Why is low limit poker so hard to win?

Answer 1

In low limit poker, it's hard to get back in the game once you're down. With no limit poker, you can double your chips in one hand and go from last place to first very quickly.

Answer 2

People think about putting 10 dollars in versus 3 dollars. I say most of the time low limits are learners anyway so if you want to win money play high limits it is nerve racking putting more on the line but at least you lose to a good hand not some idiot play 10 2 because it is suited.

Answer 3

If you are having trouble beating low stakes poker, it could be because you are trying to play it like the game is high stakes (like on TV). I find this happens often at mico-limit games.

Many players try to bluff or bully their way around on low stakes tables only to be taken time and time again. Why? Well, think about it. Let's say we are playing $1-$2 limit poker, what's the worse case scenario for me staying in a hand? If you said playing a lousy dollar or so (depending on round and betting), you would be right.

The games are not that hard to beat, but you need to cut out the bluffing and bullying for the most part and play it straight. Not too many people at a poker table are scared of losing a dollar or so.

Answer 4

Low limit poker? Or low stakes poker? I find low stakes poker to be extradinarily easy to beat. I routinely finish in the money at the $5 sit & go tournaments at Full Tilt Poker.

Answer 5

If you are losing, it is because of your game. It is often difficult to win at let's say a 2-4, 3-6 table just as difficult it is to win at a 20-40, 30-60 game. If you are talking LIMIT hold em, then you have to analyze your game and figure out what you are doing wrong. Are you playing too loose, are you not reading your draws correctly, are you calling too much (sign of a fish).

People think low limit hold em is unbeatable, but it is. You just have to be patient, know your players, read your players well, and not play on tilt (with emotion).

The same goes for a No LIMIT hold em game. No Limit definitely takes more skill and experience.

Read a few books if you are on a losing streak. You might learn a tip or two.

Answer 6

In gambling, there is an up and down, winning-losing period.

If there is a low limit, it is hard to come back from a losing streak. The house wins

Instead, play lotto/power-ball or let's go partners on a racehorse. Better odds.

Answer 7

Low limit poker is about being disciplined pure and simple. Too often I see better players do what I call the dummy down effect. They lower their standards to the players around them at the table. Watching hand after hand go by, they become impatient and move away from his/her game plan.

However I think the biggest reason is players sit down at a table and play one particular style. This game is about adapting to the table in order to accquire chips. Playing one style only allows you to play a small number of hands. Playing the players and switching gears allows you to play more hands and keep your opponents from figuring your game plan out.

Yes there is the suckout factor in low limit poker which seems higher then in the higher levels. However too often I see people complain a race hand 50/50 to 40/60 as a bad beat or a suckout. My thought process why get your chips in the middle in a situation like that? People over value hands like AA on a board where another player has 15 outs. The list goes on an on.

So my point view is this, to play an effect game you must know the conditions of the table and respond accordingly. Otherwise you are just setting yourself up for failure.

Answer 8

Because the fishes/rookies/amatures are not afraid to take their 7 2 off suit all the way to the river in hopes of catching a couple lucky cards. I HATE those kind of players

Answer 9

Afraid of repeating the other answers, I'll do my best to explain...When playing low limits, no one is afraid of the pot because it doesn't cost a lot to try to catch a break to make your hand better. So the odds of losing are greater simply because more people play in the given hand. and don't try to bluff in a low limit game...Personally if I see someone play a bluff such as they are immediately raising or just being "too excited to bet" and "accidently" bet out of turn. I will play in to them just because it's not costing me a lot to see if they really have it or not.

Answer 10

Luck is less of a factor for a good player.