Sky poker is the worst poker site i've ever come across. It seems that the "loose" players seem to get rewarded, i've lost count on how many bad beats i've came across, and some of the players are a disgrace, calling all ins with 7/4 o/s and somehow managing to flop trips or a straight.
The tournaments espically that are 600 strong end up being one by someones whos lucks in on the day, and not to the most skillfull poker player.
the structure of the open and bounty hunter tournaments is not great because the blinds do rise quickly and therefore the luck element is bigger (good for me cos i run like god). sky have done a lot to improve what they offer and if u want a longer structure play the 1k bounty hunter at 9.30 instead which is a fantastic alternative. i think the open should stay as it is because as has been mentioned before it gets the most players and is suited perfectly for the tv stuff. i would love to see the a few other £10+ buy ins available during peak hours tho as the player base expands.
for those people moaning about the luck factor i have 2 suggestions 1) dont play it if you dont like it - sounds obvious but im sure the open can survive without u 2) bankroll management - if you have the correct bankroll to play the tournament then you wont be so upset when the (inevitable) bad beats happen. i think most of the players complaining cant afford to be playing this tournament on a daily basis
the open should remain as it is - yes there is a big luck element but that is only natural with that number of players regardless of the blind structure. the only change i would make is having more similar sized buy in tournaments available during the peak hours especially with more and more players joining the site.
my 2 cents the structure of the open and bounty hunter tournaments is not great because the blinds do rise quickly and therefore the luck element is bigger (good for me cos i run like god). sky have done a lot to improve what they offer and if u want a longer structure play the 1k bounty hunter at 9.30 instead which is a fantastic alternative. i think the open should stay as it is because as has been mentioned before it gets the most players and is suited perfectly for the tv stuff. i would love to see the a few other £10+ buy ins available during peak hours tho as the player base expands. for those people moaning about the luck factor i have 2 suggestions 1) dont play it if you dont like it - sounds obvious but im sure the open can survive without u 2) bankroll management - if you have the correct bankroll to play the tournament then you wont be so upset when the (inevitable) bad beats happen. i think most of the players complaining cant afford to be playing this tournament on a daily basis the open should remain as it is - yes there is a big luck element but that is only natural with that number of players regardless of the blind structure. the only change i would make is having more similar sized buy in tournaments available during the peak hours especially with more and more players joining the site. Posted by huuuuume
EXCELLENT point. (Highlighted). By playing within our Bankroll, the Beats don't hurt. They DO hurt when you are playing above your Bankroll, & that is a big part of the problem for those who struggle to handle their beats.
my 2 cents the structure of the open and bounty hunter tournaments is not great because the blinds do rise quickly and therefore the luck element is bigger (good for me cos i run like god). sky have done a lot to improve what they offer and if u want a longer structure play the 1k bounty hunter at 9.30 instead which is a fantastic alternative. i think the open should stay as it is because as has been mentioned before it gets the most players and is suited perfectly for the tv stuff. i would love to see the a few other £10+ buy ins available during peak hours tho as the player base expands. for those people moaning about the luck factor i have 2 suggestions 1) dont play it if you dont like it - sounds obvious but im sure the open can survive without u 2) bankroll management - if you have the correct bankroll to play the tournament then you wont be so upset when the (inevitable) bad beats happen. i think most of the players complaining cant afford to be playing this tournament on a daily basis the open should remain as it is - yes there is a big luck element but that is only natural with that number of players regardless of the blind structure. the only change i would make is having more similar sized buy in tournaments available during the peak hours especially with more and more players joining the site. Posted by huuuuume
i do agree with some of the things that block 513 says about suiting looose and the fish and i dont play many tv tourneys because of the blind struture too fast before u know it if your not getting any cards your in allin mode within 45 min but thats my choice so find some ting that suits your style block
Sky poker is the worst poker site i've ever come across. It seems that the "loose" players seem to get rewarded, i've lost count on how many bad beats i've came across, and some of the players are a disgrace, calling all ins with 7/4 o/s and somehow managing to flop trips or a straight. The tournaments espically that are 600 strong end up being one by someones whos lucks in on the day, and not to the most skillfull poker player. Posted by block513
Block513 ... of course there is an element of luck BUT if you watch or play the Open daily, you will find the same players either winning or going close, day after day. I wish it was ALL luck and then I may have a chance myself but unfortunately they are regularly won by a player from a group of the more skillful Sky MTT players
i played online poker for about 6 years on loads dif sites, but this site is amazing most of the players dont have a clue they in pots they shouldnt be in go all in with nothin ect ect, maybe these clueless players just play on here to get a shot on tv? i dont no but like i said some of the worst moves iv ever seen in poker, this site is full of donks so all you sharks out there get on these cash tables an take all the dead money because i sure will be they should change the name to sky donker.
there is absolutley no skill in sky poker tournaments, this is why i play because i have no skill!!! lol we all know its for muppets like myself who are at best reasonable gamblers.
