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Playing Multiple Tables Effectively
First off if you are playing more
than one table at a time, I want you to be playing it right. You
need to have the right mindset for this otherwise you could lose a
lot of cash very quickly. When playing multiple tables correctly you
can increase your profits 100% or more for each table you are at. If
played poorly you could lose more than you normally would at 1
table. So it is very important to learn how to focus and become a
machine in poker (with a little brain power of course).
Playing Multiple Tables
Effectively #1 - Turn off the TV, turn off the music, kick the
girlfriend out, and focus! That's right, if you want to play a lot
of tables it is going to need your full attention. If you are really
considering poker to be a big portion of your income you need to
start treating it like a job when you play (but of course having fun
at the same time). By treating it like a job I mean you need to sit
down and take things seriously, focus on your 'work' (your hands)
and not letting things distract you from your 'work'. This is the
first step and one of the most important steps to becoming a
successful multi-table pro.
Playing Multiple Tables
Effectively #2 - Paying attention to the right things is key.
Paying attention to everything is important when you are at one
table, but when you are at 6 tables you need to learn what takes
priority when playing. Top ranked here is your hole cards mixed with
your position. When playing many tables at a time you want to start
playing the same hands and folding the same crappy ones. You get
yourself in a mode of what you will play, and we will play extra
tight since you WILL see action
since you are playing so many tables. As a general idea I suggest
playing all pocket pairs and seeing the flop with them up to 4x the
blind in pre-flop bets. This is known as mine setting (trying to get
3-of-a-kind on the flop) and you generally almost always win when
you hit that set, and fold when you don't. Play tighter than normal
since you will always be seeing action since you are playing at so
many tables. I would not recommend playing Q T off suit or K 9 off
suit at all, unless you are late position and there is not much
action going on. The point is you need to play tighter and pay
attention to your position so you know when to let go of some of the
weaker hands.
Playing Multiple Tables
Effectively #3 - When you choose to multi-table choose your
tables wisely! Try to get as much fish as possible, so sharks won't
catch on that you are slightly distracted with something else. Often
I will search players at a table to see how many tables they are
playing at, these are the players I will generally bluff the most
since they have not been paying attention to my playing style as
much as they should be. By choosing to play with fish you eliminate
this threat and...your playing with fish! Find a good table is key!
Don't be afraid to leave if you are getting beat badly.
Playing Multiple Tables
Effectively #4 - Use a poker tool to help manage yourself. With
Poker
Office it will automatically track all of your opponents moves
and tell you how often they will see the flop, see the turn, river,
raise you, and if they are loose/aggressive/passive/tight. This tool
is almost essential after you have tried it. It completely takes
care of the one thing you can't do when you multi-table! Taking
notes and categorizing other players to let you know who is a fish
and who is a shark. With this program your decisions become faster
and easier to make because all the information you need to know to
fold/call/raise is all in front of you!
Poker
Office is almost essential to have if you want to play more than
3-4 tables at a time, and it makes it 100x easier and more
profitable. Think of it as an investment, because it will bring in
the thousands before the week is up.
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