7 replies to this topic

[indianachris]

From time to time I play in a $40 buy-in game always run into some bad luck. I am mainly a tournament but want to get better in the cash games. I already discovered a few holes in my game (push too strong, can't let go of a hand). Any advice will gladly be taken. P.S. I am also having a a little trouble with understanding pot odds and percentages. Can anyone point me in the right direction with that?

[Vade]

Harrington on Holdem is an Excellent book on NL and tourneys.I've heard nothing but great things about that book, though I have not read it myself, having mostly become a cash games player.For more on cash games, Sklansky's Theory of Poker is an excellent choice, provided you have a grasp on the basics (this is my next poker book)Small Stakes Hold em is great for limit, and Super System is good for general poker background

[econ_tim]

It's hard to give general advice about your no-limit game. Maybe you could give some specific situations that you have trouble with.As for pot odds and percentages, you should probably study a good poker book until you understand it. The favorite here is "Small Stakes Hold'em" available from 2+2 press.

[allinbluff35]

for the pot odds/percentages you can read a quick article about it here http://www.cardplaye...d=13913&m_id=88

[indianachris]

Here is small list I noticed about my play:I am in too many racesIntimidated by the big stacks (when I get off work there are always a couple of people with $300. I bet too much of my stack pre-flop

[HoosierAlum]

So what type of game are you talking about? A NL max $100 buy-in, or a home game? Give us some background so we can help you out.

[indianachris]

NL $40 buy-in "home game".

[TJ_Eckleburg]

What are the blinds in the 40 dollar game you play?I consider myself a very strong player and I play with my friends for 20-30 bucks. The problem is the blinds are .25/.50 (which is ludicrously high for what everyone buys in for). In a loose, aggressive, high-ante (more dead money ante'd before the cards are dealt), several significant adjustments must be made to be successful at that kind of game.