What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie??

Darkangel7

Ok here goes, Playing 6 months and only played live once still not a clue what i'm doing, can't play poker for toffee lol. What's the best way of approaching the UKPC tables. Is it best to say i've not played live before and be honest or to sit there and bluff it? Getting more nervous and excited at the same time. Wasn't nervous when played first ever live game though even though didn't know what to expect. Any help much appreciated!!!!

GELDY

In a meandering line directly from the bar seems to work for me

TommyD

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Ok here goes, Playing 6 months and only played live once still not a clue what i'm doing, can't play poker for toffee lol. What's the best way of approaching the UKPC tables. Is it best to say i've not played live before and be honest or to sit there and bluff it? Getting more nervous and excited at the same time. Wasn't nervous when played first ever live game though even though didn't know what to expect. Any help much appreciated!!!!
Posted by Darkangel7

Generally from the rear of their chair although some players merge their range by coming from the side.  I generally lead with a left hand to the back of the chair to pull it back but I know the more old school thinking is with the right.  You'll see some online whizzes flip the chair round and sit in the reverse merge position, don't let this intimidate you, they are more than likely about to spend a lot of money for a back rub.

Hope this helps.

Sky_Dan

I don't normally play events this big either but I have been playing live for a fairly long time (+10 years). I think Sky events have a reputation for being extremely friendly on the whole and I'm sure you won't be sat with people who will give you a hard time if you make a mistake etc.

On the contrary, if you start telling everybody that you haven't played live much I'm sure they'll be especially nice to you and talk your hind legs off - perhaps to try and get a read on you!

My best piece of advice would be to keep shtum if you're involved in a hand. Don't answer any questions if someone is giving you a grilling.

Looking forward to it, going to be a great weekend.

Sky_Dan

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In Response to What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : Generally from the rear of their chair although some players merge their range by coming from the side.  I generally lead with a left hand to the back of the chair to pull it back but I know the more old school thinking is with the right.  You'll see some online whizzes flip the chair round and sit in the reverse merge position, don't let this intimidate you, they are more than likely about to spend a lot of money for a back rub. Hope this helps.
Posted by TommyD

Lol @ this.

Itsover4u

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Ok here goes, Playing 6 months and only played live once still not a clue what i'm doing, can't play poker for toffee lol. What's the best way of approaching the UKPC tables. Is it best to say i've not played live before and be honest or to sit there and bluff it? Getting more nervous and excited at the same time. Wasn't nervous when played first ever live game though even though didn't know what to expect. Any help much appreciated!!!!
Posted by Darkangel7

DO NOT TELL THEM!!dont tell them you have no clue and do not tell them you are nervous..... the reason I say this is because I would open every unopened pot against you knowing this information

Bluff your way through after the first half hour / hour you will feel much more calm and settled

rainman397

Good afternoon Darkangel.
A good way to prepare for a big tournament, is to play the £2.20 @2.20 deepstack.
Tne very best of luck.
All the best.
Rainman387

F_Ivanovic

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In Response to What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : DO NOT TELL THEM!!dont tell them you have no clue and do not tell them you are nervous..... the reason I say this is because I would open every unopened pot against you knowing this information Bluff your way through after the first half hour / hour you will feel much more calm and settled
Posted by Itsover4u

I would agree; however, it's pretty easy to spot if someone is new to playing live poker, especially if they are making any mistakes. Thus, it doesn't really serve as much as an advantage to not tell anyone.

Maybe if you were friendly and told people at the table then a couple of them might go easy on ya... ofc the real pro's will not let it affect how they play against you but like I said they'll realise you are new to live poker anyway. You're really targeting the amateurs/other recreational players at the table when you give away this information. And the dealer should be willing to help you and be more leniant towards you if you forget to put in ante's for example.

F_Ivanovic

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Good afternoon Darkangel. A good way to prepare for a big tournament, is to play the £2.20 @2.20 deepstack. Tne very best of luck. All the best. Rainman387
Posted by rainman397

haha, love it rainman. I +1 this

Darkangel7

Tommy am lmao at your reply. Thank you for that, looking forward to seeing you all there. Well saying can't play poker for toffee is a slight lie, must be doing something right to bink my seat from a fr. It's just the betting etc but will just sit there and bluff like my life depended on it. Saying that at Milton Keynes I did knock the first person out of the tourney so can't be all that bad. Thanks for the replies. Looking forward to meeting you all and the characters too which I know there are quite a few of. Might even give you some tips on bagging yourself that dealer Dan lol

Oh and I am excellent at giving shoulder massages.  Nothing else but shoulder massages before you lot start! lmao

Apologies Rain unfortunately I missed late reg to play in the deep stack but I will hopefully be playing tomorrow.

Itsover4u

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Might even give you some tips on bagging yourself that dealer Dan l7

I could be wrong but I think he already hit his flush on the river with this one

shakinaces

I Rainman

DA in all truth it didn't seem like you were playing your first live game in MK, so don't think you have as much to worry about as you feel you do. I know this is versus better players (probably less hungover than the table we shared in MK lol) and will inevitably be a more serious game than your first experience, but can't imagine it'll be that far removed in reality.

