Ok so im curious as to how poker points work / how i can earn them / and is there a way of getting them at a quicker pace etc .. Id just like some info on them please Posted by PokerEire
You earn poker points for every real money game you play on the site whether it be SnG, cash or MTT. It's essentially based on how much rake you are paying so obviously you can earn points faster if you play at higher stakes but I would definitely not suggest playing higher stakes that you're not comfortable with just to earn more points.
Mr Kendall, Sir, I very much enjoy your comments and general conversation. Thank you for that! You recently remarked significantly "don't forget we can see all the cards face up" Would it be technically possible to occasionally show a table with only one set of hole cards revealed. Obviously they would need to be playable but not necessarily the winning hand. It would be very instructive and perhaps a little more testing for the experts.
Where is my free 10 pound,i registered and got nothing???????? Posted by daithi77
Good morning, thank you for your lovely Post, & it is good to see you, too.
The details - if you mean this promotion - are HERE
However, this thread is not the correct place to enquire, I would suggest you contact Customer Care - they look after such queries, & they cannot be resolved via the forum.
Could you tell me if or when the 1658320463 on 2012-04-18 16:38:09, TV sit& go will on,I'm 73 tomorrow 19th. major19 Posted by major19
Morning Major!
I don't know for sure, but it is unlikely that the SNG will feature on Ch 865. The presence of a TV Icon on a Table or Tourney does not mean it WILL be televised, it means it might, or could be. It is to ensure that those who do NOT wish their hands to be aired on TV have their rights respected, rather than a guarantee it wll be televised.
73 today? Many congratulations! Wow, that is really something, still playing the pokers, too. Great stuff.
Did you know that othe day you were born coincided with the publication of that very fine novel, "Gone with the Wind", later turned into one of THE most famous movies of all time, starring, I believe, Tom Cruise & Paul Newman? (Some facts may be untrue).
I hope you have a wonderful 73rd Birthday, Mr Major, & many more happy years playing poker.
Mr Kendall, Sir, I very much enjoy your comments and general conversation. Thank you for that! You recently remarked significantly "don't forget we can see all the cards face up" Would it be technically possible to occasionally show a table with only one set of hole cards revealed. Obviously they would need to be playable but not necessarily the winning hand. It would be very instructive and perhaps a little more testing for the experts. Posted by gemini32
Good morning.
Any Post which begins ""Mr Kendall, Sir" will always get my urgent attention. You understand psychology & cooey-wooey, clearly, unlike the SORT IT OUT stylee posters.
Your idea? It is something they are currently looking to incorporate on 865. The display of hands runs through a "Console" with some tricky software in it, but new Consoles are on the way, & it'd be neat if they included your idea.
Hello Tikay I have slowly forced my downswing to a halt by multitabling so many tables that variance is no longer an issue!! I think wires where crossed the other day when i posted a hand on TV and the question was asked how did he call all the streets it was slightly out of context the actual question was what did I do wrong to allow him to come all this way. Anyway to the point of this thread i would like to ask if you can recommend any good poker books? I really dont have many poker poker friends locally so spend alot of time in forums watching hands played by professionals on youtube but is there any really good books out there that actually help?? Also i have recently sat watching tables at higher levels mainly the big players on the site TommyD in particular (Because he has an interesting game) just watching tables and trying to put players on hands due to bet sizing and posistion play is this beneficial as I was advised to do it by a decent...ish player and I am really doing as much as i can to improve my game. Kalie x Posted by Batkin88
Morning Kalie.
Firstly, as to the "TV hand" you refe to, I just think it was all about bet-sizing. I think you realise that now, anyway.
Good to see you still want to improve your game. I note from Sharkscope (I have no access to Sky Poker data) that you have a very impressive record, notwithstanding your "downswing". And yes, multi-tabling reduces the variance.
