Dazzler

Right, I'm after a few tips on how to fleece my mates tonight. Any of you chaps play regularly and have any decent tips and pointers?

I've read the websites etc, so no links please, just 1st hand experiences.


Cheers!

LG John

Play tight - only good hands. Don't call raises with dominated hands like A5,A9, etc because when the flop comes Axx and you mate shows you AK you'll feel dumb. Don't be afriad to raise and continue to be aggressive. Selective aggression is the key trait in poker. GL

Reality

Get them pissed - spike their drinks and you stick to alcohol free lager.

Dazzler

Two cracking bits of advise so far!

Keep 'em coming......

jjones

even if you get dealt pocket rockets (AA) you can still be beaten on the draw. so if you are playing no limits don't go mental until you have the nuts (best hand possible).

Dunk

iTrader: (1)

Lull them into a false sense of security by shouting SNAP and asking whose got Mr Bunn the Baker for the first 5 rounds.

D

Leslie

You have to be able to assess what others might have and also to work out the odds.

People can tell you all about it but the only real way is to get experience by playing and hope its not too expensive a lesson.

Les

BlkKnight

pratice:

www.pokerroom.com

they give you 1000 credits a day

Dazzler

Cheers. I think you're probably right there Les.

I'm going to take on a character tonight though to look the business. Dusting down the cowboy hat, and getting some shades on.
Wonder if I can borrow a waistcoat from the local curry house?

Tiggs

if you are playing tourney with rebuys- REBUY loads, spend a MOUNTAIN of money. Two things will happen, either you will get lucky and win or you will look like a wild maniac (either are quite cool)

if you are playing cash RAISE EVERYTHING (unless you are not the bloke with the biggest wallet)

if you are asking these questions this late you are stuffed anyway.

T (pro..but no advice for free)

Leagro

What are you playing - a tourney or just a straight cash game?

MattN

Remember poker is all about luck so get a rabbits foot, 4 leaf clover etc. Despite what people say it is 100% luck.

Dazzler

Looks like I'm in trouble!

Can you explain the differences please?

Ted Maul

its luck only when you lose, its skill when you win

Reality

Tourney = fixed amount each (say £10 each) and play with chips until a winner prevails. Usually quite friendly as you know how much you're going to lose.

Straight cash = fights / arguments / broken noses / people going home early etc.

Depends on your pals

ps Tiggs may have a different and more accurate definition - and I have no idea what a "rebuy" is.

pps Amatuer - All advice is Free

Leagro

I've played in a few games of both types (tourneys & cash) & much preferred tourneys, from an enjoyment perspective.

Basically, we all chipped in a fiver (there were 6 players) & got a stack of chips (say 1000). There were 5 rebuys available, so when someone lost all their chips they could rebuy a new stack for another fiver (also if there was only 1 or 2 rebuys left & you were really low on chips, you could rebuy).

When all the rebuys were used, if you lost your chips you were out. Peopel dropped out till the winner had all the chips. The cash was then split between first & second (75\25).

A good site for more info on setting up a home tourney is here Clicky

Luan Pra bang

Play a system stick to it don't be afraid to fold bad hands even if you get 20 in a row

Dazzler

Much appreciated.

I'd say we were going to be playing tourney then by the sounds of your descriptions.

Just going off to practice my poker face in the mirror.

davegtt

Ive always found it best to be unpredictable, if your convincing them you have something when you havent then changing you game around so that your not easy to work out.

90% of the time I know my mate trys to buy a pot when everyone is cautious but with a high card I'll play him to the death, problem with me is that other 10% is when I'll have gone all in and he clears me out. I know his game but Im too much of a sucker to let him have the pot...lol

Leagro

Forgot to add, with tourneys you'll normally get to play a good few of them in a night, so it keeps people interested.

Normally, I'll only play premium hands early on (AA, KK, QQ) unless it's cheap to get into the pot. When a few people have dropped out & your nearer the cash, you can then start pushing.

Leslie

Ha ha Dazzler, as long as you look the part then

Les