Howdy,
I hope this entry finds you well today. If
you're like me, you're finding online poker
has become a lot tougher over the past few
months. It's become extremely competitive,
due largely to two factors:
1) Shrinking number of beginners and fish
2) Level of play has increased markedly.
With the increased pressure on poker rooms
to block U.S. players, coupled with the
perceived risks associated with making deposits,
a lot of "casual" U.S. players have simply
stopped playing online.
This hasn't really phased the more serious
and experienced players, who don't have to
make deposits too often due to having a
much larger bankroll already built up and
being stronger players. It is taking its
toll on everyone else, however...
The overall result is a narrowing of the
field. Think of the online poker community
as being in one "big multi-game tournament"
together, conceptually, for a minute.
Many less experienced and recreational players
are getting knocked around severely here in
this new era of poker, and finding it's just not
as simple and as much fun as it once was playing
online poker. Are you seeing this in your play?
However, at the same time I've noticed the
level of play has increased sharply. It's much
tougher now because you're typically playing
against a field that's much more experienced,
better trained and more prepared than ever.
I'd like to think that I had something to
do with helping up-level a lot of players'
skills, but the reality is there are just
many great courses, books and materials
available for the beginner and intermediate
players that everyone is using now.
I know players who have invested thousands
of dollars in their games, both in training
materials and "online training" (deposits).
They have earned their advanced player status,
and now play top-notch poker.
I've also met players who are making regular
deposits into their poker accounts, and who
simply believe it's the cost of playing poker!
Well, it IS the cost of playing online poker,
unless you make some drastic changes...
I also know those who haven't invested in their
games, and they wonder why they aren't keeping
up... Which one are you?
All of this means that if you aren't already
playing at an "advanced" level, you're losing
more often than not now, and that's not likely
to change unless you take action to change it.
Now, I'm not trying to discourage anyone, just
calling it like I see it out there today.
I've received a lot of emails from players that
confirms my observations, too.
As yet another data point, I just went through a
losing streak of my own recently. We all go
through such troughs, but this one was worse than
I've ever experienced before. It caused me to
sit back and objectively analyze my own game
and the poker environment more closely.
Instead of getting discouraged, I decided to fight
back! I realized it was high time for me to
take my game up a few notches in order to keep up
with everyone out there - and that I was NOT going
to get there without some assistance and fresh
ideas and skills development.
Here's what I did about my game. I went looking for some
advanced material published by poker pros who
REALLY are making 6 figure incomes at poker today,
BOTH online and offline in the big name tournaments
(e.g., World Series of Poker).
Here's what I found and what I'm now actually using.
Bryan Micon recently released his 2nd Edition
"Micon System 2".
I figured, what do I have to lose? I'm tired of
giving my money up to the pros and sharks, and
getting discouraged by losing, so it's time to
study up again, and then get back in there amongst
'em and take some payback!
The Micon System II did the trick for me. It consists
of six audio CD's (actually, they're downloadable),
plus a printable "cheat sheet" providing Bryan's
system for multi-table tournament play.
Here's a link where you can learn more:
http://www.RoyalFlushClub.com/miconps.html
So, who is Bryan Micon? Bryan is a pro player
who finished 63rd in the 2006 WSOP main event,
winning $123,000. And according to Poker DB,
Bryan has accumulated winnings of over $241,000
in online tournaments at Poker Stars and other
poker rooms.
Bryan qualifies as not only advanced player,but
also a real poker pro who is actually qualfied to
teach the rest of us his advanced tournament
skills.
So, I bought his Micon 2 system and went to work
on it. I took notes throughout it, while listening
to Bryan and his sidekick, Chris Eversaul, who
interviews Bryan very professionally.
For me, listening to audio is an easier way to learn
than reading an e-book. I also find that taking
notes is a great way to learn and retain the
information (like in school) and to go back and
review it again afterwards.
By the way, if you'd like a copy of my personal
notes on the Micon 2 System, just do the following:
1. Click on the special link in this email
2. Email me a copy of your proof
of purchase of the Micon system
3. I'll email you back with my personal
notes (for the first 100 to join me),
once I have them formatted nicely for
you).
http://www.RoyalFlushClub.com/miconps.html
The Micon system also comes with a very useful
tool I had been thinking about creating for
myself (Bryan just beat me to it).
It's a single page "strategy sheet" covering
exactly how to play the various stages of a
multi-table tournament Bryan's way, including:
* How to play types of starting hands
* From different positions
* In limped vs. raised pots
* At different stages of tournament
This "cheat sheet" is really good and it can
be printed out in color and used right there
while playing online, until you get the hang
of Bryan's winning tournament system. Now I
don't need to create such a strategy sheet for
myself and others, because Bryan's is definitely
top-notch.
Bryan labels the Micon 2 "Full Disclosure",
where he tells it all - his exact methods
for playing and winning tournaments. As
an experienced player and poker teacher
and coach, I can tell you his system is
the real deal.
I've been playing and teaching poker for a
number of years. I've read the top books,
including Harrington's latest, which are
all very good. However, Bryan's system
is simple enough for anyone to learn and
apply quickly and get RESULTS (which at the
end of the day is the only thing that really
matters - getting results).
For example, Bryan uses a betting strategy
that I had not realized before, which
results in winning more pots than usual
(even when you don't hit the flop). This
is critically important, because as you
know, we never get that many great starting
hands, so it's important to win with bad
cards at times, too.
Bryan's betting strategy makes it virtually
impossible for opponents to put you on a
particular starting hand, which is one of
the keys to Bryan's success (among others
that he discloses in Micon 2).
As a result of going through Bryan's Micon 2
system, my play has now improved markedly again,
and I'm now holding my own and winning again
against the grinders, sharks and the pros out
there online.
I'm now enjoying playing poker again, because
believe me, I don't like losing!
I'm more confident in facing the online pros
and other top grinders that are lurking on
online tournament tables because I know that
I'm once again properly armed to take them on.
Don't get me wrong here. My e-books and tools
are still very useful for beginners and the
intermediate player, but if you're ready to
take the next step, Micon 2 is it.
The Micon 2 system comes with an 8 week unconditional
guarantee, so there's no risk to just giving it a
try and seeing for yourself if helps you as much as
it has me.
I'll be very interested in hearing how you do with
the Micon 2 System.
Please email your comments to:
rick_braddy@RoyalFlushClub.com
To get my personal notes on the Micon 2 system,
remember to send me a copy of your purchase
receipt.
Since this is a manual effort for me to fulfill,
I've decided to limit the number of my notes I'll
make available to the first 100 who respond using
my affiliate links contained in this email.
Remember, you have a full 8 weeks to put Bryan's
system to use and decide if you want to keep it.
Please keep my notes either way, just for taking my
advice on improving your game and using my links.
http://www.RoyalFlushClub.com/miconps.html
I now realize that it's still possible to win
consistently today, but ONLY if you're armed
with the right advanced techniques, like the
Micon 2. I hope it helps you as much as it
has me.
Yours for top-notch poker results,
Rick Braddy
www.RoyalFlushClub.com
www.PokerTester.com
www.BetterHoldem.com
www.TourneyMentors.com
www.SitAndGoVideo.com
P.S. If you've looked at or tried the Micon
system before, be sure to have a fresh look at
MICON 2 - it's much better and different than
the original Micon 1 course.
http://www.RoyalFlushClub.com/miconps.html
6:15:13 PM 
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