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£40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM/CASH challenge.

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  • shakinacesshakinaces Member Posts: 1,590
    edited June 2014
    It all depends on your ability to reload IMO

    If you can put £40 down, lose it all and then put another £40 down and try again then there's nothing wrong with diving straight into £5.50 games.  From experience there isn't a noticeable skill gap between the lower levels and seems to be many names that play both £5.50 and £3.30 interchangably.

    As I'm sure Dev will testify to though, a run of 7 losses (aka your whole roll) is not uncommon even if you're the best player on the site.

    Flip side is that if you win 7 or more in a row at the start you could potentially weather a downswing and ultimately enable your roll to grow much quicker (than if you played £1.10 level).

    But if you are busto when the £40 is gone then copy Dev and start slow :)
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £37.25):
    Hi Ian thanks for reply so quick I play all dym and thats my main games. i would like to start £5.50 then move on higher when finally got enough BR. I was thinking starting at £40 and aim to £500 because im only 18.  what do you think? whats your honest opinion?
    Posted by concon12
    starting at £40 is fine. but playing £5 is a high risk strategy, in other words you can't afford to lose.
    i am playing the £1 games with the same b/r and it is almost fullproof.I will be trying the £2 at £60 then the £3's at around £80-£100.again prepared to move down a level if my b/r goes backwards.
    you could risk the £3 games i guess, but again what happens if you have a £10-£20 losing session?
    what do you do then?
    ok you could well win and then you are up & away.
    I'm not going to tell you what to do, that's down to you mate.
    run good,
    Ian.
  • day4eire76day4eire76 Member Posts: 912
    edited June 2014
    Best of luck Ian . Will be reading with intrest.

    Pat
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £37.25):
    Best of luck Ian . Will be reading with intrest. Pat
    Posted by day4eire76
    Thanks Pat,
    Just another walk in the park...
    hopefully  :)
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    day 11
    Tuesday  24/6/14

    £1   W  8   +£6.80
           L   3   -£3.45
                   ---------
                   +£3.35

    WON  £3.35   B/R  £40.60   PTS  £4.85  to come


    hoooray back in profit  at last.
    playing 6 tables at the moment which is helping I think, also finally getting some run good.
    where it goes from here, we''ll have to wait and see. continuing with just the £1 games regardless.

  • CardiffAceCardiffAce Member Posts: 80
    edited June 2014
    All the best in this Dev. I will be following you closely - I have just started playing DYMs myself so will be interested to how you do.

    Hope to come across you soon on the tables.
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £40.60) off & running :):
    All the best in this Dev. I will be following you closely - I have just started playing DYMs myself so will be interested to how you do. Hope to come across you soon on the tables.
    Posted by CardiffAce
    Thanks mate,
    have you read Johnconnors DYM blog? if not you should as it really will help you.
    you can find it in the 'sit & go strategy' section.
    look forward to playing you buddy.
    all the best,
    dev
  • CardiffAceCardiffAce Member Posts: 80
    edited June 2014
    I have read his blog mate, stumbled across it by chance the other day. Very good read so im hoping between reading that, this forum & some sky strategy videos I should be OK. We will see though! haha

    Happy playing - will keep my eyes peeled for you

    Gavin
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    day 12
    Wednesday  25/6/14

    £1  W  6   +£5.10
          L   1   -£1.15
                  ---------
                   +£3.95

    WON  £3.95   B/R  £44.55   PTS  £4.99  to come

    6 tables  great session, at last got some momentum.

  • pompeynicpompeynic Member Posts: 2,834
    edited June 2014
    Good to see you are moving in the right direction Dev
    Keep it going
    Nick
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £44.55):
    Good to see you are moving in the right direction Dev Keep it going Nick
    Posted by pompeynic
    Thanks Nick.
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    dat 13
    Thursday 26/6/14

    £1   W  9   +£7.65
           L   5   -£5.75
                    ---------
                    +£1,90

    WON  £1.90   B/R  £46.45   PTS  £5.27

    lost first 2 games, so very happy with the result today.
  • spinky6108spinky6108 Member Posts: 253
    edited June 2014
    Well done Dev going the right way now. When do you move up tp £2 DYMs
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £46.45):
    Well done Dev going the right way now. When do you move up tp £2 DYMs
    Posted by spinky6108
    Thanks mate,
    did play a few £2 at the start but had 2 x £7 losses so had to drop  down and play just the £1 games.
    going to try them again when b/r is £60 i think, just 1 table to start off & see how it goes.
    cheers buddy, run good,
    dev
  • CardiffAceCardiffAce Member Posts: 80
    edited June 2014
    If you dont mind me asking, how did you start multi tabling? I tried it last night for the 1st time and it threw me a bit tbh. Didnt know whether I was coming or going for a bit. Is it just a case of starting slowly and getting used to it before building up?

