First hand; he posted out of position... Chips on sale?
Wow!!!!
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+2: $23.80
MP1: $28.65
MP2: $113.95
CO: $50.00
Hero (BTN): $62.10
SB: $50.00
BB: $50.00
UTG: $45.55
UTG+1: $25.20
CO posts a big blind ($0.50)
Pre Flop: ($1.25) Hero is BTN with 9h Qh
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $2, 3 folds, CO calls $1.50, Hero raises to $7.50, 3 folds, CO calls $5.50
Flop: ($17.75) 6s 5h Th (2 players)
CO bets $7, Hero calls $7
Turn: ($31.75) Kh (2 players)
CO bets $31.75, Hero raises to $47.60 all in, CO calls $3.75 all in
River: ($102.75) 3c (2 players - 2 are all in)
Final Pot: $102.75
CO shows Ad 9s (Ace King high)
Hero shows 9h Qh (a flush, King high)
Hero wins $99.75
(Rake: $3.00)
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
I'm back in the black! Some thoughts on Rush poker
Over the weekend, I went through a huge downswing in a single session: EIGHT (8) buy-ins over 4 hours in Rush! This spelled utter disaster to my month, although, as of the 16th's post, I've had a pretty rough go of it. Well, I'm happy to report that I'm back in the black for the month - I took in FIVE (5) buy-ins over a 1 1/2 hour session last night in Rush.
A few mental notes from this stretch:
A few mental notes from this stretch:
- It seems like I go through stretches were everyone is nutting on me; e.g. I have AK and dude flops a set almost every time.
AK is no excuse for stacking off, but when the river makes me trips, it's a harder laydown. However, after thinking about it, is it that much harder than laying down top/top? It shouldn't be: the action prior to the river should give me caution. If a player is setting up to get stacks in by the river, he likely has me beat. - Cbet sizing in Rush poker is much more important than full ring.
There is WAY more floating going on when you're betting less than 3/4 pot. For example, I got sucked out on holding KK with a board of K 7 4, when opponent rivered a runner runner AQ straight. I was betting half pot all the way to the river when he over-the-topped me for my 150BB stack with a board of K 7 4 J T. - Position position position
I don't want to set myself up to play the hand awkwardly out of position. If I'm getting a good price (i.e. 2 players already in a single raised pot) to play my small pocket pairs from the blinds, then go ahead. However, don't defend the blinds from a high jack or earlier raise. I may be folding the best hand, but I'm only 50% (at best) to showdown the best hand. - Stats / notes in Rush
Information on my opponent is CRITICAL. I never realized this was so true until last night. It is annoying as hell to get stats on players on the spot by looking at the notes. However, in lieu of a better solution, this will have to do. I had been defending my blinds WAY too light (which was likely a HUGE leak) against the wrong players. Prior, I'd 3bet or flat in the blinds to a steal. Now, I'm able to see who is the regular stealer and who is the 8/6 who is raising with a real hand. - 3Betting light in Rush
I'm exploring this topic right now, but it seems that whenever I have AA, and 3bet (or 4bet), I get folds all around. I have to believe that there's something to it; i.e. fold to 3bet is likely pretty high at Rush, because most people assume AA / KK on a 3bet. The games have gotten a lot nittier, and a lot of the players are able to lay down QQ and below. Take advantage!
The Poker Meister #58
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $32.00
BTN: $50.00
SB: $47.35 - LAG!
BB: $58.00
UTG: $94.65
Hero (UTG+1): $56.30
MP1: $50.00
MP2: $36.45
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with Jc 9c
1 fold, Hero raises to $1.75, 4 folds, SB calls $1.50, 1 fold
Flop: ($4.00) 6c Ac 2h (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $3, SB calls $3
Standard cbet.
Turn: ($10.00) 3d (2 players)
SB checks, Hero checks
I love the in position check behind; it represents a missed hand, which in this case, is the truth. Most players take this as weakness and will, no doubt, lead the river. This is great in the event... nay (it's J9s) *WHEN* I get there.
River: ($10.00) Qc (2 players)
SB bets $6, Hero raises to $18, SB calls $12
A near pot sized raise on the river and the LAG calls. I'm very surprised at the call; I was expecting a fold.
Final Pot: $46.00
SB mucks 3c Ah - LOL; he must have been kicking himself at the check behind on the turn!
Hero shows Jc 9c (a flush, Ace high)
Hero wins $43.70
(Rake: $2.30)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $32.00
BTN: $50.00
SB: $47.35 - LAG!
BB: $58.00
UTG: $94.65
Hero (UTG+1): $56.30
MP1: $50.00
MP2: $36.45
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with Jc 9c
1 fold, Hero raises to $1.75, 4 folds, SB calls $1.50, 1 fold
Flop: ($4.00) 6c Ac 2h (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $3, SB calls $3
Standard cbet.
Turn: ($10.00) 3d (2 players)
SB checks, Hero checks
I love the in position check behind; it represents a missed hand, which in this case, is the truth. Most players take this as weakness and will, no doubt, lead the river. This is great in the event... nay (it's J9s) *WHEN* I get there.
River: ($10.00) Qc (2 players)
SB bets $6, Hero raises to $18, SB calls $12
A near pot sized raise on the river and the LAG calls. I'm very surprised at the call; I was expecting a fold.
Final Pot: $46.00
SB mucks 3c Ah - LOL; he must have been kicking himself at the check behind on the turn!
Hero shows Jc 9c (a flush, Ace high)
Hero wins $43.70
(Rake: $2.30)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Poker Meister #57
It works at the $100NL tables!!!
Full Tilt Poker $0.50/$1 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
MP2: $145.35
CO: $100.00
BTN: $70.05
SB: $100.00
BB: $100.00
Hero (UTG): $162.15
UTG+1: $128.00
MP1: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($1.50) Hero is UTG with Jd 9d
Hero raises to $3.50, 2 folds, MP2 requests TIME, 2 folds, BTN calls $3.50, 2 folds
Flop: ($8.50) Qh 3c 9h (2 players)
Hero bets $4.75, BTN calls $4.75
Gotta love it! His flat call is cause for concern, but this is a 46 VPIP, so he could be playing A3, etc.
Turn: ($18.00) Jc (2 players)
Hero bets $12, BTN calls $12
2 pair, and I have no reason to believe that he's playing KT, T8, etc. I'm pretty certain that I'm ahead here.
River: ($42.00) 9s (2 players)
Hero bets $25, BTN calls $25
Given the action, I don't want to auto-shove here. I'm pretty certain an auto-shove will cause a fold, and I want value with my rivered boat. I am surprised with the call down, but happy with the win!
Final Pot: $92.00
BTN mucks As Kd
Hero shows Jd 9d (a full house, Nines full of Jacks)
Hero wins $89.00
(Rake: $3.00)
Full Tilt Poker $0.50/$1 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
MP2: $145.35
CO: $100.00
BTN: $70.05
SB: $100.00
BB: $100.00
Hero (UTG): $162.15
UTG+1: $128.00
MP1: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($1.50) Hero is UTG with Jd 9d
Hero raises to $3.50, 2 folds, MP2 requests TIME, 2 folds, BTN calls $3.50, 2 folds
Flop: ($8.50) Qh 3c 9h (2 players)
Hero bets $4.75, BTN calls $4.75
Gotta love it! His flat call is cause for concern, but this is a 46 VPIP, so he could be playing A3, etc.
Turn: ($18.00) Jc (2 players)
Hero bets $12, BTN calls $12
2 pair, and I have no reason to believe that he's playing KT, T8, etc. I'm pretty certain that I'm ahead here.
River: ($42.00) 9s (2 players)
Hero bets $25, BTN calls $25
Given the action, I don't want to auto-shove here. I'm pretty certain an auto-shove will cause a fold, and I want value with my rivered boat. I am surprised with the call down, but happy with the win!
Final Pot: $92.00
BTN mucks As Kd
Hero shows Jd 9d (a full house, Nines full of Jacks)
Hero wins $89.00
(Rake: $3.00)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Poker Meister #56
It can't miss! Flopped this time!
From the Rush tables:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $29.95
UTG+1: $58.20
Hero (UTG+2): $75.60
MP1: $102.75
MP2: $26.85
CO: $63.65
BTN: $88.50
SB: $60.10
BB: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+2 with 9d Jd
2 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, 2 folds, CO raises to $5.50, 3 folds, Hero calls $3.75
120BB effective stacks.
Flop: ($11.75) 7h Tc 8d (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $7.25, Hero calls $7.25
Flopped it!
Turn: ($26.25) 5h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks
River: ($26.25) 2s (2 players)
Hero bets $26.25, CO calls $26.25
I love this value bet. I probably could have gotten stacks in here, but was afraid with the check through that it would seem too suspicious...
Final Pot: $78.75
Hero shows 9d Jd (a straight, Jack high)
CO mucks Kd Kh
Hero wins $75.75
(Rake: $3.00)
From the Rush tables:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $29.95
UTG+1: $58.20
Hero (UTG+2): $75.60
MP1: $102.75
MP2: $26.85
CO: $63.65
BTN: $88.50
SB: $60.10
BB: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+2 with 9d Jd
2 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, 2 folds, CO raises to $5.50, 3 folds, Hero calls $3.75
120BB effective stacks.
Flop: ($11.75) 7h Tc 8d (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $7.25, Hero calls $7.25
Flopped it!
Turn: ($26.25) 5h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks
River: ($26.25) 2s (2 players)
Hero bets $26.25, CO calls $26.25
I love this value bet. I probably could have gotten stacks in here, but was afraid with the check through that it would seem too suspicious...
Final Pot: $78.75
Hero shows 9d Jd (a straight, Jack high)
CO mucks Kd Kh
Hero wins $75.75
(Rake: $3.00)
Monday, February 22, 2010
The Poker Meister #55
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 Pot Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $16.25
UTG+1: $46.40
UTG+2: $56.65
MP1: $29.50
MP2: $39.25
Hero (CO): $93.80
BTN: $55.45
SB: $25.85
BB: $38.35
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 9s Js
UTG calls $0.50, 2 folds, MP1 raises to $2.25, 1 fold, Hero calls $2.25, 4 folds
Flop: ($5.75) Qh Tc 2s (2 players)
MP1 bets $3.25, Hero calls $3.25
I know exactly what he has: AK. I *KNOW* if a K hits, it's going to be stackage time.
Turn: ($12.25) Ah (2 players)
MP1 bets $8.25, Hero calls $8.25
I think this is a bad call, being that there is $16 behind. I likely should have folded.
River: ($28.75) 8c (2 players)
MP1 checks, Hero bets $15.75, MP1 calls $15.75 all in
But it's the Poker Meister, damnit! It always gets there! I'm actually surprised to see him check; it concerned me for a second that he would be able to lay down the nut pair. But alas, I pick up a good pot with J9 sooted!
Final Pot: $60.25
MP1 mucks Kd Ad
Hero shows 9s Js (a straight, Queen high)
Hero wins $57.25
(Rake: $3.00)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $16.25
UTG+1: $46.40
UTG+2: $56.65
MP1: $29.50
MP2: $39.25
Hero (CO): $93.80
BTN: $55.45
SB: $25.85
BB: $38.35
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 9s Js
UTG calls $0.50, 2 folds, MP1 raises to $2.25, 1 fold, Hero calls $2.25, 4 folds
Flop: ($5.75) Qh Tc 2s (2 players)
MP1 bets $3.25, Hero calls $3.25
I know exactly what he has: AK. I *KNOW* if a K hits, it's going to be stackage time.
