Well, if they are calling stations then of course camping for the best hand is the only thing you need to do and they will pay you off. Just need to remember that while pocket aces are the best hand preflop, and though they usually are the best hand post flop they aren't always going to be the best hand post flop. If the flop comes 89T or something like that and you get a lot of action, you need to really consider the idea that your aces are toast. Top pair and better are good hands to push hard on the flop and turn (especially in a 6 handed game) but don't get too attached to your non-nut hands.

Also, your home game setup sounds like limit which would probably get better responses in the limit forum if you haven't already posted in there.


With the max bet being .50, I would trash any idea of bluffing in this game. If anyone ever folds to you, just muck your cards and tell them you were bluffing - never said you have to be honest .

I also suggest Winning Low Limit Hold 'Em by Lee Jones and Small Stakes Hold 'Em by um..david sklanksy i believe.

Honestly, it just sounds like if you work on your postflop play you'll be fine. Its also very possible that since you haven't played many sessions you could have just started out on a bad run - it happens to the best players.

One last word of advice that I still have to punch myself in the face to remember: Don't be too quick to blame luck. Even if you are running bad, there are always ways to improve your play. Players who blame everything on luck refuse to learn. Refusal to learn = less chips.