I am done

[dawgball]

There are two other factors at work that I think cause more bad beats or miracle hands to happen in online poker.

1. People will stay in with worse cards for draws because in a live game they would look stupid most of the time.
2. Most people that complain are playing in $1/$2 games or $6 tournaments (amounts may vary slightly). Well, there is a large segment of the online poker world that is playing and doesn't care about an $11 tourney. So betting $2,000 in chips on a 27 off suit seems like a good time to tell their buddies about. Especially if they bust up a pair of kings.

So, you are fighting the force of no humiliation and ridiculous calls because there is hardly any money at stake. I think if you keep these two things in mind, then you will reap the rewards in the long run.

I always think about this when I hear one of the announcer on TV say "Well, he knows that flop couldn't have helped his opponent." That simply does not apply online.

 

[MadJack]

i used to have a problem with the bad beats but those all even out in the long haul. i am convinced people can make a living playing online poker and a good living at that.

that said; i can't do it.

if i could discipline myself to maybe 4 hours a day with no distractions, playing my A game, i know i can do it too but i lack the discipline.

plenty of times i've increased my account to 5 figures then thinking to myself how i'm gonna make an extra 8 to 10 dimes a month but the shit always hits the fan for me.

i'll get my account way up then have one of those drinking nights and piss the whole wad away over at ultimatebet playing in the 50/100 NL or the 150/300 limit or some shit. playing like a total drunk idiot and pissing it all away.

another problem i have and it's a discipline problem as well, is i get so addicted that i'll play for 18 hours a day and completely disregard my other responsibilities like work, family and personal matters.

screw it, i'm pretty much done for the most part too. i'll play some of the big multies with a chance for the big score but i'll not let online poker dominate my life anymore, period.

other than that free roll that noblepoker sponsored, i haven't played for over 6 weeks.

we have a $500 free roll at bodog on september 9th and i'll be in that and i'll be playing some of the wsoop tournies at pokerstars.

good luck

now....if i ever NEEDED to make my sole income from playing online poker, i bet i could do it. if it was my job rather than recreation, i think i could make myself be disciplined enough to do it.

 

[doochuk]

i used to have a problem with the bad beats but those all even out in the long haul. i am convinced people can make a living playing online poker and a good living at that.

that said; i can't do it.

if i could discipline myself to maybe 4 hours a day with no distractions, playing my A game, i know i can do it too but i lack the discipline.

plenty of times i've increased my account to 5 figures then thinking to myself how i'm gonna make an extra 8 to 10 dimes a month but the shit always hits the fan for me.

i'll get my account way up then have one of those drinking nights and piss the whole wad away over at ultimatebet playing in the 50/100 NL or the 150/300 limit or some shit. playing like a total drunk idiot and pissing it all away.

another problem i have and it's a discipline problem as well, is i get so addicted that i'll play for 18 hours a day and completely disregard my other responsibilities like work, family and personal matters.

screw it, i'm pretty much done for the most part too. i'll play some of the big multies with a chance for the big score but i'll not let online poker dominate my life anymore, period.

other than that free roll that noblepoker sponsored, i haven't played for over 6 weeks.

we have a $500 free roll at bodog on september 9th and i'll be in that and i'll be playing some of the wsoop tournies at pokerstars.

good luck

now....if i ever NEEDED to make my sole income from playing online poker, i bet i could do it. if it was my job rather than recreation, i think i could make myself be disciplined enough to do it.

well said Jack----Your advice sounds right on the money

 

[PRO190]

Played alot of of Online, did quite well, but it is just so lifeless without the real-life interaction it became mundane and just lost interest..
Live games around here are much more interesting and valuable per the learning curve..

 

[doochuk]

Played alot of of Online, did quite well, but it is just so lifeless without the real-life interaction it became mundane and just lost interest..
Live games around here are much more interesting and valuable per the learning curve..

You are correct also Pro---very easy to get bored without that personal feel to it

 

[Agent 0659]

INTERNET POKER IS NOT POKER. Its a video gambling game. It doesnt even resemble real poker.

 

[Agent 0659]

I recently put 50 on Bodog, with a 20% bonus, and it didnt last me an hour :mj07: Lost 3 20.00 buy ins at a no limit table and was about a 3-1 favorite each time after the flop except for one hand in which I was about a 98% favorite. I have 44 and the flop comes K-8-4 rainbow. Guy bets 2.00 and I go all in for 17.00. He calls and the turn is a K and the river is a K, he shows 10-8 offsuit and outruns my set. SURE, THATS REALISTIC. :cursin: Like you Jack, that is the first time I have played in close to a month and it will be at least that long before I do it again.

 

[doochuk]

I recently put 50 on Bodog, with a 20% bonus, and it didnt last me an hour :mj07: Lost 3 20.00 buy ins at a no limit table and was about a 3-1 favorite each time after the flop except for one hand in which I was about a 98% favorite. I have 44 and the flop comes K-8-4 rainbow. Guy bets 2.00 and I go all in for 17.00. He calls and the turn is a K and the river is a K, he shows 10-8 offsuit and outruns my set. SURE, THATS REALISTIC. :cursin: Like you Jack, that is the first time I have played in close to a month and it will be at least that long before I do it again.

seen it all way to often Agent