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[pokerbear]

Hi, everyone.. Thanks to Matthew for inviting me.

I am happy to attempt to answer any questions at all. Although my current book covers advanced limit strategy, I coach players in all forms of the game: limit cash, no limit cash, and tournament. Personally still primarily play limit, mostly because I think I can still make the most money there (I am a pro after all, and my goal is support my family, not set trends or prove anything).

I do not play many tournaments, mostly because of stamina, and the fact that long term, cash games are still the most productive and most regular income. I have never been staked, and do not intend to be. I can tell you why if you want to know.

Anyway, i will happy to try to address anything you care to ask. Of course, it will make me (and probably you) happier if you have read my book.

[Doc T River]

Sorry I have not read your book as I am a no limit tournament player and did not have interest in limit, but that is changing so I was wondering what you would say is the biggest mistake someone makes when moving from no-limit to limit and what is the biggest mistake someone makes when moving from limit to no-limit?

[taz115]

What limits do you typically play? Are you based in Vegas?

[pokerbear]

Hi. First question first. Biggest mistake players make in moving from no-limit to limit: There are two. One is playing too many weak hands, particularly suited connectors and small pairs. The second is failing to value bet the river. I can expand on why this is if you wish.

Biggest mistake moving from limit to no-limit. Playing too few hands. Not understanding the threat behind a call on the flop or turn. Drastically overplaying and overvaluing one-pair hands.

What limits do I play. Mostly $30-$6 (there is no $40-$80 in Las Vegas). I play $60-$120 when it is available, and $100-$2000 rarely when I think the game is favorable.

[jeffnc]

and $100-$2000 rarely when I think the game is favorable.

I would imagine a lot more folding from the small blind in that structure than usual.

Sorry, couldn't resist

[pokerbear]

Hi. Yes, you would.

Sorry, I make a lot of typos. If spell check does not catch them, they tend to get posted.