Downswings happen, poker would not be poker without them, like outdraws, they are part & parcel of the game, & fundamental to it. Some folks on downswings can't handle the heat, & blame the oppos ("he made a SHOCKING call"), the software (SKY RIVERED ME), the weather, this that & the other, which is kinda sad really, as they'll never improve, so it's refreshing to see you attacking the problem positively & sensibly. I have observed your progreess for many months now, & I said on TV, & here, months ago, that you would do just fine, & be a winning player. Players who have the ability to be profitable are easily identified.
Best book to read? I don't much think books help (me personally, anyway), but Jarad Tendlar & Barry Carters "The Mental Game of Poker" has helped many, many friends of mine better understand, & cope with, downswings & "tilt". "tilt", of course, is simply mind-weakness, & is a wholly negative & non-productive emotion, so anyone who suffers from it has my sympathy, & recommendation to read that book. "tilt", imo, should be reserved for stuff like those poor people in Rwanda, or those rendered homeless by natural disasters, not poker.
Watching other ("better") players? Yes, that helps too.
I would also suggest writing to a decent player & asking for a little help & guidance. Most good players are extremely helpful, & won't hold back on advice, in fact they rather enjoy doing so. I have recommended lots of players to do that, & it has worked very well, though I'm blessed to be friendly with some really nice people who are also very good at poker.
Using a good poker forum hand analysis board helps, too, Sky Poker have "The Poker Clinic", & almost every Poker Forum has a PHA (Poker Hand Analysis) Board.
Finally, I truly believe that, assuming reasonable intelligence, actually PLAYING the game - & losing a bit now & then - is the best form of coaching. Losing hurts, & it helps us focus better, assuming we don't delude ourselves & start blaming the software or that sort of nonsense.
As to learning, we are all different, but personally, I would never ever pay for coaching or "mentoring". However, we all respond to different psychological buttons.
I hope your poker continues to be profitable, & more importantly, you continue to enjoy it. You are THE perfect example to so many.
Ok so im curious as to how poker points work / how i can earn them / and is there a way of getting them at a quicker pace etc .. Id just like some info on them please Posted by PokerEire
Hi Mr Eire, I surmise you like "ROI"......
The reply by Lambert helpfully sums it up, as do the replies you got on the thread you started.
Hope you are sorted now.
Short of stating the obvious, the best way to earn more points is to play more. If you play cash, try opening 2, 3 or 4 Tables, it is awkward at first, but soon becomes easy, & also try & do that during the thrice daily "Happy Hours", as the points don't 'arf mount up if you do that. You can easly keep track of your points, too, by referring regularly to the Poker Points Widget thingie.
I am a new player practising on the free tables. For a change I found one with six players which was tight and sensible! Having folded monotonously, I then held a jack of clubs connected unsuited with three clubs up to the 10 on the turn. The river turned up the A of clubs and an opponent who had probably been checking for the flush bet all-in. Should I call or assume he probably has the K or Q? I called and he had the K! Big mistake? C'est la vie. Posted by gemini32
Not necessarily a "big mistake", the villain does not HAVE to have the K or the Q, he could have complete air.
It also depends on stack sizes & all manner of other variables.
Imagine, for example (in simple terms), that he jammed all-in, & you were getting even money to make the call. Also imagine that he bluffs the river 3 times out of four. It means we are getting the correct price to call. We will be wrong 1 time in 4, but correct 3 times in four.
A school of thought in poker vrelies wholly on maths, & says that if you have the correct price, irrespective of most other factors, you must call. It's not QUITE that simple of course, but if you try & build a strategy around maths, you won't go far wrong. The maths, over time, are ALWAYS correct.
I suggest there should be a "letting off steam" forum topic. The idea is that your post is automatically deleted after 10 mins ( by which time, hopefully you are back in control of your senses ). This way you and others don't have the embarrassment of reading it later, let alone TK having to have the saintly patience to post a sensible reply. Posted by simonnatur
You Sir, I like.
However, as to your idea, I prefer to solve problems from the bottom up, so to speak. Go the the source, or the cause, of the problem, rather than try to fix it after it has broken. If we do that, the problem never arises!
