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07-23-2010, 06:56 PM
Post subject: MicroMania Instant Cash
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Full House
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I was looking through the Pokerstars VIP store and noticed an item called MicroMania Instant Cash. For 375 fpp's, you can buy $6 cash. For July only.
Is this a good deal or a waste of fpp's?
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StarGrinder
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[x] it's only 375 fpp's
[x] it's free money
Did Stars change their rake structure at the micros?
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supa
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Full House
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Didn't know this. Yay free money!
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Imthenewfish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StarGrinder
[x] it's only 375 fpp's
[x] it's free money
Did Stars change their rake structure at the micros?
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yah, they gave us micromania but like doubled the rake ;(
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supa
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Full House
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It's one per costumer but 6 bucks is 6 bucks, woohoo!
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“Right thoughts produce right actions and right actions produce work which will be a material reflection for others to see of the serenity at the center of it all”
Put hero on a goddamn range part II- The 6max years
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Originally Posted by d0zer
start using your brain more and vagina less
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supa
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Full House
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Imthenewfish
yah, they gave us micromania but like doubled the rake ;(
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Huh? Didn't know that 
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“Right thoughts produce right actions and right actions produce work which will be a material reflection for others to see of the serenity at the center of it all”
Put hero on a goddamn range part II- The 6max years
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Originally Posted by d0zer
start using your brain more and vagina less
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StarGrinder
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Yeah that's bullshit but FTP ain't any better. Just noticed the rake for this month was about 65% of my winnings. But I've grinded out SilverStar @ 5NL and received $26 in bonuses so that brings it down to about 20% so it's kind of a wash.
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JKDS
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Full House
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What did it use to be? the site says 1c per every 20c now...but ft has 1c per ever 15c. Whats up?
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Originally Posted by OngBonga
But no, jkds is lolvillager and anyone who wants to string him up is sighbad.
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supa
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Full House
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Ya, just looked it up. I don't se a change.
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“Right thoughts produce right actions and right actions produce work which will be a material reflection for others to see of the serenity at the center of it all”
Put hero on a goddamn range part II- The 6max years
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Originally Posted by d0zer
start using your brain more and vagina less
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Keith
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Full House
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pretty sure it was 5c per 1$ in the pot i.e 99c pot didn't get raked but now raked 4c.
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supa
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Full House
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So still .01 of .20 but more pots being raked?
It also says micros rake capped at $2, I think it used to be $3 so maybe a wash, provided we're getting enough chips in the pot.
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“Right thoughts produce right actions and right actions produce work which will be a material reflection for others to see of the serenity at the center of it all”
Put hero on a goddamn range part II- The 6max years
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Originally Posted by d0zer
start using your brain more and vagina less
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StarGrinder
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JKDS
What did it use to be? the site says 1c per every 20c now...but ft has 1c per ever 15c. Whats up?
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Ah yes, it used to be every $1, now it's 20 cents. So it's the same rake (sort of) but more pots are being raked instead of the $1 and up pots. Those motherfuckers.
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spoonitnow
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StarGrinder
[x] it's only 375 fpp's
[x] it's free money
Did Stars change their rake structure at the micros?
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Yes but it's still better than Full Tilt.
@OP that bonus is as good as a deal as you can get for your FPPs without going SN.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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spoonitnow
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Originally Posted by Keith_MM
pretty sure it was 5c per 1$ in the pot i.e 99c pot didn't get raked but now raked 4c.
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And yes it's this. 2nl/5nl rake went from almost non-existent to about 4 ptbb/100.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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PlayToWin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spoonitnow
@op that bonus is as good as a deal as you can get for your fpps without going sn.
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Explain...what I do for a living without saying "I make monies in da 600 enels by pwnin' tha donk bitches". Instead I say "I'm a online financial redistribution broker". - Sasquach991
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StarGrinder
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spoonitnow
And yes it's this. 2nl/5nl rake went from almost non-existent to about 4 ptbb/100.
