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Tips for live poker

WWFCBlueWWFCBlue Member Posts: 245
edited July 2011 in Poker Chat
I am hoping to play my first live poker event in the next week or two, and was wondering if people had any tips from experience that could be useful for a newbie - anything from playing style to etiquette. Thanks
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  • 67Bhoys67Bhoys Member Posts: 2,553
    edited July 2011
    Try to keep tabs on how much has gone into the pot, and how much is in your opponents stacks.  It can be difficult if you only play online and are used to having that info provided.
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,649
    edited July 2011
    In Response to Tips for live poker:
    I am hoping to play my first live poker event in the next week or two, and was wondering if people had any tips from experience that could be useful for a newbie - anything from playing style to etiquette. Thanks
    Posted by WWFCBlue
    The first time you play live can be pretty daunting but try not to get overawed by it all and if you can relax and enjoy the experience, you should be ok.

    Try to get there early to get a feel of the venue. Make sure you know what table and seat you are at well before the event starts. Have a couple of social drinks to chill out beforehand if you need them.

    Live is no real difference than playing on line....you have the same starting stack as everyone else and two cards like them aswell. Try to sit back for the first couple of orbits and get used to handling the chips/knowing they value etc. Look out for the more 'experienced' player on the table who will try to bully you off pots if they sense weakness in your play. If in doubt on any action, ie..raise size, your turn to act etc, ask the dealer for confirmation.

    Above all, try to use the 1st time playing live as a stepping stone to gain more confidence to use for the next time you play live.

    Remember to ENJOY it aswell.
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  • WWFCBlueWWFCBlue Member Posts: 245
    edited July 2011
    cheers 67 and Maxally, playing either next week or week after, so will let you know how it goes. Ed
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN Member Posts: 8,948
    edited July 2011
    great advice by maxyplops

    also i would add you dont need to bet as much live, standard 3 x open is more then enough in most positions unless you have a LAG table then raise it more, post flop generally it sticks to around whatever the initail raise is so sometimes your get a 200 bet into 1k which is sufficient. 1st level dont play any hands and just watch how the others are playing and standard betting patterns then adjust accordingly.

    newbies best not to talk at all, even if people ask you a question you dont need to answer it just stay silent look in same space so you dont give anything away. once you have been a few times you can be a bit more social.

    Best of all enjoy it, from my experiance its softer so just go with your instincts

    let us know how you do and GL
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  • WWFCBlueWWFCBlue Member Posts: 245
    edited July 2011
    Thanks YG. 
    Last one - is there likely to be any sort of dresscode - jeans/trainers allowed or not etc? Its quite a small place, reasonably new. cheers
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  • YOUNG_GUNYOUNG_GUN Member Posts: 8,948
    edited July 2011
    it does depends firstly where are you playing? i would check dresscode. where i have just started playing i turn up in watever hoddy and trackies usaully as hungover lol
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  • WWFCBlueWWFCBlue Member Posts: 245
    edited July 2011
    place called TC sports in Maidenhead? And kk will ask cheers
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  • SoLackSoLack Member Posts: 2,737
    edited July 2011
    Back to the wall, trigger cocked...
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,649
    edited July 2011
    In Response to Re: Tips for live poker:
    Thanks YG.  Last one - is there likely to be any sort of dresscode - jeans/trainers allowed or not etc? Its quite a small place, reasonably new. cheers
    Posted by WWFCBlue
    You best check out the actually venue for dress code and registration if needed. It is usually free membership but you might need to take some ID down to prove age...Passport/Driving Licence etc.

    Check out the Sky Poker Tour section where it gives you some idea of house rules, but like I say, it is best to check with the actual venue you are going to.
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  • 67Bhoys67Bhoys Member Posts: 2,553
    edited July 2011
    In Response to Re: Tips for live poker:
    Thanks YG.  Last one - is there likely to be any sort of dresscode - jeans/trainers allowed or not etc? Its quite a small place, reasonably new. cheers
    Posted by WWFCBlue
    Hard to say, without knowing the venue, but jeans and trainers have been allowed in most venues I have been in.  If in doubt give the venue a call.

    Great advice from YG and Maxally.

    Most of all remember that you are there to enjoy yourself, good luck and let us know how it goes.
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  • SpikeladSpikelad Member Posts: 406
    edited July 2011
    Go for it and you will enjoy your first live poker experience i am sure.Max has really summed it up and his advice is well worh noting.
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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV Member Posts: 8,688
    edited July 2011

    Re: HitSquad HotNews!!!!!!!!

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    		In Response to Re: HitSquad HotNews!!!!!!!!:
    Hey all, posted this in GPC but got ignored lol, so thought I would ask fellow THSers: I am hoping to play my first live poker event in the next week or two, and was wondering if people had any tips from experience that could be useful for a newbie - anything from playing style to etiquette. Thanks
    Posted by WWFCBlue


    Ed, Be relaxed, be Confident!! Try & go with a friend or player of Experiance!!

    USE A CARD PROTECTOR!!

    Find a dealer dealt tourney to start, rather than self-dealt, unless you are very confident with shuffling, dealing & rules, pot counts etc!!

    I played for a year & 1/2 in a pub poker league, first in ma local, then spread about to 'away' games when i was doin really well, before i even tried internet, when i found Sky 2 years ago!!

    May start playin again bit local this winter if i get time, maybe we can get to a venue together, monker123 & sic swans used to go to live with be, in fact they got more experiance live at few different venues, maybe we could do a HITSQUAD NITE out at a game LOL, let us know your thoughts & how you get on?

    Where were you thinking of goin Ed??

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  • HITMAN_RVHITMAN_RV Member Posts: 8,688
    edited July 2011
    ED hadna seen this thread sry, so had answered on our One!!

    T.C's, not been there, but monkey123 & sic swans have a few times, they know a coupla dealers there, [i know one]!! It aint far from us , so let us know when you are thinking of going, and maybe one or all of us could meet you there!! have a beer or Two Too!! Tho not too many when playin.....LOLOLOLOL

    GL
     
    Dave Hitman Harvey

    ps good advice from all above !!
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  • WWFCBlueWWFCBlue Member Posts: 245
    edited July 2011
    Definitely up for a hitsquad nite at some point. Just asked sickswans cos hes on my table now in DTD! He says no real dresscode lol.


    Cheers for all the advice as well :)

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