Really nice to see this morning that you won the Mini last night.....I am generally pleased for you. This will give you loads of confidence going forward now. As you have said, treat yourself to something and carry on enjoying playing the game. One small piece of advice I need to give you though is stick to good BRM still. Build on your success slowly and watch out for miss variance and miss run bad.
You were very annoying Well played Posted by Jac35
Sorry ! :-)
I do read this forum quite a bit so I know your
a good player and just lately I've struggled if I get
stack to play with ,so I must have done it right if I annoyed You !!
I had some good players on my table all night so really concentrated
Hard on my decisions when i8Palace was too my left I really got wrorried as he
Is one of the players I have watched on here (I'm not a stalker! , it's just if I go out I just think let's see how it's done by the big boys!)a bit but never really got it in against Him. also had lambert180 for a bit but he was quite short stacked
Congrats Andrea. Really nice to see this morning that you won the Mini last night.....I am generally pleased for you. This will give you loads of confidence going forward now. As you have said, treat yourself to something and carry on enjoying playing the game. One small piece of advice I need to give you though is stick to good BRM still. Build on your success slowly and watch out for miss variance and miss run bad. Posted by MAXALLY
Thanks Alan, I was genuinely chuffed when you came on the rail for a bit ....
In Response to Re: just a little brag but im chuffed to bits : Sorry ! :-) I do read this forum quite a bit so I know your a good player and just lately I've struggled if I get stack to play with ,so I must have done it right if I annoyed You !! I had some good players on my table all night so really concentrated Hard on my decisions when i8Palace was too my left I really got wrorried as he Is one of the players I have watched on here (I'm not a stalker! , it's just if I go out I just think let's see how it's done by the big boys!)a bit but never really got it in against Him. also had lambert180 for a bit but he was quite short stacked Posted by andipandy
ih8palace to your left and you still win awesome and that jac fellow can be a bit of a pest as well as can lambie with a stack, lucky he didn't have one Posted by GELDY
Good morning Andipandy. Congratulations on your win,never underestimate yourself, must be a good player to take down the mini. All the best. Rainman397
Good morning Andipandy. Congratulations on your win,never underestimate yourself, must be a good player to take down the mini. All the best. Rainman397 Posted by rainman397
Lets just say not every one thinks so (I don't claim to be , just a enthusiastic learner!). But thank you for your kind words !
Right , all this reading about Vegas has got me to take the plunge and arranged a trip out to play live.
I've posted this here so it gives a little bit of my background to any one who would like to give advice ! I saw the great reply's to fi33er s post in the poker clinic so I've got to ask for some too as I'm trying to take on the reply's to his post .
It's a 50£ freeze out 18000 chips (if I Reg early) 15000 if not 30 min blinds ,I know this is a bit big for my first live torny but it is a big deal for me to get out and I'm just hoping for a good night out and enjoyment but hopefully do well:-).
My worries are
1.its self deal (I've been practicing)
2.live poker etiquette (I've read and watched a lot)
3 I'm quite aggressive early on online but my plan is to sit back and get a feel for it first am I going to get behind quick with 30 min levels ?
4. counting stacks ,I know how important this is and for some reason I've got it in my head it will be difficult live?
5.I am still very much learning so know I make mistakes its easy behind the lap top but in front of folks arrrrg !
6 if I mention I'm new to live won't they target me even more so my plan is to stay quiet? Is that wrong ?
I know it sounds like I'm talking my self out of it but I'm determined to give it a go and enjoy it
any advice grateful the reply's to fi33er s post are Copyed in to my little notes !
Andi post this in the poker thread will get more foot traffic. Good luck in Vegas. I'm playing my first ever live tourney in Notts at UKPC free rolled it. Try and get to some live games that's what i'm going to have to do. Get as much advice from here as you can. I'm sure the others will give you some great advice. As for me being a newbie at tournies. Think most of em who are going already know..........lol will watch your post with great intrest. Good luck to you. Hope you win some cash and most of all enjoy the experience.
Andi post this in the poker thread will get more foot traffic. Good luck in Vegas. I'm playing my first ever live tourney in Notts at UKPC free rolled it. Try and get to some live games that's what i'm going to have to do. Get as much advice from here as you can. I'm sure the others will give you some great advice. As for me being a newbie at tournies. Think most of em who are going already know..........lol will watch your post with great intrest. Good luck to you. Hope you win some cash and most of all enjoy the experience. Posted by Darkangel7
Sorry I May have worded it wrong I'm going to a casino here to play for the first time !
Hi Andi. Congrats on some great results in the last year, especially that mini roller win in March!
It's likely that one of the regulars at that casino volunteer to deal throughout - so I wouldn't worry too much about having to pick up the deck yourself!
It's up to you if you tell people that it's the first time you've played live. I'd go with honesty, as the regulars may be able to tell anyway! There's also a bit of an advantage if everyone automatically doesn't give you the respect you've already earned on Sky!
Here's my top 3 tips for your first time playing live;
Get there early for the bonus chips (cut off is generally 10 mins before start, so aim for 20). Being there early will also give you chance to get a beer/cup of tea in, and get a feel for the atmosphere.
Say what you want to do, especially when calling, betting or raising. This prevents any mistakes on your part (string bets or wrong chips) and makes it a bit easier for the poor guy who's volunteered to deal.
Enjoy it! Just like online, there will be people who won't speak a word, and people there simply to enjoy it.
Hi Andi. Congrats on some great results in the last year, especially that mini roller win in March! It's likely that one of the regulars at that casino volunteer to deal throughout - so I wouldn't worry too much about having to pick up the deck yourself! It's up to you if you tell people that it's the first time you've played live. I'd go with honesty, as the regulars may be able to tell anyway! There's also a bit of an advantage if everyone automatically doesn't give you the respect you've already earned on Sky! Here's my top 3 tips for your first time playing live; Get there early for the bonus chips (cut off is generally 10 mins before start, so aim for 20). Being there early will also give you chance to get a beer/cup of tea in, and get a feel for the atmosphere. Say what you want to do, especially when calling, betting or raising. This prevents any mistakes on your part (string bets or wrong chips) and makes it a bit easier for the poor guy who's volunteered to deal. Enjoy it! Just like online, there will be people who won't speak a word, and people there simply to enjoy it. Cheers, JP. Posted by Sky_JP
Thank you , I think I'm just trying to stop myself from talking myself out of going! But it's something I really want to try !
In Response to Re: Just a little brag but I am chuffed to bits : Thank you , I think I'm just trying to stop myself from talking myself out of going! But it's something I really want to try ! Posted by andipandy
Just treat it as a night out!
Would also be really good to hear how it goes, and hear anything you think would be useful for people in a similar situation.
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Ps, well done.
Congratulations on your win,never underestimate yourself, must be a good player to take down the mini.
All the best.
Rainman397