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Old 07-13-2005, 08:22 PM
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OK. So here's my current situation. I haven't been playing in the ASOP's this year because I have determined that it's a -EV move for me at this juncture, and the amount of fun I derive from playing with the Poker Posse doesn't make up for it.

I've also realized that while I like the interface at PokerStars a lot better than at Pacific, my results are a lot better at Pacific, and right now, for me, it's all about maximizing my winnings, as I slowly improve my game.

Anyway, right now I've still got exactly $109.55 in my Stars account, and I think I've talked myself into playing a $100+9, either a SnG or a MTT, and win or lose not play at Stars for a while. Any winnings I'll either cash out or use to deposit at Party. This will be by far the biggest buy-in for me, more than doubling my previous biggest entry fee of $30+3, but if I do this, I'm going to go in knowing I'm probably going to lose.

So, assuming I don't come to my senses anytime soon, would anyone here be interested in having some fun watching me as I get in way over my head, and do you think I'd be better off going for a 1-table, 2-table, or an MTT?
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Old 07-13-2005, 08:24 PM
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OK. So here's my current situation. I haven't been playing in the ASOP's this year because I have determined that it's a -EV move for me at this juncture, and the amount of fun I derive from playing with the Poker Posse doesn't make up for it.

I've also realized that while I like the interface at PokerStars a lot better than at Pacific, my results are a lot better at Pacific, and right now, for me, it's all about maximizing my winnings, as I slowly improve my game.

Anyway, right now I've still got exactly $109.55 in my Stars account, and I think I've talked myself into playing a $100+9, either a SnG or a MTT, and win or lose not play at Stars for a while. Any winnings I'll either cash out or use to deposit at Party. This will be by far the biggest buy-in for me, more than doubling my previous biggest entry fee of $30+3, but if I do this, I'm going to go in knowing I'm probably going to lose.

So, assuming I don't come to my senses anytime soon, would anyone here be interested in having some fun watching me as I get in way over my head, and do you think I'd be better off going for a 1-table, 2-table, or an MTT?
Go for a MTT. If you are gonna swing for the fences, you might as well try to clear the stadium. So to speak.
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Old 07-13-2005, 08:42 PM
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I...gulp...agree with law. If you're gonna throw $109 at one thing, and that's it, go for the big score.
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Old 07-13-2005, 11:10 PM
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it depends on what you are looking for. do you want to play the game you are more probable to cash or do you want to enjoy yourself and go for the gusto? (preferably, both will happen of course)

my thoughts are this:

-you have a better chance of cashing in the 1 table sng than you do in the multi if you keep it tight

-you might enjoy yourself more as well as learn from the others playing at your table(s) in the multi
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Old 07-13-2005, 11:21 PM
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[typical stars table bum] can you "lend" me the other 55 cents ? [/typical stars table bum]
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Old 07-13-2005, 11:22 PM
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Or if you REALLY want to make money, give me the $109 for a multi and have me play it.

50/50
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Old 07-14-2005, 07:30 AM
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Or if you REALLY want to make money, give me the $109 for a multi and have me play it.

50/50
That would perhaps maximize my profit, but I'm clearly not doing this for money, but for the fun of playing at a limit way beyond my normal comfort level.
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Old 07-14-2005, 08:26 AM
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That would perhaps maximize my profit, but I'm clearly not doing this for money, but for the fun of playing at a limit way beyond my normal comfort level.
I was joking. I forgot the "" or the "".
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Old 07-14-2005, 10:35 AM
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It looks as if Stars this week is only running $100+9 MTTs that start at 2300 Eastern. That's a bit late for me. Does the schedule vary much?
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Old 07-14-2005, 10:55 AM
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It looks as if Stars this week is only running $100+9 MTTs that start at 2300 Eastern. That's a bit late for me. Does the schedule vary much?
or you could 2 table with 50 SnGs.
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