2006-08-04 11:33:05 · 10 answers · asked by jamesllegade 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Gambling
10 time IN A ROW I meant...
2006-08-04 11:33:27 · update #1
HOLD EM NL
Sorry to keep adding on to my question... I made 10 final tables in a row and cashed in 8... only won one though.
I heard you should keep your poker money seperate and set an amount that once you get to it take half the stack an buy into a big entry touney... and then start building your stack again... I am thinking about doing that.
2006-08-04 11:47:01 · update #2
Those are good results my friend. You might be a great poker player, I don't know. Your results would indicate that it's more likely that you are above average, but you don't have nearly enough date to be certain.
I have won at poker every month for over 5 years. I understand the game better than even most professionals. My advice to you is to not take a huge leap into this thing all at once. Test out the water a little bit, make sure that you can be certain that you have what it takes to make it. Try out some bigger 100 or 200 dollar tournaments. Trying to make a living playing tournament poker is a rough way to live. Most people who play poker for a living make most of their money from cash games. Take things slow and see where things go for ya.
If you haven't read "The Theory of Poker" by David Sklansky you aren't ready for the big time.
If you don't know how to calculate probabilities of making draws then you aren't ready for the big time.
If you don't what I mean when I say implied odds, you aren't ready yet.
I own over 300 books on poker, there is a lot of things to learn about the game. I have maybe something like 1,000 pages of notes that I have written to myself about the game. I work hard to get an edge. I'm always analyzing hands, running simulations, theorizing, reading about poker related subjects, and pretty much spend 75% or more of my life playing and learning to play better at the game.
It appears as if you likely have natural talent, but don't jump into something that could spell disaster for you. Get your feet wet a little more before you jump into the water with the sharks. I don't want to discourage you, but it's tough out there. E-mail me if you're looking for a poker pal. I don't let the people I play with know that I know anything about poker. So sometimes I crave for a little good poker conversation. Would be nice to have a poker pal.
2006-08-05 23:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by aaron g 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your rule of thumb is pretty sound to me, although I'm more risk averse, so I would use 1/3 of my bankroll for a large tourney.
I don't think you are ready for the big time, but it's certainly worth an attempt at an upgrade. Try out the local $100 or $200 tourney, instead of the $35 one. After several tries in that zone, move up to the $500 - $2000 level, which in your area may only be held a few times a year. If you are better than average at that level, you won't be totally wasting your money at a $5,000-$10,000 buy in tournament.
2006-08-04 19:37:44 · answer #2 · answered by Polymath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot of live experience so dont now details. However, on line need 51 entrants for the entire final table to be in the money. So, I'll assume you getting in the money barely. Nice run though. I would reccomend moving up to a limit that would equal 1/20th of your bank roll for an entry. Play 20 more and reevaluate then. Repeat.
So how much is the current roll?
2006-08-04 11:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by RJP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is do you have money set aside that you can afford to lose on 'Big Time' games?
Well...do you?
If so, good luck...never play above your level of talent....there is nothing wrong with grinding it out in smaller venues.
2006-08-05 08:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it sounds like you are ready for the next level, whatever that may be. So, go ahead and take your next step with your talented self!
2006-08-04 11:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
40-50 entrants? My opionion... not yet.
Wait until you can do it with 500 entrants at least.
2006-08-04 11:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by Tangus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are on a roll. Try it. Good luck, I am a new poker player my self.
2006-08-04 11:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by marinda w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what? Black Jack, Omaha, Hold 'Em, Stud, Draw??
2006-08-04 11:38:06 · answer #8 · answered by buccaneersden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell ya ! go for it! life is short, dont miss your opportunity. Concentrate but have a good time!
2006-08-04 11:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats pretty good, doesnt hurt to try bigger if you can afford buy in
2006-08-04 11:36:06 · answer #10 · answered by gruntlicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