I play almost only online, usually averaging anywhere from 200-400 raked hands a night, about 3-4 nights a week. I play a lot of the freerolls (ultimatebet, pokerroom, etc) and usually do very well, having won 4 with over 1200 entries in each. For some reason, I seem to have a much better grasp of the NL game than with regular holdem. I play mostly low entry single table tournies ($5-$30 buy ins) and consistantly finish in the money at least half the time. I had $50 in 3 days ago and its almost $500 now. I have done this many times. My problem is, for whatever reason, I get my bankroll up and decide to go and sit at the higher limit hold game (not tourney). This is where I get squashed. 10/20 or 15/30. I understand the game and play tight but aggressive, usually playing only premium hands, but there are always those who raise like crazy and then never go away. I can't remember the last time I had AA or KK hold em...always get drawn out no matter how much I raise. I took a $50 deposit up to $1500 a while back in 3 days and lost it all in a 15/30 room...f-a-s-t. I think I get bored playing the single table tournies over and over, but cannot figure out the ring game. I have played two live tournies (33 people each time) finished 2nd in one and lost with KK on the second hand of the tourney to A5. Went all in and he called, A fell on the turn. Moral to that story was to be patient and do what it takes to get to the final table. That was my first live tourney. I play much safer in the beginning now.
Should I just keep my a** out of the damn hold em rooms and accept the fact that I am no good there and focus on the tournies? The tournies just have so many weak players, that by playing position and being patient, you can get to the final five almost everytime. A few decent hands and you will get in the money. Not flashy, but $25 $15 or $10 is better than nothng I suppose.
