I started with limit poker on planet and lost, then to ultimate bet sit and go tourmneys and won a little. I finally figured out the key to the game is cost per hand and average pot size. In 50$ no limit the cost per hand is 7.5 cents and the average pot 10 to 12 $. If not heads up the net is about 8$. This means winning one average pot will allow you to see 100 flops.

To win you must wait for hands you have an overlay just like the casino takes any bet because they always have an overlay. With a hand like AQ and an earlier player raiises 2$, the usual response is to say i have a good hand lets see the flop .
The reality is the opposite: if the raiser is ak, you are a huge dog, if a pair (jj or lower) you are only 50%,if AA,KKor QQ you are an underdog. The hand goes in the muck and you are 7 cents poorer. There is a lot more to it but the key is determing if you have an overlay and in no limit poker this is easier than in limit.

If interisted I can amply if reuested.
Jim Ainslie at [email]Janet1@stn.net[/email]