World Series of Poker
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Well, I had to stay up late to watch the repeat of the WSOP, since I was bowling during the original broadcast. This was a great tournament, with many many fabulous poker players. I enjoyed it very much.
Since some of you may not have had the opportunity to see it yet, I will not spoil it, however, I will say that my favorite did not win.
Since some of you may not have had the opportunity to see it yet, I will not spoil it, however, I will say that my favorite did not win.
Congrats AKS! Good going.
And I was pleased with myself for going over $2000 in a few hours of play. Sounds like it's time to go pro, VF!
What do you guys think of Partypoker as opposed to Pokerstars. I don't know how the players over there compare, but I like their interface better.
VF21 said:
Congrats!!!
I played for a while yesterday and felt very pleased with myself when I went from 550 to 9,500... Of course, it wasn't real money.
I played for a while yesterday and felt very pleased with myself when I went from 550 to 9,500... Of course, it wasn't real money.
What do you guys think of Partypoker as opposed to Pokerstars. I don't know how the players over there compare, but I like their interface better.
I'm old and resistent to change.
I started with Pokerstars, so unless I quit having fun there I probably won't try another site.
The only exception I would consider moving for is if there was a way to make a table closed to anyone except our own invited guests. That way, those of us from here wanting to play wouldn't have to worry about finding enough room for all of us at the same time.
I started with Pokerstars, so unless I quit having fun there I probably won't try another site.
The only exception I would consider moving for is if there was a way to make a table closed to anyone except our own invited guests. That way, those of us from here wanting to play wouldn't have to worry about finding enough room for all of us at the same time.
I finally played at PokerStars (as uolj) - went all in, got called, and won to get up to $2600. Of course, later I was at a different table where several players would bet 1000 nearly every hand, and all my money went bye-bye. Oh well.
Maybe I'll try PartyPoker, too, but I agree with VF21, I'd love to find a private table option.
Maybe I'll try PartyPoker, too, but I agree with VF21, I'd love to find a private table option.
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I learned to look for rooms with lower average pots, which tends to mean that people are playing reasonable poker. Too many play money tables are filled with people who will call any and every raise through the river, even if they have nothing in their hand. Everybody just hangs on to the bitter end and hope they somehow win the pot. If you know you have the best hand, you can take them to the cleaners, but there's very little actual poker to be played in those situations.
that's where the raise and hand selection come into play. if you make it painful for them to call with crap, and punish their poor play, you'll find them less likely to call you with junk hands.
another thing, if you're playing on the 10/20 no limit tables, it's pretty hard to get away from horrible players. it's not uncommon to get kings or aces cracked by a reckless player who pushes all in with a dreadfully inferior hand and gets lucky. if you get a chance, you should try and learn no-limit on the 200/400 NL tables. they play a lot more responsibly. just check the pot stats like NME said, and try and find a full or near-full table, small pot average, and just play really solid hands.
good luck
another thing, if you're playing on the 10/20 no limit tables, it's pretty hard to get away from horrible players. it's not uncommon to get kings or aces cracked by a reckless player who pushes all in with a dreadfully inferior hand and gets lucky. if you get a chance, you should try and learn no-limit on the 200/400 NL tables. they play a lot more responsibly. just check the pot stats like NME said, and try and find a full or near-full table, small pot average, and just play really solid hands.
good luck
AceKingSuited said:
that's where the raise and hand selection come into play. if you make it painful for them to call with crap, and punish their poor play, you'll find them less likely to call you with junk hands.
another thing, if you're playing on the 10/20 no limit tables, it's pretty hard to get away from horrible players. it's not uncommon to get kings or aces cracked by a reckless player who pushes all in with a dreadfully inferior hand and gets lucky. if you get a chance, you should try and learn no-limit on the 200/400 NL tables. they play a lot more responsibly. just check the pot stats like NME said, and try and find a full or near-full table, small pot average, and just play really solid hands.
good luck
another thing, if you're playing on the 10/20 no limit tables, it's pretty hard to get away from horrible players. it's not uncommon to get kings or aces cracked by a reckless player who pushes all in with a dreadfully inferior hand and gets lucky. if you get a chance, you should try and learn no-limit on the 200/400 NL tables. they play a lot more responsibly. just check the pot stats like NME said, and try and find a full or near-full table, small pot average, and just play really solid hands.
good luck
Holy moly. Congrats to Annie Duke for winning the $2 million dollar WSOP Tournament of Champions. She was an unlikely winner, but did a great job to hold the chip lead and slam the door on Phil Helmuth.
Of course, Phil took the loss in typical miserable fashion kicking things and cursing and muttering to himself. Classic Phil.
What a huge victory for Annie. She won her first bracelet this year, and now adds this to her list of accomplishments in the 04 WSOP.
Of course, Phil took the loss in typical miserable fashion kicking things and cursing and muttering to himself. Classic Phil.
What a huge victory for Annie. She won her first bracelet this year, and now adds this to her list of accomplishments in the 04 WSOP.
VF21 said:
I have to formally announce my addiction to No Limit Texas Hold Em.
I think the only salvation for me to break the vicious online cycle might be to confront my demons. Yes, I think I shall organize all-night poker games with all my furry minions!!
I think the only salvation for me to break the vicious online cycle might be to confront my demons. Yes, I think I shall organize all-night poker games with all my furry minions!!
I have the same confession, but I have not furry minions.
AKS, it is all your fault.
I've also developed a semi-obsession for Texas Hold'em Poker.
I'm still a newbie at the game though...just started playing with my siblings since this Summer. Hehe. We play it almost every night when we have free time.
Some of my favorite Poker players: Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, and Phil Ivey.
AceKingSuited, that's a very nice hand you got there in your avatar. Good luck with the Community Cards!
I'm still a newbie at the game though...just started playing with my siblings since this Summer. Hehe. We play it almost every night when we have free time.
Some of my favorite Poker players: Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, and Phil Ivey.
AceKingSuited, that's a very nice hand you got there in your avatar. Good luck with the Community Cards!
Twix said:
I've also developed a semi-obsession for Texas Hold'em Poker.
I'm still a newbie at the game though...just started playing with my siblings since this Summer. Hehe. We play it almost every night when we have free time.
Some of my favorite Poker players: Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, and Phil Ivey.
AceKingSuited, that's a very nice hand you got there in your avatar. Good luck with the Community Cards!
I'm still a newbie at the game though...just started playing with my siblings since this Summer. Hehe. We play it almost every night when we have free time.
Some of my favorite Poker players: Gus Hansen, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, and Phil Ivey.
AceKingSuited, that's a very nice hand you got there in your avatar. Good luck with the Community Cards!
doone said:
When do you guys/gals play? I've been playing on PokerStars for the last couple of weeks, but with strangers. It would be nice to see some familiar faces.
I am DianaRigg. If you check thru this thread, you will find usernames for others that play occasionally. What is your username?