you were expecting.

[TJ_Eckleburg 0]

It really is that easy.

[jayboogie 0]

I would also add that it isn't neccessarily just looking for bad players. There are some players who will have a style that plays into your strengths as a player. Not all good players play the same way, so with some good players you can exploit certain tendencies they have whereas others seem to have your number and pound on you all the time. Obviously, avoid players who seem to get the better of you in pots constantly and try to find games with players you feel you personally have an edge over. Playing bad players is always a good way to go though, but I'm just saying your not always going to find yourself at 1 of those juicy tables, so as an alternative, you look for the next best thing.

[Chopper 0]

Hey D,If you don't mind searching the net a little, or even these forums, you can find quality information on TABLE SELECTION. I think it's up to your level of seriousness, your preferences, and your bankroll as to which limits/games you play, and that's a different subject.Some basic rules would be:1) Look for slightly higher flop %'s, as most sites I've seen readily show them now. You typically want 2-3 limpers outside of the blinds. And, you would prefer to see 2+ people calling 2x-4x raises, too. Not too high though, unless you can handle the increased variance and numerous suckouts you will come across.2) Look for an average to above average pot size. This can indicate multiple players calling raises when they miss the flop, or players calling bets w/o odds to draw, etc. Agian, not too high because you may come across a table with a lot of preflop raisers or "all-inners" and never see a marginal hand cheaply.3) Watch the showdowns, even when you're not involved, because you can start to note which players chase draws or call down bets with less than TPTK. This is also a great way to see what type of cards a player will go into a flop with...indicating tightness. Look for crazy cards going to showdowns(T6o not in blind, A3o chasing top pair, etc.)4) Don't stay at a table too long if you don't like what you see. There are just too many choices out there to not find something to suit your game. I will play for 2 orbits watching for the signs I just laid out. If I don't see my requirements to stay, I don't. However, when you find a table that suits you, get comfortable, play your game, and crush the competition!Hopefully, that wasn't information you already knew. If it was, you can find a lot more specific strategies with a little research.Good Luck!

[DLizzle 0]

thanks.

[Actuary 3]

typical fcp answer to a question that anyone who has the experience I claim could figure out on his own, but i asked it anyway, in a real openended kinda way, please give me a thoughtful response, and maybe next time, I"ll put more thought behind my question rather than spending 2/3 of it telling you all the games I play...will someone show me where GenPoP is, I'm lost and unprepared...

fyp.ps.be nice to Screech.

[dimseven 0]

Hi Actuary