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Great, thanks a lot lazza. I'll set up my new account tomorrow.

I'm getting out of limbo!!!

Originally posted by CreamyGoodness
Great, thanks a lot lazza. I'll set up my new account tomorrow.

I'm getting out of limbo!!!

Awesome. If you have any problems, be sure to give us a yell.

Hi guys,

I want to deposit 100$ and start playing NL2, 6max . I want your advice to pick the best room for me.

1. Which game type you play? NL, 6 max

2. Which limit do you play? NL2

3. Short handed or full ring tables, or even Heads-Up? SH

4. How much do you play? 20h/week

5. How many tables do you want to play? 4 tables

6. What are your goals for the next 3+ months? In the next months i want to build my roll, improve my skill and grow in limits.

I dont know if its better to play on Stars or on a smaller room with some nice promotions!

Thanks!

Hey HardWorkerrrr,

I just have a couple of extra questions?

What time zone are you in and what times of day do you regularly play?

Which rooms do you have accounts on?

Are you after regular tables or fast-fold?

Regards

Laz

I am from Romania so EET aplies for me. I want to play 2 sessions between 19-21 and 22-24 so i think that traffic is not a problem. I want to play regular tables . I have accounts on Stars and FullTilt.

Thanks for your help!

Hey HardWorkerrrr,

I agree that traffic shouldn't be a problem at those times and limits on any of our partner rooms.

Ipoker and MicroGaming skins remain your best option. Most skins offer a 200% first deposit bonus and in the case of Microgaming skins, you also get 30% rakeback guaranteed for life.

Make sure you check out the free money offers as some of these will also give you extra after you deposit.

Also check out the promotions as this will let you know about current and upcoming promotions like rake races and our 10K depositor's freerolls.

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If you have any further questions, then please don't hesitate to ask.

Regards

Laz

Thanks a lot, Laz!

Hi,

1. Which game type you play? NL

2. Which limit do you play?NL25

3. Short handed or full ring tables, or even Heads-Up? 6max

4. How much do you play? 2-5 hours a day

5. How many tables do you want to play? 4-6

6. What are your goals for the next 3+ months? to win as much money as possible

I want a poker room with good traffic, many fishes, good first deposit bonuses and rakeback system. Im playing at PS atm.

Hey MartinsCool,

What time zone are you in and what times of day are you likely to play?

Regards

Laz

Originally posted by Lazza61
Hey MartinsCool,

What time zone are you in and what times of day are you likely to play?

Regards

Laz

Hi Lazza,

Time zone - EEST. Actually i play at different times everyday, except late at night and early in the morning. I think i can play between 12 noon and 3am.

any advice gratefully received - I have been playing poker for 5 years, and am now looking to dedicate more time to it and hopefully generate some income on a regular basis.

~ I am a bit of a cash-game fish tbh, and have struggled with cash the most, of the different disciplines. (It is also my least enjoyable)
~ I enjoy mixed games immensely, but am unsure whether they are feasible 'full-time'
~ I mainly play on the 'big 2' sites, and have struggled to 'graft' the smaller sites in the past.
~ I am unable to play mtts full-time due to the time constraints (take too long), and mainly play them on Sundays only.
~ I have considered H/U SnGs, and enjoy playing them, but fees can be a lot more on smaller sites, and unsure if feasible for decent returns?
~ Ideally, I would like to play on a PS.com affiliated site with rakeback, so I could get status upgrades and use the site's facilities more effectively.

1. Which game type you play? mainly NLH - SnGs/mtts - mixed games, some PLO

2. Which limit do you play? NL10, SnGs<$7, PLO10, mtts<$11

3. Short handed or full ring tables, or even Heads-Up? mainly 9H SnGs, some H/U SnGs

4. How much do you play? (e.g. I play 3 hours a week, or I generate $1000 rake/month) very little at the minute, have played 20/30 hrs/wk in past

5. How many tables do you want to play? max. of 9 at a time (6 optimal imo)

6. What are your goals for the next 3+ months? to 'specialise' in one aspect of poker and beat the level I choose for some decent ROI, also to be more active on forums and study more and put-in some serious hours of play (>100 SnGs/wk min.)

cheers, $heriff.

Originally posted by MartinsCool

Originally posted by Lazza61
Hey MartinsCool,

What time zone are you in and what times of day are you likely to play?

Regards

Laz

Hi Lazza,

Time zone - EEST. Actually i play at different times everyday, except late at night and early in the morning. I think i can play between 12 noon and 3am.

Hey MartinsCool,

I have narrowed it down to either an iPoker or a Microgaming skin based on your desire for a good FDB and rakeback system.

Microgaming

Both our MG rooms (24h and PokerHeaven offer a 200% FDB up to €1000. Also if you signup through our download links you will be eligible for lifetime 30% Rakeback and MGs Platinum VIP level. Also if you signup for PokerHeaven you essentially get 2 poker rooms in one. Download their Ongame client as well and use your MG login and balances to play straight away with no need to register a new account.

Ipoker

All our iPoker skins offer a 200% FDB and their RB system can be comparable with MG's.

OnGame

I have included a screenshot of OnGame (PokerHeaven) so you can see some traffic in case you decide to signup for their MG room

Interestingly their are no fast fold (Blaze) players while Speed on iPoker is popular. And the regular tables at MG are busier than at iPoker.

If you have any further questions, then fire away.

