Joined: Feb '11
Location: Ireland
Age: 51 (M)
Posts: 476
just looking for some advice from you guys,the problem is im going to a friends house saturday night to play some nlh,we do this every 2 months usually with 9 maybe 10 players but on saturday there will be only 6 playing,just looking for some advice should i change my style of play since theres less players or just play like i normally do which is tight with the odd bluff thrown in,would be gratefull for some advice on this as im still learning the game and dont want to lose my bankroll
Joined: Jan '11
Location: United Kingdom
Age: 33 (M)
Posts: 704
its always good to change your playing style every now and again. i play regular live poker with friends and a change in play works for me. when playing with ppl regularly they know your style. change it a little maybe play a little aggresive and build an early chip lead i always find that with less players at a table an early chip lead really helps. also i used to play very tight with my friend so it was harder after a while to get a win as they folded when i started raising so change it a bit.
Joined: Feb '11
Location: Canada
Age: 57 (M)
Posts: 753
Why would you want to change it? Do you win at these games normally? If yes, I don't understand the question. But if it is the same people every time, then you shouldn't play the same way every game. Some do pay attention to this, and will change their style accordingly. See what happens in the first 20 mins, but with only 6 playing, might only be 4 by this time. If you are new and trying to build a BR then play the way you do now. I wouldn't change anything right off. Tight play while building a BR is smart poker. Bankroll management is key to success. A good bluff now and then can reap rewards. Good luck with your game. Let us know how it goes. Win big.. It's all in the cards isn't it.....
Joined: Dec '09
Location: United Kingdom
Age: 42 (M)
Posts: 2087
i dont play live but i dont think this would matter to much, i think you should play aggressive as you are used to 9-10 handed play where you have to be tighter but 6 handed is a whole new thing, play a little looser and more aggressive. i dont mean go mad and start play 96 off and crap but dont be scared of a hand you would not play to a raise in a 9 handed game, lol thats what i think anyway. 6 handed is great you get to be in alot of pots, you should try some 6 handed games on poker site and see how you feel
Joined: Jan '10
Location: Germany
Age: 32 (M)
Posts: 1379
just be tight at the beginning as usual. It will not change to much. Still the blinds start low and you don´t need action. But when the blinds are moving up you gotta start loosing up a little and always be aggressive. As the blinds move up the 6 handed game will be nothing else than always... just imagin 3 or 4 guys got kicked out. It is the same 6handed game as usual
Joined: Jan '10
Location: United States
Age: 56 (M)
Posts: 205
i love to mix it up early in the session that way no one can really get a read on ya ,plus it keeps em guessing the whole time ,by that time your usually walking off with the money and their scratching their head asking what just happened
Joined: Feb '11
Location: Ireland
Age: 51 (M)
Posts: 476
thanks to everyone for the great advice much appreciated i will definately take it on board and hopefully win some bucks,i'll let you guys know how i did next week,once again thanks
Joined: Oct '09
Location: Lithuania
Age: 33 (F)
Posts: 1180
Do not go play poker with friends thinking how to win .. Go play for fun .. If u want to earn cash play online, take part in Leaderboards promo and other s**t ;] .. I think with friend u can play just for fun .. Playing cash can be very unfunny and sad at the end
