Mixing it up

I'm glad I have a variety of poker outlets.

I play free pub poker games. I play tournaments in two different home leagues (I call them the A and B leagues both because I started in the A league first, and because I think the overall quality of play is better there.) I play cash in a bunch of home games. I play online on two different sites (FullTilt and PokerStars). And although mostly I play no limit hold'em, I'm splashing about in Razz and Omaha a bit too.

From time to time I go to a casino, either AC or Vegas generally, and play in both tournaments and cash games.

The variety is useful in a couple of ways. If I'm running bad in one context, I frequently find that's offset by running good or at least okay in another. Adjusting to new environments, new people, and new games keeps my brain limber and my observational faculties primed and sharp.

And, let's be honest: it's not just the variety. It's the sheer quantity that's great. I can get a game whenever I want one.