My Cash Game Challenge - Page 2 - The Punters Lounge

the mole · 26-07-2008, 16:57

Yet again a word from the wasp and the thread is dead...

Gl Andy although i dont think this is your best option as you will def take some bad beats that will cost your whole roll and it would be frustrating putting in all that hard work to go bust in the later levels.

voiceofjoe · 26-07-2008, 19:24

I'll add my good wishes Mr.V, as a man trying to conquer the cash games myself I'll add my twopenneth worth.

1. PT is very useful if only to give you an idea of what range of hands these folks are likely to be playing.

2. Use Pokerstars and not Full Tilt for the Variants challenge, the antes on there are 50% of the Full Tilt ones and they don't take as much rake either

Good Luck

Valiant23 · 28-07-2008, 04:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by the mole

Yet again a word from the wasp and the thread is dead...

Gl Andy although i dont think this is your best option as you will def take some bad beats that will cost your whole roll and it would be frustrating putting in all that hard work to go bust in the later levels.

Cheers Mole. It means a lot.

Quote:

2. Use Pokerstars and not Full Tilt for the Variants challenge, the antes on there are 50% of the Full Tilt ones and they don't take as much rake either

I play on Pokerstars a hell of a lot and I view it as my current 'home', but its all tournament play.

Apart from the odd freeroll I've never played on Full Tilt and figure this is the best way of keeping this separate from my normal poker routine. I will keep an eye on the rake situation and if it starts to impact a lot on any profit then I may have to move, but as far as I'm aware there is only stars and FT that have decent traffic for variant poker.

This has been delayed obviously due to my weekend away, and it will probably be a couple of days before I get to start, but I promise I'm not chickening out of it.

I know I haven't set a limit on how many attempts I'm going to make, but its very much a case of suck it and see.

Valiant23 · 30-07-2008, 15:30

Here goes...

Challenge 1

Playing at table Oceansville (.15/.30) at Pokerroom

Aim is to reach $50.

slick mick · 30-07-2008, 16:19

Tried to come rail you but can't get in to pokerroom.

Can't even get on the website.

slick mick · 30-07-2008, 16:25

In thru the browser but can't find you.

Valiant23 · 30-07-2008, 16:37

Good!

Oh my I have a lot to learn.

Take two soon.

Valiant23 · 30-07-2008, 16:40

Next try....playing .25/.50 Razz on FT - table name Evans

Mad Duke · 30-07-2008, 18:09

gl mr v

Valiant23 · 30-07-2008, 18:26

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargggghhhhhhh!!!!

Jaded · 30-07-2008, 23:53

On the basis if MrV's doing it it can't be THAT stupid, I'm giving this a go.

Currently on Stars playing triple draw lowball, table Zellner III - starting balance $25 at limits $0.10/$0.20.

Mr V, if you want me to get my own thread, just shout!

Jaded · 31-07-2008, 00:19

Stupid cash games.

Leaving after 27 minutes with $24.23 and the urge to inflict serious bodily harm on the guy who TWICE beat my 76432 with 75432.

Jaded · 31-07-2008, 08:14

Here we go again... taking the $24.23 into Aries, triple draw lowball $0.10/$0.20 again.

Jaded · 31-07-2008, 08:30

Leaving after 17 minutes with $24.22. Mr V, this is the slowest I've ever lost money playing cash games!

Jaded · 31-07-2008, 10:59

$24.22 going into Mathilda IV PL Omaha HL on Stars ($0.10/$0.25)

I can FEEL this going horribly wrong...

Jaded · 31-07-2008, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaded

Mr V, this is the slowest I've ever lost money playing cash games!

WHY do I say stuff like that?

Myrie16 · 02-08-2008, 13:09

Best of luck with this. Looks like you have an interesting structure to it

I will keep tabs when Im online so if you are playing I can take a look.

How are you finding it thus far ??

Valiant23 · 02-08-2008, 14:36

Truly awful.

I overplayed my NHLE buy in, and struggled with the play in my variant cash (mainly Razz and Stud hi/lo)... I don't want to whinge but as you asked I found I was playing solid hands and getting outdrawn on 7th a lot.

I realise it must be something in my play but I also have to consider that I played as 'correctly' as possible and that the standard of play was very, very poor... As a fictitious example, people would call or even 3 bet purely on the basis of having an A (with weak kickers say 9J) as an upcard.

Myrie16 · 03-08-2008, 06:16

I see this problem in both cash games and tournies for "draw" games.
I guess you just have to be honest about the hand in hindsight and be happy knowing if the play was correct. In the long run correct play should pay off, right ??

Is this where cash games differ to tourney formats - IMO sometimes in a tourney a correct play may not be what it seems as your "life" comes into the equation.

In the flop games (omaha and OH8), this same willingless to give any cards a try at lower levels, generally means you get paid off on your bigger hands

RIVRD · 29-08-2008, 00:18

Like the look of this so giving just the nlh ago.

Good start as the site im playing this on is 12/25 still starting with $25.

Hate grinding so played LAG short handed table, but cant complain as i turned my first $25 into $75

in an hours play

Next Level here we go

26-07-2008, 16:57	#21 (permalink)
the mole cheeky punter Join Date: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 729 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Yet again a word from the wasp and the thread is dead... Gl Andy although i dont think this is your best option as you will def take some bad beats that will cost your whole roll and it would be frustrating putting in all that hard work to go bust in the later levels. __________________ Luck sometimes visits a fool, but it never sits down with him.

