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[QUOTE="SPANKYSN, post: 7161548, member: 25718"]
I remember my first time playing Texas Hold’em live…it was a one table tournament with a $100 buy-in.  I chose a tournament format so I would not lose more than my original investment.  I was very nervous since my son had very high expectations of me…I started off playing very tight…I didn’t want to be the first player eliminated…I was in last place until a hand knocked out two players, and I was last out of eight…but that’s what it took to get me settled down.  I found myself in a hand with pocket 7s on the button…nobody raised, so I went all-in and it held up…went from last to second place, and ended up winning the tournament.  I was probably the least experienced player at the table…I was thrilled and there were no nerves the next time.  Remember this, the other players are always going to have some nerves as well due to the randomness of poker…when playing live, it’s not just losing your money…nobody wants to look like an idiot.
Advice for your first live table…stay aware of when it is your turn to act…smile, and if there is some chat at the table that you can contribute to, join in…that will help you relax.
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