Snowy95
26 points
Hi Phil,
I'm a huge fan and I really appreciate everything you do for poker. Thankyou so much for taking the time to message me and giving me such great advice.
I just signed up for the essential plan, and I'm really looking forward to improve my game with all the good people here at Run It Once.
Good luck and good health to you.
Thankyou Phil :)
March 17, 2018 | 4:37 a.m.
Thankyou so much Quido. I really appreciate the help :)
March 16, 2018 | 8:57 p.m.
Hi James,
I'm really chuffed that you've replied to my post getting advice from someone as knowledgeable as you is awesome. I'm signing up for the essential plan so I really look forward to watching your videos.
I'm going to continue playing full time and I will study my ass off from this here on out!
Good luck on and off the tables!
This is my first post here on RIO and I'm so taken back with how friendly the community is. I didn't think anyone would take the time to reply to my post, let alone a pro.
ps. I had to urban dictionary the word Grunch. I don't blame you, there's alot to read haha :)
March 16, 2018 | 8:30 p.m.
Hi Samu,
I do regret not studying during those five years, it definitely correlates with my winrate.
What software do you recommend me downloading/purchasing for online play? I'll be starting online fresh, so I want to do it right. I'm sure I'll need a HUD and all that good stuff.
Thankyou for taking the time and giving me some sound advice :)
Good luck on and off the tables!
March 16, 2018 | 6:13 p.m.
Hi Tcallas,
Thanks for the advice.
Many people have told me playing online is a great way to improve, I think I'll give it a go.
Good luck on and off the tables!
March 16, 2018 | 5:43 a.m.
Hi Quido,
Simply because I enjoy the social side of poker. I prefer being in a casino, eating good food and meeting new people. Beats being sat in front of computer screen :)
One plus side with online though, you can play in your underpants haha
Good luck on and off the tables!
March 16, 2018 | 5:18 a.m.
Hi Quietly,
Thankyou for the advice, I really appreciate it.
I feel like I'm stuck at a crossroad, and like most people my age being indecisive is a common trait :)
You're right, so many people have careers and are still able to play poker and improve.
Guess I just gotta figure out.
Thanks again, good luck on and off the tables!
March 16, 2018 | 5:13 a.m.
Hi LZ11, thanks for taking to time to read my post and message me.
I agree. Reviewing hand histories with other players isn't enough. Will download both of them.
Thanks for the advice. Good luck on and off the tables!
March 15, 2018 | 7:19 p.m.
Hi JDG, thankyou for the kind words and vote of confidence.
I have over £50k and I do feel fortunate, but having had no rent to pay over the last 5 years has helped my net worth alot haha :).
I've never played above £2/£5 because the games rarely run here in London, but I do plan to jump on £5/£10 when I next see one to test the waters as I have the bankroll for it.
I'm going to sign up for the essential membership now.
Yeah, I have no interest playing online. Totally different beast to live poker.
Thanks again for the advice. Good luck on and off the tables!
March 15, 2018 | 7:15 p.m.
Hi Saulo, thanks for taking the time and giving me some advice. I don't think I could even beat 10nl online let alone 50nl haha :). I'm only interested in playing live.
I'm all for studying, I just don't know where to start. How do you study?
March 14, 2018 | 11:49 p.m.
Hello everyone,
I'm 23 years old, I live in London and today celebrates five years of me playing poker full time.
I have logged every single session I've played, here are my stats;
NLH
£1/£2 - 5.1bb/hr 5,160 hours
£1/£3 - 4.2bb/hr 1,655 hours
£2/£5 - 2.9bb/hr 2,182 hours
I love the game and I'm happy that I can profit from my passion. The last five years have been fun, and I would like to play for another five years. I don't want to quit, but I'm worried about being one of those burnouts that are still stuck in the low stakes years on.
From what I read on forums and what other regs tell me, I have come to the realisation that my bb/hr is very low. The winrate most claim is anywhere between 8bb/hr and 10bb/hr, and I believe them. Do you?
I will admit that the only studying I do is going over hand histories with my buddies, and reading the odd poker book or article here and there. I've never attempted to study further than that, as stupid as it sounds I don't know where to start. Do you recommend me paying a monthly membership and watching the videos on here? How do you study?
I'd really appreciate any advice, and please be brutally honest.
Would you quit if you were in my position?
Is my bb/hr a problem?
Do you think I have potential?
To give you an idea of my lifestyle- I live at home with my parents, so my expenses only go towards going out with friends, food and holidays. I have saved most of what I've made over the last five years.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read all of this and giving me your 2 cents :)
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for stopping by and giving me some advice.
I've been watching the videos here on RIO for the last three weeks now and the way I think about the game has completely changed. Without a doubt the best $25 investment any lower stake grinder can make.
Good luck on and off the tables!
April 12, 2018 | 6:04 p.m.