I will not be playing much this week due to other commitments. If anyone wants to use my blogspace to post any interesting articles or thoughts then email me the piece and i'll put them up free of charge.
Here is a few interesting points on the Etiquette of live poker from the guys at PokerListings.
Poker Tournament Etiquette
Poker and poker tournaments has a system of etiquette all its own. It’s been like this for years, although it’s seems to be the latest poker news for some players. Like in other areas, such as politics, some facets of poker etiquette seem like common sense, others may be less obvious. For those foraying into the world of live poker, it helps to know what the standards are. Online poker of course has its own etiquette and morals but that’s another story.
Showing Cards
If a player turns over a winning hand at showdown, he is entitled to see his opponent’s hand. However, if the opponent elects to muck, it is considered good etiquette not to insist to see his hand. An exception would be if the player who mucked first showed his hand to another player at the table. “Show one, show all” is the rule, and if one player has seen someone else’s cards, everyone else is entitled to as well.
Chopping
In some casinos, if everyone has folded to the small blind, it is customary to “chop,” with both players taking back their blinds. This is to avoid a situation where both players are paying a rake to the house without a positive expectation that either one will win the hand. Etiquette does not demand that a player chop. However, if a player does chop in one round, he should always chop, rather than taking a peek to see if he has a huge hand before deciding whether he wants to continue to play.
Foul Language
Unless you are in a tournament, cursing will usually only be met with a warning at the poker table, if that. However, if someone at the table is uncomfortable with abusive language, you should refrain from using it. You should never direct foul language to anyone else at the table, especially the dealer. Cursing at the dealer even in a cash game may result in a sanction from the casino.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Call or Fold ?
$0.25/$0.5 No Limit Holdem
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com
Stacks:
Pre-flop: ($0.75, 6 players) Hero is UTG
Hero raises to $1.50, UTG+1 raises to $4.95, CO goes all-in $15.43, 2 folds, BB calls $14.93, Hero calls $13.93, UTG+1 goes all-in $70.35, BB goes all-in $0.37, Hero ?
The pot is 122.21 and its 54.92 for me to call.
Player notes BB and SB both playing 40/30 ish and been spewing chips since I sat down around 4 orbits ago. UTG+1 seems a semi decent player. Has been 3 betting me and I have yet to see any showdowns. playing a 25/21 over 50ish hands.
Easy fold ?
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com
Stacks:
| Hero | ($99.80) | ||
| UTG+1 | ($70.35) | ||
| CO | ($15.43) | ||
| BTN | ($103.42) | ||
| SB | ($104.20) | ||
| BB | ($15.80) |
Pre-flop: ($0.75, 6 players) Hero is UTG
Hero raises to $1.50, UTG+1 raises to $4.95, CO goes all-in $15.43, 2 folds, BB calls $14.93, Hero calls $13.93, UTG+1 goes all-in $70.35, BB goes all-in $0.37, Hero ?
The pot is 122.21 and its 54.92 for me to call.
Player notes BB and SB both playing 40/30 ish and been spewing chips since I sat down around 4 orbits ago. UTG+1 seems a semi decent player. Has been 3 betting me and I have yet to see any showdowns. playing a 25/21 over 50ish hands.
Easy fold ?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Dos Games > Work productivity
Remember DOS? For any of you that like me grew up playing games on a C64, ZX81, Amiga, Atari and IBM then this post is for you.
With my boredom at work I once again looked into grabbing a few games to pass the time. This lead me onto installing a DOS Emulator with over 1000 games to choose from, all in a small DOS shell window on my pc.
I have already been playing around with the like of Populous II, Xcom, Laser Squad, The SettlersII and havent even touched the surface.
Its quite amusing how these games still hold well. The graphics, lets be honest, are so bad compared to todays software but the nostalgia and great gameplay make the old games worthy of diving back into.
To do this you need.
Dos Emulator, look for D-Fend Reloaded
for games do a search for Abandonware or start somewhere like here http://games.holyfile.com/ This also has a Dosbox download.
Unzip any game to the D-Fend Reloaded ...../virtual HD/ directory and use the add wizard on the profile menu to search for the *.exe file.
