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 Going for Real!, PhilH, 24. Sep 2003 16:31 | ||
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| I have been playing Omaha Hi Lo at a 20/40 play chip table for a few weeks, and have built a decent bankroll. It's getting to the stage where I sometimes play WTH poker (What the Hell Poker), because I know that I can knuckle down and win a decent amount when I want to. OK, so the run of the cards is a factor, but I increase my bankroll at least three days out of four. The question: How do I know when I'm ready for the real thing? I can't believe that it will be as easy as it has been when the money is real. Where do I start (if I start)? Should I play 10c/20c, 25c/50c, should I go straight for a $1/$2. Just how much higher is the standard when the money is real? Any advice appreciated. PhilH | ||
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| Re: Going for Real!, shorn, 25. Sep 2003 05:15 | ||
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| I would guess that at the limits you have mentioned (up to 1/2), the play should be generally the same at any of those limits. So, it comes down to what your bankroll is and whether or not the 1/2 limit is one at which you can play confidently. If I were you, I would start at the micro limits and watch the 1/2 games until you get comfortable and move up from there. The great thing about online poker is that there is always a good game going so you have the rest of your life to change limits. Start slow to build confidence and move up when you know you are ready. | ||
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| Re: Going for Real!, 4 POKER, 25. Sep 2003 05:46 | ||
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| Hey Phil H, IMHO, there is quite a big difference from the play money games than the real money games. I don't know if you have studied up on this game, but if you have only been playing for two weeks, then I would gather to say that you may not be ready yet. My advice would be to read up more on Omaha. There are a couple of good books to get you started. One is, "Omaha high-low for beginners", by Shane Smith, and the other one (which you would want to read after, is, "Omaha high-low, and Seven card stud, eight or better for advanced players", by Ray Zee. They're both educational, and they will give you alot of good info and insight to how this game can and should be played for optimal results. Then, If you do chose to sit in a real money game, I would chose the micro-limits. Get a feel for the game first, before you even consider playing anything higher than that; AND, *this* is where you will need to only play really good starting hands and that WTH poker you were talking about?.....goes right out the window. You can't afford to be taking any kind of shots now that you'll be playing with your own "real money". You must be disciplined enough to do that or you won't fair well. Take what you have learned from the books and see if you can apply it effectively and correctly at the limit in which you chose to play at. Experience is needed, there's no doubt about that, but a good understanding of the game 'first' will help you alot more. Good luck to you. 4P- | ||
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| Re: Going for Real!, PhilH, 25. Sep 2003 06:30 | ||
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| Great sound advice which I shall heed. My hassle now seems to be that I can't readily find micro limit games. 1/2 seems to be the lowest that is regularly played. I have applied the hints and tips I found in Steve Badger's and Annie Duke's articles, and they work well, particularly AD's advice on co-operative hands. I only play starting hands that have at least three pre-flop possibilities (i.e. a couple of connecting cards for straights, suited cards and a good possible low, or a pair plus a suit and a low, four cards above ten, that kind of thing) and whilst I occasionally fall asleep waiting for them to appear, when they do I ensure that I drive the pot to good effect (most of the time). I am not afraid to fold a weak full house, or a flush when I see a pair on the board with some rapid heavy betting from another player, and feel quite elated when I am proved right to have done so. I guess those decisions occasionally prove wrong, but only about one in four do. The rest of the time I do OK. Anyway, any further advice is appreciated, and I shall let you know how I fare when I finally pluck up the courage to go for it. Thanks Phil | ||
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