Make no mistake about poker: not everyone is a winner

AKQ · Apr 28, 2019

ive sat down at house game sng's where someone who has never played the game was just luckboxing all the rounders. Make sure not to place all your eggs in one basket this is a game of gambling

guineasqueak · May 4, 2019

You are guaranteed to dominate yourself and your bankroll by not following BRM and setting stop losses. I can say that first mistake is a grand delusion of victory. Shooting your cards with a feeling of invincibility, regardless of how weak they are. This will certainly lead to defeat over time if choosing revenge over folding.

vitalicharniak · May 4, 2019

Knowing how to play poker well and play well is two different things. Many players play well because of their knowledge and gaming experience, but you need to be careful not to let the game on autopilot.

63burner · May 4, 2019

Only play what you can afford, no more..

My poker rule is: Only play what you can afford, no more.. What you can afford monetarily, emotionally, time spent with family, friends.
When I go to a casino, I never use my credit card, for example. No shame in limiting losses, or gains, for that matter; the game should be the thing, not trying to make money.

Kenzie 96 · May 4, 2019

wilpinsi said:
Who in your life has not tried to deceive yourself thinking that everything would work?
in many times we think that we can deceive ourselves, with tricks of memory, saying ... in the end everything will be fine, and I will win!
We can say that this is rather a first mistake of a poker player, be it beginner or advanced, many say has a limit to play and if wins (x),he stops,to .... or if loses the value , he stops .
How to know when poker is dominating you to the point of making you not realize that you are breaking your bankroll and thus leading you to a financial and pisicoligic defeat?

If everyone won, what would be the point in playing?

Ananke222 · May 5, 2019

everyone is not a winner but everyone has a chance to try and win

Cdub512 · May 5, 2019

63burner said:
My poker rule is: Only play what you can afford, no more.. What you can afford monetarily, emotionally, time spent with family, friends.
When I go to a casino, I never use my credit card, for example. No shame in limiting losses, or gains, for that matter; the game should be the thing, not trying to make money.

This. Never play above your limit. It's not smart to play if you have to dip into your emergency fund, or if you are almost broke. I'd imagine poker would be less fun if you are playing with a lot of pressure, from areas like the 2 I mentioned.

serpang · May 5, 2019

You absolutely right. Play over our limit could be make us under pressure and affect to make decision.

c0rnBr34d · May 6, 2019

If you're serious about poker then you are keeping track of all your sessions and know all of your wins and losses. If that is the case you will certainly know when things are getting out of hand. It's up to you to decide whether to try to continue to play through the downswing or pull the plug. In the end, unless you play at some super friendly home game there will need to be more losers than winners in order to sustain the game since most games take a rake from the pot. That means the average player will lose rather break even in the long run. Add to that the fact that successful players many times move up to higher stakes where the game is tougher and lose there and there are even less winners. With that in mind I would change the thread title to "not everyone is a loser" as I think that is more accurate.

aqtpk · Jun 15, 2019

I think you have to play several years, always studying to improve your game, and if you do not get a positive balance even small, you should think that poker is not your thing. If you are a medium level player over time you have to get a positive balance.

Dzob · Jun 17, 2019

I never play according to bankroll management because it is boring. How much I have, I play for as much as in the movie "Get rich or die tryin"

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bstest · Jun 17, 2019

I'm afraid the same is true for addiction. gambling addiction is based on the premise that it is only a matter of time before all of your losses will be wiped out and the winning will start. It is a fanatic hope that can never be properly challenged by your rational mind and ends up leading to desperation. If you play beyond your means, be careful. Good luck.

witfighter · Jun 17, 2019

Its kind of like fighting (MMA). If your not careful a beginner fighter can knock you out. Its never over until its over and you cant let your guard down when you start feeling invinsible. No one is unbeatable.

frank174 · Jun 17, 2019

Know your limit,play within in it, and all will be fine.:wavey:

bagoly696 · Jun 17, 2019

In poker, the winners who have a bigger bankroll and are able to compete at a higher stake and win a bigger prize. But control should work. And no change in value. Stay man disciplined.

KUN_AGUERO_KROOS · Jun 17, 2019

That logic applies to every field in life not just in poker.

Not everyone goes to the best universities.

Not everyone gets the best jobs.

The good life is for very few people.

dgroes · Jun 17, 2019

poker is quite dynamic. you have to steadily upgrade your techniques and yet no guarantees that these upgrades wont pull the plug off the bankroll sink. lol. If everyone got better the best of the best would still win - leaving the rest... to lose.

19aleks57 · Jun 18, 2019

Not all the winners, but to strive for this it is necessary, gradually gaining momentum and I would like to ...!

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