Turn: ($12.25) Ah (2 players)
MP1 bets $8.25, Hero calls $8.25
I think this is a bad call, being that there is $16 behind. I likely should have folded.
River: ($28.75) 8c (2 players)
MP1 checks, Hero bets $15.75, MP1 calls $15.75 all in
But it's the Poker Meister, damnit! It always gets there! I'm actually surprised to see him check; it concerned me for a second that he would be able to lay down the nut pair. But alas, I pick up a good pot with J9 sooted!
Final Pot: $60.25
MP1 mucks Kd Ad
Hero shows 9s Js (a straight, Queen high)
Hero wins $57.25
(Rake: $3.00)
Friday, February 19, 2010
What would you do? #60 - Facing turn pot bet with trips
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 Pot Limit Hold'em - 7 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BTN: $22.50
SB: $98.05
BB: $43.40 - 53/3 @ 36 hands
UTG: $50.00
UTG+1: $56.50
MP: $42.10 - Donkey high VPIP / low PFR
Hero (CO): $50.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 5h Ad
2 folds, MP calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.25, 2 folds, BB calls $1.75, 1 fold
Trying to isolate the MP donkey, in position, I raise to discourage other callers. I get the two donkeys to call, though...
Flop: ($5.25) 6c Ac 2h (2 players)
BB bets $2, Hero raises to $6, BB calls $4
Flop far from the nuts, though I have a backdoor straight to go with my top pair.
Turn: ($17.25) Ah (2 players)
BB bets $17.25, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Here's where we get interesting. What am I hoping he has here that I can beat? A3, A4? Since the board is all low cards, I am certainly not going to be able to play the board as a kicker. Just about any Ace beats me here. I also feel as though my flop raise has adequately represented the strength of my hand. That said, did I allow the donkey to push me off the best hand?
Clearly I do not want to get stacks in with a naked Ace; his pot sized turned bet implies stacks.
Final Pot: $17.25
BB wins $16.40
(Rake: $0.85)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BTN: $22.50
SB: $98.05
BB: $43.40 - 53/3 @ 36 hands
UTG: $50.00
UTG+1: $56.50
MP: $42.10 - Donkey high VPIP / low PFR
Hero (CO): $50.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 5h Ad
2 folds, MP calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.25, 2 folds, BB calls $1.75, 1 fold
Trying to isolate the MP donkey, in position, I raise to discourage other callers. I get the two donkeys to call, though...
Flop: ($5.25) 6c Ac 2h (2 players)
BB bets $2, Hero raises to $6, BB calls $4
Flop far from the nuts, though I have a backdoor straight to go with my top pair.
Turn: ($17.25) Ah (2 players)
BB bets $17.25, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Here's where we get interesting. What am I hoping he has here that I can beat? A3, A4? Since the board is all low cards, I am certainly not going to be able to play the board as a kicker. Just about any Ace beats me here. I also feel as though my flop raise has adequately represented the strength of my hand. That said, did I allow the donkey to push me off the best hand?
Clearly I do not want to get stacks in with a naked Ace; his pot sized turned bet implies stacks.
Final Pot: $17.25
BB wins $16.40
(Rake: $0.85)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
What would you do? #59 - Facing flop push
From the Rush table archive:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $52.15
UTG+1: $249.20
UTG+2: $50.00
MP1: $39.35
MP2: $37.25
CO: $34.70
Hero (BTN): $69.55
SB: $56.55
BB: $58.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Kc Kd
UTG calls $0.50, UTG+1 raises to $2.25, 2 folds, MP2 calls $2.25, 1 fold, Hero raises to $9, 3 folds, UTG+1 calls $6.75, MP2 calls $6.75
I want it to look like a steal. It works because I get both callers.
Flop: ($28.25) 2h 4c 3d (3 players)
UTG+1 bets $9, MP2 raises to $28.25 all in, Hero calls $28.25, UTG+1 folds
What would you do? Are you calling this?
I figured I'm not completely dead; I doubt he shows up with A5, but 22, 33, and 44 are on the outside realm of possibilities. I'm actually very scared of UTG+1 showing up with AA after the flat pre-flop. The question is, though: is MP2 playing a set in this way? Shoving the flop? That's what made me make the call.
Turn: ($93.75) Th (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($93.75) 7c (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $93.75
MP2 shows 5c 5h (a pair of Fives)
Hero shows Kc Kd (a pair of Kings)
Hero wins $90.75
(Rake: $3.00)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $52.15
UTG+1: $249.20
UTG+2: $50.00
MP1: $39.35
MP2: $37.25
CO: $34.70
Hero (BTN): $69.55
SB: $56.55
BB: $58.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Kc Kd
UTG calls $0.50, UTG+1 raises to $2.25, 2 folds, MP2 calls $2.25, 1 fold, Hero raises to $9, 3 folds, UTG+1 calls $6.75, MP2 calls $6.75
I want it to look like a steal. It works because I get both callers.
Flop: ($28.25) 2h 4c 3d (3 players)
UTG+1 bets $9, MP2 raises to $28.25 all in, Hero calls $28.25, UTG+1 folds
What would you do? Are you calling this?
I figured I'm not completely dead; I doubt he shows up with A5, but 22, 33, and 44 are on the outside realm of possibilities. I'm actually very scared of UTG+1 showing up with AA after the flat pre-flop. The question is, though: is MP2 playing a set in this way? Shoving the flop? That's what made me make the call.
Turn: ($93.75) Th (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($93.75) 7c (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $93.75
MP2 shows 5c 5h (a pair of Fives)
Hero shows Kc Kd (a pair of Kings)
Hero wins $90.75
(Rake: $3.00)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Straight flush
Even though I didn't run particularly well last night (1/2 buy in losing session), I still had a nice rare straight flush:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 Pot Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
MP1: $53.40
MP2: $38.90
CO: $30.00
BTN: $49.25
SB: $49.90
Hero (BB): $53.80
UTG: $81.30
UTG+1: $49.90
UTG+2: $54.35
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Qc 9c
UTG raises to $1, UTG+1 calls $1, 4 folds, BTN calls $1, 1 fold, Hero calls $0.50
Flop: ($4.25) Kc Jc 9s (4 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets $4.25, UTG+1 folds, BTN folds, Hero calls $4.25
Good flop; inside straight + flush draw + bottom pair coupled with the fact that UTG is betting for me!
Turn: ($12.75) 2s (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets $12.75, Hero calls $12.75
Missed!
River: ($38.25) Tc (2 players)
Hero bets $35.80 all in, UTG folds
Perhaps I should have gone for a half pot bet? I figured that by the river, he's potting each street and I don't want a check behind so I go for it. FAIL!
Final Pot: $38.25
Hero wins $36.35
(Rake: $1.90)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 Pot Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
MP1: $53.40
MP2: $38.90
CO: $30.00
BTN: $49.25
SB: $49.90
Hero (BB): $53.80
UTG: $81.30
UTG+1: $49.90
UTG+2: $54.35
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Qc 9c
UTG raises to $1, UTG+1 calls $1, 4 folds, BTN calls $1, 1 fold, Hero calls $0.50
Flop: ($4.25) Kc Jc 9s (4 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets $4.25, UTG+1 folds, BTN folds, Hero calls $4.25
Good flop; inside straight + flush draw + bottom pair coupled with the fact that UTG is betting for me!
Turn: ($12.75) 2s (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets $12.75, Hero calls $12.75
Missed!
River: ($38.25) Tc (2 players)
Hero bets $35.80 all in, UTG folds
Perhaps I should have gone for a half pot bet? I figured that by the river, he's potting each street and I don't want a check behind so I go for it. FAIL!
Final Pot: $38.25
Hero wins $36.35
(Rake: $1.90)
The Poker Meister #54
They never learn... NEVER!!!
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $60.35
Hero (UTG+1): $79.55
MP: $51.80
CO: $23.50 - MAJOR DONKEY!
BTN: $87.10
SB: $77.80
BB: $59.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9d Jd
1 fold, Hero raises to $1.75, 1 fold, CO calls $1.75, 3 folds
Flop: ($4.25) Jh 3c 8s (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, CO raises to $5, Hero calls $2.50
Turn: ($14.25) 2h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $11, Hero raises to $22, CO calls $5.75 all in
River: ($47.75) Js (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $47.75
Hero shows 9d Jd (three of a kind, Jacks)
CO shows 3d Kd (two pair, Jacks and Threes)
Hero wins $45.40
(Rake: $2.35)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $60.35
Hero (UTG+1): $79.55
MP: $51.80
CO: $23.50 - MAJOR DONKEY!
BTN: $87.10
SB: $77.80
BB: $59.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9d Jd
1 fold, Hero raises to $1.75, 1 fold, CO calls $1.75, 3 folds
Flop: ($4.25) Jh 3c 8s (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, CO raises to $5, Hero calls $2.50
Turn: ($14.25) 2h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $11, Hero raises to $22, CO calls $5.75 all in
River: ($47.75) Js (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $47.75
Hero shows 9d Jd (three of a kind, Jacks)
CO shows 3d Kd (two pair, Jacks and Threes)
Hero wins $45.40
(Rake: $2.35)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
My F'ed up night last night - I've had enough of cold decks and coolers
Dawn's talking about doom switch. My doom switch was on full blast last night, yet somehow, I was only able to manage a 2 buy in loss. This is so F'ed!
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+1: $55.35
MP1: $62.70
MP2: $70.75
CO: $50.00
BTN: $50.00
SB: $47.00
Hero (BB): $109.45
UTG: $71.75
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with As Ad
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $1.50, 5 folds, Hero raises to $5.50, UTG+1 calls $4
Because calling a $5.50 3bet with a 100BB stack is EV+.
Flop: ($11.25) 2d 2s 5c (2 players)
Hero bets $6.50, UTG+1 calls $6.50
Turn: ($24.25) 8d (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 checks
River: ($24.25) Ac (2 players)
Hero bets $24, UTG+1 raises to $43.35 all in, Hero calls $19.35
Final Pot: $110.95
UTG+1 shows 2h 2c (four of a kind, Twos)
Hero mucks As Ad
UTG+1 wins $107.95
(Rake: $3.00)
I should fold Aces full. I need to fear quads. THat should *ALWAYS* be a consideration. lgfasahasdfiggu0934wu5342iuuoigjkrl;g
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UTG+1: $45.25
MP1: $53.20
MP2: $54.80
Hero (CO): $59.70
BTN: $17.50
SB: $15.60
BB: $103.20
UTG: $52.55
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Qs Qd
4 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, 1 fold, SB calls $1.50, 1 fold
Flop: ($4.00) Ah Qh Ac (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $2, SB calls $2
Turn: ($8.00) 9s (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $11.85, SB calls $11.85 all in
River: ($31.70) Th (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $31.70
Hero shows Qs Qd (a full house, Queens full of Aces)
SB shows Ad Qc (a full house, Aces full of Queens)
SB wins $30.15
(Rake: $1.55)
I should fold Queens full. Aces full of queens should always be a consideration. Nay; I should be folding because I should expect quad Aces! BECAUSE MY 1 in 13 flopped sets don't even F*ING HOLD UP hLK:AJFL:KHSSDGSDGKGHLKGJKSGYOIUY
This guy has been pushing any pair any time. Why do I get a hand where he hits a set:
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BB: $48.25
UTG: $39.35
UTG+1: $105.50
MP1: $22.65
Hero (MP2): $66.90
CO: $50.00
BTN: $17.50
SB: $24.80
CO posts a big blind ($0.50)
Pre Flop: ($1.25) Hero is MP2 with Ad 4h
3 folds, Hero raises to $2.25, 3 folds, BB calls $1.75
Flop: ($5.25) 4c 4d 8d (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $3.50, BB raises to $9, Hero calls $5.50
Turn: ($23.25) Kc (2 players)
BB bets $15, Hero raises to $55.65 all in, BB calls $22 all in
River: ($97.25) 6h (2 players - 2 are all in)
Final Pot: $97.25
BB shows 8h 8s (a full house, Eights full of Fours)
Hero shows Ad 4h (three of a kind, Fours)
BB wins $94.25
(Rake: $3.00)
Not only does he hit one of his 5 outs, but he boats on top of it!
