PROFIT VS HANDS PLAYED

Knowing When To Fold

11 September 2010 by 10kHero (Folding)

Many people think that cash game poker profit comes from winning pots. They focus all their effort on this and forget one very important factor, saving your stack.

Your profit will significantly increase if you learn how to save money by making tight lay downs.

How many times have you called a river bet and already know you've lost, even before your opponent shows his winning hand? ...read more

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The Problem With Being A Nit

9 August 2010 by 10kHero (Folding)

At micro stakes poker, playing like a nit isn't such a bad strategy. Players are generally not observant enough to realise you're only playing monsters, so you can get away with a super tight image and still take down some pots when you catch a hand.

However, as you move up the ranks, this strategy becomes too obvious to the more perceptive opponents, and you'll get no action when you do make a hand. ...read more

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