I'd also advise trying more tables. Simply that the premium hands come round quicker.
What's made the difference to me at nl4 since Christmas has been better folding in marginal situations. Not so much pre because I'm normally pretty tight there anyway, but post flop as well. You get enough good spots at nl4 without taking too many chances.
That's been working for me as well at nl8.
Unfortunately the last 3 nights I haven't found that fold button and have spewed off several buy-ins at nl8. Don't understand why. It's not outright tilt, it's one hand then back in the groove for an hour or more then another big spew. Instead looking forwards and taking shots at nl10 I'm looking back over my shoulder at nl4 again.
So Im off to the tables and hoping to play most of day. This time last year Id be playing live at acasino in Canada (Sundays was my day $1/$2 NL) , now its playing online 2p/4pnl - surprisingly much harder online. But I do miss the live play
I would always rather be playing live too. So looking forward to GUKPT Walsall in 3 weeks.
But why is 4nl online more difficult than $!/$2 live ?
I would suggest it may be because we approach it with a different mindset, particularly if we are trying to build a bankroll. This makes us too fearful of taking a backwards step.
In a live cash game, a good player will be looking to get the opponents stack in if he thinks he is 60/40 in the hand. Too often in microstakes cash we see players who think they are ahead still looking to see another card before committing to the hand. And then not getting full value.
If you dont already do so, spend half an hour watching one of the high stakes cash games on here, and try to identify exactly what these guys do differently.
I agree with the views of the guys above. I used to play two tables ,but now play four. And I enjoy cash much much more. Maintains my interest and I can fold those marginal hands more easily.
Why is it harder online Penguin - good question. You are correct if I excersised BRM I wouldnt play live.
Could sit there all day with my $200 buy in. Sometimes walk out with $1000 and sometimes nothing. A lot of people watched on TV and saw how they play with their 1 pair and think they can win. So sit and wait for opportunity. Tell you 1 thing I noticed different was when I watched the stream of the SPT in Nottingham the flop was dealt 1 card at a time. In Canada and Vegas (I am sure you know) the dealer places all 3 cards down then fans them out. Is it 1 card at a time in all UK casinos?
Got off to a good start today up £9. Will try 3 tables this afternoon and see how it goes. Also tonight I will probably watch a higher level table for 30 mins.
Never really thought about how the dealer lays out the flop ! I think normally they will put down all three together and its only when it is streamed live with a player all in they will add to the tension by doing it one at a time.
Just had a thought about why its tougher here than live Canada. The Sky TV Channel has to take a lot of credit as they are trying to educate players 24/7 - we didnt have anything like that in Canada. The analysts are always good. Even Tikay lol
So with C4p to be paid next week thats £200 - now for £300 by end Mar
Three big wins on the same table early evening.
KK Highest card on board was an 8 £11 pot
AK ended with Ace flush £7.5 pot
AK again
K on flop £7 pot
Was happier how I played, layed down most marginal hands. Tried 3 tables for a bit but had trouble sizing on my computer. Fits easily in miniview but cant get on with that --- yet.
Just played for about an hour during day then out till 11pm. Played 2 tables NL8 for an hour. Lost buy in on 1 table within 5 minutes. Bought back in and left with £17 and the other was £12 so I got the loss back.
Actual Bankroll £207
PTN Bonus has been paid today so £5 added to bankroll.
Just played 1 table NL8 for an hour in morning - up £7
Going to 2 tables NL8 this afternoon.
My KK just lost an £8 buy in to an all in on a draw with 23. He caught the straight on river.
Did not do well at NL8. Was obviously not in my usual patient mode and went chasing wins to get it back with 2 tables NL10. hankfully I eeked a profit on both tables. The other good news is that C4P goes up.
Now I am in a mess as to what levels to play. In the spirit of this diary I should play NL4 to get me back under bankroll guidelines. However, we have established I am not playing more than 2 tables so what about 2 tables NL10 thats no different to 5 NL4.
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most of your play is over 2 tables, have you thought about the idea of adding more or have you been down this road and found it didnt work for you?
it may stop you playing marginal hands like you state in the above post
What's made the difference to me at nl4 since Christmas has been better folding in marginal situations. Not so much pre because I'm normally pretty tight there anyway, but post flop as well. You get enough good spots at nl4 without taking too many chances.
That's been working for me as well at nl8.
Unfortunately the last 3 nights I haven't found that fold button and have spewed off several buy-ins at nl8. Don't understand why. It's not outright tilt, it's one hand then back in the groove for an hour or more then another big spew. Instead looking forwards and taking shots at nl10 I'm looking back over my shoulder at nl4 again.
But why is 4nl online more difficult than $!/$2 live ?
I would suggest it may be because we approach it with a different mindset, particularly if we are trying to build a bankroll. This makes us too fearful of taking a backwards step.
In a live cash game, a good player will be looking to get the opponents stack in if he thinks he is 60/40 in the hand. Too often in microstakes cash we see players who think they are ahead still looking to see another card before committing to the hand. And then not getting full value.
If you dont already do so, spend half an hour watching one of the high stakes cash games on here, and try to identify exactly what these guys do differently.
I agree with the views of the guys above. I used to play two tables ,but now play four. And I enjoy cash much much more. Maintains my interest and I can fold those marginal hands more easily.
Good luck