Starting Hands

hc422709 · #1 07-13-07, 05:00 PM

Full ring games aren't +EV?

My strategy there is to wait for the nuts and get them to throw money at me.

Talking Poker · #2 07-13-07, 05:52 PM

I suppose that kind of ultra-nit strategy would work at .01/.02. I've never played there, so I wouldn't really know. That's not the best strategy for higher limits though.

And I didn't say they aren't +EV... I said "as +EV."

hc422709 · #3 07-13-07, 08:35 PM

hm... considering the type of players who play Micro, (calling stations) ... shouldn't I play more crappier hands? like 98o so if I hit a monster I get paid off, and if I miss completely I only lose 2 cents and can easily throw the hand away?

just a thought

juiCe[3x] · #4 07-13-07, 08:39 PM

Don't create bad habits because they will hurt you a lot when you move up in stakes. So I wouldn't do it, unless u can control yourself and not make it a habit.

Talking Poker · #5 07-13-07, 09:43 PM

Wait... I thought you said you were nut peddling... which is it?

If you are consistently beating .01/.02, move up. It's hard to have a serious discussio nabout how to maximize EV at that level, when in reality, if you are KILLING the game, you'd probably still make more working for minimum wage.

You said yourself - it took you a year to earn $25.

MAYHEM45 · #6 07-13-07, 09:53 PM

Haha, yeah really, If I hadn't made 50 bucks my first day playing I probably would have quit poker forever or killed myself.

Robbr25 · #7 07-13-07, 10:36 PM

Play within your bankroll.
If your bankroll is big enough to move up, you should move up.
To maximize your winnings.