Thats it. It is very straightforward after you have got one right. Hours and hours of play.
If you need any help getting this up and running email me or post a message here and ill be glad to help.
A link sent to me.. Seen this drunk highjumper.... ? hahaha
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/2712415/Drunk-high-jumper-Ivan-Ukhov-stumbles-into-trouble-at-Lausanne---Athletics.html
With my boredom at work I once again looked into grabbing a few games to pass the time. This lead me onto installing a DOS Emulator with over 1000 games to choose from, all in a small DOS shell window on my pc.
I have already been playing around with the like of Populous II, Xcom, Laser Squad, The SettlersII and havent even touched the surface.
Its quite amusing how these games still hold well. The graphics, lets be honest, are so bad compared to todays software but the nostalgia and great gameplay make the old games worthy of diving back into.
To do this you need.
Dos Emulator, look for D-Fend Reloaded
for games do a search for Abandonware or start somewhere like here http://games.holyfile.com/ This also has a Dosbox download.
Unzip any game to the D-Fend Reloaded ...../virtual HD/ directory and use the add wizard on the profile menu to search for the *.exe file.
Thats it. It is very straightforward after you have got one right. Hours and hours of play.
If you need any help getting this up and running email me or post a message here and ill be glad to help.
A link sent to me.. Seen this drunk highjumper.... ? hahaha
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/athletics/2712415/Drunk-high-jumper-Ivan-Ukhov-stumbles-into-trouble-at-Lausanne---Athletics.html
Friday, September 5, 2008
Tweaks
I feel like I have bounced off the bottom of my downswing. I lost $800 at ipoker and went back to my old fishpond at Absolute. I continued my downward spiral, tweaked my game, levelled out, tweaked some more, suffered some beats and have now got back on track.
I've made a solid $500 (profit + rakeback) on the 100nl and the 50nl tables after around 2000 hands this month already.
I have made concious tweaks that I think have helped -
Really tightening up my UTG range. This means dropping 22-33 and trouble hands like AQo, KQo, all suited connectors.
Being very conscious of playing certain ranges vs specific stack sizes. High pair hands vs shorties and suited connectors, set mining vs 100bb - deep.
Not being too trigger happy when out of position cbetting. This really was a big leak that had found its way back in. Position, position, position.
More isolating bad players in position. There are so many limpy mclimp tables at AP that a 3bb +1bb per limper usually takes it down or leaves you in a profitable position on the flop to take it down.
Firing 2 barrels when in position where I believe opponents have missed draws. If you are against a bad player you could be extracting value if they call. Player dependant.
Using my buddylist (58) players to hunt down the weaker players and also finding tables with a lot of donkey stacks.
There is nothing new in any of the above tweaks. Its more like taking your car for its service, getting it back to functioning correctly and getting back in the driving seat. This all seems to be working again and I am feeling confident and comfortable again with my game. There is such a fine line for success and failure in this game that a little lapse in concentration can cost you quite quickly.
Never stop looking at your game. There are always ways to improve.
So now my game is back on track I need to get back to achieving some goals. My current online bankroll is $4720. I have taken out the $500 I used to start this so this is profit only now. I have a target by year end of $10k (revised down from $15k) and I aim to play between 7-10k hands a month. I am being cautious and want to play another 10k hands at 100nl before playing 200nl.
Aiming for a bankroll of $5500-$6000 by end of this month.
I've made a solid $500 (profit + rakeback) on the 100nl and the 50nl tables after around 2000 hands this month already.
I have made concious tweaks that I think have helped -
Really tightening up my UTG range. This means dropping 22-33 and trouble hands like AQo, KQo, all suited connectors.
Being very conscious of playing certain ranges vs specific stack sizes. High pair hands vs shorties and suited connectors, set mining vs 100bb - deep.
Not being too trigger happy when out of position cbetting. This really was a big leak that had found its way back in. Position, position, position.
More isolating bad players in position. There are so many limpy mclimp tables at AP that a 3bb +1bb per limper usually takes it down or leaves you in a profitable position on the flop to take it down.