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CO: $25.00
BTN: $44.10
SB: $50.00
Hero (BB): $53.05
UTG: $54.10
UTG+1: $28.15
MP1: $75.90
MP2: $25.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Qs Qc
3 folds, MP2 raises to $1, 1 fold, BTN calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $5, MP2 calls $4, BTN calls $4
Flop: ($15.25) Jc Th 7s (3 players)
Hero bets $8.75, MP2 folds, BTN raises to $39.10 all in, Hero calls $30.35
Turn: ($93.45) Ad (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($93.45) Ah (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $93.45
BTN shows Js Ac (a full house, Aces full of Jacks)
Hero shows Qs Qc (two pair, Aces and Queens)
BTN wins $90.45
(Rake: $3.00) - I love stacking off with Top pair Top Kicker for 100 BBs! This is great playing. I'm so glad you're rewarded with the stellar play!
LOL! Reward the donkeys!!! I forgot about the 'ole float the naked Ace trick:
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MP1: $57.30
MP2: $51.00
CO: $23.85
BTN: $68.55
SB: $35.20
Hero (BB): $92.10
UTG: $47.85
UTG+1: $30.60
UTG+2: $83.65
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Th Jd
1 fold, UTG+1 calls $0.50, 5 folds, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.50) Td Kd Qc (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1, UTG+1 calls $1, SB folds
LAG only has an inside straight draw to the Jack. There's only 3 remaining (if he hits his Ace, I have the straight).
Turn: ($3.50) Qd (2 players)
Hero bets $2, UTG+1 calls $2
He increases his outs on the turn to 6 (3 kings and 3 jacks) - 12% equity to the river!
River: ($7.50) Ks (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 checks
Gotta love it. Although, admittedly, I probably should be betting here and likely could have taken it down.
Final Pot: $7.50
Hero shows Th Jd (two pair, Kings and Queens)
UTG+1 shows 7c As (two pair, Kings and Queens)
UTG+1 wins $7.15
(Rake: $0.35)
Because you're putting me on exactly an underpair:
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SB: $55.55
BB: $51.00
UTG: $23.85
UTG+1: $70.40
UTG+2: $32.70
Hero (MP1): $84.15
MP2: $51.10
CO: $39.60
BTN: $79.90
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is MP1 with 4s 4c
3 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, MP2 calls $1.75, 1 fold, BTN calls $1.75, 2 folds
Flop: ($6.00) 7d 2c 9h (3 players)
Hero checks, MP2 checks, BTN checks
Looking for a check / raise. No dice.
Turn: ($6.00) 6h (3 players)
Hero bets $3, MP2 calls $3, BTN folds
I'm putting these guys on exactly nothing.
River: ($12.00) Ah (2 players)
Hero checks, MP2 bets $6, Hero calls $6
Final Pot: $24.00
Hero mucks 4s 4c
MP2 shows Ac 5c (a pair of Aces)
MP2 wins $22.80
(Rake: $1.20)
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Because a 52/5 loose passive has to hit against me too:
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Hero (UTG): $67.30
UTG+1: $52.75
UTG+2: $49.50
MP1: $25.75
MP2: $20.20
CO: $52.20
BTN: $50.00
SB: $52.85
BB: $54.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with As Kc
Hero raises to $1.75, 3 folds, MP2 calls $1.75, 4 folds
Flop: ($4.25) 5s 3h Ah (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, MP2 calls $2.50
I put him on exactly what he has; a weak Ace. I just need to learn to fold my Top / top because against anyone and their grandmother, it just ain't no good.
Turn: ($9.25) Ts (2 players)
Hero bets $6, MP2 calls $6
River: ($21.25) 9d (2 players)
Hero bets $10, MP2 calls $9.95 all in
Final Pot: $41.15
Hero shows As Kc (a pair of Aces)
MP2 shows 3d Ad (two pair, Aces and Threes)
MP2 wins $39.10
(Rake: $2.05)
HOLY SDLJ:KGGJKLK:J"GK"L:GKLJHG:KLHFDJ:GFKF:LHKL:FJkhadfhyt9548vhv
And the hits keep rolling!!!! A 50/50 who is stealing. I take a stand. And my boat is crushed.
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Hero (BTN): $62.10
SB: $28.00
BB: $78.70
UTG: $57.55
CO: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qh 9c
1 fold, CO raises to $1.75, Hero raises to $5, 2 folds, CO calls $3.25
Flop: ($10.75) Jh 9h 9d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
Turn: ($10.75) 7h (2 players)
CO bets $7.50, Hero calls $7.50
River: ($25.75) Qs (2 players)
CO bets $23.50, Hero raises to $47, CO calls $14 all in
Final Pot: $100.75
Hero shows Qh 9c (a full house, Nines full of Queens)
CO shows Jc Js (a full house, Jacks full of Nines)
CO wins $97.75
(Rake: $3.00)
He got up immediately after this hand.
This is a fun one: a 6 outer
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BB: $10.15
Hero (UTG): $63.90
UTG+1: $51.15
MP: $51.65
CO: $22.80
BTN: $53.80
SB: $75.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with 6h 6c
Hero raises to $1.75, 2 folds, CO calls $1.75, 1 fold, SB raises to $3, BB calls $2.50, Hero calls $1.25, CO calls $1.25
Flop: ($12.00) Td 7d 4c (4 players)
SB bets $1, BB raises to $7.15 all in, Hero calls $7.15, CO folds, SB folds
Turn: ($27.30) 2h (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($27.30) Ah (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $27.30
BB shows Ad Kc (a pair of Aces) - Because AK high is DAH NUTS!!!
Hero shows 6h 6c (a pair of Sixes)
BB wins $25.95
(Rake: $1.35)
Because God knows why this guy is calling; Q3s is hard to fold on the turn with no draws:
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UTG+2: $50.00
MP1: $96.35
MP2: $25.00
CO: $53.80
Hero (BTN): $67.85
SB: $24.05
BB: $11.00
UTG: $12.60
UTG+1: $53.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qd Kh
6 folds, Hero raises to $1.50, SB calls $1.25, 1 fold
Flop: ($3.50) 9d 5c 5h (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1.50, SB calls $1.50
Turn: ($6.50) 8s (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $2.50, SB calls $2.50
River: ($11.50) 3d (2 players) - 6% chance of hitting. SIX PERCENT!
SB checks, Hero checks
Final Pot: $11.50
Hero shows Qd Kh (a pair of Fives)
SB shows 3h Qh (two pair, Fives and Threes)
SB wins $10.95
(Rake: $0.55)
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UTG+1: $55.35
MP1: $62.70
MP2: $70.75
CO: $50.00
BTN: $50.00
SB: $47.00
Hero (BB): $109.45
UTG: $71.75
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with As Ad
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $1.50, 5 folds, Hero raises to $5.50, UTG+1 calls $4
Because calling a $5.50 3bet with a 100BB stack is EV+.
Flop: ($11.25) 2d 2s 5c (2 players)
Hero bets $6.50, UTG+1 calls $6.50
Turn: ($24.25) 8d (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 checks
River: ($24.25) Ac (2 players)
Hero bets $24, UTG+1 raises to $43.35 all in, Hero calls $19.35
Final Pot: $110.95
UTG+1 shows 2h 2c (four of a kind, Twos)
Hero mucks As Ad
UTG+1 wins $107.95
(Rake: $3.00)
I should fold Aces full. I need to fear quads. THat should *ALWAYS* be a consideration. lgfasahasdfiggu0934wu5342iuuoigjkrl;g
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UTG+1: $45.25
MP1: $53.20
MP2: $54.80
Hero (CO): $59.70
BTN: $17.50
SB: $15.60
BB: $103.20
UTG: $52.55
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Qs Qd
4 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, 1 fold, SB calls $1.50, 1 fold
Flop: ($4.00) Ah Qh Ac (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $2, SB calls $2
Turn: ($8.00) 9s (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $11.85, SB calls $11.85 all in
River: ($31.70) Th (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $31.70
Hero shows Qs Qd (a full house, Queens full of Aces)
SB shows Ad Qc (a full house, Aces full of Queens)
SB wins $30.15
(Rake: $1.55)
I should fold Queens full. Aces full of queens should always be a consideration. Nay; I should be folding because I should expect quad Aces! BECAUSE MY 1 in 13 flopped sets don't even F*ING HOLD UP hLK:AJFL:KHSSDGSDGKGHLKGJKSGYOIUY
This guy has been pushing any pair any time. Why do I get a hand where he hits a set:
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BB: $48.25
UTG: $39.35
UTG+1: $105.50
MP1: $22.65
Hero (MP2): $66.90
CO: $50.00
BTN: $17.50
SB: $24.80
CO posts a big blind ($0.50)
Pre Flop: ($1.25) Hero is MP2 with Ad 4h
3 folds, Hero raises to $2.25, 3 folds, BB calls $1.75
Flop: ($5.25) 4c 4d 8d (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $3.50, BB raises to $9, Hero calls $5.50
Turn: ($23.25) Kc (2 players)
BB bets $15, Hero raises to $55.65 all in, BB calls $22 all in
River: ($97.25) 6h (2 players - 2 are all in)
Final Pot: $97.25
BB shows 8h 8s (a full house, Eights full of Fours)
Hero shows Ad 4h (three of a kind, Fours)
BB wins $94.25
(Rake: $3.00)
Not only does he hit one of his 5 outs, but he boats on top of it!
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CO: $25.00
BTN: $44.10
SB: $50.00
Hero (BB): $53.05
UTG: $54.10
UTG+1: $28.15
MP1: $75.90
MP2: $25.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Qs Qc
3 folds, MP2 raises to $1, 1 fold, BTN calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $5, MP2 calls $4, BTN calls $4
Flop: ($15.25) Jc Th 7s (3 players)
Hero bets $8.75, MP2 folds, BTN raises to $39.10 all in, Hero calls $30.35
Turn: ($93.45) Ad (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($93.45) Ah (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $93.45
BTN shows Js Ac (a full house, Aces full of Jacks)
Hero shows Qs Qc (two pair, Aces and Queens)
BTN wins $90.45
(Rake: $3.00) - I love stacking off with Top pair Top Kicker for 100 BBs! This is great playing. I'm so glad you're rewarded with the stellar play!
