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The Build A Bankroll Thread

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  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited September 2014
    It's Wednesday night, it's my night of poker and we've shuffled up and dealt on the first hand of the evening on the rebuy main event.

    I'm playing that, plus of course the mini event and then MTT'ing it into the small hours.

    Look forward to chatting with you and most importantly, taking your chips ;-)
  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited September 2014
    Finished just 12 off the money in the man :-(

    Keep knocking on that door, but no-one's letting me in at the moment.

    The mini meantime is looking half promising for another cash

    26th/39

    21 get paid
  • Lambert180Lambert180 Member Posts: 12,197
    edited September 2014
    Unlucky in the main Rich, but gl for the Mini... another FT on the way?

    Aint kept up with this thread in a while, will have to pop in more often. You still play cash at all or just sticking to MTTs atm?

    How's the bankroll going?
  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited September 2014
    Urgh!

    Twelve off the money in the main.

    SIX off the money in the mini.

    Enjoyed it all though.

    I will take down that jackpot...I will take down that jackpot...(repeat mantra to fade)


  • MacMonsterMacMonster Member Posts: 415
    edited September 2014
    Good luck chasing that jackpot Rich.

    As always, I enjoyed sharing the table with you in the main.

    Cheers

    Ian
  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited September 2014
    Cheers Ian, always good to see friendly faces round the table if you go deep in a main event.
    Hope you managed a decent cash last night, you were certainly running well when I departed!
    I'll be back next week, aiming to improve on my recent string of final table/bubble near misses!
  • GaryLaudGaryLaud Member Posts: 535
    edited September 2014
    Macmonster finished 10th in the Main for cashing a three-figure sum!
  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    Macmonster finished 10th in the Main for cashing a three-figure sum!
    Posted by GaryLaud

    Nice!
  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2014
    On it tonight!

    Main event- the £6K Rebuy Open

    and the mini- the £1500 Mini Rebuy.

    Target this week- to cash in both!

    Good luck all :-)
  • RicOrfordRicOrford Member Posts: 304
    edited October 2014
    Yuck.

    Finished 54th in the mini.

    And just 15 off the money in the main.

    Close to cashing in both, but not close enough!

    Now in my first break in the £1K BH in 51st place out of 81.
  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2014
    Greetings all.

    So, I'm already signed up for tonight's main and mini- the two rebuys.

    My general record in this every week is to come close to the money spots in the main and to either do the same or just nudge into the money spots in the mini.

    I did pick up a final table earlier this year in the mini, but I'm still waiting for that major cash that will make it all better again.

    The title of this thread 'Build A Bankroll' is beginnning to look more than a little non-descriptive! "Orford- giving it a go, as best he can" would perhaps be more appropriate...

    Any general tips, from those who have been through the same stage and come out the other side to start cashing bigger, would be much appreciated!

    Personally, I think I'm playing way too tight in the first half of the tournament- thereby almost ensuring I'm still there by the time the money spots are looming, but on a tiny stack and hoping to get a few double-ups.

    In other news- I'm halfway through recording the commentary for the Sky Poker 6-Max UKPC with Sam Grafton. It's terrific fun, Sam is a joy to work with and is brilliant on the show and the hands we've got for you are wall-to-wall brilliant. (Kudos to Sky Dan for putting it all together). In short, you're in for a treat when it starts airing on Sky Sports soon and later on Sky Poker.

    Each show had two and half hours of usuable good hands originally which were then whittled down to about 45 minutes' worth of the absolute best. So, it's gonna be gold!

