Wasting Time

What is the point of 25NL?


I am too tired to get in-depth with my thoughts on the subject of 25NL but I will mention a couple of things. The players at 25nl and 50nl are probably about the same, in my opinion.

I do think there are a good amount of 25NL regulars who are much better than most of those at 50NL. The reason I think they are better is there ability to minimize post flop mistakes. This may not be a skill or a talent possessed by these players but the simple fact that it is harder to make mistakes with less money.

In all my experiences at 50NL, I have noticed the problems that many of the players at .25/.50 NL level (probably under rolled, inexperienced, and ignorant to the physics of poker) who bleed because of postflop situations they become involved in. Over playing draws and 1-pair hands obviously will cost more to the player at 50NL than it will to the 25NL regular.

Granted, that the same mistakes can be made at all levels. I do not believe that the caliber of player at 50NL is enough for someone who is slightly (15-20 BI using a 40BI floor) under rolled is enough to stop me from taking my game to the next level.

Of course, I will drop down to 25NL if need be but I believe I can achieve more success at a level I feel more comfortable playing at. Jared got his start on his last roll by depositing $200 and playing .25/.50 NL- Well, I have more than $200.

Party Time.


Full Tilt Poker - No Limit Hold'em Cash Game - $0.25/$0.50 Blinds - 5 Players - (LegoPoker HH Converter)


SB: $107.45
Mo D (BB): $97.45
UTG: $55.65
CO: $45.65
BTN: $49.25


Preflop: Mo D is dealt K K (5 Players)
2 folds, BTN raises to $1.00, SB calls $0.75, Mo D raises to $5.75, BTN folds, SB calls $4.75

Flop: ($12.50) Q 5 K (2 Players)
SB bets $5.00, Mo D raises to $16.00, SB calls $11.00

Turn: ($44.50) 6 (2 Players)
SB bets $12.00, Mo D raises to $40.00, SB calls $28.00

River: ($124.50) Q (2 Players)
SB bets $10.50, Mo D raises all-in to $35.70, SB calls $25.20

Pot Size: $195.90 ($3 Rake)

SB had K A (two pair, Kings and Queens) and LOST (-$97.45)

Mo D had K K (a full house, Kings full of Queens) and WON (+$95.45)