Totally agree its a joke. You can't read anyone's game as half the time they are just doing it to win the bounties. I don't like the format with the main tournaments on sky to be honest. I enjoy playing poker on here but I personally can't see the skill when the blinds are going up like every 5 mins and going up to a considerably huge amount each time. It just makes it down to luck in getting good hands at the start otherwise you are just pushing in low stacked after no more than 30 mins to an hour. Then with the bounty hunter you get people just pushing all in from the start due to the bounties. Sorry but to me thats not poker. Don't get me wrong a do like playing on this site but the formats in my eyes makes it more down to luck than ever and it does not suit my game at all Posted by Mozza1987
Hmm, what an interesting post when you can get between the trolling.
My 2 pence worth, is that there arent that many mtt's on the site I like to play. That said, I simply dont play them. I love the deep stack games, plenty of play. Would sky consider running a deep stack game every so often on the TV tables? It is true that the tv tables fast become a lottery, the facts stand for that, but as pointed out, dont play them.
About the standard of play, there is no doubt that there are a lot more fish here than most other sites and the other sites that come close are ones that have a betting site attached. That said, there are a lot of sharks on here now because of that and my ROI as certainly dropped lately because of it.
Block513 maybe the loose players are just better than you? Poker is a game of skill. I don't believe in luck I believe in variance. Personally speaking, if I can put a player on AA/KK or something which they regard as a big hand, I will call 3x BB bets with 72o if I can. The reason being, when I miss I can fold, when I hit I can not only take their whole stack but they will believe I am a weak player and proceed to hand over more money.
Ivanovic play nice and don't bait the nice fishies!
i agree totally with you DON.As for people like Kirstii,acebarry and greghogg they are just skypoker sheep who are clueless and know no better Posted by igimc
Now your out of order to name anybody on the site. If you dont know these people why take that sort of attitude, as all you are doing is name calling and falling below the standard. If you have a point to make, sir, then i'm sure you can make it without any personal attacks on fellow players.
I AGREE WITH SOME OF YOU !! I THINK THE BOUNTY HUNTER IS THE BINGO CALLERS DREAM GAME !! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE MAIN OPEN EVERY NIGHT !! BUT AS SOME OF YOU HAVE SAID IF YOU DONT LIKE IT DONT PLAY IN IT !! IT IS QUITE SIMPLE IF YOU LIKE THEM PLAY IF YOU DONT !!! ITS REALY NOT THAT HARD IS IT ??? I DONT REALY LIKE BH BUT PLAY IF IM BORED & KNOW WHAT SORT OF GAME ITS GOING TO BE !! NOW ALL SMILE & BE HAPPY !!! GOOD LUCK ALL !!!!
i agree totally with you DON.As for people like Kirstii,acebarry and greghogg they are just skypoker sheep who are clueless and know no better Posted by igimc
Reported to Moderator - "personal attack".
You have no right whatsoever to abuse any Sky Poker players, particularly those as loyal as AceBarry, Kirstii, & Greg, & I suggest you refrain.
I have only recently noticed this thread, and to be honest i dont think that the nightly opens and and tv tourneys offer good value for money and so therefore i personally choose not to play them. this is only my opinion, but many other people obviously enjoy these formats and therefore play them. no one is right or wrong!!!! the fact that it is getting personal is pathetic!!!! each to there own and i persoanally think its a good thing for the site that different ppl enjoy different games.
I have only recently noticed this thread, and to be honest i dont think that the nightly opens and and tv tourneys offer good value for money and so therefore i personally choose not to play them. this is only my opinion, but many other people obviously enjoy these formats and therefore play them. no one is right or wrong!!!! the fact that it is getting personal is pathetic!!!! each to there own and i persoanally think its a good thing for the site that different ppl enjoy different games. Posted by will56
Good Post Will.
Sky Poker offer Tourneys to suit a wide range of Tastes. They have regular, scheduled Tourneys with structures from 1 minute/500 chips up to 15 minutes/5,000 Chips. The latter is gainng popularity rapidly, but right now, most Sky Poker players prefer the rapid structures.
