Play Your Own Game!

Well I've been back on the $2 sit n go circuit and after starting fairly well - I went on a bit of losing streak. It is easy to write of the streak as just an inevitable side effect of playing against the moronic players who populate the $2 sit n go tables.

I had a good look at what I was doing and if it could have been me who was to blame for the dip in form that took me down around $20. Now I have to say I was issued some stupid beats along the way but looking at my play I did find some glitches that were contributing to my losing streak. Most noticeably it was my disdain for the playing styles and ability levels of $2 players - of which I am annoyed to be one. This arrogance on my part led to me playing too many hands - believing I should outplay these donks with almost any two cards. I was trying to take them on and show them how it's done - when all I was really doing was putting myself in the line of fire, in too many pots, and playing clever Hollywood poker involving bluffs that I know weaker players won't get! All in all, I was putting myself in a position to receive more bad beats than I would normally get!

I have since had a word with myself and gone back to a more simplistic style that is ultimately more profitable and have regained that money I lost! I need to understand and respect the table no matter what stakes I play at - I'm no wizard myself and in fact have spent a week as a $2 moronic poker player I had such disdain for!

Since recognising this flaw in my game I have played solid winning poker and have a good rhythm going again hope the momentum continues.

Looking forward to a live game this weekend!!!!