Firing 2 barrels when in position where I believe opponents have missed draws. If you are against a bad player you could be extracting value if they call. Player dependant.
Using my buddylist (58) players to hunt down the weaker players and also finding tables with a lot of donkey stacks.
There is nothing new in any of the above tweaks. Its more like taking your car for its service, getting it back to functioning correctly and getting back in the driving seat. This all seems to be working again and I am feeling confident and comfortable again with my game. There is such a fine line for success and failure in this game that a little lapse in concentration can cost you quite quickly.
Never stop looking at your game. There are always ways to improve.
So now my game is back on track I need to get back to achieving some goals. My current online bankroll is $4720. I have taken out the $500 I used to start this so this is profit only now. I have a target by year end of $10k (revised down from $15k) and I aim to play between 7-10k hands a month. I am being cautious and want to play another 10k hands at 100nl before playing 200nl.
Aiming for a bankroll of $5500-$6000 by end of this month.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Almost my biggest online win and Folding Aces Preflop
Ive been on a nice run the past few days beating both 50nl and 100nl for about 20bb/100 over a smallish sample. I feel like in my head my game is back on track. Ive watched a few CR videos over the weekend and tweaked my game over the past week all showing some good results.
I played a $50 (1rb + 1add) on FT last night. 197 runners. As with any rebuy tourny I bought straight away to make use of any fishy money floating around at the beginning and used to value add on at the break. I played well only flipping once to make the final table.
I get dealt KK utg the gun and get it all in on the flop. Pokerstove shows me an 80/20 favourite here.
Left me short and I bust with a dominated hand a few hands later. 7th place finish.
Im frustrated a little as winning that pot above would have put me in second place. The payouts were...
My biggest online win before I think was $1800 and winning that pot I am confident for finishing in the top 3 here. Oh well, I cant play better than getting it in that far ahead.
Here's a quiz for you. Can anyone work out why I folded AA preflop here ? First hand at the table..
http://weaktight.com/360592
?
I played a $50 (1rb + 1add) on FT last night. 197 runners. As with any rebuy tourny I bought straight away to make use of any fishy money floating around at the beginning and used to value add on at the break. I played well only flipping once to make the final table.
I get dealt KK utg the gun and get it all in on the flop. Pokerstove shows me an 80/20 favourite here.
Left me short and I bust with a dominated hand a few hands later. 7th place finish.
Im frustrated a little as winning that pot above would have put me in second place. The payouts were...
My biggest online win before I think was $1800 and winning that pot I am confident for finishing in the top 3 here. Oh well, I cant play better than getting it in that far ahead.
Here's a quiz for you. Can anyone work out why I folded AA preflop here ? First hand at the table..
http://weaktight.com/360592
?
Monday, September 1, 2008
August Recap
A positive outlook but frustrating. That's the sum up of my month of August. I played 10k hands across nl($0.50) and nl($1) and finished -$250 without rakeback/bonus.
Graph and stats
I have been playing a 21/12 ish style which, regardless of the outcome, has been succesful. The bad play was at the beginning. My first 2500 hands were played bad. I was coming off an $800 loss and playing a loose aggro style in the wrong spots. I pulled my game in, tweaked a little and started to see results.
Then, see notes on the graph
1) Losing with a set of Q's
I cant find any way not to go broke here.
2) My bad hand, calling 220 bb with just top pair. Ryverrat is a fish.
too embarrased to post hand history.
3) This was great. My last orbit before I wrap up my month and I get this.
I cant believe what he turned over. He was a relatively decent player. Had not got out of line in the 300 hands on him and was playing a 23/21/2 style. I dont think that he has much fold equity here by pushing to my 4 bet on the flop. I was about 72% to win this hand. He has no overcards and he must be putting me on atleast AJ here. Damn bad play by this donkey. I never speak to my screen but an 'Oh my God!' followed by an 'Oh my f*cking God!' and an 'Are you f*cking kidding me ?' were announced.
Not the best way to end the month but I am positive for next month. With rakeback and reload bonus I am around breakeven for the month. I know I will not be playing like i did or the first 2500 hands and hopefully the variance will fall my way over then next 10k hands.
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