LOL! Reward the donkeys!!! I forgot about the 'ole float the naked Ace trick:
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MP1: $57.30
MP2: $51.00
CO: $23.85
BTN: $68.55
SB: $35.20
Hero (BB): $92.10
UTG: $47.85
UTG+1: $30.60
UTG+2: $83.65
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Th Jd
1 fold, UTG+1 calls $0.50, 5 folds, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.50) Td Kd Qc (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1, UTG+1 calls $1, SB folds
LAG only has an inside straight draw to the Jack. There's only 3 remaining (if he hits his Ace, I have the straight).
Turn: ($3.50) Qd (2 players)
Hero bets $2, UTG+1 calls $2
He increases his outs on the turn to 6 (3 kings and 3 jacks) - 12% equity to the river!
River: ($7.50) Ks (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 checks
Gotta love it. Although, admittedly, I probably should be betting here and likely could have taken it down.
Final Pot: $7.50
Hero shows Th Jd (two pair, Kings and Queens)
UTG+1 shows 7c As (two pair, Kings and Queens)
UTG+1 wins $7.15
(Rake: $0.35)
Because you're putting me on exactly an underpair:
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SB: $55.55
BB: $51.00
UTG: $23.85
UTG+1: $70.40
UTG+2: $32.70
Hero (MP1): $84.15
MP2: $51.10
CO: $39.60
BTN: $79.90
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is MP1 with 4s 4c
3 folds, Hero raises to $1.75, MP2 calls $1.75, 1 fold, BTN calls $1.75, 2 folds
Flop: ($6.00) 7d 2c 9h (3 players)
Hero checks, MP2 checks, BTN checks
Looking for a check / raise. No dice.
Turn: ($6.00) 6h (3 players)
Hero bets $3, MP2 calls $3, BTN folds
I'm putting these guys on exactly nothing.
River: ($12.00) Ah (2 players)
Hero checks, MP2 bets $6, Hero calls $6
Final Pot: $24.00
Hero mucks 4s 4c
MP2 shows Ac 5c (a pair of Aces)
MP2 wins $22.80
(Rake: $1.20)
afhakjl;s'dhgkjkbdhfklj;dh;lkfdhglkhddfl;khdf
Because a 52/5 loose passive has to hit against me too:
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Hero (UTG): $67.30
UTG+1: $52.75
UTG+2: $49.50
MP1: $25.75
MP2: $20.20
CO: $52.20
BTN: $50.00
SB: $52.85
BB: $54.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with As Kc
Hero raises to $1.75, 3 folds, MP2 calls $1.75, 4 folds
Flop: ($4.25) 5s 3h Ah (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, MP2 calls $2.50
I put him on exactly what he has; a weak Ace. I just need to learn to fold my Top / top because against anyone and their grandmother, it just ain't no good.
Turn: ($9.25) Ts (2 players)
Hero bets $6, MP2 calls $6
River: ($21.25) 9d (2 players)
Hero bets $10, MP2 calls $9.95 all in
Final Pot: $41.15
Hero shows As Kc (a pair of Aces)
MP2 shows 3d Ad (two pair, Aces and Threes)
MP2 wins $39.10
(Rake: $2.05)
HOLY SDLJ:KGGJKLK:J"GK"L:GKLJHG:KLHFDJ:GFKF:LHKL:FJkhadfhyt9548vhv
And the hits keep rolling!!!! A 50/50 who is stealing. I take a stand. And my boat is crushed.
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Hero (BTN): $62.10
SB: $28.00
BB: $78.70
UTG: $57.55
CO: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qh 9c
1 fold, CO raises to $1.75, Hero raises to $5, 2 folds, CO calls $3.25
Flop: ($10.75) Jh 9h 9d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
Turn: ($10.75) 7h (2 players)
CO bets $7.50, Hero calls $7.50
River: ($25.75) Qs (2 players)
CO bets $23.50, Hero raises to $47, CO calls $14 all in
Final Pot: $100.75
Hero shows Qh 9c (a full house, Nines full of Queens)
CO shows Jc Js (a full house, Jacks full of Nines)
CO wins $97.75
(Rake: $3.00)
He got up immediately after this hand.
This is a fun one: a 6 outer
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BB: $10.15
Hero (UTG): $63.90
UTG+1: $51.15
MP: $51.65
CO: $22.80
BTN: $53.80
SB: $75.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with 6h 6c
Hero raises to $1.75, 2 folds, CO calls $1.75, 1 fold, SB raises to $3, BB calls $2.50, Hero calls $1.25, CO calls $1.25
Flop: ($12.00) Td 7d 4c (4 players)
SB bets $1, BB raises to $7.15 all in, Hero calls $7.15, CO folds, SB folds
Turn: ($27.30) 2h (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($27.30) Ah (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $27.30
BB shows Ad Kc (a pair of Aces) - Because AK high is DAH NUTS!!!
Hero shows 6h 6c (a pair of Sixes)
BB wins $25.95
(Rake: $1.35)
Because God knows why this guy is calling; Q3s is hard to fold on the turn with no draws:
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UTG+2: $50.00
MP1: $96.35
MP2: $25.00
CO: $53.80
Hero (BTN): $67.85
SB: $24.05
BB: $11.00
UTG: $12.60
UTG+1: $53.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qd Kh
6 folds, Hero raises to $1.50, SB calls $1.25, 1 fold
Flop: ($3.50) 9d 5c 5h (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1.50, SB calls $1.50
Turn: ($6.50) 8s (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $2.50, SB calls $2.50
River: ($11.50) 3d (2 players) - 6% chance of hitting. SIX PERCENT!
SB checks, Hero checks
Final Pot: $11.50
Hero shows Qd Kh (a pair of Fives)
SB shows 3h Qh (two pair, Fives and Threes)
SB wins $10.95
(Rake: $0.55)
What would you do? #58 - Facing flop push vs. regular
I'm getting better at poker. I'm just not good enough to lay down KK pre-flop. I can do it post flop, but I should have cut my losses:
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BTN: $60.55 - fairnbalncd, a regular with 10/8 stats over 1000's of hands
SB: $51.25
Hero (BB): $101.95
UTG: $19.50
UTG+1: $50.75
MP: $92.75
CO: $53.80
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Kc Kh
4 folds, BTN raises to $1.20, 1 fold, Hero raises to $4.50, BTN requests TIME, BTN raises to $11.50, Hero calls $7
LOL - set mining with KK. The old me should be stacking off here.
Flop: ($23.25) 6s 9h 7d (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN bets $49.05 all in, Hero folds
WTF? So what are you doing here? Are you playing for stacks and hoping for a split with KK? I'm fairly certain he's not doing this with AK. The hands he could have are QQ, KK, AA. The scale is weighing far more to AA. Shame on me for calling $7 unprofitably!
Bad laydown, or am I a total donkey? Actually, don't answer that; I am a total donkey regardless.
Final Pot: $23.25
BTN wins $22.10
(Rake: $1.15)
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BTN: $60.55 - fairnbalncd, a regular with 10/8 stats over 1000's of hands
SB: $51.25
Hero (BB): $101.95
UTG: $19.50
UTG+1: $50.75
MP: $92.75
CO: $53.80
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Kc Kh
4 folds, BTN raises to $1.20, 1 fold, Hero raises to $4.50, BTN requests TIME, BTN raises to $11.50, Hero calls $7
LOL - set mining with KK. The old me should be stacking off here.
Flop: ($23.25) 6s 9h 7d (2 players)
Hero checks, BTN bets $49.05 all in, Hero folds
WTF? So what are you doing here? Are you playing for stacks and hoping for a split with KK? I'm fairly certain he's not doing this with AK. The hands he could have are QQ, KK, AA. The scale is weighing far more to AA. Shame on me for calling $7 unprofitably!
Bad laydown, or am I a total donkey? Actually, don't answer that; I am a total donkey regardless.
Final Pot: $23.25
BTN wins $22.10
(Rake: $1.15)
Monday, February 15, 2010
What would you do? #57 - Facing river shove
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BB): $61.20
UTG: $53.25
UTG+1: $34.70
MP1: $81.15 - 43/0 @ 8 hands
MP2: $34.50
CO: $91.95
BTN: $35.45
SB: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with 9h 7c
2 folds, MP1 calls $0.50, 1 fold, CO calls $0.50, 2 folds, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.75) 3c 9s Jh (3 players)
Hero bets $1, MP1 calls $1, CO folds
Turn: ($3.75) 7s (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, MP1 calls $2.50
Turned two pair. Bet!
River: ($8.75) Kh (2 players)
Hero bets $9, MP1 raises to $57, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Well? What do I make out of this bet? KJ? I have to figure I would have seen action prior. QT? Anyone making this call?
Final Pot: $26.75
MP1 wins $25.45
(Rake: $1.30)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BB): $61.20
UTG: $53.25
UTG+1: $34.70
MP1: $81.15 - 43/0 @ 8 hands
MP2: $34.50
CO: $91.95
BTN: $35.45
SB: $50.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with 9h 7c
2 folds, MP1 calls $0.50, 1 fold, CO calls $0.50, 2 folds, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.75) 3c 9s Jh (3 players)
Hero bets $1, MP1 calls $1, CO folds
Turn: ($3.75) 7s (2 players)
Hero bets $2.50, MP1 calls $2.50
Turned two pair. Bet!
River: ($8.75) Kh (2 players)
Hero bets $9, MP1 raises to $57, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Well? What do I make out of this bet? KJ? I have to figure I would have seen action prior. QT? Anyone making this call?
Final Pot: $26.75
MP1 wins $25.45
(Rake: $1.30)
Friday, February 12, 2010
What would you do? #56 - Facing checked river on a straight possible board
From the full ring tables... (Both total lags VPIP > 55)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (UTG+1): $58.50
MP1: $50.00
MP2: $25.50
CO: $52.00
BTN: $55.60
SB: $51.80
BB: $50.00
UTG: $86.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9h 9c
UTG calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.25, 4 folds, SB calls $2, 1 fold, UTG calls $1.75
I don't want to see an UTG limp inviting everyone and their brother to call along with. Therefore, I raise to isolate. This player has proven to be a donkey who will limp / call -> fold frequently. SB comes along, who is the other donkey at the table.
Flop: ($7.25) 7h 9d Kd (3 players)
SB bets $0.50, UTG raises to $1.50, Hero raises to $6, SB calls $5.50, UTG calls $4.50
Middle set. Bingo! And action! With the 2 diamonds, though, someone is surely on a draw. I am going to make them pay for their draw. I was afraid of betting full pot here where I'd lose the customers, so I opt to bet 3/4 pot. I'm actually surprised to see them both come along for the ride.
Turn: ($25.25) Js (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $20, SB calls $20, UTG calls $20
The Jack completes the QT straight. They both check to me. I really really want to discourage a Q from calling here, because there's a lot of scary river cards that can fall. I'm very afraid of the straight, but since they both checked, I don't want to give up any free cards at this point if they don't have the straight.
River: ($85.25) 5h (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $30.25 all in, SB calls $23.55 all in, UTG folds
Another "thin" bet, where perhaps only a better hand is calling here. Given the way he played the hand, though, is he showing up with QT?
