volbu
5 points
The less tilt is our goal :D
As far as the flop pushing etc I think he ll manage to play without that in mind since I don't think it's a good idea! Your pointing it though makes me want to advice him strongly against it :D
Oct. 31, 2013 | 7:05 a.m.
Hello I have decided to help my friend who is very skilled person to be successful at poker (mastering video and all strategy games he has played - and that is a lot) also in 20k hands PLO -played some months ago- I have already coached him and the signs / results / stats are more than satisfying.
I have decided to boost him so he doesn't give up so our goal is to climb ASAP!!! with my bankroll at his disposal for absorbing the variance.
My current plan is like this but ANY ideas and suggestions are welcome.
He ll be starting at
20 BI's PLO2 ----- win 10 BI's ---- PLO5 ---- win 15 BI's ----- PLO10----- win 20 BI's PLO25 ---- HERE boosting and aggro management stops and we reconsider hopefully when we get there! --- dropping to previous stake when losing half of the won amount (eg lose 10$ go back PLO5----PLO2)
I ll be absorbing his EV swings ( he ll be winning losing only his EV + RB)
Of course I ll get him read the forum here analyze etc...
I hope the explanation of my plan is easy enough to read and not tiring!
How does this look to u - can we go more aggressive? What else would be contributing to our goal?
Hope for some creative ideas and input! Thank you for your time .
Oct. 30, 2013 | 3:03 p.m.
As I said at the time he had 0 x /raise so I thought it was worth risk value/protection betting.
The non nut draw and possibly some reverse implied odds on flush or non nut rivers are the reasons for my fold.
Sept. 26, 2013 | 12:44 p.m.
SB: $142.91
BB: $105.82
UTG: $243.33
HJ: $412.58 (Hero)
CO: $104.32
BN: $123.77
BB: $105.82
UTG: $243.33
HJ: $412.58 (Hero)
CO: $104.32
BN: $123.77
Preflop
($1.50)
(6 Players)
Hero was dealt
Q
T
K
9
UTG calls $1, Hero raises to $4.50, CO folds, BN folds, SB folds, BB folds, UTG calls $3.50
UTG calls $1, Hero raises to $4.50, CO folds, BN folds, SB folds, BB folds, UTG calls $3.50
Flop
($10.50)
7
K
J
(2 Players)
UTG checks,
Hero bets $7,
UTG calls $7
Turn
($24.50)
7
K
J
6
(2 Players)
UTG checks,
Hero bets $13.50,
UTG raises to $63.90,
Hero folds
Final Pot
UTG
wins $49.18
Sept. 25, 2013 | 2:31 p.m.
Cool video :) nice clean talk and analysis.
At the AKK9 hand I think you play with poker chips or something that is a bit disturbing :)
Keep it up
May 7, 2013 | 11:43 p.m.
Thanks a great deal Sean for your time and analysis!
My (not so precise) real time analysis was really close to yours.
I am new at the stake and don't have many notes on those 2. I was surely perceived as the tight player on the table.
And even on my post session analysis I can't find a call on the flop.
Folding to the 3b and keeping the variance down is a thought I did not make at the time the double suited with position seemed more than enough to call, seems its not a mandatory call after all !
Thanks!
My (not so precise) real time analysis was really close to yours.
I am new at the stake and don't have many notes on those 2. I was surely perceived as the tight player on the table.
And even on my post session analysis I can't find a call on the flop.
Folding to the 3b and keeping the variance down is a thought I did not make at the time the double suited with position seemed more than enough to call, seems its not a mandatory call after all !
Thanks!
April 2, 2013 | 10:44 p.m.
sb is 38/23/10.6% 3b (5% 4bet ) 22 % AGpct
bb is 58/34/17.4% 3b
http://wt.ag/17aGN20
preflop flat is ok ? or you 5bet? OTF do you snap with the 2nd pair ? or fold ?
Something tells me i really messed up.... lets see what do you think!
bb is 58/34/17.4% 3b
http://wt.ag/17aGN20
preflop flat is ok ? or you 5bet? OTF do you snap with the 2nd pair ? or fold ?
Something tells me i really messed up.... lets see what do you think!
April 2, 2013 | 11:37 a.m.
vilain is 28/16/8 (4% bb 3b) 20% agg pct 33%flop cb
0.10/0.25$
BB 45$
UTG 11$24/15)
hero is HJ (184$) JdJc8d6c
UTG raises to 0.85 hero calls bb raises to 3.5 UTG call hero calls.
FLOP ---- 6h5s8h (pot 10.6$)
bb checks UTG checks hero bets 9.75$
bb calls
TURN --- Qh bb bets pot leaves 1$ behind
HERO????
I m having an argument with a friend of mine about this hand .... what do you think?