26-07-2008, 19:24	#22 (permalink)
voiceofjoe aka Roger Melly Join Date: 24 Jul 2006 Location: Chesterfield,Derbyshire Age: 43 Posts: 1,220	Re: My Cash Game Challenge I'll add my good wishes Mr.V, as a man trying to conquer the cash games myself I'll add my twopenneth worth. 1. PT is very useful if only to give you an idea of what range of hands these folks are likely to be playing. 2. Use Pokerstars and not Full Tilt for the Variants challenge, the antes on there are 50% of the Full Tilt ones and they don't take as much rake either Good Luck __________________ http://voiceofjoe.blogspot.com/

30-07-2008, 15:30	#24 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,477	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Here goes... Challenge 1 Playing at table Oceansville (.15/.30) at Pokerroom Aim is to reach $50. __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

30-07-2008, 16:19	#25 (permalink)
slick mick Lord Michael of Slick Join Date: 05 Mar 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 2,355	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Tried to come rail you but can't get in to pokerroom. Can't even get on the website. __________________ All your chips are belong to us Last edited by slick mick; 30-07-2008 at 16:19.

30-07-2008, 16:25	#26 (permalink)
slick mick Lord Michael of Slick Join Date: 05 Mar 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 2,355	Re: My Cash Game Challenge In thru the browser but can't find you. __________________ All your chips are belong to us

30-07-2008, 16:37	#27 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,477	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Good! Oh my I have a lot to learn. Take two soon. __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

30-07-2008, 16:40	#28 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,477	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Next try....playing .25/.50 Razz on FT - table name Evans __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

30-07-2008, 18:09	#29 (permalink)
Mad Duke Shrewdie Punter Join Date: 08 May 2007 Posts: 740 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: My Cash Game Challenge gl mr v

30-07-2008, 18:26	#30 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,477	Re: My Cash Game Challenge aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargggghhhhhhh!!!! __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

30-07-2008, 23:53	#31 (permalink)
Jaded Kermit the Destroyer Join Date: 30 Jul 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 3,751	Re: My Cash Game Challenge On the basis if MrV's doing it it can't be THAT stupid, I'm giving this a go. Currently on Stars playing triple draw lowball, table Zellner III - starting balance $25 at limits $0.10/$0.20. Mr V, if you want me to get my own thread, just shout! __________________ God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

31-07-2008, 00:19	#32 (permalink)
Jaded Kermit the Destroyer Join Date: 30 Jul 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 3,751	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Stupid cash games. Leaving after 27 minutes with $24.23 and the urge to inflict serious bodily harm on the guy who TWICE beat my 76432 with 75432. __________________ God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

31-07-2008, 08:14	#33 (permalink)
Jaded Kermit the Destroyer Join Date: 30 Jul 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 3,751	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Here we go again... taking the $24.23 into Aries, triple draw lowball $0.10/$0.20 again. __________________ God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

31-07-2008, 08:30	#34 (permalink)
Jaded Kermit the Destroyer Join Date: 30 Jul 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 3,751	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Leaving after 17 minutes with $24.22. Mr V, this is the slowest I've ever lost money playing cash games! __________________ God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

31-07-2008, 10:59	#35 (permalink)
Jaded Kermit the Destroyer Join Date: 30 Jul 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 3,751	Re: My Cash Game Challenge $24.22 going into Mathilda IV PL Omaha HL on Stars ($0.10/$0.25) I can FEEL this going horribly wrong... __________________ God rewards gamblers and fools. The crucial thing, when you win, is knowing which you were.

02-08-2008, 13:09	#37 (permalink)
Myrie16 Seasoned Punter Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 348	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Best of luck with this. Looks like you have an interesting structure to it I will keep tabs when Im online so if you are playing I can take a look. How are you finding it thus far ??

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02-08-2008, 14:36	#38 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,477	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Truly awful. I overplayed my NHLE buy in, and struggled with the play in my variant cash (mainly Razz and Stud hi/lo)... I don't want to whinge but as you asked I found I was playing solid hands and getting outdrawn on 7th a lot. I realise it must be something in my play but I also have to consider that I played as 'correctly' as possible and that the standard of play was very, very poor... As a fictitious example, people would call or even 3 bet purely on the basis of having an A (with weak kickers say 9J) as an upcard. __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

03-08-2008, 06:16	#39 (permalink)
Myrie16 Seasoned Punter Join Date: 12 Mar 2008 Posts: 348	Re: My Cash Game Challenge I see this problem in both cash games and tournies for "draw" games. I guess you just have to be honest about the hand in hindsight and be happy knowing if the play was correct. In the long run correct play should pay off, right ?? Is this where cash games differ to tourney formats - IMO sometimes in a tourney a correct play may not be what it seems as your "life" comes into the equation. In the flop games (omaha and OH8), this same willingless to give any cards a try at lower levels, generally means you get paid off on your bigger hands Last edited by Myrie16; 03-08-2008 at 06:19.

29-08-2008, 00:18	#40 (permalink)
RIVRD Shrewdie Punter Join Date: 11 May 2007 Posts: 936 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: My Cash Game Challenge Like the look of this so giving just the nlh ago. Good start as the site im playing this on is 12/25 still starting with $25. Hate grinding so played LAG short handed table, but cant complain as i turned my first $25 into $75 in an hours play Next Level here we go

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