Final Pot: $132.35
Hero shows 9h 9c (three of a kind, Nines)
SB mucks Ks 3h - Are you kidding? K3o is hard to lay down both pre flop and beyond... ESPECIALLY given the action... Thanks for the stack, donk.
Hero wins $129.35
(Rake: $3.00)
The what would you do is: Are you betting the turn and river? If not, why not? I think you're missing HUGE value by checking down, and I'm discovering that against donkeys like this, far more times than not, you're going to actually get a call from worse hands.
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (UTG+1): $58.50
MP1: $50.00
MP2: $25.50
CO: $52.00
BTN: $55.60
SB: $51.80
BB: $50.00
UTG: $86.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9h 9c
UTG calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.25, 4 folds, SB calls $2, 1 fold, UTG calls $1.75
I don't want to see an UTG limp inviting everyone and their brother to call along with. Therefore, I raise to isolate. This player has proven to be a donkey who will limp / call -> fold frequently. SB comes along, who is the other donkey at the table.
Flop: ($7.25) 7h 9d Kd (3 players)
SB bets $0.50, UTG raises to $1.50, Hero raises to $6, SB calls $5.50, UTG calls $4.50
Middle set. Bingo! And action! With the 2 diamonds, though, someone is surely on a draw. I am going to make them pay for their draw. I was afraid of betting full pot here where I'd lose the customers, so I opt to bet 3/4 pot. I'm actually surprised to see them both come along for the ride.
Turn: ($25.25) Js (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $20, SB calls $20, UTG calls $20
The Jack completes the QT straight. They both check to me. I really really want to discourage a Q from calling here, because there's a lot of scary river cards that can fall. I'm very afraid of the straight, but since they both checked, I don't want to give up any free cards at this point if they don't have the straight.
River: ($85.25) 5h (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $30.25 all in, SB calls $23.55 all in, UTG folds
Another "thin" bet, where perhaps only a better hand is calling here. Given the way he played the hand, though, is he showing up with QT?
Final Pot: $132.35
Hero shows 9h 9c (three of a kind, Nines)
SB mucks Ks 3h - Are you kidding? K3o is hard to lay down both pre flop and beyond... ESPECIALLY given the action... Thanks for the stack, donk.
Hero wins $129.35
(Rake: $3.00)
The what would you do is: Are you betting the turn and river? If not, why not? I think you're missing HUGE value by checking down, and I'm discovering that against donkeys like this, far more times than not, you're going to actually get a call from worse hands.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
What would you do? #55 - Facing river shove on scary board
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BB): $69.35
UTG: $50.00
UTG+1: $39.80
MP: $14.85
CO: $16.75
BTN: $74.75 - 15/12 @ 266 hands
SB: $50.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with 8h 7h
2 folds, MP calls $0.50, 1 fold, BTN calls $0.50, 1 fold, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.75) 4h 5s 5d (3 players)
Hero checks, MP bets $0.50, BTN calls $0.50, Hero calls $0.50
Turn: ($3.25) Ts (3 players)
Hero checks, MP bets $0.50, BTN calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.75, MP folds, BTN calls $2.25
It seems like a fairly passive hand, let's find out whether I can steal this sucker. I still have a live inside straight draw.
River: ($9.25) 6c (2 players)
Hero bets $7, BTN requests TIME, BTN raises to $71 all in, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Completes the straight. Keep in mind that this is a limped pot. Is anyone in their right mind making this call? I don't understand what the BTN could have here, 34 is certainly a limpable possibility, but is 44 or 66? Against a 15/12? I don't think I can call this bet on a limped pot where I have no hand to put him on. I gave him huge credit!
Is anyone calling for a total ~150 BBs (keep in mind that I'm deep stacked here)? Is this a bad lay down?
Final Pot: $23.25
BTN wins $22.10
(Rake: $1.15)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BB): $69.35
UTG: $50.00
UTG+1: $39.80
MP: $14.85
CO: $16.75
BTN: $74.75 - 15/12 @ 266 hands
SB: $50.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with 8h 7h
2 folds, MP calls $0.50, 1 fold, BTN calls $0.50, 1 fold, Hero checks
Flop: ($1.75) 4h 5s 5d (3 players)
Hero checks, MP bets $0.50, BTN calls $0.50, Hero calls $0.50
Turn: ($3.25) Ts (3 players)
Hero checks, MP bets $0.50, BTN calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2.75, MP folds, BTN calls $2.25
It seems like a fairly passive hand, let's find out whether I can steal this sucker. I still have a live inside straight draw.
River: ($9.25) 6c (2 players)
Hero bets $7, BTN requests TIME, BTN raises to $71 all in, Hero requests TIME, Hero folds
Completes the straight. Keep in mind that this is a limped pot. Is anyone in their right mind making this call? I don't understand what the BTN could have here, 34 is certainly a limpable possibility, but is 44 or 66? Against a 15/12? I don't think I can call this bet on a limped pot where I have no hand to put him on. I gave him huge credit!
Is anyone calling for a total ~150 BBs (keep in mind that I'm deep stacked here)? Is this a bad lay down?
Final Pot: $23.25
BTN wins $22.10
(Rake: $1.15)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The Poker Meister #53
Taken from the full ring tables:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 6 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $46.20 - 66/27 @ 15 hands
Hero (BTN): $50.00
SB: $50.65
BB: $79.25
UTG: $92.05
MP: $68.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Jc 9c
UTG calls $0.50, 1 fold, CO raises to $1.50, Hero calls $1.50, 2 folds, UTG calls $1
The nuts! I'm not laying down the nuts, in position, pre flop.
Flop: ($5.25) Ts 9d Js (3 players)
UTG checks, CO checks, Hero bets $5, UTG folds, CO calls $5
And of course, true to form, I flop two pair.
Turn: ($15.25) 5d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $15, CO calls $15
Brick; as long as he's calling, I'm going to continue betting my two pair. I put him on a draw with the Q or 8. I'm actually surprised to see him call here for a full pot bet. I just don't see a flopped set, straight or overpair acting passively like this.
River: ($45.25) Ah (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $24.70, CO calls $24.70 all in
Not quite sure what the Ace does to him, but I want maximum value. Granted, this is a very thin bet here, because it's possible that only better hands are calling. But, this player has proven to be a donkey who is calling down. Therefore, we're close enough; let's get stacks in.
Final Pot: $94.65
CO mucks 8c Td - Wow! Middle pair + straight draw... Not exactly the hand I would expect to be stacking off here...
Hero shows Jc 9c (two pair, Jacks and Nines)
Hero wins $91.65
(Rake: $3.00)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 6 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $46.20 - 66/27 @ 15 hands
Hero (BTN): $50.00
SB: $50.65
BB: $79.25
UTG: $92.05
MP: $68.00
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Jc 9c
UTG calls $0.50, 1 fold, CO raises to $1.50, Hero calls $1.50, 2 folds, UTG calls $1
The nuts! I'm not laying down the nuts, in position, pre flop.
Flop: ($5.25) Ts 9d Js (3 players)
UTG checks, CO checks, Hero bets $5, UTG folds, CO calls $5
And of course, true to form, I flop two pair.
Turn: ($15.25) 5d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $15, CO calls $15
Brick; as long as he's calling, I'm going to continue betting my two pair. I put him on a draw with the Q or 8. I'm actually surprised to see him call here for a full pot bet. I just don't see a flopped set, straight or overpair acting passively like this.
River: ($45.25) Ah (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $24.70, CO calls $24.70 all in
Not quite sure what the Ace does to him, but I want maximum value. Granted, this is a very thin bet here, because it's possible that only better hands are calling. But, this player has proven to be a donkey who is calling down. Therefore, we're close enough; let's get stacks in.
Final Pot: $94.65
CO mucks 8c Td - Wow! Middle pair + straight draw... Not exactly the hand I would expect to be stacking off here...
Hero shows Jc 9c (two pair, Jacks and Nines)
Hero wins $91.65
(Rake: $3.00)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
What would you do #54? - Facing flop push
This may be an easy one... from the Rush tables:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
SB: $33.40
BB: $140.05
Hero (UTG): $79.60
UTG+1: $86.25
UTG+2: $22.05
MP1: $122.95
MP2: $44.95
CO: $52.05
BTN: $49.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with Kd Kh
Hero raises to $1.75, UTG+1 calls $1.75, 5 folds, SB calls $1.50, BB calls $1.25
I think I'm seeing a 3bet with QQ+. I'm definitely seeing a 3bet with KK+.
Flop: ($7.00) Qs 9s Jd (4 players)
SB bets $31.65 all in, BB folds, Hero calls $31.65, UTG+1 folds
UTG+1 is a 60BB effective stack. Do I see him holding KT, 99, JJ or QQ for flopped sets, or the two pair combos? It's possible, but I more than likely put him on a QT / JT combination, or 2 spades. If he has a straight draw, I take 2 of his outs by holding the King.
I think this is an easy call, right?
Turn: ($70.30) 2h (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($70.30) Js (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $70.30
SB shows Qd 8s (two pair, Queens and Jacks)
Hero shows Kd Kh (two pair, Kings and Jacks)
Hero wins $67.30
(Rake: $3.00)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
SB: $33.40
BB: $140.05
Hero (UTG): $79.60
UTG+1: $86.25
UTG+2: $22.05
MP1: $122.95
MP2: $44.95
CO: $52.05
BTN: $49.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG with Kd Kh
Hero raises to $1.75, UTG+1 calls $1.75, 5 folds, SB calls $1.50, BB calls $1.25
I think I'm seeing a 3bet with QQ+. I'm definitely seeing a 3bet with KK+.
Flop: ($7.00) Qs 9s Jd (4 players)
SB bets $31.65 all in, BB folds, Hero calls $31.65, UTG+1 folds
UTG+1 is a 60BB effective stack. Do I see him holding KT, 99, JJ or QQ for flopped sets, or the two pair combos? It's possible, but I more than likely put him on a QT / JT combination, or 2 spades. If he has a straight draw, I take 2 of his outs by holding the King.
I think this is an easy call, right?
Turn: ($70.30) 2h (2 players - 1 is all in)
River: ($70.30) Js (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $70.30
SB shows Qd 8s (two pair, Queens and Jacks)
Hero shows Kd Kh (two pair, Kings and Jacks)
Hero wins $67.30
(Rake: $3.00)
Monday, February 8, 2010
Rush poker must be getting to me....
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BB: $30.35
UTG: $134.50
UTG+1: $48.35
UTG+2: $43.75
MP1: $67.60
MP2: $110.60
Hero (CO): $50.00
BTN: $63.95
SB: $35.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 3c 3h
2 folds, UTG+2 raises to $1, 2 folds, Hero raises to $4, 3 folds, UTG+2 calls $3
Scary; min raise + flat out of position. Usually a small pocket pair.
Flop: ($8.75) Ks 3d 7s (2 players)
UTG+2 checks, Hero bets $4, UTG+2 raises to $8, Hero calls $4
This is the raise that scares the crap out of me. I have bottom set, but what can he be raising with? I can't put him on a hand that can raise me here other than KK or 77. Is that right? I am so scared of a set over set, but logic says that it's a min bet; call & see another card for $4.
Turn: ($24.75) 7d (2 players)
UTG+2 bets $3, Hero calls $3
I think the only logical hand here is quad 7's, no? He has to have me CRUSHED!
