(The Unofficial) CC's 100 Greatest Poker Tips

[Mugetsu]

If you start losing hands, beware incase you go on tilt. Its easy to notice if someone else is on tilt but much harder to notice if you are yourself!

BTW just wanted to say, this is a fantastic thread and has given some great info. I look forwards to sticking around these forums!

 

[KerouacsDog]

If you start losing hands, beware incase you go on tilt. Its easy to notice if someone else is on tilt but much harder to notice if you are yourself!

BTW just wanted to say, this is a fantastic thread and has given some great info. I look forwards to sticking around these forums!

thats what we're here for, to give and recieve good advice.
BTW, if you're gonna stick around(which we hope you do), how about introducing yourself on your own thread?

 

[zinzan1000]

I can nudge you over the 100 mark if you so wish Mr. Sticker.
I am not sure where your count is at present but I have 10 or so more add ons if you so wish.

 

[PopDog60]

Don't get mad after a bad beat..
It effects future decisions with that player, and the rest of the table, that might not have the greatest ending for you and your chip stack

 

[Stick66]

I can nudge you over the 100 mark if you so wish Mr. Sticker.
I am not sure where your count is at present but I have 10 or so more add ons if you so wish.

I think we're around 75-80. I'll take 2 of your best (when you get un-banned). Then we'll see where we are in a week and maybe get more from you. Thanks.

But it would be nice to get some from some regulars who haven't posted any or any for a while, at least.

 

[KerouacsDog]

not sure if this has been posted, but anyway: when the board looks semi-scary, say 4dJd8c5h then the river is another club, if the other person(s) pauses, then throws in a big bet, it usually means they just filled their flush, then thought about how much to bet, and then bet. Always look for the pause before the big bet.


(Im sure I posted this before on this thread, but hey-ho, sorry!)

 

[ChuckTs]

Quick minimum reraises (ones that don't involve lots of time to figure what to do) are often a big tell for big pocket pairs. You may be getting great odds to call on a min-reraise, but unless you have a great hand like AA or KK, get the $#*( out while you still can!

 

[Mugetsu]

Quick minimum reraises (ones that don't involve lots of time to figure what to do) are often a big tell for big pocket pairs. You may be getting great odds to call on a min-reraise, but unless you have a great hand like AA or KK, get the $#*( out while you still can!

Thats actually so true, and something I like to use from time to time!

 

[ChuckTs]

Keeping book on yourself is just as, if not more, important than keeping book on your opponents. Try making notes on yourself and recurring things you do (giving up your blinds too easily/defending them too vigorously, calling down too often/folding too much, your PF hand ranges etc etc) as if you were an opponent, and see what needs improving.

 

[ChuckTs]

Use sharscope . com (for SnGs) and thepokerdb . com (for MTTs) to find out info about your opponents' successes (or failures). It's a definite edge to have when you've got info that your opponent is too lazy/uninterested to look up.

 

[KerouacsDog]

thanks for info Chuck. do you need to pay for these things, sharpscope and pokerdb?

 

[Debi]

thanks for info Chuck. do you need to pay for these things, sharpscope and pokerdb?

It is sharkscope with a k. They give you 5 free searches a day - you can pay to get more.

 

[Kennyseven]

Believe in Jesus

As in Jesus Ferguson....I was looking for help and came across this little tidbit......"If stuck in a tough decision Imagine what would Jesus do. Believe me...this little advice helped me out when I was just beginning.

 

[Kennyseven]

Jesus

Also helps in real life. But follow the real Jesus....lol.

 

[martin_macd]

The 10 Commandments of Holdem

And Martin came from the mountain with a tablet.

On the tablet was inscribed the ten commandments by which all poker players should live their lives.

And martin spoke from the mountain and the people listend:

1) Thou shalt not overly covet the bigstacks chips
2) Thou shalt not risk more than 10% of thy bankroll at cash tables
3) Thou shalt not chase lost chips with small suited connectors
4) Thou shalt not play NL above thine bankroll
5) Thou shalt not play loose/aggressive with the small stack on the table
6) Thou shalt not think thee are the most talented player on earth, or even the table thou are on
7) Thou shalt not tilt
8) Thou shalt not defend blinds un-necesarily on cash games
9) Thou shalt not risk the end of thine bankroll on a MTT as it offers the best prize vs. buyin ratio
10) Thou shalt not ever, EVER, EVER risk thy rent, mortgage, bill money on poker.

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Martin-mac
Religious despot of C.D.P.

 

[Debi]

Cool - there is nothing in there about not transferring money from your husband's bank account to increase your bankroll!

I can handle the other 10.....

And Martin came from the mountain with a tablet.

On the tablet was inscribed the ten commandments by which all poker players should live their lives.

And martin spoke from the mountain and the people listend:

1) Thou shalt not overly covet the bigstacks chips
2) Thou shalt not risk more than 10% of thy bankroll at cash tables
3) Thou shalt not chase lost chips with small suited connectors
4) Thou shalt not play NL above thine bankroll
5) Thou shalt not play loose/aggressive with the small stack on the table
6) Thou shalt not think thee are the most talented player on earth, or even the table thou are on
7) Thou shalt not tilt
8) Thou shalt not defend blinds un-necesarily on cash games
9) Thou shalt not risk the end of thine bankroll on a MTT as it offers the best prize vs. buyin ratio
10) Thou shalt not ever, EVER, EVER risk thy rent, mortgage, bill money on poker.

--------------
Martin-mac
Religious despot of C.D.P.

 

[martin_macd]

Cool - there is nothing in there about not transferring money from your husband's bank account to increase your bankroll!

I can handle the other 10.....

LOL - thought that was my trick - Laura's CC Bill is due next week and Im shi**ing myself!

 

[Kennyseven]

My My We are off to a good sunday. Nice Post.:adore:

 

[herbort]

Don't get married to a hand.

 

[colbear]

dont take one off

this came from a freind online when i was a begginer and i lived by it evr since

one of the biggest mistakes made is calling on the flop in hopes of improving your hand artionalized by bet is half price small pp or insidde str8 draw call big bets hoping to hit set set or filling str8 draw problem theres not usually enough in the pot to justify it odds of gutshot are 1/12 set are worse1/24 so unless the pot is 12 or 24 times the call dont do it

 

[KerouacsDog]

Don't get married to a hand.

as for real life, dont marry YOUR hand. I admit, the sex is good, but what happens if you have a freak accident and break both hands?
My advice, marry a woman/man/sheep/animal(living or dead, your choice)/etc, and remember, if it's a woman you get a bonus of her being not only a sex-aid, but also a cook/cleaner/babysitter/magnet for other babes etc.

 

[TKO]

I don't know if there are a hundred tips on here but.....Make sure when you are hosting a home game that you have enough chips!!!

 

[myxiplx]

lol, great advice TKO - I bought two different poker sets to give us 5 colours intead of 4 and a bit more flexibility in home games.

 

[TKO]

I have a game tomorrow and I am expecting way more than I invited. I took 2 hours to figure out a) If I had enough chips for the amount of people that could be coming and b) If I had enough chips to color up with!! I ended up using chips from three different sets!

 

[KerouacsDog]

I don't know if there are a hundred tips on here but.....Make sure when you are hosting a home game that you have enough chips!!!

Lol, great tip! I hosted wednesday this week, we normally play freezeouts, but this week I made it a rebuy tourney. I think we ran out within 45 mins of the rebuy period!
Handy tip, make sure you have a Monopoly set with you, as their values go up to 500. And it's great betting with a 500 'note'.
+rep for you TKO!