In Response to Re: PL Omaha Hi Lo Diary : Thanks, & yes, I'm aware I'd need to widen my range "considerably".....;) Whether I can is another matter, of course. The "pattern" thing is interesting. It took me a while to get to grips with one player in particular, who ALWAYS does a certain thing in certain situations. But I worked it out eventually, & found a way to combat it. Been a great help actually, though I need "position" ideally. Must be said, I'm as guilty as any at "patterns", but I've started mixing it up a lot recently, as most players know my game inside out by now. I even played a hand last night that did NOT contain an ace. Just the one hand, mind, can't be too careful, eh? Having a business mind helps, too, I think, as you suggest. Anyway, I'll give it a whirl soon. I played a "Live" PLO Tourney recently, it was (alternatively, per LEVEL) 4/5/6 card. Me & Matey Boy got Heads Up, & it happened to be at the start of the 6 card Level. Opening ranges were pretty wide, fair to say......doubt there are ANY hands in 6 card HU that we can't see a flop with! Posted by Tikay10
I just feel pattern changing helps our game to evolve over time and stops our game from becoming stagnent. Not to say having one set way is always a bad thing and we will get away with that against the so called fish but the better players will work it out and punish accordingly over time.
Just amazing how you just win a few bob almost every night, not much, but the old "a dripping tap soon fills a bath" thing. Been really good to have you play a few DYM's,too, you've livened them up a treat & you are great & gracious table company. We were joined by another PLO8 HU specialist last night - see my Diary for details. Anyway, I envy your day after day consistency. Your results remind me of this..... Posted by Tikay10
Hi tikay thanks for the comments
Yes REDEMPT is a very very good solid player and not one you want to play heads up very often if you have an aspiration of making money lol. I do like playing the DYMS but I normally do it just to mix it up a bit as playing heads up all the time can become a bit one paced. Anyway back to the tables and enjoy your few days off
Tough session today as I'm suffering a bit with a cold so feeling a bit yucky, but still a nice little profit. And also a shout out to suzyQQQ. Much appreciated your comments in the chat box and you have a solid game and fully deserved your win so well done
Interesting you mix some holdem in there, any real thought behind this or just a refresher? Posted by Matt237
Just to see if I can improve this side of my game too. I'm always looking at new ways of improving my whole poker game and its just another format I am giving a little go in between sessions
What are the key strategic differences between plo8 and NLHE HU sngs?
In HU holdem, it's really hard work making any sort of good hand or draw on the flop. So most pots are 'stolen' with the most aggressive player taking it down without any real hand, be it pre flop or post flop.
Players who don't fight for pots and insist on waiting for a good hand will be dismissed easily.
Is this the same in PLO/8?
Or is playing your own hand and reading the board more important than exploiting weaknesses in your opponent?
What are the key strategic differences between plo8 and NLHE HU sngs? In HU holdem, it's really hard work making any sort of good hand or draw on the flop. So most pots are 'stolen' with the most aggressive player taking it down without any real hand, be it pre flop or post flop. Players who don't fight for pots and insist on waiting for a good hand will be dismissed easily. Is this the same in PLO/8? Or is playing your own hand and reading the board more important than exploiting weaknesses in your opponent? Good work with the roll spiinup! Posted by DOHHHHHHH
It is quite different as you do like to see a lot of flops as plo8 is mainly a drawing game. That's not to say you can't exploit players weakness because you can its just before making a move you like to lock up as much areas as possible so that you get the best value for your hand. One of the main differences in the two games is bluffing. In Holdem you see a lot of bluffs however bluffing in plo8 is suicidal as in most hands the opponent will have some holding if you haven't, so will therefore call a lot more often, so as a general rule I hardly ever try bluffing people off a hand in plo8.
You only began this challenge in early August with £20, thats some progress. Your original plan was.... £20-£100 = £2.10 hi lo heads up £100-£300 = £2.10 hi lo heads up and £3.30 hi lo dyms £300-2k = all above plus £5.25 heads up and £5.50 hi lo dyms 2k-5k = all above plus £10.50 heads up You are now in the enboldened band, do you see any need or reason to vary the original plan based on game availability or any other factor? Posted by Tikay10
No none at all, just going to continue plugging away.
I know this must be getting boring to read but another good session with a solid profit. Won Sky poker premiership £25.50 4 x £11 hi lo DYMS 1 x £11 NLH DYM 2 x £5.25 hi lo heads up 2 x £1.05 NLH heads up Lost 4 x £5.25 hi lo heads up 3 x £1.05 NLH heads up Balance £691.86 Posted by Hotwheals
Incred. I managed to lose 6 out of 8 @ £11.
Must say, I watched you closely last night, & it's a delight to see you doing your thing, you have a style that is very hard to combat, & is relentless, & you always seem to turn up with "technically correct" hands.
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Just amazing how you just win a few bob almost every night, not much, but the old "a dripping tap soon fills a bath" thing.
Been really good to have you play a few DYM's,too, you've livened them up a treat & you are great & gracious table company.
We were joined by another PLO8 HU specialist last night - see my Diary for details.
Anyway, I envy your day after day consistency. Your results remind me of this.....
Beast!
You are like a machine, a money printing press, every day, you print another few bob.
Extraordinary stuff, great to see.
You only began this challenge in early August with £20, thats some progress.
Your original plan was....
You are now in the enboldened band, do you see any need or reason to vary the original plan based on game availability or any other factor?
Hotty just marches on, drip, drip, drip, a little profit every day.
Notice you have been absent from the DYM's for a few days (me too), so I'll hope you'll return soon, you are huge fun to play, & a great challenge.
I'm back tonight. Hint hint.
Must say, I watched you closely last night, & it's a delight to see you doing your thing, you have a style that is very hard to combat, & is relentless, & you always seem to turn up with "technically correct" hands.