River: ($30.75) 8s (2 players)
UTG+2 bets $5, Hero raises to $10, UTG+2 raises to $28.75 all in, Hero calls $18.75
Ooops! $5 into $31? That's either a bite me bet or he's got crap. Only one way to find out: min raise. Now his auto shove at least confirms that he doesn't have quads. The reason: he's min re-raising or 2x-ing... not shoving. Logic finally prevails in my head and tells me to call.
Final Pot: $88.25
UTG+2 shows Kc Ah (two pair, Kings and Sevens) - AK; not a hand I put him on!
Hero shows 3c 3h (a full house, Threes full of Sevens)
Hero wins $85.25
(Rake: $3.00)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BB: $30.35
UTG: $134.50
UTG+1: $48.35
UTG+2: $43.75
MP1: $67.60
MP2: $110.60
Hero (CO): $50.00
BTN: $63.95
SB: $35.50
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with 3c 3h
2 folds, UTG+2 raises to $1, 2 folds, Hero raises to $4, 3 folds, UTG+2 calls $3
Scary; min raise + flat out of position. Usually a small pocket pair.
Flop: ($8.75) Ks 3d 7s (2 players)
UTG+2 checks, Hero bets $4, UTG+2 raises to $8, Hero calls $4
This is the raise that scares the crap out of me. I have bottom set, but what can he be raising with? I can't put him on a hand that can raise me here other than KK or 77. Is that right? I am so scared of a set over set, but logic says that it's a min bet; call & see another card for $4.
Turn: ($24.75) 7d (2 players)
UTG+2 bets $3, Hero calls $3
I think the only logical hand here is quad 7's, no? He has to have me CRUSHED!
River: ($30.75) 8s (2 players)
UTG+2 bets $5, Hero raises to $10, UTG+2 raises to $28.75 all in, Hero calls $18.75
Ooops! $5 into $31? That's either a bite me bet or he's got crap. Only one way to find out: min raise. Now his auto shove at least confirms that he doesn't have quads. The reason: he's min re-raising or 2x-ing... not shoving. Logic finally prevails in my head and tells me to call.
Final Pot: $88.25
UTG+2 shows Kc Ah (two pair, Kings and Sevens) - AK; not a hand I put him on!
Hero shows 3c 3h (a full house, Threes full of Sevens)
Hero wins $85.25
(Rake: $3.00)
Avoiding a split pot by playing the board
May be obvious to some, but there is extra profit potential in letting the board play. This is a hand from the Rush tables:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+2: $25.00
MP1: $42.15
MP2: $52.25
CO: $37.00
BTN: $39.05
SB: $137.75
Hero (BB): $50.00
UTG: $57.35
UTG+1: $60.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Ad 4d
5 folds, CO raises to $1.75, 2 folds, Hero calls $1.25
Stealing is rampant on these tables.
Flop: ($3.75) 3d Ah 5c (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $3, Hero calls $3
Flopped top pair plus inside straight draw. I check with the full expectation that villain will cbet. I am ahead of his hand 9 times out of 10*... especially in a steal situation on Rush.
*I made up the 9 times out of 10; I have no idea how frequently I'm ahead, but I AM AHEAD, I swear it!
Turn: ($9.75) 4h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks
Turned Aces up; it's entirely UNLIKELY that he holds a 2 or 6. If I want to get value out of this hand, I have to check to let him try to "get me off my hand." Unfortunately, no dice; he knows I have, at minimum, a pair, which beats him, and he checks behind. I know that he completely missed this board, probably holding a random combination.
River: ($9.75) 2d (2 players)
Hero bets $15, CO folds
Worst card in the deck! At best I'm splitting the pot here. However, he has no idea where he is in the hand, because I've played it so passively. Although it is a small part of my range, I can hold 6 7, or A 6, the two hands that win this pot outright. I have to imagine that if he held a 6 he'd bet the turn. Therefore, we're both playing the board.
I lead *STRONG* in order to discourage a call and avoid a split pot. I figured: "What is the worst that can happen; he calls and I put additional rake into the pot, but if he doesn't call, I take the whole pot."
I think against a better player, he's calling here; I lucked out with a weaker player.
Final Pot: $9.75
Hero wins $9.30
(Rake: $0.45)
Another example:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em $0.10 Ante - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BTN): $105.25
SB: $83.80
BB: $26.95
UTG: $119.65
UTG+1: $51.15
MP1: $43.10
MP2: $65.05
CO: $60.60
Pre Flop: ($1.55) Hero is BTN with 7s 9s
4 folds, CO raises to $1.50, Hero calls $1.50, 2 folds
CO has been stealing 100% of the time. I 3bet him once, cbetting the flop & taking it down... as well as seeing going to a showdown with his Q7o vs. my AJs (he hit a Q on the turn)...
Flop: ($4.55) Js 8c Jc (2 players)
CO bets $3, Hero calls $3
Pretty standard cbet.
Turn: ($10.55) 8h (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
River: ($10.55) 8d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $8, CO folds
Again, is he checking a Jack or 8? I don't think so. Nor do I think, in a steal opportunity, does he have a pocket pair higher than JJ. Therefore, I bet strong and push him off the hand and the potential split.
Final Pot: $10.55
Hero wins $10.05
(Rake: $0.50)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+2: $25.00
MP1: $42.15
MP2: $52.25
CO: $37.00
BTN: $39.05
SB: $137.75
Hero (BB): $50.00
UTG: $57.35
UTG+1: $60.10
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Ad 4d
5 folds, CO raises to $1.75, 2 folds, Hero calls $1.25
Stealing is rampant on these tables.
Flop: ($3.75) 3d Ah 5c (2 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $3, Hero calls $3
Flopped top pair plus inside straight draw. I check with the full expectation that villain will cbet. I am ahead of his hand 9 times out of 10*... especially in a steal situation on Rush.
*I made up the 9 times out of 10; I have no idea how frequently I'm ahead, but I AM AHEAD, I swear it!
Turn: ($9.75) 4h (2 players)
Hero checks, CO checks
Turned Aces up; it's entirely UNLIKELY that he holds a 2 or 6. If I want to get value out of this hand, I have to check to let him try to "get me off my hand." Unfortunately, no dice; he knows I have, at minimum, a pair, which beats him, and he checks behind. I know that he completely missed this board, probably holding a random combination.
River: ($9.75) 2d (2 players)
Hero bets $15, CO folds
Worst card in the deck! At best I'm splitting the pot here. However, he has no idea where he is in the hand, because I've played it so passively. Although it is a small part of my range, I can hold 6 7, or A 6, the two hands that win this pot outright. I have to imagine that if he held a 6 he'd bet the turn. Therefore, we're both playing the board.
I lead *STRONG* in order to discourage a call and avoid a split pot. I figured: "What is the worst that can happen; he calls and I put additional rake into the pot, but if he doesn't call, I take the whole pot."
I think against a better player, he's calling here; I lucked out with a weaker player.
Final Pot: $9.75
Hero wins $9.30
(Rake: $0.45)
Another example:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em $0.10 Ante - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
Hero (BTN): $105.25
SB: $83.80
BB: $26.95
UTG: $119.65
UTG+1: $51.15
MP1: $43.10
MP2: $65.05
CO: $60.60
Pre Flop: ($1.55) Hero is BTN with 7s 9s
4 folds, CO raises to $1.50, Hero calls $1.50, 2 folds
CO has been stealing 100% of the time. I 3bet him once, cbetting the flop & taking it down... as well as seeing going to a showdown with his Q7o vs. my AJs (he hit a Q on the turn)...
Flop: ($4.55) Js 8c Jc (2 players)
CO bets $3, Hero calls $3
Pretty standard cbet.
Turn: ($10.55) 8h (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
River: ($10.55) 8d (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $8, CO folds
Again, is he checking a Jack or 8? I don't think so. Nor do I think, in a steal opportunity, does he have a pocket pair higher than JJ. Therefore, I bet strong and push him off the hand and the potential split.
Final Pot: $10.55
Hero wins $10.05
(Rake: $0.50)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Squeeze from the button
It is somewhat infrequent that at $50NL people are pre flop raising light, but there is an occasion where I can see fit to squeeze.
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $10.00 - Raising fairly wide from all positions
UTG+1: $109.65
MP1: $25.00
MP2: $103.25
CO: $58.35 - A regular stealer, 50%+ AND fairly competent
Hero (BTN): $53.35
SB: $30.05
BB: $49.40
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qh Ad
UTG raises to $2, 3 folds, CO calls $2, Hero raises to $7.50, 2 folds, UTG requests TIME, 1 fold, CO calls $5.50
I have not been defending my BTN, but with a "premium" hand, I opt to 3 bet here. I'm more than happy to get it in with the the original raiser, and I feel that CO is somewhat dead money. This is the definition of a squeeze. However, based on the call, I honestly think CO has a hand. I've now established that I have a hand as well.
Flop: ($17.75) 3c 3h Jh (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $10, CO calls $10
Two heart board, and I've represented a strong 3bet hand. I'm leading his check. If he check raises me, I think I have to fold. At this point, though, I'm putting him on combinations of AJ, KJ, QJ, TJ, under pairs, and heart draws. He could also be floating air. The air is less likely for this player, because he's 1. out of position and 2. I've 3 bet strong pre flop.
Turn: ($37.75) Ts (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
I'm not sure where I am with this hand right now, therefore I check through- the pot is already HUGE and out of control.
River: ($37.75) 3s (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $35.85 all in, CO requests TIME, CO folds
The third three falls. This makes any pair into a full house. At this point, the pot is HUGELY bloated, on a steal / re-steal. I don't want to go down in flames and lose the pot to a pair of deuces or fours or some such crap. As I talked about above, I have to make a very strong river bet in order to take down this pot. The only logical bet here is a shove. If I bet $10-15, I'm getting called because he's getting nice odds to call with a pocket pair or even AK. If I shove, then his stack is on the line too. I don't think he wants to do that, even with Jacks (though he may be WAY more inclined to call with 3's full of Jacks).
As I talked about above, he knows I'm competent, and not willing to put my stack on the line without a major hand.
By pushing, I force my opponent to make a decision as to whether I have air or a boat. I have represented strength the whole way through the hand. He does not see me push very often, so I'm able to take advantage of my image.
I held my breath and prayed. Fortune was on my side because he folded to my represented strength.
Am I crazy?
Final Pot: $37.75
Hero wins $35.90
(Rake: $1.85)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG: $10.00 - Raising fairly wide from all positions
UTG+1: $109.65
MP1: $25.00
MP2: $103.25
CO: $58.35 - A regular stealer, 50%+ AND fairly competent
Hero (BTN): $53.35
SB: $30.05
BB: $49.40
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qh Ad
UTG raises to $2, 3 folds, CO calls $2, Hero raises to $7.50, 2 folds, UTG requests TIME, 1 fold, CO calls $5.50
I have not been defending my BTN, but with a "premium" hand, I opt to 3 bet here. I'm more than happy to get it in with the the original raiser, and I feel that CO is somewhat dead money. This is the definition of a squeeze. However, based on the call, I honestly think CO has a hand. I've now established that I have a hand as well.
