The best games for beginner learner to play???

[eddy2009]

What are the best games for learners to play on full tilt... and i mean other than your normal freerolls... cash games

MTT? SNG??? CASH TABLES???

 

[coolnout]

Interesting question. I'm curious to hear what others have to say. The logical answer is whatever your bankroll can handle using good bankroll management, and what you're comfortable with. At the micro limits I haven't noticed too big of a difference between freeroll play.

 

[Ozzington]

In my personal opinion the best way to learn would have to be SNGs. The reason for this is that at a realtively low buy-in, you'll get a lot of poker hands in with little risk. So, while you may only pay $1 to play in the SNGs, you're going ot get in a whole lot of hands that would've cost you much more in a ring game. The problem with MTTs is they end up being donkaments with people pushing all-in all the time and you won't end up learning much. At least in an SNG you are only risking your small buy-in to play a whole lot of poker.

 

[jdeliverer]

In my personal opinion the best way to learn would have to be SNGs. The reason for this is that at a realtively low buy-in, you'll get a lot of poker hands in with little risk. So, while you may only pay $1 to play in the SNGs, you're going ot get in a whole lot of hands that would've cost you much more in a ring game. The problem with MTTs is they end up being donkaments with people pushing all-in all the time and you won't end up learning much. At least in an SNG you are only risking your small buy-in to play a whole lot of poker.

+1

Learn to play TAG early and it will serve you well.

 

[Ozzington]

+1

Learn to play TAG early and it will serve you well.

Yep. Definitely agree with the TAG comment. I was posting about the game type as OP specified, but in regards to play style James is deifneitely right. TAG play is easy to learn, easy to implement and easy to profit off of... provided it is done right. The only requirements is that the player is patient enough to play good hands only and if you are dedicated to learning poker and improving your game then you'll be likely to adhere to TAG guidelines.

 

[DaSch]

SNG all the way.. Thats how I built up my roll on UB. Plus read books I personally suggest D.Harringtons Book a very easy read

 

[jdeliverer]

Yep. Definitely agree with the TAG comment. I was posting about the game type as OP specified, but in regards to play style James is deifneitely right. TAG play is easy to learn, easy to implement and easy to profit off of... provided it is done right. The only requirements is that the player is patient enough to play good hands only and if you are dedicated to learning poker and improving your game then you'll be likely to adhere to TAG guidelines.

Well yeah. I saw what the OP was talking about but I felt like you said it perfectly

I was just giving some extra advice.

 

[vanquish]

SNGs cuz they teach u about all kinds of different forms of poker

 

[shortshanks]

I guess the only problem with $1 SNG's at Full Tilt is the rake. These things are $1 + $.25. A standard SNG is usually a 10% rake or even slightly less at higher levels. So, you're throwing away 2.5x the normal rake per SNG.

It's a different skill set, but why not try the 1 cent/ 2 cent cash games until you put together enough money to play at the $2 + $.25 or higher SNGs?

 

[xXShannonAXx]

1 cent 2 cent games on fulltilt rock the players generally arnt very good and its a good way to build up a bankroll slowly but with little cash

 

[Grinderinoz]

I've been trying to decide myself for some time what the best way to go is - In reading these responses it looks like its SNG's.

In saying that what is the best option to begin with, a Single Table SNG or a Multi Table ie 45 man or 30 man SNG for $1 ?

I'm not looking to multi-table 5 or 6 tables at once. I'll start with one then possibly add another table later on.

 

[Krusty]

My brother had a system that he are on 12 tables at same time he only go with pockets 10+ AK AQ and A10 on cash tables but.. on tables 2/5 he win on a day like 20 30 dolars? so play at cash tables =p

 

[Ozzington]

Well yeah. I saw what the OP was talking about but I felt like you said it perfectly

I was just giving some extra advice.

Hehe thanks I try to contirbute where I can. Just saw your post about play style and figured I Should contribute in that regardtoo hehe

 

[eddy2009]

Well Well, a lot of responece..... SNG it is then.... would 9 seater SNG be best?

 

[pokerfan19]

In my personal opinion the best way to learn would have to be SNGs. The reason for this is that at a realtively low buy-in, you'll get a lot of poker hands in with little risk. So, while you may only pay $1 to play in the SNGs, you're going ot get in a whole lot of hands that would've cost you much more in a ring game. The problem with MTTs is they end up being donkaments with people pushing all-in all the time and you won't end up learning much. At least in an SNG you are only risking your small buy-in to play a whole lot of poker.

x2 SNG would be your best bet. Good luck

 

[john003]

SNG all the way.. Thats how I built up my roll on UB. Plus read books I personally suggest D.Harringtons Book a very easy read

Yes, get these books. His books on tourney play is a 3 part series. Halfway thru book 1 (just got them all Sunday) and I'm very pleased with this purchase. Easy read but as well very thorough.

When I clear thru these 3 and build the BR up to properly handle cash play variance, I will be getting his Cash Game books.

Also, don't be stubborn about buying books (some people have this mentality) because most want to learn from experience, rather than spend money.

Consider books an investment to win more money in the future. I've used my weekend house game winnings to pay for all mine so far. Well worth it.

 

[ihtennis]

i would play at the 1/2 cent tables. You can learn how to play the game without losing much money

 

[S93]

HU badugi cash imo.
JK

Been said before but its STTs. Just cause there easier to become decent at(but extremly hard to become awsome at) since there mostly played prf and learning prf play is easier then post-flop since post flop is alot more situational.

 

[skoldpadda]

Definitely SNGs. Build that BR and then jump into the cash games. Alternatively, now that both FTP and Stars have micro-micro cash games, that is a reasonable alternative. You might consider a mix of limit and no limit or pot limit games to see which you like best.

 

[jdeliverer]

Well Well, a lot of responece..... SNG it is then.... would 9 seater SNG be best?

yup

 

[eddy2009]

Definitely SNGs. Build that BR and then jump into the cash games. Alternatively, now that both FTP and Stars have micro-micro cash games, that is a reasonable alternative. You might consider a mix of limit and no limit or pot limit games to see which you like best.

I am somewhat like pot limit.

 

[john003]

I agree about working single table SnG's. Its where I started and a great place to learn but I discovered that 3 table SnG's are my forte.

Out of my last 12 3 table SnG's, took 1st in 8 and cashed in 2.

6 single table SnG's during that time frame; 1 cash. No clue why the variance. I understand its a small sample size, but just a little consistency would be nice.

 

[thetaxman1]

Check out the Fergurson blog on fulltilt where he worked his bankroll up. Seems like a good model for finding your play. Good bankroll mgmt will probably dictate where you play. Play at the level the roll commands. I like to mix play between ring, sngs and mtts to keep fresh and interesting.

 

[Infamous1020]

i would def recommend learning cash.

 

[eddy2009]

I agree about working single table SnG's. Its where I started and a great place to learn but I discovered that 3 table SnG's are my forte.

Out of my last 12 3 table SnG's, took 1st in 8 and cashed in 2.

6 single table SnG's during that time frame; 1 cash. No clue why the variance. I understand its a small sample size, but just a little consistency would be nice.

Well done for your wins in the SNGs .... you sound like a well poker player.