EDIT TO TELL OUR HOLE CARDS
0.10/0.25$
BB 45$
UTG 11$24/15)
hero is HJ (184$) JdJc8d6c
UTG raises to 0.85 hero calls bb raises to 3.5 UTG call hero calls.
FLOP ---- 6h5s8h (pot 10.6$)
bb checks UTG checks hero bets 9.75$
bb calls
TURN --- Qh bb bets pot leaves 1$ behind
HERO????
I m having an argument with a friend of mine about this hand .... what do you think?
EDIT TO TELL OUR HOLE CARDS
March 23, 2013 | 5:53 p.m.
Don't you agree that the board with no straight and little potential for 2p or set - if villains range pre is somewhat reasonable, is a very good board to raise the lead (although limp calling and leading in my experience is not so much a draw type hand) .
I think I would choose this board to raise given we also have TPTK
I think I would choose this board to raise given we also have TPTK
Feb. 27, 2013 | 10:51 a.m.
Thanks a lot 5carab!
Great post again!
Very pleased to see the hand analyzed in a nice and thorough way!
I totally agree with your analysis, I didn't judge myself when I reviewed the hand. But was not sure If its too weird to call and re-evaluate as I did at the time.
Great post again!
Very pleased to see the hand analyzed in a nice and thorough way!
I totally agree with your analysis, I didn't judge myself when I reviewed the hand. But was not sure If its too weird to call and re-evaluate as I did at the time.
Feb. 26, 2013 | 9:16 p.m.
http://wt.ag/XDuLXO
villain is 70/14/10 % 3b over 100 hands 39 AG%
I was almost convinced to fold on the flop since, in my opinion his range is too nutty!
On the other hand the min raise and the fact that he is aggro weaker player made me call.
I don't know what I do on most turns I guess re-evaluate? Do you prefer folding or shoving on the flop?
I really seem to have problem on what to take into account vs weaker players and weird plays like that.
What is your thought process on such spots?
villain is 70/14/10 % 3b over 100 hands 39 AG%
I was almost convinced to fold on the flop since, in my opinion his range is too nutty!
On the other hand the min raise and the fact that he is aggro weaker player made me call.
I don't know what I do on most turns I guess re-evaluate? Do you prefer folding or shoving on the flop?
I really seem to have problem on what to take into account vs weaker players and weird plays like that.
What is your thought process on such spots?
Feb. 26, 2013 | 2:40 p.m.
Very nice analysis 5carab !
On the button with a "safe" hand that has some substantial equity against even full houses, that we have to assume are not that often. I think its not a mistake to raise the range you plug in
(maybe we should increase his VPIP in your calcs since he is OTB and in a multiway pot pre already - I admit I am not that experienced with ProPokerTools thanks for the help)
On the button with a "safe" hand that has some substantial equity against even full houses, that we have to assume are not that often. I think its not a mistake to raise the range you plug in
(maybe we should increase his VPIP in your calcs since he is OTB and in a multiway pot pre already - I admit I am not that experienced with ProPokerTools thanks for the help)
Feb. 21, 2013 | 11:33 a.m.
Although it is 5 way on the flop the SPR is 8, we have TK , I cant seem to find a fold there with all the equity we have to the flopped full house, maybe its possible that he is even outkicked (more often than he had 22xx, A2xx i guess is our main concern).
We need 44.97 % to stack off (note that he cant have 22 often enough to begine with)
against a range of (AQxx , Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x) - I put AQxx since I think we have to be ahead some of the time -
AsKhTh7s 46.83%
AQxx , Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x 53.17%
AsKhTh7s 41.73%
Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x 58.27%
AsKhTh7s 38.48%
A2xx , 22xx 61.52%
I dont know I think I cant fold but seems close !
We need 44.97 % to stack off (note that he cant have 22 often enough to begine with)
against a range of (AQxx , Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x) - I put AQxx since I think we have to be ahead some of the time -
AsKhTh7s 46.83%
AQxx , Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x 53.17%
AsKhTh7s 41.73%
Acc , A2xx , 22xx , A34x 58.27%
AsKhTh7s 38.48%
A2xx , 22xx 61.52%
I dont know I think I cant fold but seems close !
Feb. 16, 2013 | 4:37 p.m.
Thanks for the thoughts!
Both really made very good points!
About the btn folds , and the EP calling .
I think that I have become looser defending with pairs which has to be not a good thing.
I ll try to readjust and find the reasons not to call a 3b since it seems on the sessions I want to call the 3b more than fold :P
Got to beat the fish inside me I guess :)
Both really made very good points!
About the btn folds , and the EP calling .
I think that I have become looser defending with pairs which has to be not a good thing.
