New to the site, but wanted to take part in the exercise. Last night, I had myself a session, and a lousy one at that. Took part in the 10k turbo "direct" in order to try and get myself a seat in the 10k turbo main tourney..no luck there or in the lottery.
Later, I was bored, so I took the plunge and enrolled myself in a cash table, micro stakes and took my £1.88 to the table. I played three separate cash tables and ended up on a net loss from all three. One table I left, because EVERy time we got to the river, my opponent was always betting around 16p and it became very tricky for a newbie like me to "play properly"
I lost most of my £1.88, so tonight I think I might enter the free seats freeroll and probably one other using some of my 490pts I still have left for my sign-up.
I notice the O/P is signed up to a couple of MTT's. Gd Luck m8!
Hi Guys New to the site, but wanted to take part in the exercise. Last night, I had myself a session, and a lousy one at that. Took part in the 10k turbo "direct" in order to try and get myself a seat in the 10k turbo main tourney..no luck there or in the lottery. Later, I was bored, so I took the plunge and enrolled myself in a cash table, micro stakes and took my £1.88 to the table. I played three separate cash tables and ended up on a net loss from all three. One table I left, because EVERy time we got to the river, my opponent was always betting around 16p and it became very tricky for a newbie like me to "play properly" I lost most of my £1.88, so tonight I think I might enter the free seats freeroll and probably one other using some of my 490pts I still have left for my sign-up. I notice the O/P is signed up to a couple of MTT's. Gd Luck m8! Regards Gary Posted by GaryLaud
HI GARY,
welcome too the forum mate,
i was reading your posts earlier and larson7 gave advice about the freerolls, very good advice at that for small BR's like you and me.
lambert also offered some advice on BR management and is tough when it such a small roll. his advice i very good though and should try tooo apply what he says, im trying the same with my low stake cash play.
remember though everyone started where you are mate and takes time too build, im currently doing the same on my diary.
the bonus if you post on this and get involved in the forum u might be lucky too win a seat into one of the mains. ive been lucky to have won 2 seats from mr orford and came 13th and cashed for 60 odd £'s also not just on the forum but watch the live shows and get involved and try and win a place through interacting with the sky presenters, there is always pro's happy too answer any questions for beginers and problems u may have. Look out for ROSS JARVIS, SCOTTY77 AND REDMOND LEE, all i think are fantastic for any advice regarding cash and mtt play. You will also learn a bucket load on the game watching these live shows on 861
also u could have a look at the team threads and get involved in the team games, theres chances too win bigger seats for higher stake tournaments by playing smaller stake games which are very enjoyable and evryone is there for a good night. they can also help with any advice u need.
never seen sopranos!!!! it has to be the best tv series i have seen, i dont think it will seem dated its a fantastic show, right now im on sons of anarchy,nearing end of season 6, also dexter is good, after sons im onto Breakin Bad. just got my p.m aswell, did u send it 4 times as payback lol, i didnt mean it. the team game is once a month. ill post when its due round again, miby play some cash games later if your on, i wouldnt mind taking the presenters cash lol. made a massive £2 today at 8nl playing for 1 hour recording my stats which i placed on my diary. gl Posted by Chris_Mc
Haven't seen Breaking Bad!!!!
No, didn't send it 4 times as revenge- I pressed send and it didn't seem to work so I kept pressing it. Then I realised it was working every time! I think you probably did the same thing!
never seen sopranos!!!! it has to be the best tv series i have seen, i dont think it will seem dated its a fantastic show, right now im on sons of anarchy,nearing end of season 6, also dexter is good, after sons im onto Breakin Bad. just got my p.m aswell, did u send it 4 times as payback lol, i didnt mean it. the team game is once a month. ill post when its due round again, miby play some cash games later if your on, i wouldnt mind taking the presenters cash lol. made a massive £2 today at 8nl playing for 1 hour recording my stats which i placed on my diary. gl Posted by Chris_Mc
PS- I like your poker video link discussion thread.
Orford - The Sopranos is probably the best drama series ever made. I'm currently watching Breaking Bad (which is - as you'll know - widely regarded as a modern classic) and while it's good, it's not doing it for me the way Tony and his crew did. Get yourself down to Bada Bing pronto! Posted by Slipwater
Strong words indeed. That kind of makes me want to check this Sopranos thingy out.
