Quote Originally Posted by EricE
You are arguing your case a lot. Let’s backup a second. First, admit that these fishy tables can be beaten. I know because I do well at loose tables. I raise to 5xbb and I get 5 callers….that’s a loose table…and I do well at them. It just takes a different style. Will you admit that they can be beaten or are you arguing that it cannot be beaten?
Hi EricE. Thanks for your post.

You're right! Of course these fishy tables can be beaten and I guess it takes a different style.

My favourite tables are six player NL cash tables, max buy0in $200 and blinds 1/2. With two loose fish and two tight players on such tables, I usually clean up. The problem I encounter is when everyone is loose, ie when I make standard raise preflop, say 4 or 5 x bb, everyone calls - there is no respect for position and raises. This is when I have problems as many of these players don't fold but routinely see the turn, even in response to a large bet. I know that optimum strategy is to get the best hand and bet it hard but all too often they call and hit something.

Usually I scamper off and find another table but sometimes this type of table is all I can find. Many of my opponents are British or European (Scandinavian in particular) and these players are notoriously difficult to make fold.

If you can suggest a style, I'd be ever so grateful.