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glasows spt leg 4

boabygeeboabygee Member Posts: 9
edited April 2010 in The Sky Poker Tour
i won my seat to t game in glasgow but havent played in these can u help me find out the rules wouldnt want to make stupid mistake i only play online havent played at a table b4 ....should i even bother turning up lol
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  • Sky_RichSky_Rich Member Posts: 3,837
    edited April 2010
    Hey,

    You should definitely turn up, you might really enjoy it. The rules of poker will always be the same (live or online) but there may be a live etiquette that (it could be advised) that you follow. let me go and try and dig out an article from the internet and i'll post it here
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  • Sky_RichSky_Rich Member Posts: 3,837
    edited April 2010
    (taken from another website)

    "Remember that players come to a poker table to have fun. Sure, we make bets, hope to win some money, but by and large we go there because poker is a whole lot of fun to play. The biggest spoiler of all that fun is when a player breaks a rule of poker etiquette.

    Here are the top five things you should never do when playing on a live table:

    1. Never ever reveal the cards in your hand when the hand is still in play. You may be charged a penalty for doing so (some casinos do, some don't). Regardless of which, this is a terrible move and a poor display of etiquette. At times, when you make this move, it will be considered that you have folded. Bad news for you if you had a great hand. The bad news for the other players on the table is that any player can take advantage of the situation after seeing which cards you have. This would have ruined some other player's game.

    2. Whatever happens, never react to anything that has to do with the cards in the game. Any reaction can be interpreted by other players and ruin the other players' advantage or game. Let's say you folded and right that moment you realized what a big mistake that was since your hand would've been great on the flop. Don't bang your head on the table, slap yourself silly, hang your jaw, or any other reaction that might give way to other players who are still in the hand. It's all about giving the other guys a chance.

    3. We can never quite emphasize this enough - never be mean to other players. There is no room for verbal abuse when playing poker. If you're the object of the critique one good piece of advice is not to be sarcastic and retaliate.

    4. Never blame the dealer for the outcome of a game. Dealers don't have any control over what cards will be dealt or the order they come out of the deck.

    5. Never talk about any hand nor give any advice when you're no longer in the hand. Let the other players who are still in concentrate on the game and on their opponent's.

    These are the five biggest don'ts any player should never do when playing in a live poker game. Among the taboos of this game these make up the worst things you can ever do since they directly affect other players' game."

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  • boabygeeboabygee Member Posts: 9
    edited April 2010
    In Response to Re: glasows spt leg 4:
    Hey, You should definitely turn up, you might really enjoy it. The rules of poker will always be the same (live or online) but there may be a live etiquette that (it could be advised) that you follow. let me go and try and dig out an article from the internet and i'll post it here
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    ty rich hope i have fun then thanks again c u in glasgow
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  • EyemanEyeman Member Posts: 1,039
    edited April 2010
    Boaby - turn up early for the event, and Sky always run a "how to play live for beginners". This will include the above, and a few other bits of etiquette. My first ever live event was in Nottingham last year for the final - I had a great time despite being completely overawed by the situation. I Manchester this year, I held my own (so ot speak) and feel I can play live. I will probably always be a better online player, as my hands shake like mad when I bet (whether I have a good hand or not).
    Enjoy the day - Sky really do go the extra mile to make it enjoyable for all players - newbies and experienced alike.
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  • -JINKY--JINKY- Member Posts: 435
    edited April 2010
    In Response to Re: glasows spt leg 4:Is there a poker class for 1st time live play B4 hand showing you how to
    hold your on with simple  table do"s and dont"s and at what time.
    thanks
    (taken from another website) "Remember that players come to a poker table to have fun. Sure, we make bets, hope to win some money, but by and large we go there because poker is a whole lot of fun to play. The biggest spoiler of all that fun is when a player breaks a rule of poker etiquette. Here are the top five things you should never do when playing on a live table: 1. Never ever reveal the cards in your hand when the hand is still in play. You may be charged a penalty for doing so (some casinos do, some don't). Regardless of which, this is a terrible move and a poor display of etiquette. At times, when you make this move, it will be considered that you have folded. Bad news for you if you had a great hand. The bad news for the other players on the table is that any player can take advantage of the situation after seeing which cards you have. This would have ruined some other player's game. 2. Whatever happens, never react to anything that has to do with the cards in the game. Any reaction can be interpreted by other players and ruin the other players' advantage or game. Let's say you folded and right that moment you realized what a big mistake that was since your hand would've been great on the flop. Don't bang your head on the table, slap yourself silly, hang your jaw, or any other reaction that might give way to other players who are still in the hand. It's all about giving the other guys a chance. 3. We can never quite emphasize this enough - never be mean to other players. There is no room for verbal abuse when playing poker. If you're the object of the critique one good piece of advice is not to be sarcastic and retaliate. 4. Never blame the dealer for the outcome of a game. Dealers don't have any control over what cards will be dealt or the order they come out of the deck. 5. Never talk about any hand nor give any advice when you're no longer in the hand. Let the other players who are still in concentrate on the game and on their opponent's. These are the five biggest don'ts any player should never do when playing in a live poker game. Among the taboos of this game these make up the worst things you can ever do since they directly affect other players' game."
    Posted by Sky_Rich
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  • nagromnagrom Member Posts: 198
    edited April 2010

    Just started playing poker again after a few months absence. Managed to qualify for this leg of the SPT and will be my first experience of it. Really looking forward to the experience and hope to see you all there :) I come from just outside Edinburgh so will come through on the Saturday morning and, if I can get Sunday off work, will stay in Glasgow on the Saturday night to make sure I get the most out of the day!

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