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 home game dilemma, PokerDude, 10. Jun 2003 15:23 | ||
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| I play in a couple different home games The one that we play in most often (about 3-4 times a week) is filled with a mix of players. a few are just beginners and sometimes they like to raise just to raise. Another player likes to play overly aggressive with drawing hands before the flop (such as raise with 34suited) When we begin the night, we usually play nickel ante with 50 cent max bet. As the game progresses we turn to pot and no limit games. We have anywhere between 5-9 players, but usually end up with 4-5, then play one round with three. My question is how should I adjust my when one guy to my left likes to raise just for the sake of raising, and the guy across from me is raising comsiderably with drawing hands (such as low suited connectors) and the guy to my immediate left is a big trapper (checks/calls to the end with big hands). I generally win against this field of opponents at least 90% of the days we play ($2.77/ hour). But I fold some hands that i am not sure about because I don't want to have to call huge raises(KJ os, TJ, etc.) Should I play the rock and try to take the one hand an hour (pots generally get to 4-7 dollars, and usually a couple over $20 per night). Should I play my pocket premiums agressively or just check and call? Should I play the small suited connectors? The other game I play in is .25/.50 no limit hold em. we all buy in about $20 but rebuys are common. My friend of many years is a great no-limit player who loves to bet enough to make it incorrect to call. because of the positions at the table we like, He always ends up to my left. To his left is the player that likes to raise with the small suited connectors. Should I move and put these guys on my right and call with premium hands? I make money most of the time in this game, too, but want to maximize more. In this game we generally start with 6-8 players and many times it goes down to 4-5 players rather quickly. Should I loosen up in these games early to try to catch and get some of the fish money before they lose it all to the other players? Thank you for your time. "As you swim the river of life, do the breast stroke.It helps to clear the turds from your path." -George Carlin | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, 4 POKER, 10. Jun 2003 23:46 | ||
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| You win 90% of the time you play with these guys? One comment... "If it ain't broken, don't fix it". 4 POKER | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, PokerDude, 11. Jun 2003 02:15 | ||
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| Yes I do... But I know there is lot of room minimizing losses and maximizing my winnings | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, Risky Business, 11. Jun 2003 06:13 | ||
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| 4 Poker's implicit point is that you're trying to gain 10%, but risking 90% by changing your play. You're punching your gift horse in the mouth. on 11. Jun 2003 02:15 PokerDude wrote: > Yes I do... But I know there is lot of room minimizing losses > and maximizing my winnings | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, PokerDude, 11. Jun 2003 07:57 | ||
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| true, but i am not winning 90% of the money, I just come out ahead 90% of the time ... I'm looking for more of an edge particularly in the no limit game I mentioned, and a little advice on how to best play the maniacs and loose raisers in the dealer's choice game I mentioned. | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, Risky Business, 11. Jun 2003 08:17 | ||
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| That's raises an interesting point..... If you're playing in a relatively simple game, categorize it anyway you want to, how do you keep interest in your opponents so they'll call you next time? My first thought is to lose loudly and win quietly. on 11. Jun 2003 07:57 PokerDude wrote: > true, but i am not winning 90% of the money, I just come out ahead 90% of the time ... I'm looking > for more of an edge particularly in the no limit game I mentioned, and a little advice on how to > best play the maniacs and loose raisers in the dealer's choice game I mentioned. | ||
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| Re: home game dilemma, stdioh, 11. Jun 2003 08:11 | ||
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| Be a rock. Be a giant frickin' boulder. | ||
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