I'd be sure - or at least hopeful - that some of these, err, less erudite Posts, are due to "tilt", or inability to control one's emotions. As such, my solution would be to suggest that some people need to think before they Post. The internet is changing the way we communicate, but rushing to type the first thing that comes into our head has an unfailing tendency to make us look "not very bright".
Much of the offensive, as opposed to plain dumb, insults aimed at me or Sky Poker are deleted before you or anyone else sees them. The oddity is this - when I am out & about, I always wear my Sky Poker patch, & a lot of people know me anyway, from the TV or whatever, & of course I have been on the scene a long time. And not once, EVER, has anyone said those sort of rude or dumb things to my face.
A psychology student could write an entire dissertation upon that.
Hi Tikay, I hear that you might be going to Perth, Australia next year - well, just to say that if you do you will love the place. I go for a month every year, round about Jan/Feb and have been about 10 times. Fabulous! I think you will appreciate Fremantle especially. I play on Sky Poker while there, different time zone of course, but have no trouble with connection. Also, how is Ilkeston faring these days? I lived there and had a small business there in Lord Haddon Road for a while 7 years ago. Best wishes Bunski (Alan Payne)
Here's the thing. I've been on Sky Poker now, for two and half years. Over that time, I've studied the game, I've read loads of books, I've grown, I think, as a player, and I now think I'm a good player. I don't make mistakes. If I'm ever going into a race, I make sure I'm favourite. I have made notes on about 700 other players, so that I know their weaknesses. I reckon I'm doing everything right.
However, luck. It would seem I don't have any at all. My convertion rate on races is less than 20%, despite nearly always being a favourite going into them. My question is, what am I doing wrong? It's got to the stage, now, where I can't even play Aces cos they lose, for me, 90% of the time. What do I do about this? You can't say, hang in there, your luck will change, because I've been here for two and half years!!!
I don't think it's something wrong with my game, I can't help but feel I'm often playing bingo.
I did try writing to Sky about this a year ago, and they just got defensive and said their games are fair.
But i have to say, given my experience of this site, that no-one can be this unlucky. Look at my history and you'll see.
I have to say thank you for running the Viva las Vegas super satellite. I thought it was a super idea and great tournament structure.
Big congrats to Sam for taking it down, a very popular winner.
My question is, given the overlay, is there any plans to run another one for next month? I reckon, given the right promotion, it would easily make the 230 runners.
hi tk i know your prob infact definately better at poker than me but i do reckon i could beat you in an egg and spoon race. Are you up for the challenge
In Response to Re: Ask Tikay?: [QUOTE]Hi Tikay, I have to say thank you for running the Viva las Vegas super satellite. I thought it was a super idea and great tournament structure. Big congrats to Sam for taking it down, a very popular winner. My question is, given the overlay, is there any plans to run another one for next month? I reckon, given the right promotion, it would easily make the 230 runners. Posted by 67Bhoys
Hi Mr Celtic Supporter, & thank you.
Another one next month? Probably. But there will be at LEAST one more THIS month. Watch this space. Or more correctly THIS space.
Overlay? We hope not, but we'll see. Sometimes we have to have a little gamble, & sometimes a bit of money gets thrown away, or "invested", as part of a larger picture, so to speak. As long as the fundamentals are right, then Sky Poker will try & make it work. If players support it, all well & good, if they don't, then so be it, move on, there are always a hundred other new ideas in gestation.
Keeping it real, keeping it fresh.
PS - Good luck in Sunday's "Old Firm" renewal. To both teams, obv......;)
I've recently been presented with two main event entries from presenters (Richard for his timed tourney competition and Anna for a show contribution) and both have been for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. In fact, competition prizes always see to be for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. Why is that? Is there something about Thursdays that I'm missing?
