how many here play profitable online poker?

[jaypasco]

I do but I am very good....I think it takes a certain type of player to be a winning online player and if you dont have what it takes you will be buried playing online..

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Originally Posted by jpasco

I do but I am very good....I think it takes a certain type of player to be a winning online player and if you dont have what it takes you will be buried playing online..

i play about even. have been meaning to ask you if there are any books you recommend reading.

[BigdaddyQH]

I play and I do very well. The key is finding the right table. 90% of poker players read like a book, and it is not different on line. Most of these players show their hand after the deal by their betting habits. Patients can earn you a lo of money in these games. Knowing how to bleed players is also very important.

[dave nz]

I don't but I know a guy who is very sharp, he's the sort of guy whatever he puts his mind to he succeeds at. At the moment thats online poker he also works for a sports Bookmaker.

[jaypasco]

Originally Posted by dynoduck

i play about even. have been meaning to ask you if there are any books you recommend reading.

I learned alot from the book "tournament poker for advanced players" by skylansky I believe.

[bluesky8921]

If you are patient and not too greedy you can make money by going to the smaller blind tables and playing against newbies who are all excited about playing poker b/c they watch it on tv.

[jaypasco]

Originally Posted by bluesky8921

newbies who are all excited about playing poker b/c they watch it on tv.

these types make up about 90% of players these days..

[xxxFTWxxx]

Originally Posted by bluesky8921

If you are patient and not too greedy you can make money by going to the smaller blind tables and playing against newbies who are all excited about playing poker b/c they watch it on tv.

This is basically what I do. I consider myself a very good player, but it is more +EV to play with these crappy players then play bigger limits with players just as good as you. I would probably break even on high limit table while risking more of my banroll, while at .50/1.00 or 1/2 games I can rake in a guaranteed profit every week.

[Jimmy K]

I find it harder to play with newbies because they are unpredictable, they do retarded things, don't play consistantly. I play small blind games just to get practice against them and keep myself sharp. But, when I want a serious game I like to play with better players at the higher tables.

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Originally Posted by jimmyk

I find it harder to play with newbies because they are unpredictable, they do retarded things, don't play consistantly. I play small blind games just to get practice against them and keep myself sharp. But, when I want a serious game I like to play with better players at the higher tables.

that frustrates me, but i know that it will work out over time...

[xxxFTWxxx]

Originally Posted by jimmyk

I find it harder to play with newbies because they are unpredictable, they do retarded things, don't play consistantly. I play small blind games just to get practice against them and keep myself sharp. But, when I want a serious game I like to play with better players at the higher tables.

It is all about finding the perfect table. Like you said, some players are just way too unpredictable and that can play into their advantage even if they are horrible. You need to find players that are bad, and do the same thing everytime. Also calling stations that constantly call with middle pair can make you a lot of money over time.

[xxxFTWxxx]

Originally Posted by dynoduck

that frustrates me, but i know that it will work out over time...

Its funny that we both said over time in back to back posts. Thats is what poker is all about, it really is a marathon. And if you get beat by a terrible player because they hit a 2 outer, and you have a losing day, just keep playing the way you are playing and you will more than make up for it over time.

[rio132]

i play low stakes poker on line, but turned 31 dollars into 600 playing the 1 cent 2 cent tables and 1 dollar tournaments...low stakes pl omaha is good for making money consistently...even at the low stakes you can make out...especially in omaha...just find the people who do not realize that it is different than hold em

[xxxFTWxxx]

Originally Posted by rio132

i play low stakes poker on line, but turned 31 dollars into 600 playing the 1 cent 2 cent tables and 1 dollar tournaments...low stakes pl omaha is good for making money consistently...even at the low stakes you can make out...especially in omaha...just find the people who do not realize that it is different than hold em

LMAO. Yea, some people really are that dumb. I have seen all sorts of crazy shit playing. I have seen someone throw away over 200 dollars on a table, kept going all in every hand with nothing.

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what are some simple techniques that can turn an average player, such as myself, profitable?