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So pre UIGEA, win rate = 20ptbb/100
Post UIEGA, win rate = 10ptbb/100
New Stars Rake = 5ptbb/100
Oh, fantastic then.
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Imthenewfish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StarGrinder
So pre UIGEA, win rate = 20ptbb/100
Post UIEGA, win rate = 10ptbb/100
New Stars Rake = 5ptbb/100
Oh, fantastic then.
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work hard, learn moar, don't run bad
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PlayToWin
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I've heard stories of the 'good ole days' in poker and in other professions. It f'in sucks that I've missed on all accounts.
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Explain...what I do for a living without saying "I make monies in da 600 enels by pwnin' tha donk bitches". Instead I say "I'm a online financial redistribution broker". - Sasquach991
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philly and the phanatics
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Full House
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what about cake poker or ultimate bet or bodog? any of them any more reasonable
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spoonitnow
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Quote:
Originally Posted by philly and the phanatics
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No. Most of them are worse. Go check their rake schedules.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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Imthenewfish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PlayToWin
I've heard stories of the 'good ole days' in poker and in other professions. It f'in sucks that I've missed on all accounts.
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youtube a tuff fish vid of his 1 tabling adventures of 2knl
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PlayToWin
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Full House
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Imthenewfish
youtube a tuff fish vid of his 1 tabling adventures of 2knl
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I have seen some of that and it's f'in nuts funny, but doesn't change anything, imo. The good ole days have gone.
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Explain...what I do for a living without saying "I make monies in da 600 enels by pwnin' tha donk bitches". Instead I say "I'm a online financial redistribution broker". - Sasquach991
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dneureiter
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"Now I've got the fuckin' nut str8 bitch u stupid bastard"
[guy folds in pot that's been checked through to river]
what the fuck they always fold god damnit!
Quality entertainment there...
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Keith
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Quote:
Originally Posted by supahaole
So still .01 of .20 but more pots being raked?
It also says micros rake capped at $2, I think it used to be $3 so maybe a wash, provided we're getting enough chips in the pot.
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I think you're missing the point though.Its not 0.01 of .20 until the pot is greater than 1$ in the past.... therefore the old rate has gone from 0 for the first .99 to .01 per .20 in the pot. And it doesn't just stop at the 1$ level.
They only used to rake 5c for each $ in the pot so $4.99 got raked as a 4$ pot so that they are making more across the whole range of micro limit pots
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HarleyGuy13
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PTW thanks for the tip I took advantage of it.
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ljove
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375 pts for 6$ is waste of points for me.You can make 6$ in 60 mins on 0.01-0.02.Just think how long you have to play 0.01-0.02 for 375 fpp
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Keith
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Full House
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ljove
375 pts for 6$ is waste of points for me.You can make 6$ in 60 mins on 0.01-0.02.Just think how long you have to play 0.01-0.02 for 375 fpp
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if this is a waste of points for you .....how are you going to convert them into cash at a better guaranteed rate?Keep on saving them til you get 2500 and convert into 25$ at a worse conversion rate? 2nlers ,this is your "rakeback" take advantage of it while you can to boost your bankroll.
Jeeez , I play 25nl and i still took advantage.
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Micro2Macro
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[ ] free money
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Originally Posted by ljove
375 pts for 6$ is waste of points for me.
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Imthenewfish
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Full House
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in b4 lockz
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spoonitnow
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{Locked}
This thread has exhausted its ability to be useful and is about to quickly turn into another "What the hell did ljove say again?" thread.
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Originally Posted by Ripptyde
I only have 2 simple rules when I am coaching a new student.
Rule # 1: don't ask questions
Rule # 2: don't ask questions
I have no interest in discussing strategy with a protege'. Your job is to remain quiet and listen. I have a very systematic approach that I will share with the right candidate and I promise that I will turn you into a force of nature and show you elements of the game of poker that you never knew existed.
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