    Stupidly I was in the 8pm BH and a DYM so chopping back and for from super tight to normal tournie play was daft. Do you find grinding DYMs has an affect on your tournie play? May just be a coincidence but after playing a lot of DYMs, i have played 2 tournies and bombed out early due to c rappy play
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £46.45):
    If you dont mind me asking, how did you start multi tabling? I tried it last night for the 1st time and it threw me a bit tbh. Didnt know whether I was coming or going for a bit. Is it just a case of starting slowly and getting used to it before building up? Stupidly I was in the 8pm BH and a DYM so chopping back and for from super tight to normal tournie play was daft. Do you find grinding DYMs has an affect on your tournie play? May just be a coincidence but after playing a lot of DYMs, i have played 2 tournies and bombed out early due to c rappy play
    Posted by CardiffAce
    Hi Gavin,
    don't mind at all mate, happy to answer any questions I can.
    start with 2 tables then add 1 at a time.
    it does seem fast at first but you will soon get used to it.
    i made lots & lots of mistakes along the way mate, so it is all part of the learning process i'm afraid.
    i only multi-table all dym tables or all cash tables i don't mix the two.
    i don't play tournaments only freerolls which i play along side my dym tables.
    i would say keep on practising the 2 tables for a few days or more then add the 3rd when you are waiting for the action to happen, in other words when you are to quick for just the 2 tables.
    multi-tabling is a must i would say for dym's so you do need to learn it.
    i am playing around 6 atm but did play 12-18 at times, on my last dym challenge  :)
    good luck,
    dev


  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014
    day 14
    Friday  27/6/14

    £1  W 6  +£5.10
          L  0  -£0.00
                ----------
                +£5.10

    WON  £5.10   -£0.50 ADD ON IN FREEROLL BY MISTAKE, GOT DISTRACTED BY MY MUM  :(
                         NEVER MIND,

    WON  £4.60   B/R  £51.05   PTS  £5.39  to come

    perfect session, what else can i say...  oh yeah..

    HOOORAY!!!  :)
     
         
  • devonfish5devonfish5 Member Posts: 4,291
    edited June 2014

    There's a guy called Snuffer
    not much of a bluffer
    then there's Vinny six seven
    thinks he plays poker from heaven
    someone called Fa1lacy whatever that means
    thinks he's the best that's ever been
    they are all full of chat, giving it all that
    playing the one pounds
    to be fair they have fun & all can play
    'Who's the daddy?'  I can here them say
    My bankroll is going up
    so I'll be leaving you soon
    Ha Ha, I'm over the moon
    I'll miss the banter & friendly chat men
    maybe in challenge 3, I'll see you again!!!

    (*  *)
       ^
    dev



  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited June 2014
    My bankroll management has always been terrible but...
    Rather than 6 tabling £1/£2 games I think you should play 2 or 3 tables £3's now. You've beaten them before and as we know the rake is less. With the low variance, whilst it could happen, I'd be surprised if you bust your present bankroll.

    Or, as you have a mental block with the £5's just jump up to the £10's. 4 games 4 wins and you're flying :)



    Did I mention that my bankroll management is poor btw?
  • thefa1lacythefa1lacy Member Posts: 201
    edited June 2014
    In Response to Re: £40 to £1,040.... dev's 2nd DYM challenge....(current b/r £51.05):
    There's a guy called Snuffer not much of a bluffer then there's Vinny six seven thinks he plays poker from heaven someone called Fa1lacy whatever that means thinks he's the best that's ever been they are all full of chat, giving it all that playing the one pounds to be fair they have fun & all can play 'Who's the daddy?'  I can here them say My bankroll is going up so I'll be leaving you soon Ha Ha, I'm over the moon I'll miss the banter & friendly chat men maybe in challenge 3, I'll see you again!!! (*  *)    ^ dev
    Posted by devonfish5
    Wow I'm touched to mentioned in a peom Dev. Only played you in one game yesterday too, must have left an impression! I was a bit concerned about your play in that one to be fair. You did nothing, then did nothing a lot more and then when you were down to about 900 you suddenly shoved with K4o and went out to 10 10??
    Anyway good luck with your challenge, I'll be there supporting you all the way mate, as I play up to £11 DYM's. The £1.15's are just for the chat..
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