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  1. 06-12-2008 05:32 AM #1
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    Default Golden Rules of Poker

    Hai Friends
    I plan to start playing poker part time . I'm trying to make it like a job and want to plan everything out. I would just like to hear the golden rules when trying to play.I plan on playing 1/2 no limit holdem live.

    Anything would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you
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  2. 06-12-2008 05:46 AM #2
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    Hrmm. I dont really know what to say to this post.
    Poker is a game of extreme mental discipline. Control your emotions...and you'll make money.
    Good luck.
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  3. 06-12-2008 05:57 AM #3
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    Best lesson I learnt early was that money not lost is as good as money won. A common error for new players is to win small pots and lose big ones. Try to have a big hand when you're involved in a big pot, or get out.
    Just dipping my toes back in.
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  4. 06-12-2008 06:25 AM #4
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    Get in your opponents' heads. Don't judge, understand.
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Xz8aLuD7Y
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  5. 06-12-2008 08:06 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fnord
    Get in your opponents' heads. Don't judge, understand.
    I luv this - as with most of your answers Fnord. Succinct and to the point - and also spot on.
    Normski
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    You win the most money from bad players. Play your cards in a way that will have you playing more hands against bad players.
    "Don't judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes. Then you are a mile away, and have his shoes." - Anon.
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  9. 06-12-2008 10:10 PM #9
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    Don't play 1/2 NL live as your only source of income. I think you would need to absolutely destroy these games in order to earn a decent wage, and if you can absolutely destroy them, you might as well play higher.

    Learn about position, and at the start of your career have the attitude that "If I'm not going to raise, I'm going to fold" - calling is advanced play.
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  10. 06-13-2008 01:28 AM #10
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    everyone here has already given great responses.

    play against the bad players
    big hands = big pots
    small hands = small pots
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  11. 06-13-2008 06:36 PM #11
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  13. 06-15-2008 02:48 AM #13
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  14. 06-17-2008 06:35 PM #14
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    Here's some unofficial rules, but good ones nonetheless...

    Golden Rules of Poker

    Maximize the size of pots you win; minimize the amount of money you lose.

    When deciding whether or not to call, factor the amount of money being asked of you in relation to the amount of money in the pot.

    Avoid playing too consistently; take note of the consistencies of your opponents.

    Know the players at the table; adjust your playing style accordingly.

    Be aware of tells in yourself; be aware of tells in others.

    Utilize bluffing; bluff with the best-balanced frequency to maximize its usefulness.

    Practice inexpensive advertising to create false impressions of your playing style.
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  16. 06-18-2008 06:37 PM #16
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    hey, i guess u have played lots of poker and know all that above. but why are u choosing to play live? on the net u can multitable and its way suckier opponents. i guess u know that to im just curious.

    big good luck with the grind.
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  17. 06-18-2008 08:04 PM #17
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  18. 06-18-2008 08:24 PM #18
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  19. 06-21-2008 02:36 AM #19
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    Default Re: Golden Rules of Poker

    Don't keep small, breakable objects within reach-when you get someone all-in and he catches a 2-outer on the river, you'll end up having to order a new control for your surround sound =/
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