Perhaps not the toughest question you'll ever have to field. lol
Mr. Kendall, I will keep this brief: I've recently been presented with two main event entries from presenters (Richard for his timed tourney competition and Anna for a show contribution) and both have been for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. In fact, competition prizes always see to be for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. Why is that? Is there something about Thursdays that I'm missing? Perhaps not the toughest question you'll ever have to field. lol Thank you. Posted by BorinLoner
I asked this recently too. I just got told it's because it's so popular, but I still think if it's so popular (which I know for a fact BHs are) then it can get runners on it's own without having to give seats away free. I'm sure there are plenty of people (me included) that would prefer to play maybe the deepstack ME where Sky could give a cheaper seat away anyway (saving money) and give people some variety.
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Here's a link about how the points are calculated
https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby/poker-promotions/earning-poker-points?tracking=pokerpleftnav
Would it be technically possible to occasionally show a table with only one set of hole cards revealed. Obviously they would need to be playable but not necessarily the winning hand. It would be very instructive and perhaps a little more testing for the experts.
The details - if you mean this promotion - are HERE
However, this thread is not the correct place to enquire, I would suggest you contact Customer Care - they look after such queries, & they cannot be resolved via the forum.
I don't know for sure, but it is unlikely that the SNG will feature on Ch 865. The presence of a TV Icon on a Table or Tourney does not mean it WILL be televised, it means it might, or could be. It is to ensure that those who do NOT wish their hands to be aired on TV have their rights respected, rather than a guarantee it wll be televised.
73 today? Many congratulations! Wow, that is really something, still playing the pokers, too. Great stuff.
Did you know that othe day you were born coincided with the publication of that very fine novel, "Gone with the Wind", later turned into one of THE most famous movies of all time, starring, I believe, Tom Cruise & Paul Newman? (Some facts may be untrue).
I hope you have a wonderful 73rd Birthday, Mr Major, & many more happy years playing poker.
Any Post which begins ""Mr Kendall, Sir" will always get my urgent attention. You understand psychology & cooey-wooey, clearly, unlike the SORT IT OUT stylee posters.
Your idea? It is something they are currently looking to incorporate on 865. The display of hands runs through a "Console" with some tricky software in it, but new Consoles are on the way, & it'd be neat if they included your idea.
Consider it duly passed to Mother's safe beak.
Firstly, as to the "TV hand" you refe to, I just think it was all about bet-sizing. I think you realise that now, anyway.
Good to see you still want to improve your game. I note from Sharkscope (I have no access to Sky Poker data) that you have a very impressive record, notwithstanding your "downswing". And yes, multi-tabling reduces the variance.
Downswings happen, poker would not be poker without them, like outdraws, they are part & parcel of the game, & fundamental to it. Some folks on downswings can't handle the heat, & blame the oppos ("he made a SHOCKING call"), the software (SKY RIVERED ME), the weather, this that & the other, which is kinda sad really, as they'll never improve, so it's refreshing to see you attacking the problem positively & sensibly. I have observed your progreess for many months now, & I said on TV, & here, months ago, that you would do just fine, & be a winning player. Players who have the ability to be profitable are easily identified.
Best book to read? I don't much think books help (me personally, anyway), but Jarad Tendlar & Barry Carters "The Mental Game of Poker" has helped many, many friends of mine better understand, & cope with, downswings & "tilt". "tilt", of course, is simply mind-weakness, & is a wholly negative & non-productive emotion, so anyone who suffers from it has my sympathy, & recommendation to read that book. "tilt", imo, should be reserved for stuff like those poor people in Rwanda, or those rendered homeless by natural disasters, not poker.
Watching other ("better") players? Yes, that helps too.
I would also suggest writing to a decent player & asking for a little help & guidance. Most good players are extremely helpful, & won't hold back on advice, in fact they rather enjoy doing so. I have recommended lots of players to do that, & it has worked very well, though I'm blessed to be friendly with some really nice people who are also very good at poker.
Using a good poker forum hand analysis board helps, too, Sky Poker have "The Poker Clinic", & almost every Poker Forum has a PHA (Poker Hand Analysis) Board.
