Archive for August 30th, 2006

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August 30, 2006

I got some cool tips from someone who’s poker skillz I really respect. Thanks Thumbs!

Thumbs poker tips for Jav …          

  1. work on your reaction to looking at your own cards          
  2. don’t look at your cards until the action is to you (this hurts saying because it will actually slow your play down more) -           forget the acting … it is not for you          
  3. vary your play more … slow playing big hands and betting your draws may seem like you are attempting to get maximum value for your hands but it makes you predictable
  4. -           sometimes the optimal play is suboptimal

  5. I am not necessarily saying play a wider selection of hands I am saying if you flop a made hand sometimes you should bet it, sometimes you should slow play it.  If action A = action B then eventually action C = rebuy :)

“Gets down to what it’s all about, doesn’t it?  Making the wrong move at the right time.” – Lancey Howard in The Cincinnati Kid (1965)

Heres Thumbs with his winnings:  

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One thing that kills me is the Baron. He put me out again. Basically whenever I go all-in the Baron will call. The bad thing is not his auto call it’s my insistence in giving him that option. Wow, I think I have a mental block in that regard. Note to self: Must remember if Baron is still to act.