So when I win a small pot, maybe just enough to cover for my data, tipping sometimes feels heavy. I respect the dealers, but players too are struggling. So, I tip when I can, but it's not mandatory.
Sometimes, the table hygiene is so lacking and within 10 minutes, you would want to change the table. So, you have to know that basic hygiene is not a luxury. Bad body odour at the table is demeaning. I think the casino should try to enforce simple freshness policy. What do you think?
I was actually watching a livestream and the way some guys talk about GTO is very concerning. I think the human instinct is gradually disappearing. Even a small friendly cash game, people would still run to solvers. Poker used to be about reads and table talk. Now it’s charts and screenshots.
The word “autopilot” is almost mythological. I was so surprised when someone said the POS business runs itself. That's a white lie. Every business venture requires supervision
My routine is a small stretch and a quick review of the last session I had. If I jump in without better preparation, I would play loose. I don't underestimate preparation at all.
I saw a guy come back from 2bb stack once. The tournament was almost done and everybody has already counted him out. He doubled three times and that was it.
Bad beat can be a pain in the ass. Sometimes you just have to take a walk away for a while untill you are more composed to play again. You can't jump straight back into tables with anger.
My brother, some people are overprotecting $200 bankroll like it's a school certificate. Could you believe that I saw someone refuse a level up a game because it was “5% over his limit.” Discipline is good, yes flexibility is good sometimes.
People compare poker to chess. It requires skill, mental endurance and discipline. But Olympic committee and gambling are two different things. Poker deserves respect as a skill game, yes butI don’t see the Olympics accepting it anytime soon. Some ideas sound good in theory but in reality it's...
I watched someone try VR recently and he said it was immersive. You actually feel present at the table. But the cost of the equipment? Not small at all. Strictly speaking, accessibility will determine if it will grow. VR sounds nice, but will average players invest in headsets just to play cards?
Tech is really moving too fast. First we saw the tracking software, now AI tools is everywhere. If solvers become predominant, average players will struggle for real. But we cannot deny that poker has always evolved. Maybe sites management should step up with their detection tools.
I was watching a tournament stream and one guy fired like four bullets.😂 That actually changes the dynamics. It would be fair if re-entry was limited. But I understand organizers want bigger prize pools but there should be limitations. What do you think?
I was thinking about this today. I think it's sales or trading. These two things force you to learn risk management. I think any job where you must control your emotions under stress helps. Poker is less about cards and more about discipline. If your job teaches you patience and calculated...
I know someone who have been on a losing stretch and it’s mentally draining. Sometimes, you study, review hands, but still losing. Then, after a while you start doubting your own ability. When something like this happened, do you take a break? Move down?
I was watching a live game last weekend and one guy kept checking his phone every tough spot. It was obvious something strategic was running there. His bet sizes were too “perfect.”
That kind of thing kills the natural vibes of the table. If someone is using a solver live, do you adjust by...
Since this morning, I’ve been calculating numbers in my head. People say 20 buy-ins is fine, others say 50 is the minimum. Only God knows how someone is supposed to feel “safe” in a game with so much variance. Even with 30 buy-ins, one bad stretch can shake you.
I just finished a session now and stared at my balance for like 5 minutes. Be honest, at what point do you accept that you need to move down? Because ego is a dangerous thing. You tell yourself it’s just variance, but your bankroll keeps shrinking. Sometimes I feel like moving down early is smarter.