Eight racks high!

lakeoffire · 08-08-2007, 10:27 AM

I would like some input on this scenario. Playing the 1/3 NL at the Bike yesterday, I found myself in a situation I am sure you have been in. A calling station was winning virtually every pot for two hours by calling to the river and making what seemed to be large bluffs (not to mention the sets and flopped straights scattered in between that you could not put him on, because he was playing every hand). Each hand you played, you were going to play for your stack (hey, that's my move :evil

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The guy ended up with about 8 racks; he cleared the table twice. There were times I told myself to get up because it might get expensive. But I knew I could outplay him, so I stayed and ended up a couple hundred bucks.

My question is when do you concede and move to another table or is this exactly where I want to be? Questions? Comments?

EdmondDantes · 08-08-2007, 10:41 AM

I think it's right where you want to be. A guy with plenty of chips, who's willing to put them in the middle light? Sure, it's tough to tell when he has the nuts and you might stack off, but if you're a tight, aggressive player, you want that action. Couple of things to remember...

#1. Forget about bluffing him. Have a hand or don't play.

#2. Be patient. Repeat: have a hand or don't play.

#3. Make him pay to chase a draw. No free cards.

#4. Don't let your emotions get the better of you.

#4 is probably the most important. That situation can be totally frustrating since he obviously doesn't "deserve" those racks. Detach yourself from the emotion and focus on getting your money in right. Trust that math and time will sort it out in your favor.

Edmond

08-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
lakeoffire Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 37	Eight racks high! I would like some input on this scenario. Playing the 1/3 NL at the Bike yesterday, I found myself in a situation I am sure you have been in. A calling station was winning virtually every pot for two hours by calling to the river and making what seemed to be large bluffs (not to mention the sets and flopped straights scattered in between that you could not put him on, because he was playing every hand). Each hand you played, you were going to play for your stack (hey, that's my move :evil. The guy ended up with about 8 racks; he cleared the table twice. There were times I told myself to get up because it might get expensive. But I knew I could outplay him, so I stayed and ended up a couple hundred bucks. My question is when do you concede and move to another table or is this exactly where I want to be? Questions? Comments?

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08-08-2007, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
EdmondDantes Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Formerly, Chateau d'If. Now, at large in California...last seen in Fresno, propping 2/2 NL... Posts: 52	I think it's right where you want to be. A guy with plenty of chips, who's willing to put them in the middle light? Sure, it's tough to tell when he has the nuts and you might stack off, but if you're a tight, aggressive player, you want that action. Couple of things to remember... #1. Forget about bluffing him. Have a hand or don't play. #2. Be patient. Repeat: have a hand or don't play. #3. Make him pay to chase a draw. No free cards. #4. Don't let your emotions get the better of you. #4 is probably the most important. That situation can be totally frustrating since he obviously doesn't "deserve" those racks. Detach yourself from the emotion and focus on getting your money in right. Trust that math and time will sort it out in your favor. Edmond