poliaris747 said:
I just happen to saw your post and took a look at the hand you posted as well. Although it was little bit unlucky that you got outflopped with QQ. But i want you to re-think your preflop bet sizing. Maybe you could have adjust the sizing to punish loose callers, or also make it smaller so you wont lose being over comitted after being out flopped.
BB is 20. You raise QQ to 70. I think this bet is too small, maybe loose calls profitable to stack you. I say minimum bet is 100.
But after thinking about it, maybe since making a big bet will lose you action, I say next time try to limp RE-RAISE and jam once someone make a raise. Risky because someone might not raise, but you were near UTG so it could work. But even if you get alot of callers, atleast now you are cautious, and wont over commit all your chips on the flop.
There are many ways to open with your QQ, i just want you to THINK about it and try out different strategy to see what is the most profitable for your style. But i honestly believe raising to 70 and then committed to ALL IN once you see the flop has all low cards to your QQ is not the optimal play.
GOOD LUCK!
Thanks for your advice! But I'm sure in his post he could not reveal all the details! The players at my table were very careful, and of course, as always, I made a note of the new players ( the main players have been playing for a long time and their style of play is clear to me). A higher bet could scare your opponent away! My rate 3.5 BBAlanKakimoto said:
Like anything else, you need balance. Obviously things like bankroll management are important, but you need to ask yourself other questions such as:
1) Am I neglecting my job (assuming poker is not how you make a living) ?
2) Am I spending too much time away from family / friends ?
3) Am I getting enough exercise ?
4) Am I taking time to enjoy aspects of life (travel, concerts, parks, etc) ?
If poker consumes your entire life, it is a problem. Try to spend time doing other things, especially if you are having a bad run and/or you are experiencing TILT. You can always still read/study poker while taking a break from the game.
1) Am I neglecting my job (assuming poker is not how you make a living) ?
2) Am I spending too much time away from family / friends ?
3) Am I getting enough exercise ?
4) Am I taking time to enjoy aspects of life (travel, concerts, parks, etc) ?
If poker consumes your entire life, it is a problem. Try to spend time doing other things, especially if you are having a bad run and/or you are experiencing TILT. You can always still read/study poker while taking a break from the game.
poliaris747 said:
Those are all my own words ! 🙂 I guess it does sound like I'm preaching here, but I truly believe this. Most things are healthy in moderation, but are harmful when done in extremes. Granted, there is a bit of variation. For example, a professional poker player is obviously going to be spending a high percentage of their time playing poker. That's because poker is basically their full time job. For the rest of us, I think it's healthy to put some limits on how much time we spend on poker. I think it helps your game too, because it makes you really focus on and learn from the times you do play.
breaks
I dunno I think remembering to break is super important. if you are hungry or thirsty you can make rash decisions. go smoke when that urge hits you. if you have been on a streak say 4-5 hands in last 10 won and went up a bit I would take a break and come back tightened up as to not over bet and ruin my progress because of confidence instilled from previous hands.
I dunno I think remembering to break is super important. if you are hungry or thirsty you can make rash decisions. go smoke when that urge hits you. if you have been on a streak say 4-5 hands in last 10 won and went up a bit I would take a break and come back tightened up as to not over bet and ruin my progress because of confidence instilled from previous hands.
I try to limit my time playing poker. so many hours a day. I get annoyed after hours playing tourneys and start messing up. Royally. Depending on the blinds and after dealer button I sit out for a few minutes and get my bearings back.