How to keep it on the hook?

[Flakeandrun]

There is limited opportunity for FARGO where I am situated. As mentioned before on the forum, I tried Salotto once and had issues. Quite annoying, as I feel it was a fair reflection of the best of my ability against a 700 player, and I left the hall with my pockets full... not everyday I get my tail up like that. I haven't bothered to use that app since and there are no events here using FARGO system. They use their own subjective and relatively ridiculous ranking system.

This week, I've ended up playing 3 sets against an eastern european guy visiting the city. He showed me his rating of 660 after taking him 9-1, 9-4 and 9-2 all my way. We played for a little bit of money, and he's trying to imply that I have cheated him in some way... So, I am trying to get an estimate of where I ought to place myself, so that I can offer him a spot and keep him on the hook (as he is here til next Friday).

There are people who play at my hall who have beaten some of the top players in the world (Biado, Capito, WKL, Ko bros etc), some of them have FARGO ratings listed in the low 600s purely because there is no events here with which to up their level. I sit below their level, but keep up with them on my day.

Anyway, what kind of rating would the percentages from these sets equate to? How would you keep this guy on the hook? I'd like it to stay competitive and fun. It's not like we are playing for huge amounts. But I turned him off quickly by jokingly suggesting he was sandbagging, waiting for me to throw all my chips in.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

Offer him 3 games to 9 and play another three sets. If you still have to adjust...adjust. Being willing to adjust and not making the bet unreasonable (so you don't break them) should keep it going.

 

[Flakeandrun]

Offer him 3 games to 9 and play another three sets. If you still have to adjust...adjust. Being willing to adjust and not making the bet unreasonable (so you don't break them) should keep it going.

On the day, I could see he was tiring and I asked him if he was done, and then let him quit. No fuss. I tried to keep it light, especially since he seemed like Billy big balls when he first asked me to play and suggested for some money.
I wanted to offer him a spot similar to what you are saying, but at the time, I thought it was getting late, and better to let him quit. I also think that I have inherited some hang-ups from the culture here, and applied them to a person that probably wouldn't take it the same way as a local might. I think I was unnecessarily worried about losing him altogether by offering such a spot, as it can be viewed as a loss of face where I am currently living.
I think I am going to give him a day or two to get back to me, and then reach out. I tend to overthink these things. need to develop better skills in this area.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

On the day, I could see he was tiring and I asked him if he was done, and then let him quit. No fuss. I tried to keep it light, especially since he seemed like Billy big balls when he first asked me to play and suggested for some money.
I wanted to offer him a spot similar to what you are saying, but at the time, I thought it was getting late, and better to let him quit. I also think that I have inherited some hang-ups from the culture here, and applied them to a person that probably wouldn't take it the same way as a local might. I think I was unnecessarily worried about losing him altogether by offering such a spot, as it can be viewed as a loss of face where I am currently living.
I think I am going to give him a day or two to get back to me, and then reach out. I tend to overthink these things. need to develop better skills in this area.

Makes sense.
Everyone looks at gambling a little differently. You'll probably get many different answers here. It seemed to me like you were just trying to keep the game going rather getting some kind of "score".
If that's the case I like to adjust every three sets or so until you find "the right game" and keep the amount reasonable so both players can keep it going regardless of the results.

 

[Flakeandrun]

Makes sense.
Everyone looks at gambling a little differently. You'll probably get many different answers here. It seemed to me like you were just trying to keep the game going rather getting some kind of "score".

Curious to see how others might approach it. The gambling side of things is something I do enjoy, and was especially interested in when I first started playing more. Love hearing old war stories. But it is not in my culture at all, and though it is part of the culture here, the approach is very different from the stories I enjoyed learning about from the more western viewpoint.

If that's the case I like to adjust every three sets or so until you find "the right game" and keep the amount reasonable so both players can keep it going regardless of the results.

I hope he gets back to me, it saves me having to pitch anything. But I will try to start some discussion with a light spot if a day or two passes without him getting back to me. It's certainly not "serious" money. But probably less than you want to lose on a Monday night.

 

[Frosty]

Adjust, preferably let him make the suggestion in asking what he feels he needs and then accept or counter offer.

 

[bbb]

Adjust, preferably let him make the suggestion in asking what he feels he needs and then accept or counter offer.

my house pro once told me most weaker players dont know what they really need and dont ask for enough
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