i'm not going to comment on how you played these particular hands. not only did rory did a good job of commenting on them, but i think it is somewhat pointless to discuss individual hands in this way. the focus is too much on minor edges and single bets, and ignores so many of the complexities and interactions that occur throughout the entire session.
should you raise pre-flop with A9s from late position? i certainly would, but whatever... that's not going to turn you from a losing to winning player.
i think you need to work on just blending into the poker game at a casino. your post mentions getting in some odd dispute over the seat change button, along with another exchange about how you played AA, etc. that ignores other things that i'm guessing probably happened. interactions like asking people why they played certain hands in a certain way. or staring a person down after they raise you on the turn.
all of these actions draw attention to you at the poker table. they make people think "oh man, i'm going to put some moves on that guy." or "i can't wait until i get a chance to raise that dude on the turn" or "i'm going to try to win a pot with absolute rags against that guy."
basically, it makes you a target for people to try and get. sometimes that's great -- these players are playing worse (or differently, at least) and it gives you the potential to take extra money from them. if some player wants to try and crack my AA with some slop -- great! please try and crack my AA. on the other hand, if several players have decided that they're gunning for me, and it's making me uncomfortable and confused, then i might find myself in some tough spots. as rory said, they'll effectively bend your ass over the table and FEED IT to you.
when i play poker at a casino i just blend in. i sit down, smile at my neighbors, watch the action closely, and play good poker. i never talk about anything poker-related. i don't remark about hands, playing styles, bad beats -- nothing. i'm very aggressive, and i certainly have a strong table presence. but i keep it all in good fun.
i have never once been in an argument or dispute with any person at the table. i encourage people to be friendly with me. i love it when players befriend me and flash me their cards, etc. and conversely, i secretly gun for players that i think are off their feet. if somebody is in pain, i'll chat them up, but i'll also put their balls in the vice.
when i leave a game i would guess that the only things people remember about me are: 1) that i'm dressed somewhat nicely in a coat, collared shirt, etc 2) that i played aggressively and pumped some pots with some marginal hands. (he really 3 bet that flop with an underpair to the board!?) 3) that i was quiet and happy and was never phased at all by any beat, however ridiculous. (that guy didn't even flinch when i showed him quads! he just smiled and said "wow, quads are a good hand.") 4) that i gave a nice goodbye, saying that it was very nice playing with them and that i hope they keep having fun.
if you were as emotionally charged as your post indicates, then you definitely need to relax, play lower stakes, or take a break. don't get so down on yourself. poker is just a game, and if you don't have a positive, confident, happy attitude about it, then you won't play well.
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Date: 2005-03-21 05:55 (UTC)should you raise pre-flop with A9s from late position? i certainly would, but whatever... that's not going to turn you from a losing to winning player.
i think you need to work on just blending into the poker game at a casino. your post mentions getting in some odd dispute over the seat change button, along with another exchange about how you played AA, etc. that ignores other things that i'm guessing probably happened. interactions like asking people why they played certain hands in a certain way. or staring a person down after they raise you on the turn.
all of these actions draw attention to you at the poker table. they make people think "oh man, i'm going to put some moves on that guy." or "i can't wait until i get a chance to raise that dude on the turn" or "i'm going to try to win a pot with absolute rags against that guy."
basically, it makes you a target for people to try and get. sometimes that's great -- these players are playing worse (or differently, at least) and it gives you the potential to take extra money from them. if some player wants to try and crack my AA with some slop -- great! please try and crack my AA. on the other hand, if several players have decided that they're gunning for me, and it's making me uncomfortable and confused, then i might find myself in some tough spots. as rory said, they'll effectively bend your ass over the table and FEED IT to you.
when i play poker at a casino i just blend in. i sit down, smile at my neighbors, watch the action closely, and play good poker. i never talk about anything poker-related. i don't remark about hands, playing styles, bad beats -- nothing. i'm very aggressive, and i certainly have a strong table presence. but i keep it all in good fun.
i have never once been in an argument or dispute with any person at the table. i encourage people to be friendly with me. i love it when players befriend me and flash me their cards, etc. and conversely, i secretly gun for players that i think are off their feet. if somebody is in pain, i'll chat them up, but i'll also put their balls in the vice.
when i leave a game i would guess that the only things people remember about me are:
1) that i'm dressed somewhat nicely in a coat, collared shirt, etc
2) that i played aggressively and pumped some pots with some marginal hands. (he really 3 bet that flop with an underpair to the board!?)
3) that i was quiet and happy and was never phased at all by any beat, however ridiculous. (that guy didn't even flinch when i showed him quads! he just smiled and said "wow, quads are a good hand.")
4) that i gave a nice goodbye, saying that it was very nice playing with them and that i hope they keep having fun.
if you were as emotionally charged as your post indicates, then you definitely need to relax, play lower stakes, or take a break. don't get so down on yourself. poker is just a game, and if you don't have a positive, confident, happy attitude about it, then you won't play well.
keep your chin up, buddy.