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Beating those $2 NL at paradise is pretty simple. The biggest mistake being made time and again at those tables is calling way too loosely on all streets. So basically, all you have to do is put yourself in a position to take advantage of that ... you want situations where you can get a lot of money in the pot when you have much the better of it compared to the range of calling hands at the table.
Bet very big with premium hands preflop ... as big as you can and still get action. And don't overlook the preflop all-in.
Play good drawing hands a lot preflop for cheap as the table allows. You will be using position here. I'll limp mid-suited connectors and any pair from any position unless I am constantly forced to fold to a raise. The 2 cents is cheaper at this stake than the blinds at higher stakes because usually the betting is a lot higher compared with the stacks. If there is typically a 5-10xBB raise preflop, and this raise tends to get called a lot, then you will be able to play your good hands for more money preflop, and make more money when you hit your drawing hands on the flop. It's like you're really playing for a higher stake, so that makes the 2 cents a very small investment if you have to fold. Also, since a raise is usually called by several people, you will more often be able to play these hands profitably for a raise. Position is also huge for playing the drawing hands more to add some profit. Don't forget to check your opponents' stack sizes when playing low pairs and connectors. If 3 people are in for a raise of .15, and 2 of them only have another .20 left, your implied odds go way down because of the limit on how much you can win.
Once you get to the flop, make value bets when you are certain you are a favorite to make money with your hand. And push the limits here ... you need to find out what people will call with their crap. Find that psychological limit at the table you are at.
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