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PokerTTmarshall5142mo agoGeneral Discussion

why are high stakes poker games all drunk rich guys or bots

Seen this too, especially lately. Every time I click into a nosebleed cash game, it’s either some mega-rich dude splashing around calling with anything, or the action feels robotic as hell with ten-second tanking every hand. I get the appea…

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PokerCCucien33632mo agoGeneral Discussion

anyone switch from live poker to online and actually adapt successfully

never really thought i’d be asking this but after a few swings lately and seeing my local cardroom just get weirder, i’m seriously considering going online for most of my sessions. played live for years, mostly 1/2 and 2/5, never really str…

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PokerAAnUL9s-192mo agoGeneral Discussion

Poker bankroll management: how much do you actually need to not go broke

Always heard the old school advice about having 20-30 buy-ins for your stake, but honestly, it feels like swings get way wilder if you’re playing anything more than micro stakes. I stick mostly to cash games, with the occasional tourney, bu…

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PokerPphillipbarney2mo agoGeneral Discussion

best poker app for playing on phone without the experience being terrible.

I’ve been drifting over from my usual roulette habit and thought I’d give poker on the phone a shot. Haven’t played much away from a table so not sure what’s actually decent for just passing the time without the interface getting on my nerv…

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PokerUUtinkyBoy922mo agoGeneral Discussion

why did online poker get so much harder in the last few years

It feels like the days of easy tables and wild bluffers are long gone. Most of my games lately, even micro-stakes, I’m seeing players who actually know what GTO is and use trackers like it’s second nature. It used to be more about reading p…

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PokerRRrooks-fr2mo agoGeneral Discussion

Poker rake structure: which sites are actually worth grinding at

so i’ve been poking around trying to find a site with a rake that doesn’t eat half my grind and honestly it feels like the choices are getting worse every year. i still remember back when you could make a good bit at low stakes without feel…

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PokerMmasterx-9772mo agoGeneral Discussion

best poker site for tournaments that don't take 8 hours to finish.

i’m not trying to be locked in all night just for a min cash, but it seems like every site structures their tourneys with these marathon levels and fields. i like deep stacks as much as anyone but if i’m choosing between a “maybe 6-8 hour g…

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PokerSsiliconavar2mo agoGeneral Discussion

anyone actually making money at online poker or is it all just streamers

Watching poker streams you’d think every second person is running it up from fifty bucks to a new car, but when I actually tried grinding a bit, it felt like I was throwing chips into a black hole. Maybe I’m more used to the instant feedbac…

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PokerAapplebanana702mo agoGeneral Discussion

why do some poker rooms have way softer competition than others

i’ve noticed a couple smaller poker rooms have just absolutely softer tables compared to others, like players limping every hand, calling down super light, making weird bets. i’m not sure if it’s just less experienced locals, or if it’s som…

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PokerUUtinkyBoy922mo agoGeneral Discussion

Poker hand history tracking: which site has the most useful software integration.

I’m trying to really tighten up my online poker sessions and want to get better at reviewing my hands, not just living and dying by the all-in. There’s so much talk about hand trackers and all those HUD overlays but I keep hitting walls try…

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PokerTtsunami672mo agoGeneral Discussion

best online poker site if you actually want to play real poker not bingo

Been trying to find a poker spot online where people actually play real poker, not just chucking chips around and shoving all-in every hand like they’re hoping for a lucky bingo card. Getting tired of these rooms packed with maniacs who see…

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PokerTTaklbry2mo agoGeneral Discussion

how do you deal with bad beats in online poker without tilting?

Feels like every time I grind out a decent hand, someone rivers their miracle card and my stack takes a dive. I’m not really a “slam the desk” type but I’ll admit the urge to go full ape sometimes creeps in, especially online where there’s…

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PokerDDavidMichaudet2mo agoGeneral Discussion

best online poker site for beginners with low stakes?

been doing some number crunching trying to figure out if there’s actually an edge for beginners on these low-stakes tables, or if you just get chewed up by rake no matter where you go. not looking for vibes or “good community” stuff, just t…

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PokerTthisismetal2mo agoGeneral Discussion

do you guys track your sessions or just play and hope for the best

Sometimes I’ll jot down my slot pulls or blackjack hands, mainly if I’m playing a bunch in one day, but honestly a lot of the time I just wing it and let the chips fall where they may. I always mean to keep a running log with wins and losse…

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PokerBBoxerboy-022mo agoGeneral Discussion

anyone else feel like players online are way better than expected

been grinding micro and low stakes online lately and i swear the average player is just sharper than i remember. like, yeah there's still obvious fish sometimes but even then, most people aren't just punting stacks. folks seem to actually h…

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PokerDDhill522mo agoGeneral Discussion

Is it worth studying poker seriously or just play and learn?

never really got why people say you have to study poker hardcore, like with spreadsheets and training sites and all that. i mean, i get it with blackjack, where the edge is razor thin and execution matters, but poker just seems more about r…

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PokerTTaklbry2mo agoGeneral Discussion

I keep folding and then seeing I would’ve won 😭 how do you stop that

Every time I fold a marginal hand and the board runs out perfect for it, I swear I feel it in my left pocket - like all the backup coins jangling for no reason. It’s nuts how often I end up watching my trash turn into gold after bowing out…

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PokerDditchdiggger772mo agoGeneral Discussion

what’s the most painful hand you’ve ever lost?

I still think about this hand from a small-stakes home game, playing tight all night, barely seeing decent cards. Finally picked up pocket kings and flopped a set against a guy who played literally everything. Board runs out harmless, so I…

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PokerBBIGIBLE923mo agoGeneral Discussion

do you bluff often or is that just something beginners overdo

yeah i get why people say bluffing is a key part of poker. like, every movie ever makes it seem like you gotta be throwing chips in with nothing half the time. i get sucked into that mindset sometimes too, especially if i’m running cold or…

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PokerRrim_k8863mo agoGeneral Discussion

I always tilt after a bad beat… how do you guys deal with it?

Lately I keep finding myself losing it after a brutal river, like I know it’s just variance but my brain refuses to process it rationally in the moment. All those hours trying to stay disciplined and then it’s gone after one hand. I’ll fire…

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