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 Why can't I win at "limit?", Tig1010, 27. Aug 2003 13:37 | ||
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| Put me in No Limit or Pot Limit sit-n-go, or a multi-table, and I almost always make it into the $$$, but at a Limit Hold 'em table I'm lucky to make it into the top 80% ??? 2 nights ago I won and entry into the PartyPoker million III, semi-finals, by playing at a $25 table (of course this was a No Limit table). So thought it be best to play some sit-n-go Limit tables last night to get some practice in, I played a total of 4 sit-n-go's and my best finish was 7th. I think my major problem is that I get bored with Limit, trying to steal blinds of semi-bluff a pot seems almost impossible, as many will call a raised bet. Any suggestions, on how I should go about getting in the right frame of mind when playing limit would be greatfully appreciated, as I think that's my biggest obstacle. Thanks..... Todd Tig1010 | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", _play_me, 27. Aug 2003 13:44 | ||
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| >>>I think my major problem is that I get bored with Limit, trying to steal blinds of semi-bluff a pot seems almost impossible, as many will call a raised bet. <<< I think you said it all right there. Personally I lke limit, in that I can play more good drawing hands without the risk of someone going all-in after my call. | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", Skeeter011, 27. Aug 2003 13:46 | ||
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| Here is the way I look at any poker game I play. I play for money that is my motivation. If you want to play a limit game that you don't fall asleep at then play higher limits. Like if your playing 2/4 play 5/10 or 10/20. Trust me I use to be exactly like you, could not stand playing 3/6 limit. So I stated playing 15/30 limit and my game went to a whole other level. Now I love to play in a3/6 limit game. But hey, I will always be with you when you say No-Limit is better then limit. | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", Risky Business, 27. Aug 2003 13:49 | ||
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| I have been there. This may or may not apply to you, and I'm not accusing you or your game of anything, but keep reading.... I had to swallow a big ego pill, but I admitted to myself that one of the reasons I was profiting greatly at the No Limit side of things was that I had good reads on BAD players, produced confusing betting patterns, and had good timing on my plays. BUT, I wasn't playing the correct hands! I was lucky enough to make up for bad plays in one fail swoop. I (anyone) can't afford to do this in limit poker, thus my success rate was lower if I didn't catch perfect cards. I hope I have solved my own problems, but admitting that my limit tourney game WAS weak was the first step, and now I'm acting on it. I began with "Sklansky's Tourney Book for Advanced Players", and have dug into a lot of games to test my resolve. Hopefully, you're a decent player and just need to tweak a few things here and there, and don't need a complete overhaul before next weekend!! on 27. Aug 2003 13:37 Tig1010 wrote: > Put me in No Limit or Pot Limit sit-n-go, or a multi-table, and I almost > always make it into the $$$, but at a Limit Hold 'em table I'm lucky to make it > into the top 80% ??? > > 2 nights ago I won and entry into the PartyPoker million III, semi-finals, by > playing at a $25 table (of course this was a No Limit table). > > So thought it be best to play some sit-n-go Limit tables last night to get some > practice in, I played a total of 4 sit-n-go's and my best finish was 7th. > > I think my major problem is that I get bored with Limit, trying to steal blinds > of semi-bluff a pot seems almost impossible, as many will call a raised bet. > > Any suggestions, on how I should go about getting in the right frame of mind > when playing limit would be greatfully appreciated, as I think that's my biggest > obstacle. > > Thanks..... > > Todd > Tig1010 > | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", Tig1010, 27. Aug 2003 18:16 | ||
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| Hi, I totally agree, when playing No Limit, I definately can get away with playing weaker opening hands, and as you I can get a better feel of players, where in Limit it's much tougher. Odd you should suggest Sklansky's Tourney Book for Advanced Players, I just bought it yesterday : ) Thanks.... Todd Tig1010 | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", TexRoadkill, 28. Aug 2003 16:34 | ||
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| I'm in the same boat and I was pretty pissed to find out the PPM is a limit game. I should probably get that book, lol. | ||
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| Re: Why can't I win at "limit?", Easy E, 28. Aug 2003 09:42 | ||
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| Limit is almost a completely different game. It's similar, but a more magnified change, to the difference between playing higher limit games and dropping into low-limit no-foldem games. It takes a different mindset, a different strategy set and a lot more patience IMO. You can't just blast your way to victory any more- which sounds as if it might be your major tactic. I think some experience at limit might help your overall game, as long as you don't let it mess up your big-bet play. | ||
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