Flop: ($17.75) 3c 3h Jh (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $10, CO calls $10
Two heart board, and I've represented a strong 3bet hand. I'm leading his check. If he check raises me, I think I have to fold. At this point, though, I'm putting him on combinations of AJ, KJ, QJ, TJ, under pairs, and heart draws. He could also be floating air. The air is less likely for this player, because he's 1. out of position and 2. I've 3 bet strong pre flop.
Turn: ($37.75) Ts (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks
I'm not sure where I am with this hand right now, therefore I check through- the pot is already HUGE and out of control.
River: ($37.75) 3s (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $35.85 all in, CO requests TIME, CO folds
The third three falls. This makes any pair into a full house. At this point, the pot is HUGELY bloated, on a steal / re-steal. I don't want to go down in flames and lose the pot to a pair of deuces or fours or some such crap. As I talked about above, I have to make a very strong river bet in order to take down this pot. The only logical bet here is a shove. If I bet $10-15, I'm getting called because he's getting nice odds to call with a pocket pair or even AK. If I shove, then his stack is on the line too. I don't think he wants to do that, even with Jacks (though he may be WAY more inclined to call with 3's full of Jacks).
As I talked about above, he knows I'm competent, and not willing to put my stack on the line without a major hand.
By pushing, I force my opponent to make a decision as to whether I have air or a boat. I have represented strength the whole way through the hand. He does not see me push very often, so I'm able to take advantage of my image.
I held my breath and prayed. Fortune was on my side because he folded to my represented strength.
Am I crazy?
Final Pot: $37.75
Hero wins $35.90
(Rake: $1.85)
The Poker Meister #52 - Stackage!
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 8 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
SB: $37.25
Hero (BB): $85.00
UTG: $14.60
UTG+1: $11.45
MP1: $53.95
MP2: $21.00
CO: $38.10
BTN: $48.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Js 9s
4 folds, CO raises to $2, BTN calls $2, 1 fold, Hero calls $1.50
Flop: ($6.25) 6h Ts 8h (3 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $4, BTN calls $4, Hero calls $4
Turn: ($18.25) Qc (3 players)
Hero checks, CO checks, BTN bets $12.50, Hero raises to $27.50, CO folds, BTN raises to $42.25 all in, Hero calls $14.75
Gotta figure a set here, right? Maybe AK of hearts? Why push here if you're the BTN?
River: ($102.75) 6c (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $102.75
Hero shows Js 9s (a straight, Queen high)
BTN shows Qh Kh (two pair, Queens and Sixes) - LOL; he thought he sucked out! (I think?) DONKEY! Thanks for your stack!
Hero wins $99.75
(Rake: $3.00)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
SB: $37.25
Hero (BB): $85.00
UTG: $14.60
UTG+1: $11.45
MP1: $53.95
MP2: $21.00
CO: $38.10
BTN: $48.25
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with Js 9s
4 folds, CO raises to $2, BTN calls $2, 1 fold, Hero calls $1.50
Flop: ($6.25) 6h Ts 8h (3 players)
Hero checks, CO bets $4, BTN calls $4, Hero calls $4
Turn: ($18.25) Qc (3 players)
Hero checks, CO checks, BTN bets $12.50, Hero raises to $27.50, CO folds, BTN raises to $42.25 all in, Hero calls $14.75
Gotta figure a set here, right? Maybe AK of hearts? Why push here if you're the BTN?
River: ($102.75) 6c (2 players - 1 is all in)
Final Pot: $102.75
Hero shows Js 9s (a straight, Queen high)
BTN shows Qh Kh (two pair, Queens and Sixes) - LOL; he thought he sucked out! (I think?) DONKEY! Thanks for your stack!
Hero wins $99.75
(Rake: $3.00)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Rush poker, Take 2
About 2 weeks old, Full Tilt's Rush poker is like a virus, continually adapting and morphing to weed out the lesser players. As I described before, Rush poker is poker presented in a format of constant action. Don't like the hand you have? Quick fold to the next hand without waiting for the current hand to complete. Thus far, there is no effective means of real-time datamining of hand histories, so you have no true reads on your opponents.
I programmed a quick application to take my PT3 database and dump it to the Full Tilt notes file, giving me stats on VPIP, PFR, 3bet and attempt to steal, at least giving me a prior-to-session history on the player. I find that having the data available on hand is mostly effective, yet I am still in situations where I need to make snap decisions based on gut feel.
Results-wise, I find myself continually changing the way I play. I started off stealing nearly 100% - why wouldn't I? If I have no read on the BTN / SB / BB, why wouldn't I attempt a steal? When I first started, cbetting was key, and when I'd run into a stubborn player, a flop cbet would generally take down the pot. Well, the majority of the Rush player base has adjusted and started defending their blinds by either 3 betting or calling. I am in the phase now where I am adjusting to their adjustment, by using the delayed cbet tactic; i.e. attempt to steal, check/check the flop and bet either the turn or river on a decent random card (i.e. a 2 flush /straight board, Ace, King, etc.). I am also starting to modify my steal requirements, such that in the event that I do get pushback from my opponent, I have somewhat decent holdings that my opponent is unlikely to have, or will have him out-kicked. My steal % has probably gone down from 100% to about 85%; therefore, I'm not raising 72o (all of the time), and I'm folding quite a bit of hands in the CO.
I'm also finding that KK is a dangerous hand to shove / raise a 4 bet. I have been finding that since it is so easy on Rush to wait for a premium hand, rarely is a 4bet shove or a 4bet a bluff... I am playing my KK hands much more conservatively, and laying down / flatting AK (less so than KK) more often than on the regular tables. Moreover, I am avoiding getting stacked with KK, which is hugely important.
All things being equal, Rush has made me a tremendously better player in a short amount of time. I am able to spot sets, overpairs, and make sick reads on my opponents... all of which carry over to the full ring tables. I also have a lot more experience with turn and river play, due to the fact that most of the Rush hands continue into the latter streets of poker play. I am now able to make river check / raises with air - finding the right spots to do so, of course! I am also able to 4bet semi-bluff (mostly unsuccessfully, though :-( ). I am able to get away far more easily holding TPTK (top pair top kicker) based on prior action, because there is so much more set action happening as people wait for the nuts.
Overall, I enjoy Rush poker. It gets me 500 points per night - easily - at 3 tables. It gears me up for the Full Ring tables. It generates tons of rakeback. I can quit whenever I want, without needing to wait until I'm UTG.
Good times.
I programmed a quick application to take my PT3 database and dump it to the Full Tilt notes file, giving me stats on VPIP, PFR, 3bet and attempt to steal, at least giving me a prior-to-session history on the player. I find that having the data available on hand is mostly effective, yet I am still in situations where I need to make snap decisions based on gut feel.
Results-wise, I find myself continually changing the way I play. I started off stealing nearly 100% - why wouldn't I? If I have no read on the BTN / SB / BB, why wouldn't I attempt a steal? When I first started, cbetting was key, and when I'd run into a stubborn player, a flop cbet would generally take down the pot. Well, the majority of the Rush player base has adjusted and started defending their blinds by either 3 betting or calling. I am in the phase now where I am adjusting to their adjustment, by using the delayed cbet tactic; i.e. attempt to steal, check/check the flop and bet either the turn or river on a decent random card (i.e. a 2 flush /straight board, Ace, King, etc.). I am also starting to modify my steal requirements, such that in the event that I do get pushback from my opponent, I have somewhat decent holdings that my opponent is unlikely to have, or will have him out-kicked. My steal % has probably gone down from 100% to about 85%; therefore, I'm not raising 72o (all of the time), and I'm folding quite a bit of hands in the CO.
I'm also finding that KK is a dangerous hand to shove / raise a 4 bet. I have been finding that since it is so easy on Rush to wait for a premium hand, rarely is a 4bet shove or a 4bet a bluff... I am playing my KK hands much more conservatively, and laying down / flatting AK (less so than KK) more often than on the regular tables. Moreover, I am avoiding getting stacked with KK, which is hugely important.
All things being equal, Rush has made me a tremendously better player in a short amount of time. I am able to spot sets, overpairs, and make sick reads on my opponents... all of which carry over to the full ring tables. I also have a lot more experience with turn and river play, due to the fact that most of the Rush hands continue into the latter streets of poker play. I am now able to make river check / raises with air - finding the right spots to do so, of course! I am also able to 4bet semi-bluff (mostly unsuccessfully, though :-( ). I am able to get away far more easily holding TPTK (top pair top kicker) based on prior action, because there is so much more set action happening as people wait for the nuts.
Overall, I enjoy Rush poker. It gets me 500 points per night - easily - at 3 tables. It gears me up for the Full Ring tables. It generates tons of rakeback. I can quit whenever I want, without needing to wait until I'm UTG.
Good times.
The Poker Meister #50 - Backdoor edition
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $83.60
BTN: $99.90
SB: $224.25
BB: $93.55
UTG: $78.25
Hero (UTG+1): $90.50
UTG+2: $63.95
MP1: $27.00
MP2: $69.70
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9h Jh
1 fold, Hero calls $0.50, 4 folds, BTN calls $0.50, 1 fold, BB checks
Flop: ($1.75) Kh 8h Ah (3 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, BB folds
Turn: ($3.75) Td (2 players)
Hero bets $2, BTN calls $2
River: ($7.75) Qd (2 players)
Hero bets $15, BTN requests TIME, BTN calls $15
Have I mentioned that I love the overbet river move?
Final Pot: $37.75
BTN mucks As Js
Hero shows 9h Jh (a flush, Ace high)
Hero wins $35.90
(Rake: $1.85)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $83.60
BTN: $99.90
SB: $224.25
BB: $93.55
UTG: $78.25
Hero (UTG+1): $90.50
UTG+2: $63.95
MP1: $27.00
MP2: $69.70
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is UTG+1 with 9h Jh
1 fold, Hero calls $0.50, 4 folds, BTN calls $0.50, 1 fold, BB checks
Flop: ($1.75) Kh 8h Ah (3 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $1, BTN calls $1, BB folds
Turn: ($3.75) Td (2 players)
Hero bets $2, BTN calls $2
River: ($7.75) Qd (2 players)
Hero bets $15, BTN requests TIME, BTN calls $15
Have I mentioned that I love the overbet river move?
Final Pot: $37.75
BTN mucks As Js
Hero shows 9h Jh (a flush, Ace high)
Hero wins $35.90
(Rake: $1.85)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
What would you do? #53 - 4 flush board holding Queen
Another hand from the Rush tables... What would you do?
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $53.20
Hero (BTN): $89.80
SB: $71.85
BB: $51.75
UTG: $46.40
UTG+1: $55.55
UTG+2: $47.90
MP1: $92.05
MP2: $96.60
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qs 9h
6 folds, Hero raises to $1.50, 1 fold, BB calls $1
Standard steal. Standard BB call.
Flop: ($3.25) As 5s Ts (2 players)
BB bets $2, Hero calls $2
Second nut draw. I make the call and see another card.
Turn: ($7.25) 4s (2 players)
BB bets $3, Hero calls $3
I hit the second nut flush.
River: ($13.25) 7s (2 players)
BB bets $45.25 all in, Hero folds
Okay... What now? Did I make a stupid decision by folding here? Is his all in shove saying I'm praying for a split by representing strength? Or does he have the King of spades?
I folded with the thought that I have no clue where I am, and I've sunk $6.50 into the hand. Should I be putting forth another $45? Would you?
