[jojobinks]

who's read it? i think it's the next in line for me, since nothing new is on the horizon.

bolgenmod? you there?

[ACE'S FULL]

Originally Posted by amazon.com

I was also very surprised how aggressive you should be during high blinds ... Not just when you have under 10 blinds, but during the bubble, and Very Important, before you get blinded down to nothing. He says how it's better to push all-in with trash than not be able to steal pots in the future, then explains why and gives examples. It doesn't matter even when you're getting constant bad hands so long as you make your move at the right time.

This is an intresting... Read this on amazon reader reviews.

Thoughts???

[whataboutj]

I dig that there is a book specifically for SnG's - especially online. I am working my way through HOH II. This may be the next for me too
J

[c230drvr]

Originally Posted by ACE'S FULL

Originally Posted by amazon.com
I was also very surprised how aggressive you should be during high blinds ... Not just when you have under 10 blinds, but during the bubble, and Very Important, before you get blinded down to nothing. He says how it's better to push all-in with trash than not be able to steal pots in the future, then explains why and gives examples. It doesn't matter even when you're getting constant bad hands so long as you make your move at the right time.


This is an intresting... Read this on amazon reader reviews.

Thoughts???

key to SNG success....if you are in SNG and there are 4 people left and you get called all in with trash and busted...and everyone else says...its about time...I hate donks that play that way....you are doing it right....you win way more than you lose by being aggressive @ blinds of 150+ or on the bubble whichever comes first.....you are not going to be ITM every time...but your % will be in excess of 50 it you are ultra-TAG early... like willing to fold AQ and not limping with anything lower than QQ early on..... and ULTRA aggro at blinds of 150+ (assuming you start with 1500)
generally you will win the first 3 or 4 all ins because you have been soo TAG...and IF you have a hand the 1st time you get called...you get another 3 or 4 'free passes....you have to consider that there will be generally one player 5K+ 1 3K plus and every one else 2k or less...if you still have 1400+ you have fold equity against the field except for the 5K+ player....you just have to be willing to lose the ones you are meant to lose...If you BR is 10-20 times the buyin you can take the % losses without trouble.

[mrticsay]

I flipped through it once in the bookstore...which isn't enought to claim expertise on the book...but my observation was- Nothing much knew in there.

Its great that its titled "SNG" which makes it seem unique, but it seemed like a lot of time was spent on the normal poker stuff (not necessarily SNG specific).

It may also seem like nothing new because I've spent so much time playing SNGs that I've pretty much experienced all the SNG adjustments this already (but not necessarily mastered).

I'm due to go back for another browse, but probably not until next week.

[Poboy]

There are some threads on 2+2 about it. Haven't read it.
The 2+2 Forums: *Official STTF SnG Book Review Thread*

The 2+2 Forums: Sit 'n Go Strategy study group -- Part I: Low Blind Play

Man I hate their format.

[BettorGolfer]

Originally Posted by Poboy

There are some threads on 2+2 about it. Haven't read it.
The 2+2 Forums: *Official STTF SnG Book Review Thread*

The 2+2 Forums: Sit 'n Go Strategy study group -- Part I: Low Blind Play

Man I hate their format.

is it me or is "everyone" on 2 + 2 an expert? I quit posting on there because everyone was an A$$

[Clipper]

I have digested about the first 1/3 to 1/2 of it. It is the best work to-date on understanding the overall strategy behind SNG's from a big picture, game theory perspective. This guy is a good poker writer (I liked his style anyway). The first section on playing when blinds are small is actually very good advice that could be applied to cashgames as well - he had some very good info in this part of the book.

[SpeakEasy]

Originally Posted by c230drvr

key to SNG success....if you are in SNG and there are 4 people left and you get called all in with trash and busted...and everyone else says...its about time...I hate donks that play that way....you are doing it right....you win way more than you lose by being aggressive @ blinds of 150+ or on the bubble whichever comes first.....you are not going to be ITM every time...but your % will be in excess of 50 it you are ultra-TAG early... like willing to fold AQ and not limping with anything lower than QQ early on..... and ULTRA aggro at blinds of 150+ (assuming you start with 1500)
generally you will win the first 3 or 4 all ins because you have been soo TAG...and IF you have a hand the 1st time you get called...you get another 3 or 4 'free passes....you have to consider that there will be generally one player 5K+ 1 3K plus and every one else 2k or less...if you still have 1400+ you have fold equity against the field except for the 5K+ player....you just have to be willing to lose the ones you are meant to lose...If you BR is 10-20 times the buyin you can take the % losses without trouble.

Solid. Agree 100%.

[travisjd]

I own and am reading this book, it's excellent for understanding the mathematics behind situations you will find in SnG. It's increased my win rate for sure and made me realize a few mistakes I was making previously. The basic strategy can be summed up as play a few speculative hands early if cheap otherwise play very tight. As the blinds rise play tight until you get into danger zone of 5 BB or less then it's a push party. There is also concepts covered such as selecting tight players to torture with your new found aggression when it's their blind in the middle of the tourney. Almost 80% of the book is "Situation is this... Now what do you do?" type reading. These quizes are very good practice and they did a great job telling you _everything_ that you (should) consider when making your play. It's one of the better poker books I've read but I'm a SnG player.