blueblaze 0 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I play in a weekly NL mixed game. .50-1.00 blinds, but preflop bets are usually more like 5x-10x and stacks are usually 75-200. It is very loose preflop with most players having a DN like range of hands. Flop on is generally trap-happy with lots of sand-bagging. My general style is what I see happening on High Stakes Poker on GSN, where I will call pre-flop with a wide range of hands, but only play the flop if I have a very solid hand (2 pair, trips, or a draw and its not too expensive), then I will take the betting lead.What has been happening is basically what has happened to DN, which is, I bet out thru the river, only to have someone go all-in, and then I pay them off even though I know its pretty likely my strong hand has been behind the whole time or been rivered. I feel like a donkey calling station. mmm, maybe I am. Should I be pushing all-in on the flop? Any tips? Link to post Share on other sites
Sluggo 0 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 We can't judge if you're the victim of bad luck or your own poor play. Perhaps we could help more if you gave some more specific hand examples.If people are slowplaying often, that means they're giving many free cards. This probably slightly increases the value of drawing hands and gives you more implied odds. Link to post Share on other sites
Actuary 3 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Daniel wasn't betting thru to the river, a lot of times.Raise your big hands a lot preflop.Be ready for lots of variance.seriously study the game and not HSP Link to post Share on other sites
No_Neck 0 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 DN had a 1250BB stack too, something to keep in mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Zach's Poker Tip of the Day:THE PLAY IN HIGH STAKES POKER DOES NOT EQUATE IN ANY WAY TO THE PLAY IN A SMALL STAKES HOME GAME Link to post Share on other sites
Sluggo 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 The reasoning behind the play applies everywhere. But the actions produced by the reasoning are different in different environments. Link to post Share on other sites
Abbaddabba 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I like how you likened yourself to someone who... doesnt suck at poker.Keep the dream alive. Link to post Share on other sites
aucu 3 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Most NL games are "trap happy" it's the best way to stack someone.Beats waiting for the nuts and hoping that the second nut calls.Really way too much to get into here, try reading several of the NL threads. Link to post Share on other sites
DonkSlayer 1 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 What games were you playing? Link to post Share on other sites
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