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    • Brilliant essay. Many many thanks for putting what many of us go through so eloquently into words.

      3 weeks ago by Rann

      in Running Bad

    • I also go to poker to change my mood.

      1 month ago by Designer Sunglasses

      in Upping The Game

    • I highly recommend the book "Boardwalk of Dreams" by Bryant Simon. It's an illuminating social history of Atlantic City.

      9 months ago by Chris Hiester

      in Filthy Dirty

    • that is a fantastically vivid trip report. it conjures up some awkward memories of idiiotically long sessions for me. having a bad run (like your AA hand but repeated over and over with different...

      11 months ago by moreno

      in Filthy Dirty

    • You really do have a knack for painting a picture. I could imagine the scene vividly. sorry about the ugly beat. I would blame it on DK. Fucker does that to me all the time. Always has to do his...

      11 months ago by aceten

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Preparing for Disasters

Started by jawngee · 1 year ago

If there is one universal truth, it is this: All good things will eventually come to an end.
Anyone who has played for awhile can tell you of long barren stretches of ice cold cards, stabbing turns, demolishing rivers and degree all-in moments that - upon their conclusion - have you waving goodbye to everyone at the table as you slump off to some ... Continue reading »

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  • raymond1138

    1 year ago

    This reminds me of a SAT prep course a friend of mine took. The instructors told them that, if they could, get into the testing room early and walk around, touching the walls, look at the room layout, basically make yourself as comfortable as possible. The main difference with a poker room is that when that comfort wears off (whether that's from your own play or the ATM on your right has decided to pack it in), you can get up and go either for ten minutes or until tomorrow.
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  • Wes

    1 year ago

    [i]I can limit my time in the gutter by improving my game through reading, talking, anything but playing.[/i]

    YES. I've managed to pull myself out of a semi-extended bad run by stepping away from the tables and starting to analyze my play from a more distanced perspective. Has helped like you wouldn't believe.
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