stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge I have been playing some 600+ HU sng's at Titan Poker, all of them super turbo. I am beating the rake quite comfortably, having an ROI of 11% which makes for some good money. My own HU sng stats can be found at SharkScope: user name "Tjaohey" (don't ask me why i chosed that alias, must have been drunk :lol) In my opinion, the fact that they are super turbo (1 min blind level), well, possibly they give you higher variance, but as long as you take that into account when you calculate what buy-in you could play according to your bankroll that doesn't matter either. It does give me alot more tourneys per hour, increasing my hourly earnings. The rake is the same as for slower sng's. Superb going :clap Would be interested to hear how you play these e.g at 200/400 blind level if you are on sbb is it +ev to push any two? What is your calling range at this blind level on bb. Do you get rakeback on titan, because i am with betfred and get 75% rakeback (plus there are freerolls each week for getting a required number of betfred points, plus vip freerolls etc). If you are interested can sort you out with this rakeback (providing you dont have an account with them already?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Just logging onto pokerstars to play 4 more hu stts... Results to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Won 1 lost 1 again, just registering for 2 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Whats your stars name out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooloovoo Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Would be interested to hear how you play these e.g at 200/400 blind level if you are on sbb is it +ev to push any two? What is your calling range at this blind level on bb. I don't know any other form of poker where "play the player" is more accurate. What i would do in the situation described above would depend on, among other things: * position * stack sizes * my understanding of the opponent, is he LAG, TAG and so on * the texture of the entire tournament up to this point * the events in the past 3-4 hands * my cards (as i read it this was preflop so no other cards to care about) But as i said, imo it's about developing a "feel" for what is right in a particular situation. This "feel" comes from playing lots and lots of sng's. I also have bought and read Collin Moshman's "Heads-up No-Limit Holdem" which makes a good read and a HU specific supplement to other poker literature, i can really recommend it. (There is a lengthy thread on 2+2 forum where this book is discussed) So really, to follow a strict set of rules, e.g. "When i'm in position and blinds are bla/bla then my pushing range is XXXXXXX" is making you predictable, which i'm trying to avoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Stars name is stpokered. Just won both of my next 2 hu matches So far played 6, won 4, in profit ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Just registered for 2 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Won 1 more still playing 2nd. This 2nd guy is one of worst players i have played hu! will let you know result soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Good news shareholders... Just won the 2nd game Stats now played 8, won 6 lost 2 :) Profit so far $72 Having a break now to see if there are any juicy players on pkr $1/$2 cash , may play some more hu stts later today, if not will play tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Just about to register for 2 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge After two 45 min hu games, won the first lost the second So after 10 games won 7 lost 3 Profit at mo = $70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattywallace121 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge good going mate well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Didnt play yesterday as was playing 3 tournies and cash games... 7th in $20 mtt on pkr for $292 but no such luck in $50mtt on pkr or $5k freeroll on betfred. Just about to register for 4 more hu games. Results to follow shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge good going mate well done Thanks a lot. Hopefully the next 10 games will go equally as well or better! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieGaz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge any tourney id's mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge won 2 lost 2, had such bad luck in 2 i lost.... all in with 950 stack vs 2050 with top pair good kicker vs 2nd pair, and in other game ak vs a8 all in pre when had 1300 vs his 1700 stack So played 14 won 9 lost 5, profit $66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge any tourney id's mate? Was 170275076, 170275520, 170269474 and 170269329 Am going to play 4 more now so will post ids so can anyone can watch (or search for stpokered) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Next 2 registered in . tournie ids are 170284224 and 170284307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Awful last 2 games. Lost both, had huge chip lead then missed straight flush draw (and one overcard vs 2nd pair! then lost big pot straight vs fh on j6637 board (he had j6) Playing final 4 games tomorrow. So now played 16, won 9 lost 7 profit $24 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Just registered for 2 more games. Results to follow shortly. Tournie IDs 170740585 and 170740667 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Playing nad running really bad at mo. Lost both 2 games so won 9 lost 9. Juts going to play final 2 games in staking challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpokered Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Won 1 lost 1 to finish the 20 games. So after a good start a very disappointing finish Overall played 20 won 10 lost 10 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieGaz Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Re: stpokered staking challenge Unlucky mate! I think I read it in an older post that playing heads-up doesn't really prove your ability. I'm not a very good heads up player at all but have fluked so many that it's untrue!! :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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