Regards

Laz

Originally posted by sherriffatman
any advice gratefully received - I have been playing poker for 5 years, and am now looking to dedicate more time to it and hopefully generate some income on a regular basis.

~ I am a bit of a cash-game fish tbh, and have struggled with cash the most, of the different disciplines. (It is also my least enjoyable)
~ I enjoy mixed games immensely, but am unsure whether they are feasible 'full-time'
~ I mainly play on the 'big 2' sites, and have struggled to 'graft' the smaller sites in the past.
~ I am unable to play mtts full-time due to the time constraints (take too long), and mainly play them on Sundays only.
~ I have considered H/U SnGs, and enjoy playing them, but fees can be a lot more on smaller sites, and unsure if feasible for decent returns?
~ Ideally, I would like to play on a PS.com affiliated site with rakeback, so I could get status upgrades and use the site's facilities more effectively.

1. Which game type you play? mainly NLH - SnGs/mtts - mixed games, some PLO

2. Which limit do you play? NL10, SnGs<$7, PLO10, mtts<$11

3. Short handed or full ring tables, or even Heads-Up? mainly 9H SnGs, some H/U SnGs

4. How much do you play? (e.g. I play 3 hours a week, or I generate $1000 rake/month) very little at the minute, have played 20/30 hrs/wk in past

5. How many tables do you want to play? max. of 9 at a time (6 optimal imo)

6. What are your goals for the next 3+ months? to 'specialise' in one aspect of poker and beat the level I choose for some decent ROI, also to be more active on forums and study more and put-in some serious hours of play (>100 SnGs/wk min.)

cheers, $heriff.

Hey sherriffatman,

Which time zone are you in and what times of day do you play?

Regards

Laz

~ Hi Lazza, I am UK based (GMT), and can be flexible on times - usually/prefer to play in afternoons/early evenings.

ps: any FDBs would be welcome too, although I already have accounts at many sites, and have deposited at a few already.

cheers, $heriff.

I am trying to return to poker after long time, probably after about more then a year. Everything seems strange, right from forums. Now indian community doesn't exist anymore.

Anyways coming to the point. I need to know what room is currently has good number of fishes at 9-max games? I need more tables, earlier I have played 8-10 tables. Also good RB deals?

Do you think still pokerstars/fulltilt still has good number of fishes?

Also, I am from INDIA. Need rooms who still let Indians to play?

Thanks in advance.

Originally posted by MaHnaK
I am trying to return to poker after long time, probably after about more then a year. Everything seems strange, right from forums. Now indian community doesn't exist anymore.

Anyways coming to the point. I need to know what room is currently has good number of fishes at 9-max games? I need more tables, earlier I have played 8-10 tables. Also good RB deals?

Do you think still pokerstars/fulltilt still has good number of fishes?

Also, I am from INDIA. Need rooms who still let Indians to play?

Thanks in advance.

Hey MaHnaK,

If you don't already have an account at 888, then get one. It's about the only room where FR cash is flourishing.

Cheers Laz

P.S. @sherriffatman. I haven't had a chance to be online at your playing times yet but hopefully I'll have something for you by the end of the weekend.

Hi guys

Im actually playing on Ipoker with a 59% of rakeback

Considering that rake on ipoker is bigger than PokerStars, do u think that playing with rakeback on ipoker is more profitable than pokerstars? i use to play NL10 shorthanded

thanks

bump!

(just in case you forgot about me, lazza)

Hey sherriffatman,

Lol. I haven't forgotten you. I just haven't been able to get online at a suitable time to check traffic (hopefully tonight).

I can tell you some things.

NL10 FR is only flourishing at 888. NL10 6-Max is pretty good everywhere.

9 man SnGs are pretty slow to fill everywhere except Stars. MicroGaming or iPoker may be an option if you mix stakes.

Very little in the way of mixed games outside PokerStars (Horse and 8 game). I used to play PLO8 6 Max SnGs on iPoker and i remember the traffic to be OK (no traffic for 9 man).

Will try to check out more later tonight (wee small hours for me).

Cheers

Laz

Originally posted by Lazza61
Hey sherriffatman,

Lol. I haven't forgotten you. I just haven't been able to get online at a suitable time to check traffic (hopefully tonight).

I can tell you some things.

NL10 FR is only flourishing at 888. NL10 6-Max is pretty good everywhere.

9 man SnGs are pretty slow to fill everywhere except Stars. MicroGaming or iPoker may be an option if you mix stakes.

Very little in the way of mixed games outside PokerStars (Horse and 8 game). I used to play PLO8 6 Max SnGs on iPoker and i remember the traffic to be OK (no traffic for 9 man).

Will try to check out more later tonight (wee small hours for me).

Cheers

Laz

cheers Lazza - I just realised you are 'down under' so fully understand!
(it's not that important that I wanna make you stay up all-night just to do my research for me) ♦
~ appreciate any advice you can give tho' and thanks!
~ I have been grinding NL10 'blaze' 6-max, reg 6-max, FR and some PLO10; on Poker Heaven, thru' MPN skin; this month, and it is going okay so far - I like the platinum VIP lifetime award (= 30% RB) and also the SPs for accessing training materials on here, but can't really see myself grinding cash full-time.
~ like you say, it's looking like a return to Stars eventually for the SnG/mixed game action
thanks again, and all the best,
$heriff.

ps: excellent blogs btw, very funny!