Very often, 700 players - the maximum - enter the 9pm fast-paced Open or BH. Clearly, they must enjoy it. Those who prefer a more sedate structure are catered for in slow-clock Deepstacks, which run every single Hour, 24/7.
So there is something for everyone, & the Poster who suggested Sky only have fast structures might do well to look again.
I unreservedly apologise for my recent attack on barry,kirsty and greg.I was bang out of order. I must accept my punishment I do agree with DON and felt they just rubbished him,but once again i was bang out of order and apologise
apology I unreservedly apologise for my recent attack on barry,kirsty and greg.I was bang out of order. I must accept my punishment I do agree with DON and felt they just rubbished him,but once again i was bang out of order and apologise Posted by igimc
Hi I must admit did not expect an apology, so you have my respect sir.
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The tournaments espically that are 600 strong end up being one by someones whos lucks in on the day, and not to the most skillfull poker player.
the structure of the open and bounty hunter tournaments is not great because the blinds do rise quickly and therefore the luck element is bigger (good for me cos i run like god). sky have done a lot to improve what they offer and if u want a longer structure play the 1k bounty hunter at 9.30 instead which is a fantastic alternative. i think the open should stay as it is because as has been mentioned before it gets the most players and is suited perfectly for the tv stuff. i would love to see the a few other £10+ buy ins available during peak hours tho as the player base expands.
for those people moaning about the luck factor i have 2 suggestions
1) dont play it if you dont like it - sounds obvious but im sure the open can survive without u
2) bankroll management - if you have the correct bankroll to play the tournament then you wont be so upset when the (inevitable) bad beats happen. i think most of the players complaining cant afford to be playing this tournament on a daily basis
the open should remain as it is - yes there is a big luck element but that is only natural with that number of players regardless of the blind structure. the only change i would make is having more similar sized buy in tournaments available during the peak hours especially with more and more players joining the site.
My 2 pence worth, is that there arent that many mtt's on the site I like to play. That said, I simply dont play them.
I love the deep stack games, plenty of play. Would sky consider running a deep stack game every so often on the TV tables?
It is true that the tv tables fast become a lottery, the facts stand for that, but as pointed out, dont play them.
About the standard of play, there is no doubt that there are a lot more fish here than most other sites and the other sites that come close are ones that have a betting site attached. That said, there are a lot of sharks on here now because of that and my ROI as certainly dropped lately because of it.
Block513 maybe the loose players are just better than you? Poker is a game of skill. I don't believe in luck I believe in variance. Personally speaking, if I can put a player on AA/KK or something which they regard as a big hand, I will call 3x BB bets with 72o if I can.
The reason being, when I miss I can fold, when I hit I can not only take their whole stack but they will believe I am a weak player and proceed to hand over more money.
Ivanovic play nice and don't bait the nice fishies!
If you dont know these people why take that sort of attitude, as all you are doing is name calling and falling below the standard.
If you have a point to make, sir, then i'm sure you can make it without any personal attacks on fellow players.
NOW ALL SMILE & BE HAPPY !!! GOOD LUCK ALL !!!!
You have no right whatsoever to abuse any Sky Poker players, particularly those as loyal as AceBarry, Kirstii, & Greg, & I suggest you refrain.
I have only recently noticed this thread, and to be honest i dont think that the nightly opens and and tv tourneys offer good value for money and so therefore i personally choose not to play them. this is only my opinion, but many other people obviously enjoy these formats and therefore play them. no one is right or wrong!!!! the fact that it is getting personal is pathetic!!!! each to there own and i persoanally think its a good thing for the site that different ppl enjoy different games.
Sky Poker offer Tourneys to suit a wide range of Tastes. They have regular, scheduled Tourneys with structures from 1 minute/500 chips up to 15 minutes/5,000 Chips. The latter is gainng popularity rapidly, but right now, most Sky Poker players prefer the rapid structures.
Very often, 700 players - the maximum - enter the 9pm fast-paced Open or BH. Clearly, they must enjoy it. Those who prefer a more sedate structure are catered for in slow-clock Deepstacks, which run every single Hour, 24/7.
So there is something for everyone, & the Poster who suggested Sky only have fast structures might do well to look again.
I unreservedly apologise for my recent attack on barry,kirsty and greg.I was bang out of order.
I must accept my punishment
I do agree with DON and felt they just rubbished him,but once again i was bang out of order and apologise
I second that, well done Fella.
Let's move on.
I did use the "Report Abuse" Facility, but I hope the Mods will now aceept that it was out of character, & that'll be the end of that.