Finally, I truly believe that, assuming reasonable intelligence, actually PLAYING the game - & losing a bit now & then - is the best form of coaching. Losing hurts, & it helps us focus better, assuming we don't delude ourselves & start blaming the software or that sort of nonsense.
As to learning, we are all different, but personally, I would never ever pay for coaching or "mentoring". However, we all respond to different psychological buttons.
I hope your poker continues to be profitable, & more importantly, you continue to enjoy it. You are THE perfect example to so many.
Take care now.
The reply by Lambert helpfully sums it up, as do the replies you got on the thread you started.
Hope you are sorted now.
Short of stating the obvious, the best way to earn more points is to play more. If you play cash, try opening 2, 3 or 4 Tables, it is awkward at first, but soon becomes easy, & also try & do that during the thrice daily "Happy Hours", as the points don't 'arf mount up if you do that. You can easly keep track of your points, too, by referring regularly to the Poker Points Widget thingie.
Good luck you.
It also depends on stack sizes & all manner of other variables.
Imagine, for example (in simple terms), that he jammed all-in, & you were getting even money to make the call. Also imagine that he bluffs the river 3 times out of four. It means we are getting the correct price to call. We will be wrong 1 time in 4, but correct 3 times in four.
A school of thought in poker vrelies wholly on maths, & says that if you have the correct price, irrespective of most other factors, you must call. It's not QUITE that simple of course, but if you try & build a strategy around maths, you won't go far wrong. The maths, over time, are ALWAYS correct.
However, as to your idea, I prefer to solve problems from the bottom up, so to speak. Go the the source, or the cause, of the problem, rather than try to fix it after it has broken. If we do that, the problem never arises!
I'd be sure - or at least hopeful - that some of these, err, less erudite Posts, are due to "tilt", or inability to control one's emotions. As such, my solution would be to suggest that some people need to think before they Post. The internet is changing the way we communicate, but rushing to type the first thing that comes into our head has an unfailing tendency to make us look "not very bright".
Much of the offensive, as opposed to plain dumb, insults aimed at me or Sky Poker are deleted before you or anyone else sees them. The oddity is this - when I am out & about, I always wear my Sky Poker patch, & a lot of people know me anyway, from the TV or whatever, & of course I have been on the scene a long time. And not once, EVER, has anyone said those sort of rude or dumb things to my face.
A psychology student could write an entire dissertation upon that.
I have to say thank you for running the Viva las Vegas super satellite. I thought it was a super idea and great tournament structure.
Big congrats to Sam for taking it down, a very popular winner.
My question is, given the overlay, is there any plans to run another one for next month? I reckon, given the right promotion, it would easily make the 230 runners.
[QUOTE]Hi Tikay, I have to say thank you for running the Viva las Vegas super satellite. I thought it was a super idea and great tournament structure. Big congrats to Sam for taking it down, a very popular winner. My question is, given the overlay, is there any plans to run another one for next month? I reckon, given the right promotion, it would easily make the 230 runners.
Posted by 67Bhoys
Hi Mr Celtic Supporter, & thank you.
Another one next month? Probably. But there will be at LEAST one more THIS month. Watch this space. Or more correctly THIS space.
Overlay? We hope not, but we'll see. Sometimes we have to have a little gamble, & sometimes a bit of money gets thrown away, or "invested", as part of a larger picture, so to speak. As long as the fundamentals are right, then Sky Poker will try & make it work. If players support it, all well & good, if they don't, then so be it, move on, there are always a hundred other new ideas in gestation.
Keeping it real, keeping it fresh.
PS - Good luck in Sunday's "Old Firm" renewal. To both teams, obv......;)
I've recently been presented with two main event entries from presenters (Richard for his timed tourney competition and Anna for a show contribution) and both have been for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. In fact, competition prizes always see to be for the Thursday Bounty Hunter. Why is that? Is there something about Thursdays that I'm missing?
Perhaps not the toughest question you'll ever have to field. lol
Thank you.