What can I do to improve my game(winnings)

[djbaseball24]

Me and my friends play NL hold em with a $5 dollar buy in and antes. In 15 games, I won $14. No one is that good or that bad, so what can I do to get an edge on my friends. We are thinking about a $10 buy-in. Keep in mind we are 15 and 16 yr olds with no jobs.

[ballbp]

The buy-in is not going to change anyone's chances at winning. It just takes seeing more and more hands to see how your friends play. As long as you get a good game down, you'll win in the end. That's probably a rather generic answer but it's true.

[saper88aa]

Wow, that kinda sounds like us at out game, 10 dollar buy in and young guys w/o jobs.


My advice is to buy a book or 2.


I got Brunsons Bible and it helped me.

[JimiHWannaBe]

brunsons, and caro buy thoose two books play alot and you should be all set

[JohnnyCache]

If I had to guess, I'd say you were chasing to many draws . . . that's the classic begining mistake. . . you probably know the game and win in general, but spend to much money between winning hands. . . time to learn your pot odds . . .

[djbaseball24]

any sites or charts that could help me learn the odds?

[alphakenny1]

i suggest you buy sklansky's theory of poker and he has a big section on this very topic. or you can go to this site on the left side and click on "calculating odds."

[Replic]

One thing to keep in mind when trying to improve your game is the players you are with. While reading poker books WILL improve your play (as I am a witness to this) keep in mind you are playing with other week players- who might also be chasing draws. Just remember that the professionals play differently than your audience.

The buy in won't change how much you win percentage wise. I suggest Lowering the blinds or use a preset betting limit, such as .5/1.