Final Pot: $13.25
BB wins $12.60
(Rake: $0.65)
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
CO: $53.20
Hero (BTN): $89.80
SB: $71.85
BB: $51.75
UTG: $46.40
UTG+1: $55.55
UTG+2: $47.90
MP1: $92.05
MP2: $96.60
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BTN with Qs 9h
6 folds, Hero raises to $1.50, 1 fold, BB calls $1
Standard steal. Standard BB call.
Flop: ($3.25) As 5s Ts (2 players)
BB bets $2, Hero calls $2
Second nut draw. I make the call and see another card.
Turn: ($7.25) 4s (2 players)
BB bets $3, Hero calls $3
I hit the second nut flush.
River: ($13.25) 7s (2 players)
BB bets $45.25 all in, Hero folds
Okay... What now? Did I make a stupid decision by folding here? Is his all in shove saying I'm praying for a split by representing strength? Or does he have the King of spades?
I folded with the thought that I have no clue where I am, and I've sunk $6.50 into the hand. Should I be putting forth another $45? Would you?
Final Pot: $13.25
BB wins $12.60
(Rake: $0.65)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
January, 2010 - A new year & a new outlook
I began the month playing $25NL, continuing from last month's cash out & playing the stakes that were affordable to my bankroll. However, I realized that given my bankroll, I can begin going back to the $50NL tables, which is what I did from the 2nd day of the month, onward. I began to crush the games again, not because I was playing particularly well, but because my hands held up for the most part. As the month wore on, I began to CRUSH the $50NL competition, and I have started to take shots at $100NL. The $100NL tables provided a small loss this month, but nothing that I am concerned about (I finished the month down about $30 at $100NL in approx. 800 hands). In part thanks to Rush poker, my attempt to steal remains astounding, north of 70%! I cannot describe the relief I feel that I am actually adding to my bankroll, and also feel like I am playing the best poker of my life. On to the rest of the recap:
I made Iron Man status in the Iron Man challenge / bonus. I was able to convert all of my mid year bonus ($400) and convert a $75 token from the Iron Man challenge into a $69 cash out. Achieving Iron Man status allows me:
1. I am eligible for $100 in the mid year bonus.
2. I can continue to convert medals to dollars.
3. All of the poker played allowed me to qualify for free CardRunners and Stoxpoker training through totallyfreepokertraining.com.
Full Tilt poker profits: $1251
Poker Stars poker profits: $0.00 - With Rush poker, the mid year bonus, and rakeback, there has been very little incentive to play at Poker Stars.
Live poker profits: $-131.50 - DAMN GARDEN CITY DONKEYS!
Rakeback bonus profits: $327.45
Full Tilt bonus profits: $469.00
Total: $1915.95
A quick rundown of my stats: 38.7K hands played on Tilt in 106 hours. My hold'em All In Luck calculator says that since the beginning of the month, I've run $-222, which says that I've overcome my negative expected value in all in situations.
Looking forward to February, I am properly rolled to play the $100NL tables, which I have already started doing. The game seems to be a bit more difficult; much less betting and much more checking. The betting seems to take place on the turn and the river, with WAY more floating - both in and out of position. The $100NL players pick up instantly on lines that don't make sense, and they'll raise you right off the hand if they sense a moment's hesitation or weakness. As soon as I get enough history, I will put a post together on comparing $50NL and $100NL. I do not intend to play $100NL Rush, though, at the current time. I want to become acclimated to the full ring tables first, in order to establish that I truly belong playing at that level.
Also, I'm committed to moving to HEM. I am converting as I write this post.
I made Iron Man status in the Iron Man challenge / bonus. I was able to convert all of my mid year bonus ($400) and convert a $75 token from the Iron Man challenge into a $69 cash out. Achieving Iron Man status allows me:
1. I am eligible for $100 in the mid year bonus.
2. I can continue to convert medals to dollars.
3. All of the poker played allowed me to qualify for free CardRunners and Stoxpoker training through totallyfreepokertraining.com.
Full Tilt poker profits: $1251
Poker Stars poker profits: $0.00 - With Rush poker, the mid year bonus, and rakeback, there has been very little incentive to play at Poker Stars.
Live poker profits: $-131.50 - DAMN GARDEN CITY DONKEYS!
Rakeback bonus profits: $327.45
Full Tilt bonus profits: $469.00
Total: $1915.95
A quick rundown of my stats: 38.7K hands played on Tilt in 106 hours. My hold'em All In Luck calculator says that since the beginning of the month, I've run $-222, which says that I've overcome my negative expected value in all in situations.
Looking forward to February, I am properly rolled to play the $100NL tables, which I have already started doing. The game seems to be a bit more difficult; much less betting and much more checking. The betting seems to take place on the turn and the river, with WAY more floating - both in and out of position. The $100NL players pick up instantly on lines that don't make sense, and they'll raise you right off the hand if they sense a moment's hesitation or weakness. As soon as I get enough history, I will put a post together on comparing $50NL and $100NL. I do not intend to play $100NL Rush, though, at the current time. I want to become acclimated to the full ring tables first, in order to establish that I truly belong playing at that level.
Also, I'm committed to moving to HEM. I am converting as I write this post.
The Poker Meister #49 - Stackage at the Rush tables!
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BTN: $103.60
SB: $77.30
BB: $50.00
UTG: $19.50
UTG+1: $40.90
UTG+2: $56.65
MP1: $112.05
MP2: $16.50
Hero (CO): $76.90
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Jc 9c
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $1.75, 3 folds, Hero raises to $6, 3 folds, UTG+1 calls $4.25
Flop: ($12.75) 3s 8c 7h (2 players)
UTG+1 bets $6, Hero calls $6
Turn: ($24.75) 9d (2 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero checks
River: ($24.75) 9h (2 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $30, UTG+1 calls $28.90 all in
Final Pot: $82.55
UTG+1 mucks Ks Kd
Hero shows Jc 9c (three of a kind, Nines)
Hero wins $79.55
(Rake: $3.00)
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
BTN: $103.60
SB: $77.30
BB: $50.00
UTG: $19.50
UTG+1: $40.90
UTG+2: $56.65
MP1: $112.05
MP2: $16.50
Hero (CO): $76.90
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Jc 9c
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to $1.75, 3 folds, Hero raises to $6, 3 folds, UTG+1 calls $4.25
Flop: ($12.75) 3s 8c 7h (2 players)
UTG+1 bets $6, Hero calls $6
Turn: ($24.75) 9d (2 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero checks
River: ($24.75) 9h (2 players)
UTG+1 checks, Hero bets $30, UTG+1 calls $28.90 all in
Final Pot: $82.55
UTG+1 mucks Ks Kd
Hero shows Jc 9c (three of a kind, Nines)
Hero wins $79.55
(Rake: $3.00)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monsterpotten
It felt so good to hit up UTG+2, because moments before he had stacked me on a rivered set, floating me out of position, on my AK / A high board. F him!
This was a Rush table:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+1: $20.50
UTG+2: $125.10
MP1: $57.95
MP2: $63.15
Hero (CO): $50.00
BTN: $40.00
SB: $29.15
BB: $51.70
UTG: $98.95
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Qd Jd
2 folds, UTG+2 raises to $2, 2 folds, Hero calls $2, 2 folds, BB calls $1.50
This is a non-standard call, but I was a little steamed from getting rivered by UTG+2 in the immediately preceding hand.
Flop: ($6.25) 4d 2d 6d (3 players)
BB bets $6.25, UTG+2 calls $6.25, Hero calls $6.25
Flopped flush is always nice. Not the nuts, but a nice flop nevertheless. I want all players in the hand.
Turn: ($25.00) 3c (3 players)
BB bets $15, UTG+2 calls $15, Hero raises to $37, BB raises to $43.45 all in, UTG+2 calls $28.45, Hero calls $4.75 all in
We've got lift off. I am raising because I want to play for stacks. There is a straight possible now, and I want to avoid another diamond and at this point, I believe at least one player has a set. One card to go, and my odds are pretty good. I'm looking to avoid a diamond (8 diamonds or a paired board 10 possible pairings; 3 non-setted cards + 1 remaining set card = 18 outs, 36% chance - I figure I have 64% equity going to the river).
River: ($153.65) Th (3 players - 2 are all in)
Final Pot: $153.65
UTG+2 shows Kc Ad (Ace King high) - F YOU! ALL IN ON A KING HIGH DRAW! F U!!!! My best guess is he thought he had clean outs to the straight and flush draws, a swell [donkey ass] the over cards?
Hero shows Qd Jd (a flush, Queen high)
BB shows 6c 6s (three of a kind, Sixes) - My deepest sympathies, but you should give it up on the turn.
BB wins $3.40
Hero wins $147.25
(Rake: $3.00)
And there you have it!
This was a Rush table:
Full Tilt Poker $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 9 players
The Official DeucesCracked.com Hand History Converter
UTG+1: $20.50
UTG+2: $125.10
MP1: $57.95
MP2: $63.15
Hero (CO): $50.00
BTN: $40.00
SB: $29.15
BB: $51.70
UTG: $98.95
Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is CO with Qd Jd
2 folds, UTG+2 raises to $2, 2 folds, Hero calls $2, 2 folds, BB calls $1.50
This is a non-standard call, but I was a little steamed from getting rivered by UTG+2 in the immediately preceding hand.
Flop: ($6.25) 4d 2d 6d (3 players)
BB bets $6.25, UTG+2 calls $6.25, Hero calls $6.25
Flopped flush is always nice. Not the nuts, but a nice flop nevertheless. I want all players in the hand.
Turn: ($25.00) 3c (3 players)
BB bets $15, UTG+2 calls $15, Hero raises to $37, BB raises to $43.45 all in, UTG+2 calls $28.45, Hero calls $4.75 all in
We've got lift off. I am raising because I want to play for stacks. There is a straight possible now, and I want to avoid another diamond and at this point, I believe at least one player has a set. One card to go, and my odds are pretty good. I'm looking to avoid a diamond (8 diamonds or a paired board 10 possible pairings; 3 non-setted cards + 1 remaining set card = 18 outs, 36% chance - I figure I have 64% equity going to the river).
River: ($153.65) Th (3 players - 2 are all in)
Final Pot: $153.65
UTG+2 shows Kc Ad (Ace King high) - F YOU! ALL IN ON A KING HIGH DRAW! F U!!!! My best guess is he thought he had clean outs to the straight and flush draws, a swell [donkey ass] the over cards?
Hero shows Qd Jd (a flush, Queen high)
BB shows 6c 6s (three of a kind, Sixes) - My deepest sympathies, but you should give it up on the turn.
BB wins $3.40
Hero wins $147.25
(Rake: $3.00)
And there you have it!
A little video with Jennifer Tilly
Warning: Recycled material!!!
Poker Grump had posted this on his blog awhile back, but it is still funny. Just check out Phil Ivey's face at the end of the hand, when Tilly claims she was scared of quad Kings:
Classic, for sure!
Also, a quick find through various blogs and over the web. Always remember to feed & care for the fish. Don't let them starve!
Poker Grump had posted this on his blog awhile back, but it is still funny. Just check out Phil Ivey's face at the end of the hand, when Tilly claims she was scared of quad Kings:
Classic, for sure!
Also, a quick find through various blogs and over the web. Always remember to feed & care for the fish. Don't let them starve!
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