I'd be interested to know exactly where in Breaking Bad you're up to though. Because if you're judging it after just a few episodes then you might change your mind by the time you finish the whole thing. It gets seriously epic as the show goes on.
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : The Sopranos holds up brilliantly, the main theme is family life after all. For my money it is just as well written amd intelligent as The Wire and just as hilarious and entertaining as Breaking Bad. I envy anyone who has yet to watch any of those series for the first time! Posted by jimb0d1
A decent recommendation since I love those two shows. I really must get around to watching the first couple of episodes...
Hi, Just a further post to what I was remarking earlier. I've just finished playing in the 7pm freeroll tourney "Free Seats FR". Started out with 623 runners, and I've managed to come 67th. OK i've not placed in the "prizes" this time, but as a newbie, a decent result from what will prob be the only F/R I do play in tonight.... (?)
Hi Guys New to the site, but wanted to take part in the exercise. Last night, I had myself a session, and a lousy one at that. Took part in the 10k turbo "direct" in order to try and get myself a seat in the 10k turbo main tourney..no luck there or in the lottery. Later, I was bored, so I took the plunge and enrolled myself in a cash table, micro stakes and took my £1.88 to the table. I played three separate cash tables and ended up on a net loss from all three. One table I left, because EVERy time we got to the river, my opponent was always betting around 16p and it became very tricky for a newbie like me to "play properly" I lost most of my £1.88, so tonight I think I might enter the free seats freeroll and probably one other using some of my 490pts I still have left for my sign-up. I notice the O/P is signed up to a couple of MTT's. Gd Luck m8! Regards Gary Posted by GaryLaud
Hi Gary,
Welcome to Sky Poker and welcome to this thread too! Seen you've already started messaging the show too so drop me an email or forum post next time I'm on and I'll be sure to read it out and namecheck you on air.
I like your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved on the community forum. I hope you continue to pop your progress on this thread whenever you get the urge so we can cheerlead/advise you along the way.
To give you a potential leg-up cash-wise- and at the very least some decent main event experience even if you don't cash- I'll stick you in the 8pm Turbo Open for next Tuesday 18th.
Just simply log on the site and you'll see that some point on Tuesday your name will be automatically entered into the tournament lobby. When the tournament starts your table will automatically generate. You don't have to do anything...except play it!
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : Strong words indeed. That kind of makes me want to check this Sopranos thingy out. I'd be interested to know exactly where in Breaking Bad you're up to though. Because if you're judging it after just a few episodes then you might change your mind by the time you finish the whole thing. It gets seriously epic as the show goes on. Posted by RicOrford
Episode 11 of Season 2. It's good, just not... awesome.
see gary, binked a seat allready too the turbo, wouldnt get that anywhere else buddy.
gl,
i came 51st last night out of 800+ runners, and 13th last week, just take your time and watch your hands, it is a turbo mind so the blinds go reasonably quick. if your unsure get away!
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : Hi Gary, Welcome to Sky Poker and welcome to this thread too! Seen you've already started messaging the show too so drop me an email or forum post next time I'm on and I'll be sure to read it out and namecheck you on air. I like your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved on the community forum. I hope you continue to pop your progress on this thread whenever you get the urge so we can cheerlead/advise you along the way. To give a potential leg-up cash-wise- and at the very least some decent main event experience even if you don't cash- I'll stick you in the 8pm Turbo Open for next Tuesday 18th. Just simply log on the site and you'll see that some point on Tuesday your name will be automatically entered into the tournament lobby. When the tournament starts your table will automatically generate. You don't have to do anything...except play it! Good luck! And let us know how you got on :-) Posted by RicOrford
WoW thank's very much Rich! - Thanks for the seat to the tuesday turbo! I will definately let you all know how I progress over the course of this week - Speaking of which, I took part in tonight's 7pm "Free Seats freeroll" which had the prize of 30 seats in tonight's biggie, the £12,000 re-buy.
I finished a creditable 67th out of 620+ players at the start.. As a newbie, I feel a decent result, despite not earning a prize. Will be interesting to see what plenty of practice in similar event's will do for my skills and confidence and I hope I can justify your kindness next week with a decent finish!
Thanks again, and will keep a lookout for when you are presenting next, and make sure I'm watching!