    Hope to see you all on the tables again tonight...especially if they're final tables. ;-)

  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,707
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    Greetings all. So, I'm already signed up for tonight's main and mini- the two rebuys. My general record in this every week is to come close to the money spots in the main and to either do the same or just nudge into the money spots in the mini. I did pick up a final table earlier this year in the mini, but I'm still waiting for that major cash that will make it all better again. The title of this thread 'Build A Bankroll' is beginnning to look more than a little non-descriptive! "Orford- giving it a go, as best he can" would perhaps be more appropriate... Any general tips, from those who have been through the same stage and come out the other side to start cashing bigger, would be much appreciated! Personally, I think I'm playing way too tight in the first half of the tournament- thereby almost ensuring I'm still there by the time the money spots are looming, but on a tiny stack and hoping to get a few double-ups. In other news- I'm halfway through recording the commentary for the Sky Poker 6-Max UKPC with Sam Grafton. It's terrific fun, Sam is a joy to work with and is brilliant on the show and the hands we've got for you are wall-to-wall brilliant. (Kudos to Sky Dan for putting it all together). In short, you're in for a treat when it starts airing on Sky Sports soon and later on Sky Poker. Each show had two and half hours of usuable good hands originally which were then whittled down to about 45 minutes' worth of the absolute best. So, it's gonna be gold! Hope to see you all on the tables again tonight...especially if they're final tables. ;-)
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    If I were you, I'd give up.

    PS - Love you.
     
  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread : If I were you, I'd give up. PS - Love you.  
    Posted by Tikay10

    Since my style of play has been much influenced by yours over the years, I firmly blame you.

    You will therefore be receiving a financial statement from me shortly detailing all my losses over the years and expecting you to renumerate me for them.

    As you can imagine, the list is long. I suggest you give your bank manager a courtesy call to warn him there's unpleasant business ahead...
  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,707
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread : Since my style of play has been much influenced by yours over the years, I firmly blame you. You will therefore be receiving a financial statement from me shortly detailing all my losses over the years and expecting you to renumerate me for them. As you can imagine, the list is long. I suggest you give your bank manager a courtesy call to warn him there's unpleasant business ahead...
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    I've taken preventive action & filed for bankruptcy Rich. Seemed prudent.

    You ever play PLO8 DYM's? You'd be very welcome, you know......
     
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited October 2014
    i hope you are rebuying immediately you start Rich, 
    seem to remeber that not doing so was one of your leaks when you started this.
  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,640
    edited October 2014


    I think it is despicable that Tikay is throwing cold water over predicament.

    I shall, however, treat your problem with the utmost respect.

    Here are my top three tips on improving your MTT results....

    1) Change your name to Mattbates
    2) Change your name to TommyD
    3) Stick to the 2.20@2.20 and understand your level.

    There will be no charge for this advice as seen as you are struggling.


    On a serious note, check out the Tournament Strategy section of the forum....lots of good advice in there. 

    I hope you turn it around soon mate.....and if I CAN WIN a main, there is every hope for you. GOOD LUCK....go and win that jackpot to shut all the doubters up!!
  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    i hope you are rebuying immediately you start Rich,  seem to remeber that not doing so was one of your leaks when you started this.
    Posted by GELDY
    Sound advice Geldy. And I have been doing that recently.

    Never found out as I always buy when I've already put chips in the middle, but can you rebuy with the full starting stack in front of you e.g. 2000, or does it have to be less, no matter how small e.g. 1990?
  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD Member Posts: 5,571
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread : I've taken preventive action & filed for bankruptcy Rich. Seemed prudent. You ever play PLO8 DYM's? You'd be very welcome, you know......  
    Posted by Tikay10
    Oh, I've got those well and truly cracked.

    Never fold pre-flop and keep calling till your awful hand becomes a monster.

    Only go to showdown with sets or above. Ideally a house or better.

    Think I've summed up basic PLO8 strategy there, right?

    ;-)
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread : Sound advice Geldy. And I have been doing that recently. Never found out as I always buy when I've already put chips in the middle, but can you rebuy with the full starting stack in front of you e.g. 2000, or does it have to be less, no matter how small e.g. 1990?
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    good question

    seems to let me some of the time but not others!
  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,707
    edited October 2014
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread:
    In Response to Re: The Build A Bankroll Thread : Oh, I've got those well and truly cracked. Never fold pre-flop and keep calling till your awful hand becomes a monster. Only go to showdown with sets or above. Ideally a house or better. Think I've basically summed up basic PLO8 strategy there, right? ;-)
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    Err, yup, you've got it.
     
    Look forward to you joining us for a night. Or two, if your bankroll survives night one.
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