whats the best thing to do while running bad?

Joined: 11.01.2010

11.01.2011, 16:38 0

I have been thinking about taking a break from poker because Ive been running so bad since the new year.
My bankroll is suffering because of it.

Im playing 3 sites at the moment and its just not happening for me.
Yesterday i played 5 MTTs and exited early except for 1 when i finished 10th,first hand on final table go out with AKs V 77 which is not so bad as i was behind and low stacked,
but my problem is i am getting my chips in good and loosing to under pairs regularly and to dominated hands regularly.

Its breaking my balls and I am starting to play bad now as a consiquence.

So, should I take a break from it or what should I do

Any advice would me appreciated,
Thanks in advance

12 replies

_Anonymous_

11.01.2011, 17:13 0

5 MTT - 1 FT

what ratios are you expecting?

Need to keep grinding and over a bigger sample variance will even out - if you are a decent player!

NightFrostaSS

Joined: 25.10.2008

Posts: 5,255

11.01.2011, 17:21 0

Learn to run good:

Almonds79

Joined: 11.01.2010

Posts: 20

11.01.2011, 17:28 0

yeah,not much help, i just gave yesterday as an example. i have written it all down and the ratios are not what they should be, hence the post :evil: whats the point in that reply?

Almonds79

Joined: 11.01.2010

Posts: 20

11.01.2011, 17:29 0

so you keep saying??????????????

_Anonymous_

11.01.2011, 17:32 0

Originally posted by Almonds79
yeah,not much help, i just gave yesterday as an example. i have written it all down and the ratios are not what they should be, hence the post whats the point in that reply?

So are they significantly different and over what sample size?

Almonds79

Joined: 11.01.2010

Posts: 20

11.01.2011, 17:36 0

since i started feeling this i decided to write it down just to see was it in my head and of 67 recorded games i have lost 43 times with chips in good. thats why i started a "running bad" thread to seek advice which i havnt got yet but no worries, only 2 replies

Almonds79

Joined: 11.01.2010

Posts: 20

11.01.2011, 17:39 0

i should also point out my friend call me Jonah!!!

jokerstar77mucker

Joined: 03.06.2010

Posts: 75

11.01.2011, 18:10 0

From what i've heard the variance in mtt is killer so a 63 sample aint that big, theres nothing you can do about running bad only play it out.
If your getting your chips in good that means your dong things right so the good times will follow i cant say how soon but it will happen.

Also i recomend you have a look through your hand history and see are you getting chips in sometimes without needing to we often over look small mistakes and miss some spots where we can capitlize on mistake from others and then blame it on running bad.

If its getting you down why not try a different variant and have some fun!

zamoda

Joined: 16.03.2009

Posts: 509

11.01.2011, 20:56 0

Dunno, maybe to eat more almonds ? hmm

_Anonymous_

11.01.2011, 23:21 0

Maybe try switching to cash games for a bit. It is easier to leave those when you are tilting.

Vildcz

Joined: 09.12.2010

Posts: 162

11.01.2011, 23:28 0

Lightbulb batting!

_Anonymous_

11.01.2011, 23:52 0

The best thing you could ever do while running bad is to understand that a bad run is a normal part of poker, and don't give a shit about that. I would love to understand that myself so badly...

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