Playing in first LIVE Poker Tournament

[Reds_FAN]

What advice do you have for me?

[pepper60000]

play tight early on and don't bother trying to steal blinds too much...value town turn/river.

[goobretty]

If it's in a casino, the structure is probably very fast. Pay attention to the blinds/level/etc and ramp up the aggression when you're starting to get low on chips.

[iceminers26]

take a shower, amazes me when I look at some of these Internet guys that move to live games... look like fkn bums

[sam9ball]

Ask our resident WSOP pro Fuzzy

[beermankirk]

Don't look like it's your 1st tourney. Strike some conversation with a few folks, have a good time. Don't just sit there in your un-showered hoodie, with headphones on, looking like a first timer.

Also this first tourney is a holdem tourney? Or is it other poker?

[JAKEPEAVY21]

only act when it is your turn...I see many newbies try and bet when it is someone else's turn to act

[Reds_FAN]

Its Holdem, and the place is some hunting club somewhere here in Ohio. But apparently this is a big time thing, they have tournaments almost every week and always have a good showing (in terms of numbers)

[Reds_FAN]

only act when it is your turn...I see many newbies try and bet when it is someone else's turn to act

This is what I fear the most honestly.

I am an internet guy, only 19, and have never played in a live tourny. I am used to the computer saying "hey fukk, its your turn".

[CanuckG]

I'm 19 as well and primarily play tournaments as well.....final tabled past 2....and thing you have to realize is that most B&M players you'll run into are AWFUL. Don't let them see the flop cheap when you have a hand.....raise your button with anything that is marginable because there are a ton of nits and you'll keep picking up the blinds and antes.

[JAKEPEAVY21]

This is what I fear the most honestly.

I am an internet guy, only 19, and have never played in a live tourny. I am used to the computer saying "hey fukk, its your turn".

I wouldn't worry about it, just pay attention to the game and it shouldn't be an issue

[Reds_FAN]

I'm 19 as well and primarily play tournaments as well.....final tabled past 2....and thing you have to realize is that most B&M players you'll run into are AWFUL. Don't let them see the flop cheap when you have a hand.....raise your button with anything that is marginable because there are a ton of nits and you'll keep picking up the blinds and antes.

So I am getting two differing views here. Some are saying play aggressive, others are conservative. I expected this obviously. I am usually a conservative playing online, and I have had my success doing that.

[jose21_us]

An easy game to learn but a lifetime to master.

[Jrod124]

take a shower, amazes me when I look at some of these Internet guys that move to live games... look like fkn bums

so fn true

Run a comb through your hair before u leave

[JAKEPEAVY21]

So I am getting two differing views here. Some are saying play aggressive, others are conservative. I expected this obviously. I am usually a conservative playing online, and I have had my success doing that.

play your game, the way you feel comfortable playing...

[DiggityDaggityDo]

Don't drink

[Reds_FAN]

take a shower, amazes me when I look at some of these Internet guys that move to live games... look like fkn bums

What if I go all out with a suit and tie, dark/black shades looking like a Mafia Boss? will that fly?

[Reds_FAN]

Don't drink

ummmm, excuse me sir, but that is illegal!

[CanuckG]

wearing a suit aint bad save the shades though

[mightyminnow]

just survive early, pick your spots. then get aggressive late has always worked for me.

[goofyre]

Tight is right. You'll go deep just playing good hands without limping.

[JohnnyD4916]

Have fun and good luck

[ttwarrior1]

play your own damn game, and learn

[FuzzyDunlop]

Pretty much everything people have said so far, but can't stress enough never move the button yourself or offer to make change for others without the dealer doing it, was dumbfounded how many people got upset about speeding the game up.

[wtt0315]

play the button, its your best friend. Remember not to play sbr poker, there is no need to go all in with 3000 chips to win 30. The key i see most newbies and internet players screw up on is overbetting pots and playing way to many hands. You cant just say play aggresive or play conservative. You should in the beginning try to figure out your table. Make friends with the aggresive players and try to find spots. Don't bluff the first couple rounds, actually i rarely bluff unless its deep and i know i can get away with it. Most internet players love to bluff, it doesnt work that much in person. Act confident and have fun thats what its about.

[CanuckG]

Pretty much everything people have said so far, but can't stress enough never move the button yourself or offer to make change for others without the dealer doing it, was dumbfounded how many people got upset about speeding the game up.

i just say button is good and dealer is usually chill

i guess it depends

[bigdog3580]

Good Luck and win alot of pots

[pozzy]

fold call fold fold call allin.. and you should win garanteed

[FuzzyDunlop]

i just say button is good and dealer is usually chill

i guess it depends

Dealer loves it, you're doing part of his job. Almost saw a fistfight between players over it Day 2.

[Reds_FAN]

i just say button is good and dealer is usually chill

i guess it depends

You see, I don't understand this.

[CanuckG]

you move the button and you just say button is good when the dealer is looking

[Reds_FAN]

you move the button and you just say button is good when the dealer is looking

I'm still lost

Can you explain why it would cause a fight and what I would be doing if I said it. Just talk to me like a three year old.

[CanuckG]

Lol you dont have to do it but when it is around you ...you can save the dealer the time of doing it....no one is going to fight you about it trust me

[FuzzyDunlop]

I didn't think there was any issue with it, but there were two live only older players at my table complaining about the game being sped up and one cocky/dorky internet kid with a Stars Supernova Elite sweatshirt that kept needling them about it, making change on the 9 seats ante from the 3 seat etc.

[Reds_FAN]

Alright, I think I understand. I'm sorry guys, just want to make sure I go in there somewhat prepared lol.