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : HI GARY, welcome too the forum mate, i was reading your posts earlier and larson7 gave advice about the freerolls, very good advice at that for small BR's like you and me. lambert also offered some advice on BR management and is tough when it such a small roll. his advice i very good though and should try tooo apply what he says, im trying the same with my low stake cash play. remember though everyone started where you are mate and takes time too build, im currently doing the same on my diary. the bonus if you post on this and get involved in the forum u might be lucky too win a seat into one of the mains. ive been lucky to have won 2 seats from mr orford and came 13th and cashed for 60 odd £'s also not just on the forum but watch the live shows and get involved and try and win a place through interacting with the sky presenters, there is always pro's happy too answer any questions for beginers and problems u may have. Look out for ROSS JARVIS, SCOTTY77 AND REDMOND LEE, all i think are fantastic for any advice regarding cash and mtt play. You will also learn a bucket load on the game watching these live shows on 861 also u could have a look at the team threads and get involved in the team games, theres chances too win bigger seats for higher stake tournaments by playing smaller stake games which are very enjoyable and evryone is there for a good night. they can also help with any advice u need. anyway good luck mate and see u at the tables. Posted by Chris_Mc
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : Episode 11 of Season 2. It's good, just not... awesome. Pinkman steals every scene he is in too. Posted by Slipwater
Ah, the curse of expectation. You're watching it after everyone's raved about it. Nothing can ever live up to your expectations in that scenario.
I expect the same would happen for me watching The Sopranos now, having had so many people big it up over the years. I might be a bit like 'It's good, just not awesome.' But if I'd watched it when it first aired, or without knowing what the audience/critical reception to it was, I might just have absolutely loved it.
PS- I love Pinkman in BB. As played by Redmond Lee.
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : WoW thank's very much Rich! - Thanks for the seat to the tuesday turbo! I will definately let you all know how I progress over the course of this week - Speaking of which, I took part in tonight's 7pm "Free Seats freeroll" which had the prize of 30 seats in tonight's biggie, the £12,000 re-buy. I finished a creditable 67th out of 620+ players at the start.. As a newbie, I feel a decent result, despite not earning a prize. Will be interesting to see what plenty of practice in similar event's will do for my skills and confidence and I hope I can justify your kindness next week with a decent finish! Thanks again, and will keep a lookout for when you are presenting next, and make sure I'm watching! Regards Gary Posted by GaryLaud
No probs, Gary. Sounds like you're on the right track with that 67/620+ result too. Keep going and the cashes will start coming eventually.
In answer to your question- I'm next doing the show on Thursday 20th March with Ryan.
In Response to Re: Build A Bankroll 2014: next session Wednesday 12th March 8pm-midnight : PS- I like your poker video link discussion thread. Posted by RicOrford
thanks, just though id try something and see how it went, hard too find new clips too talk about though everyday
But another good week and inching ever close to a main event final table.
Finished 28th out of 516 for a cash of £75.60.
So with the rebuys and add-ons in both events, I've finished the night by posting a small profit.
Started with £93 and finished with £103.
Thanks for everyone who railed and supported my quest to take down the main for a second time and prove the first one was not a fluke. I will keep going!
Meanwhile, please keep me up-to-date with your own quests on here and feel free to comment on other people's.
Entered the main as tempted by massive prizepool, but while watching the football/playing cash and mucking about on facebook I managed to miss the add-on period and then ran QQ into AA pre with 25ish bb.
Cash went better - despite a few early mishaps (flatted a 3b oop with 24hh and got all in on 345 flop vs AA) I managed to get back into profit and close the night out well. Delighted to see I am still in the running for another leaderboard bonus, and will hopefully get a few hands in tomorrow and friday to move further up the table. The big prizes are out of my grasp but with a little luck I can possibly hit 3k points and get 50/75 extra rewards money which is not to be sniffed at.
On Saturday my dad and brothers arrive at mine for a few pints and then a 'Zombie Survival Experience' at the Castle Keep in Newcastle. I bought tickets as a xmas present as its the kind of thing we have all been into since kids. I think I saw Peter Jackson's 'Braindead' when I was about 10 years old and loved it! Basically we are going to be running around a medieval turret and dungeon, shooting heavily made-up zombie actors with modified NERF guns. Should be different!
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Pinkman steals every scene he is in too.