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How to beat pokerstars NL10

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srs24
Joined: 20.12.2016

Hello guys!

I play 6-max 3 tables reg CG, and 1 table zoom on pokerstars with Hand2Note HUD.

My winrate on NL5 and also on NL5 zoom was 10 EV bb/100. I've got enough bankroll to play on NL10 (40-50BI with 100BB).
Before I started playing on NL10 I thought it will be a little bit harder than NL5 (more good regs, less fish). But I thought because my NL5 results it won't be a problem to beat this level with like 6-7BB/100.
My result is 0 EV BB/100 over 15k hand on NL10 what I've played.
I feel also a waste of time my sessions because until I am unable to get a winrate over 5BB/100 the switch from NL5 to NL10 was a step back in earning money.
My goal is to make it in side hustle in weekday evenings and weekends with like NL50.

Could you please help me with tips, books, youtubers and other learning materials how to improve and how to beat NL10?:f_drink:
Currently I'm reading the following book : "Blackrain79 - Modern Small Stakes". I feel like my postflop game improved with it, but in my results it doesn't appears.


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VisionBoard
Joined: 24.05.2024

Hi srs24,

I hope you will get nice tips. I wish I could tell you something, but I couldn't beat even NL2 zoom:f_mad:
By the way, I checked Blackrain79's site. It's great for improving my poker skills, I guess.

Thanks!:f_thumbsup:


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Gomez224
Joined: 24.03.2008

I would say that after the session you need to review your losing hands and check what you could do better to avoid similar mistakes in the future.


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MeanGreen
Joined: 20.09.2007

I recommend checking out the newest strategy: https://forums.pokerstrategy.com/forum/thread.php?threadid=544931
It starts aimed at NL5, but the newest video and tips are especially about moving to NL10.


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srs24
Joined: 20.12.2016

Thank you for all the comments!:f_thumbsup:

@VisionBoard If you play a solid play (conservative preflop ranges, exploitive postflop game sticking to the base concepts) you will find yourself in no time on NL10. GL:f_drink:

@Gomez224 I'm always reviewing my sessions. My biggest leak I think is underfolding.
For example I am in CO with QhJs 2.5BB oR SB(unknown guy) calls.
Flop Jd 4h 4s : SB raises 2BB , I call.
Turn 6s : SB raises 3BB , I call.
River Tc : SB raises 10BB , I call.

I knew that my river call isn't good for such a big bet (2/3pot) but I couldn't fold. He had AsJc.
But in the next session I make the call again in spots like this.:f_cry:

@MeanGreen Thank you for the link. My game is similar to this, but it was great to repetition.
I hope they will have a similar guide for NL10,NL25,NL50 stakes.


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EmiyaKiritsugu
Joined: 13.08.2013

My result is 0 EV BB/100 over 15k hand on NL10 what I've played.
I feel also a waste of time my sessions because until I am unable to get a winrate over 5BB/100 the switch from NL5 to NL10 was a step back in earning money.

Put numbers in calculator. Lets assume you are 10bb/100 winner on nl10(very unlikely, but lets do it for sake of experiment). What youi can see? That there is 11% chance you will be losing after 15k hands!
I usually say that in all hands that winning player is playing 20% are periods in which he is winning. Rest is struggling not to lose. And it is completely normal. If you are comfortable on nl5 then for sure upswing on nl10 will also come, just stay focused and always try to learn.


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kingdollar
Joined: 13.04.2007

Hi srs24,
how is your progress in the moment? I read these two books, "Master Micro Stakes Poker (6-max book) from Alton Hardin nearly completely. And I just started to read "The Mental Game of Poker". The first book was really good to improve my game massively.

Also I play according Odds and Outs and Implied Odds Theory. I programmed a calculator for me to do this calculation precise.

best regards,
kingdollar


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