preflop

Originally Posted by linker33

I have been trying to follow the pre-flop strategy posted on this site. However, it seems when I stick to it, it limits my losses great, but I rarely get to play. I don't get to see the flop most of the time. Should I be more flexible, or is this about right. Any suggestions?

Money not lost is equal to money won.

You should play tight because most hold 'em hands are about break even. There are very few that make you the money.

Here is my rough pre-flop strat if you want to give something else a try:

Raise/Re-raise/All-in Pre-Flop:
AA KK

Raise/call any position:
QQ AK

Raise from late position:
AQ KQ JJ TT

Limp any position:
Jacks or better suited
any pocket pair (flop a set or go home)

Limp in late position (flop big, draw cheap, steal or fold):
Axs, Kxs, tight suited connectors, suited semi-connectors, Tens or better suited

Call with up to 10% of the smaller stack on any pocket pair looking for the set. Adjust for multiple callers.

Never micro-raise. Raise like you mean it or don't bother.