No doubt cash is probably more profitable, so I play SNGs...just because I can!
Seriously, it's more fun. That's the main reason, +EV to enjoyment and long sessions sustainability. Simply can't put in the hours (>2-3) at a cash table, maybe that'll change in the future.
If I win a decent amount from SNGs, I'd do the following:
1)Long Gold
2)Long Oil
3)Short STI (or SiMSI)
4)Short DJIA
Anyway for next month, I'll be mostly at Pokerstars clearing the BOP $120 bonus via the $6.50s and $16s and then Noiqpoker clearing the $600 deposit bonus, thanks to Jason for the recommendation. (Are you there?)
professor76poker
Monday, April 28, 2008
Poker - SNGs
Poker. SNGs. A simple game, mathematically solvable and yet unpredictable. The swings can be so demoralising at times. I do envy other SNG players who are able to grind out consistent profits, eg: manilagrind and Jason (check out their blog for details)
I have been running bad for the last 2000 SNGs. And yet ironically, I feel that I am a better player than say, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months ago. Have fixed 2 major leaks in the past few months
1)The "major" leak-disconnections
This probably cost me 3-5% ROI for a long, long time. My 5 year old desktop has been shit! The fan has been noisy and affecting my concentration. The system hangs for about 30 secs periodically, about once every 8-10 tabling session. This has clearly cost me dearly.
After switching to playing with laptop, I have been astonished at the results, hwo many impt hands I might have missed pushing due to disconnection. Even it's only been about 500 SNGs since then...I FEEL the difference.
2)The "minor" leak - ITM call
Probably I have been calling/pushing too light with Ace-Rag where Rag<5. Tightening up helps.
Though it's sick, sick, sick that I have been gettign so many 3rd places lately. Probably due to my tight game in the early-mid stage, but I still think I am a winner at the $24 FTPs. Definitely beatable.
Anyway, I really need to improve on
1)Hand Reading skill of opponents: What do they push with? When to call with A-9 on the bubble?
2)Pushing: Pushing with Ace or King Rag is probably right with BB<5 but when do I push light?
My ICM is not perfect, room for improvement but I do think I'm on the right track.
Going to finish up at least 1K SNGs this month, down about $250 at the moment with RB $380. Was down $600+ish last month, but up $150 in RB. I'll attempt to at least breakeven or even get a small profit in. As it stands
After approx 920 games (mixture of $12s and $24s)
FTP SNG Madness: +$7.50
RB: +$380 (est)
Profit/loss: -$250
FTP Leaderboard: Currently 31st, either 2-3 buy-ins profit.
Hopefully the numbers won't look so bad after this midweek. On leave on Wed, so going to grind, grind, grind!
Got to keep reminding myself, after fixing "1)", it's only been about 500 SNGs. Still lots of variance to come and hopefully run good...
professor76poker
I have been running bad for the last 2000 SNGs. And yet ironically, I feel that I am a better player than say, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months ago. Have fixed 2 major leaks in the past few months
1)The "major" leak-disconnections
This probably cost me 3-5% ROI for a long, long time. My 5 year old desktop has been shit! The fan has been noisy and affecting my concentration. The system hangs for about 30 secs periodically, about once every 8-10 tabling session. This has clearly cost me dearly.
After switching to playing with laptop, I have been astonished at the results, hwo many impt hands I might have missed pushing due to disconnection. Even it's only been about 500 SNGs since then...I FEEL the difference.
2)The "minor" leak - ITM call
Probably I have been calling/pushing too light with Ace-Rag where Rag<5. Tightening up helps.
Though it's sick, sick, sick that I have been gettign so many 3rd places lately. Probably due to my tight game in the early-mid stage, but I still think I am a winner at the $24 FTPs. Definitely beatable.
Anyway, I really need to improve on
1)Hand Reading skill of opponents: What do they push with? When to call with A-9 on the bubble?
2)Pushing: Pushing with Ace or King Rag is probably right with BB<5 but when do I push light?
My ICM is not perfect, room for improvement but I do think I'm on the right track.
Going to finish up at least 1K SNGs this month, down about $250 at the moment with RB $380. Was down $600+ish last month, but up $150 in RB. I'll attempt to at least breakeven or even get a small profit in. As it stands
After approx 920 games (mixture of $12s and $24s)
FTP SNG Madness: +$7.50
RB: +$380 (est)
Profit/loss: -$250
FTP Leaderboard: Currently 31st, either 2-3 buy-ins profit.
Hopefully the numbers won't look so bad after this midweek. On leave on Wed, so going to grind, grind, grind!
Got to keep reminding myself, after fixing "1)", it's only been about 500 SNGs. Still lots of variance to come and hopefully run good...
professor76poker
Introduction
Hi all,
I am a part-time poker player from the Far East. Learnt about Poker from the ladbrokes web-site, started off with ladbrokes and then later Full Tilt Poker. Started off with cash, now grinding almost exclusively SNGs.
Follow me as I type my joys and frustrations with poker.
I am a part-time poker player from the Far East. Learnt about Poker from the ladbrokes web-site, started off with ladbrokes and then later Full Tilt Poker. Started off with cash, now grinding almost exclusively SNGs.
Follow me as I type my joys and frustrations with poker.
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