I ll try to readjust and find the reasons not to call a 3b since it seems on the sessions I want to call the 3b more than fold :P
Got to beat the fish inside me I guess :)
Feb. 16, 2013 | 4:09 p.m.
Since I am facing a pretty decent downswing I am starting to question my game and try to find my most important leaks.
I am folding 17% to a 3b (9% EP 15% MP 20%COp 21% BTN) I surprise myself folding more in btn, (maybe folding in MP an CO is more logical since 3b mostly will come from a btn raise.
Anyway what would be the basic criteria to consider folding or calling v 3b.
I have some in mind ofc :P But I d rather just here your thoughts on the matter :)
Any empirical percentages are welcome!
I am folding 17% to a 3b (9% EP 15% MP 20%COp 21% BTN) I surprise myself folding more in btn, (maybe folding in MP an CO is more logical since 3b mostly will come from a btn raise.
Anyway what would be the basic criteria to consider folding or calling v 3b.
I have some in mind ofc :P But I d rather just here your thoughts on the matter :)
Any empirical percentages are welcome!
Feb. 15, 2013 | 10:12 a.m.
http://wt.ag/11BmTxj
btn is 32/20/4% 3b (8% btn 3b) 35% AG%
I am having an arguement with my friend whether it is preferable to flat the 3b pre or pot 4bet and commit in most flops.
Any thoughts ?
What would you guys think
btn is 32/20/4% 3b (8% btn 3b) 35% AG%
I am having an arguement with my friend whether it is preferable to flat the 3b pre or pot 4bet and commit in most flops.
Any thoughts ?
What would you guys think
Feb. 11, 2013 | 2:36 p.m.
Thanks Aleksandra ,
Didnt think about having to flip a lot in rebuys early, maybe you are right.
If so they ll become much more violatile and maybe I should think of the the buy in size of my rebuys.
Didnt think about having to flip a lot in rebuys early, maybe you are right.
If so they ll become much more violatile and maybe I should think of the the buy in size of my rebuys.
Jan. 18, 2013 | 6:49 p.m.
Thanks for the reply Viktor,
I agree that maybe seeing cheap flops early and giving the opportunity to weaker players to overplay or pay more with hands they shouldnt will help building a stack.
So I assume flatting wider and limping behind may be more of a choice ??
Maybe 3betting for isolation is not such a great option ?
I agree that maybe seeing cheap flops early and giving the opportunity to weaker players to overplay or pay more with hands they shouldnt will help building a stack.
So I assume flatting wider and limping behind may be more of a choice ??
Maybe 3betting for isolation is not such a great option ?
Jan. 18, 2013 | 5:35 p.m.
Is there anybody here that has experimented with PLO MTTs ?
If so what do you consider to be the basic adjustments from cash games ?
I know it sounds a bit too abstract a question but I ve been climbing to PLO100 and not sure what I do right or wong when I try some low stakes MTT.
Also I have never seriously played NLHE MTTs so dont consider too much for granted knowledge!
Thanks in advance , and bring it on!
If so what do you consider to be the basic adjustments from cash games ?
I know it sounds a bit too abstract a question but I ve been climbing to PLO100 and not sure what I do right or wong when I try some low stakes MTT.
Also I have never seriously played NLHE MTTs so dont consider too much for granted knowledge!
Thanks in advance , and bring it on!
Jan. 18, 2013 | 4:55 p.m.
Btw I was far more excited about the river than you are ! :P and snap called :D
Dec. 10, 2012 | 1:11 a.m.
Thanks again for the detailed thoughts 5carab! The three reasons did came to mind but I was hesitant how valid they are, (2) is the reason I think I can better flat with my hand than AA72r. (3) is obviously what I really hope for.
Also agree with the thought that its sooo hard we dont have the best hand,.
Also agree with the thought that its sooo hard we dont have the best hand,.
Dec. 10, 2012 | 1:07 a.m.
I m not sure I want or I need to add some flatting AAxx range , Its that I wanted to experiment I thought for some reason this kind of AA would be easier for me to play on a single raised pot, I think that with AA27r (eg) I would be put on a lot of tough spots and I guess I would more easily 4 bet them.
Dec. 10, 2012 | 12:30 a.m.
http://weaktight.com/5300212
Both UTG and UTG +1 are TAGs (3bettor has a 6% 3bet from UTG +1)
I wanted to try not to cold 4bet there for deception (which is clearly my standard play) and I am not sure if its a good choice.
I think calling flop is pretty easy (is it possible I can raise??)
I am Betting the turn since he wouldn't check any 2pair or sets I guess (which he should not have often - with the exception of J9xx). Checking turn behind seems that I will be guessing on a lot of rivers plus not taking value from worst hands.
When he jams the river I think I am facing a bluff too frequently since I think I have much better hand than I am supposed to.