Just enjoy the experience and play your normal game (complete with never ending chat lol) in the knowledge that even if you bust out first, you got there for free and will have done better financially than those that bought in direct and bust out before the bubble with a £500+ loss!

From a (slightly) jealous freeroll bubble boy

BigHawk89

Try and play a couple of low buy in events at your local casino just to give yourself a feel of what to do. I think most people new to live will struggle with betting, make sure you announce clearly before you put in any chips if you're calling/raising (make sure when raising you verbally say how much).

Best of luck, just enjoy it you're free rolling after all!!

Tikay10

Hi DA,

If I were your coach or mentor, I would suggest you quickly make it known you are new & nervous.

If a newbie sits at my table, I can spot the signs that they are new with 90% certainty BEFORE a hand is dealt.
 
When the first hand has been played, I'd know with 95% certainty, & after 3 hands, 100% certainty, even if they passed all three hands pre-flop.  

Some bright spark wants to take advantage of that? Go ahead punk, make my day. Soon enough, when he does it, we'll find a hand, We won't need much, & we will just 4 bet him. Job done. 

I'd probably advise watching tricks for the first 2 orbits, then get started.

Very important to be decisive in our actions. If we want to raise, make sure we articulate our intentions clearly. Catch the dealers eye first, then say "I am going to make it 1,700" or whatever.

Do NOT touch any chips which are in the middle, under any circumstances, that's the Dealers job.
 
Do NOT make change, that's the dealers job.
 
Do NOT act out of turn, you may get a penalty.
 
Post your blinds &/or antes promptly, & without being asked.
 
Easy-peasy. Enjoy.     

unknown_username

DO NOT sit next to alvez11 like me on my 1st live outing,most of all take it all in and enjoy like me

Tikay10

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DO NOT sit next to alvez11 like me on my 1st live outing,most of all take it all in and enjoy like me
Posted by stokefc

You did great, Stokey, & more importantly, you enjoyed the experience. That's what it's about for most of us.

unknown_username

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In Response to Re: What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : You did great, Stokey, & more importantly, you enjoyed the experience. That's what it's about for most of us.
Posted by Tikay10

i certainly did Tikay thx to yourself it was one of the best days of my life thats what happens when you meet legends of the game and im sure donna will have a most enjoyable day at DTD

Unknown

Some dirty northern scallywag came up with something for the UKPC a few years back...

https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?action=show_static&page=poker_community_forums&plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3a57795ac2-1793-4377-b4cf-e124b0f555f4Forum%3adf77f82c-151f-4bea-aae1-fb423dcae1faDiscussion%3a38396852-90d4-4c52-bfc6-9b3d7ee32185

Tikay10

^^^^^

Good stuff, Chris.

jordz16

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Ok here goes, Playing 6 months and only played live once still not a clue what i'm doing, can't play poker for toffee lol. What's the best way of approaching the UKPC tables. Is it best to say i've not played live before and be honest or to sit there and bluff it? Getting more nervous and excited at the same time. Wasn't nervous when played first ever live game though even though didn't know what to expect. Any help much appreciated!!!!
Posted by Darkangel7

just have fun

you cant lose out that way.

MrJoeBlogs

This will be my first live event to.
Looking forward to it.

I'll be driving down from Lancaster on friday morning, what time does DTD open?

Darkangel7

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This will be my first live event to. Looking forward to it. I'll be driving down from Lancaster on friday morning, what time does DTD open?
Posted by MrJoeBlogs

Don't know what time it's open but it starts at 1pm and they say to get there half hour earlier. Good luck and safe journey. See you there.

MrJoeBlogs

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In Response to Re: What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : Don't know what time it's open but it starts at 1pm and they say to get there half hour earlier. Good luck and safe journey. See you there.
Posted by Darkangel7

Thank you

IrishRose

Don't forget the photo id - you'll need it to register!!

And enjoy the whole experience x

MrJoeBlogs

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Don't forget the photo id - you'll need it to register!! And enjoy the whole experience x
Posted by IrishRose

Thanks for reminding me Rose.
Can you use your driving licence as ID ?

gerardirl

Probably best to walk in the door with a bingo card and a pen and appear to look lost.

Best of luck!!

Ger

F_Ivanovic

Opens somewhere between 12 and half 12 - think probably it will be 12. If you get there really early can always go for breakfast at frankie and benny's!

hhyftrftdr

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Opens somewhere between 12 and half 12 - think probably it will be 12. If you get there really early can always go for breakfast at frankie and benny's!
Posted by F_Ivanovic

Then brunch at Nandos.

HENDRIK62

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In Response to Re: What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : Then brunch at Nandos.
Posted by hhyftrftdr

love nandos

LmfaoAllin

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In Response to Re: What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : Then brunch at Nandos.
Posted by hhyftrftdr

you left out 11's's.?

btw, go to bed ; )

long day tomorrow.

LmfaoAllin

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In Response to What's the best way to approach the UKPC tables for a newbie?? : Generally from the rear of their chair although some players merge their range by coming from the side.  I generally lead with a left hand to the back of the chair to pull it back but I know the more old school thinking is with the right.  You'll see some online whizzes flip the chair round and sit in the reverse merge position, don't let this intimidate you, they are more than likely about to spend a lot of money for a back rub. Hope this helps.
Posted by TommyD

lol