One of my friends just bought a poker set and wants to have a game. He's having about 7 players (including myself), holdem NL style.

The limit's are $50 buy-in and $0.50-$1.00 blinds.

Now I know all the people playing and they all used to play in a regular friends game which I only went to once (wasn't into poker a great deal then.)

I realise I will be the lessor skilled player at the table, partly from not being used to the larger limits (I play micro) and partly due to the fact I know these guys have a lot of live game experience (ive only really played online.)



SO, I'm going to have fun win or lose here, I've been aching to play a live game for a while now (no poker rooms near me.)

I would however like some pointers to help stretch out my time at the table. Based on my opinions of their personailties and from what i've picked up playing poker for 'fun' with them, even if I get a good hand they are going to put the pressure on big time.


Theres a loose-aggressive, a tight-aggressive who thinks he is gods gift, two loose-passives and the rest im not too sure on.

Any general tips would be appreciated, I am looking forward to this!