Any thoughts? I am really not sure about any street (preflop is really kind of experimenting plus I don't think its that bad of a play)
Both UTG and UTG +1 are TAGs (3bettor has a 6% 3bet from UTG +1)
I wanted to try not to cold 4bet there for deception (which is clearly my standard play) and I am not sure if its a good choice.
I think calling flop is pretty easy (is it possible I can raise??)
I am Betting the turn since he wouldn't check any 2pair or sets I guess (which he should not have often - with the exception of J9xx). Checking turn behind seems that I will be guessing on a lot of rivers plus not taking value from worst hands.
When he jams the river I think I am facing a bluff too frequently since I think I have much better hand than I am supposed to.
Any thoughts? I am really not sure about any street (preflop is really kind of experimenting plus I don't think its that bad of a play)
Dec. 10, 2012 | 12:01 a.m.
Thanks for the thoughts 5carab!
Really appreciate your input and detailed analysis! :)
Nice place to be here ;)
Really appreciate your input and detailed analysis! :)
Nice place to be here ;)
Dec. 9, 2012 | 11:37 p.m.
Thanks for the reply Phil!
I really mean exclusively my oop 3b range (something I clearly learned from you to be really tight in while in small stakes :) )
Its true that I possibly give the bb too much credit and he is forced to play his hand straightforward with the weak UTG player still to act!
I really mean exclusively my oop 3b range (something I clearly learned from you to be really tight in while in small stakes :) )
Its true that I possibly give the bb too much credit and he is forced to play his hand straightforward with the weak UTG player still to act!
Dec. 9, 2012 | 11:34 p.m.
Thanks Sam, the main reason I was worried is that I felt my hand is pretty much face up (i am a pretty tight 3b oop, although not only AAxx) and thought that they could play pretty well against my bet. But you are probably right abou cb/get it in.
Dec. 9, 2012 | 3:34 p.m.
http://weaktight.com/5298003
(I have problems posting hands through HEM 2 so I posted on weaktight -as suggested - sorry for that)
I am sb bb is a tight reg and UTG is a fishier player - which is the main reason I 3b oop that hand, some times I would avoid that vs UTG reg since I think I reveal too much my hand strength.
Are flop and turn checks good? If the 3rd heart did not hit the turn I would bet turn I guess. The bb possibly thinks I am really AAxx heavy.
Was really lost on the hand main reason being oop against both reg and weaker player.
(I have problems posting hands through HEM 2 so I posted on weaktight -as suggested - sorry for that)
I am sb bb is a tight reg and UTG is a fishier player - which is the main reason I 3b oop that hand, some times I would avoid that vs UTG reg since I think I reveal too much my hand strength.
Are flop and turn checks good? If the 3rd heart did not hit the turn I would bet turn I guess. The bb possibly thinks I am really AAxx heavy.
Was really lost on the hand main reason being oop against both reg and weaker player.
Dec. 9, 2012 | 3:11 p.m.
Hello !
I just joined the site and I tried to upload a hand from Pokerstars PLO.
I am getting an "Invalid hand message" I thought I try 2-3 more hands and I keep getting the same message.
The way I try is I export hand to *.txt file from HEM2 hand replayer. Open the file and copy paste the text.
I am sorry if it is something too obvious I am making wrong, just anxious to be able to post some hand!
I just joined the site and I tried to upload a hand from Pokerstars PLO.
I am getting an "Invalid hand message" I thought I try 2-3 more hands and I keep getting the same message.
The way I try is I export hand to *.txt file from HEM2 hand replayer. Open the file and copy paste the text.
I am sorry if it is something too obvious I am making wrong, just anxious to be able to post some hand!
Dec. 9, 2012 | 2:07 a.m.
Just found out about your new site and I m really excited ! Hope all goes great for you here.
I am climbing up PLO and I am a bit troubled about trying more tables or sticking to my usual 4-6.
I have 8bb/100 on PLO50 and not sure what would be my best choice in the long run, more tables will possibly slow my game improvement but increase my hourly.
Would appreciate any thoughts.
I am climbing up PLO and I am a bit troubled about trying more tables or sticking to my usual 4-6.
I have 8bb/100 on PLO50 and not sure what would be my best choice in the long run, more tables will possibly slow my game improvement but increase my hourly.
Would appreciate any thoughts.
Dec. 8, 2012 | 9:18 p.m.
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Very nice presentation and very cleanly expressed thoughts.
I just renewed my RIO membership, was not familiar with you, but I am really impressed with your clear thinking style!
There are cases of countries like mine that have access to very few sites (due to country regulations). Namely almost only pokerstars.
What you think is a realistic achievable win rate 4x tabling 4 (non zoom) PLO100 tables in pokerstars given the rake of course?
Thank you for your time Andreas!
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