Archive for October, 2008

poker.ladbrokes.com – Final Tables

Posted by Poker Nut @ 12:00 AM, Thursday Oct 16th, 2008

Although it is always nice to make it to a final table, the changing complexion of the game as the table gets down to four or five players, can often be a catalyst for mistakes being made. It is not only the fact that you have to alter the way you play when the table is shorthanded, but the ever increasing blinds and the frequency that they reach you is important too.

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Personally, I never felt a problem with this phase of the game, and used to feel more in my element at this stage, but recently my inability to get further than 3rd place has made me consider my play more closely. I can certainly say that I haven’t had good hands stand up in crucial pots at this stage which has not helped me, but perhaps there is more to it than that. I certainly make more plays and bluffs at this stage of a tournament, last night at my tournament, it was a blind steal attempt from the button that caught me out. It is easy to say that I shouldn’t attempt as many of these risky plays and perhaps I will do better, but with the large blinds and no good hands to play with, you can’t just patiently be blinded off.

The fact that my table image is loose and aggressive helps me in the earlier stages where I can wait for hands and play a tighter game to good effect, but when I have to bluff to stay alive, I get called more frequently. Perhaps this is partly to blame, but experimentation with my play during this critical time in a tournament, is something I have to try in the hope of getting better results.

If you are experiencing similar problems with pushing on in the final stages to get heads up, and ultimately win a tournament, then I would have to say that trying something different could work wonders.

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Posted by Poker Nut @ 12:00 AM, Thursday Oct 9th, 2008

doylespoker.com is predominantly run by legend of the game, Doyle Brunson. Upon joining this site you will find interesting newsletters and a blog by the man himself which should make very interesting reading for both new players and veterans alike.

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The room itself offers 110% cash bonus for it’s first time depositors which is above average, an an all round good offer. Also at this poker room, is a promotionl charity event, which does pay out prizes, but there is a slghtly larger additional fee than normal, all of which goes to a good cause.

doylespoker has recently unveiled a few big tournaments to be taking place in the near future, the first of which being a $250,000 gauranteed on the 11th of October. Satellites will be running, and there will be ten additional sums of $1,000 paid out too, for those who take out the bounties comprised of celebrity, and professional poker players.

‘Quickdraw’ speed freerolls and many large prize pool tournaments make the schedule at Doyles Room look an increasingly exciting prospect with something to catch the interest of most players.
Also running here, are tournaments which give the opportunity to win a seat in one of the major land based tournaments on the circuit too.

Overall there are many interesting things at www.doylespoker.com, mostly in the shape of tournaments. If I had to suggest an improvement, I would say that it would be nice to see a few non tournament based, promotional ideas, coming to the fore, to offer the smaller bankrolls something to enjoy too.

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