Of course, this is just my opinion and I am not trying to convince anyone of my rightness or say that you are wrong in your thoughts.
I think this is such a complex topic that all the answers here are partly correct and partly incorrect.
I see winning players just in those players who do not set a goal for themselves when entering the tournament - to win.
In my opinion, people who are determined to win from the very beginning are just losing players, because chasing victory they are very scattered and make a lot of mistakes.
I see a winning player in a person who sets himself very small tasks.
For example, to win a certain hand. And so, with small steps, he reaches the goal - to win.
I may be wrong, but the players I consider to be winning are not chasing victory in every tournament they participate in. They’re just playing.
To be a winner you have to study, and play within your bankroll. If you play too big tournaments, no matter how good a player you are, you will most likely lose your money, which is why bankroll management is important.
That’s all fine and good but most advice is not copacetic to free online play versus live cash games. Players just take too many chances when it’s free chips.
well I think I am a winning player not because I win so often but because I play at REPLAY which is play money. I also am a member of Cardschat.com which is all freerolls for American
players and I can’t lose money but I can win some.
rest of the world has many freerolls and a few buy-in games, come join us after you practice at REPLAY, our players are tough.
we also add players who can’t play at real money sites to the American freerolls, come join us
.The winning players are those who have discipline and perseverance who learn the best from other players and who adjust their game according to the results and let’s always remember this, sometimes by playing the best game you can also lose in unpredictable poker.
one of the few tournaments I remember, I’m getting no cards at all. I see too many flops which produce nothing, and find myself 55 of 58. at that point, i decide to bulldog up. I play 4 or 5 hands out of the next 50, all preflop shoves, all winners, but playing so tight, not really making enough chips to do anything but survive. 42 of 46. 34 of 38, 22 of 25. then, that magic hand where you have the nuts, with hands shoving in front of you, and suddenly you’re 8 of 20, and end up finishing 4th. not sure why, but I felt more like a winner that tourney than many I’ve won.
since money isn’t really an issue, not much to base winning on, but entertainment.
Beating free poker games on online sites and beating live poker games are two different challenges that can both improve your poker skills in various ways. Let’s discuss how they differ and how each can contribute to your overall poker proficiency:
Skill development:
Free Online Poker: Playing on free online poker sites can help you develop and refine your poker skills without risking real money. You can practice various strategies, learn the rules, and gain experience in different poker formats, such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, or Seven Card Stud.
Live Poker: In live games, you’ll face real opponents in a physical setting, which can provide a different set of challenges. You’ll need to learn how to read your opponents’ body language, detect tells, and adapt your strategies accordingly.
Strategy testing:
Free Online Poker: These platforms allow you to experiment with different strategies and tactics. You can try out aggressive or conservative styles, learn how to manage your bankroll, and understand the importance of position and table dynamics.
Live Poker: Playing in a live game can help you test and refine your poker psychology. You’ll learn how to control your emotions, stay focused, and make decisions under pressure.
Risk management:
Free Online Poker: There’s no real money involved, so you can take more risks without worrying about losing your bankroll. This can help you practice situations you might not otherwise try in a real-money game.
Live Poker: Managing your bankroll and avoiding unnecessary risks is crucial in live games where real money is at stake. This can help you develop discipline and financial responsibility.
Player diversity:
Free Online Poker: You’ll encounter a wide range of players on free poker sites, from complete beginners to more experienced players. This allows you to adapt to different playing styles.
Live Poker: Depending on the stakes and location of the live game, you may face a more select group of players. You’ll need to adjust your strategy based on your opponents’ skills and tendencies.
Social interaction:
Free Online Poker: While online poker can be sociable through chat features and online forums, it lacks the face-to-face interaction that live poker offers.
Live Poker: Live games provide a social aspect where you can engage in conversations, develop poker relationships, and learn from your opponents in real-time.
Overall, both free online poker and live poker have their advantages in improving your poker skills. It’s important to use a combination of both to become a well-rounded player. Learning the fundamentals and strategies online can lay a strong foundation, and live games can help you adapt to real-world dynamics, including reading people, managing emotions, and handling the pressure of real money on the line. The experience gained from both environments can significantly contribute to your growth as a poker player.
I win here, but I take risks I would not take in a live game, I have always believed that low limit live games and free poker sites are the hardest to beat. Sure players will defy the odds against you here, but if you are good player, that has no impact on whether you continue to grow your bank roll.
I have witnessed poker pro’s getting a back rub mid game, I would like this also, if it would help me being a winning poker player, thankyou
swamptrash
I have witnessed this back rub technique also, there was a strip club not far from the poker room, these fine ladies made a few extra ducats with this process. I am sure this is why I am the player I am today. Thank you Sugar, Macy and Sparkel’s!
Well said my friend, that’s why I enjoy the low stakes & free rolls at replay, Hardest to beat games are a great challenge. I Love a Challenge & learn something everyday !!
Cool-blooded, level-headed grinders. They are the proffessional or semi-proffessional players that make money from and have a steady winrate in poker. In money terms.
In fun, learning, adrenaline chasing and recreation we all win playing poker.
I think luck has to walk aside poker strategy and wisdom.
For me poker is like life, somedays you win other you lose.
Trying to make the best strategies to not lose early is the best choice for me.
We don’t have to kill every single opponent at the table, but we do have to know when to take the correct battles
For me it’s all about taking the opportunities to you favour.
You sound like me, lol. We will all have bad days, the key for me is to remember why and what did we do wrong to learn from for tomorrow. After all the only control we have is how we play the cards dealt to us
The sun doesnt shine to everyone all the time.
Loosing is knowledge, practicing to immprove your game play.
Somedays you win somedays you loose, but understand this concept makes you deal with the emotions better.
A good poker player must have a stable mind.
We will always loose many hands and wins. But if we don’t learn something every time it happens, we have indeed wasted our time. I hope & pray, I never stop learning.
Yes, the hardest part of poker is precisely that you go through a prolonged period of bad results, this is one of the reasons why many people give up on the game.
To overcome variance you must continue playing your best game, based on studies to be profitable in the long term.
Either way, poker is not an easy way to make money. It takes a lot of dedication and discipline to achieve long-term results.
No, winning online poker players are compute literate maths geniuses and unless you are one you should not bother, when your worrying about how to play your AA he or she is just scooping you up, playing ten tables at a time.
But still room for folk that play stud etc,
I may be wrong.
