Today's Results- $140 in 3 hrs

I only played a short session today, I'm going to have to make up ground later on in the month. I picked up a lot of hands today but didn't get paid off that well. I made some pretty good folds though and stayed out of trouble.

February

Total hours played- 9
Average hourly winrate- $49
Winnings- $444

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 149.5
Average hourly winrate- $14
Winnings- $2135

do you have goals for Feb.?

Today's Results- $150 in 4.5 hrs

I put in another half day because I'm lazy. I'm continuing my hot run, if I keep it up I could top the streak I had at the beginning of the thread.

Here is a hand I played at 2/4-

I pick up KK in lp I 3bet to 120 over an ep open and a mp caller. It folds to the opener who thinks for a second then makes the call he had been playing pretty loose. Then villain 2 makes it 320 he is a straight forward player so obviously I'm ****ing my pants. I considered making the hero fold but since there was a ton of money in the pot and I thought villain would probably come along I stuck in my last 265. Villain 2 did come along and they both have me covered. Of course villain 2 shows up with AA and villain 1 said he had suited broadways the board bricks out nh sir. People ask me what I had I just said I couldn't beat aces, most people would show the hand to let everyone know they got coolered but I would rather people think I stacked off light which is a much better image to have.

equity win tie pots won pots tied
Hand 0: 18.885% 13.75% 05.14% 109665776 40997653.67 { KcKs }
Hand 1: 65.360% 59.79% 05.57% 476960006 44467237.67 { KK+ }
Hand 2: 15.755% 15.10% 00.66% 120449754 5238400.67 { 77+, A9s+, KTs+, QTs+, AJo+, KQo }


The last bet was 265 to win 1155 total (assuming villain 1 calls), so I needed 23% equity which I wasn't quite getting.

I played a couple other big pots. In one I 4bet shipped QQ and held up against AJ. In the other I flopped mid set with 55, smooth called a bet on the flop and got shoved into on the turn and made quads on the river.

I think I'll try and play a full day tomorrow.


160 hrs as usual and working toward the goals I set at the beginning of the year.

February

Total hours played- 13.5
Average hourly winrate- $44
Winnings- $594

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 154
Average hourly winrate- $15
Winnings- $2285

Today's Results- $294 in 5 hrs

I didn't really play as long as I wanted, feeling a little burnt out despite keeping the heater going.

Here is a hand I played-

The pot is opened for 20 and 1 caller (both loose players), I pick up 88 and 3bet to 60. Everyone folds as does the orginal rasier but the caller comes along.

Flop- Q73
villain says he has pocket jacks check, check

Turn- 6
check, check

River- 3
Now he comes out and fires 80 into 141. I ask him a few questions to try and get a read and given the action I doubt he could have a Q or a flush so I make the call and he shows ace high.

February

Total hours played- 18.5
Average hourly winrate- $48
Winnings- $888

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 159
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $2579

Nice. GL mate!

Today's Results- $45 in 7 hrs

Today I started off the session digging into the hole about 300 but managed to get it back just chopping away at small and medium pots.

I did something kind of embarrassing the other day I forgot to put in here... I was finishing up my session, walking to the cage with 600 in two racks sandwiched together. I was kind of holding the edges loosely with my left hand and suddenly they just flipped apart like a clothes pin. The chips spilled all over the floor, some rolling under near by tables. I just raked the majority into a pile in the middle of the aisle. People were pointing "there's one over there". I got them all together and back in their racks with the help of this nice friendly 85 yr old custodian guy who I tipped then gracefully glided to the cashier using both hands to firmly carry them.

Here is a hand I played today-

I've got AK in mp and raise it to 20 over 2 limpers, 2 more lp villains come along as do the limpers.

Flop- A34
An ep villain bets 100 into 101, he is a loose player and had dropped a few stacks already, he was uncharacteristcal quiet so I thought he might have monster. He had mumbled something while calling reluctantly pf about being priced in, I don't think he would say that if he had a pocket pair so I wasn't concerned about a set. I tank for a little and figure I could be ahead and if not I've got the backdoor fd and outs to a better 2p. I decide to go all in for 125 more, folds back to him and he snaps with A3 and the board bricks out nh sir.

Thanks man!

February

Total hours played- 25.5
Average hourly winrate- $37
Winnings- $933

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 166
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $2624

Sick work mate keep it up

hehe funny story

ru playing strictly 2/4 now? planning on just grinding 2/5+ in LV?

glgl

Nice man, gl!

Today's Results- $265 in 7 hrs

I got in a good session today, induced people to bluff into me and got away with a few double barrel bluffs myself. I haven't had a losing day yet this month but I haven't played as many hrs I would like to have.

TY!

Yes, I've been playing the 2/4 whenever it runs. That is the plan for LV but if I hit a bad streak I can always drop back down to 1/2.

TY!

February

Total hours played- 32.5
Average hourly winrate- $37
Winnings- $1198

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 173
Average hourly winrate- $17
Winnings- $2889

dude really AC? yu went to vegas 3 times...AC sucks man

Today's Results- -$310 in 11 hrs

I had my first losing day of the month. I ran bad in a few spots but also made a couple questionable river bets. I wanted to keep the streak alive but oh well no big deal.

I wouldn't mind checking out Borgata for a few days, but I have heard AC doesn't really compare to Vegas.

February

Total hours played- 43.5
Average hourly winrate- $23
Winnings- $988

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 184
Average hourly winrate- $14
Winnings- $2579

There really is no other reason to come to AC except the Borgata and maybe the Revel when it opena. I suggest comming during the WPT which is in Sept I believe.

apples and oranges. if you are going to AC for more than just poker, then go in the summer so you can hit the beach and the boardwalk.

Agreed, if your going to come to this sh*t hole called NJ, wait till the summer, also i would recommend taking the drive and visiting PARX while youre here

Today's Results- $217 in 7 hrs

The game was great today. I got stuck about 300 to begin with but eventually won a few pots. I picked up kings and queens I think about 5 times with multiway action each time and got cracked a couple times but held up to win nice pots too. I picked a couple spots to run some bluffs which didn't end up winning those pots but gave me a good image.

I messed up the stats a little bit in previous posts but they should be fixed in this post.

February

Total hours played- 50.5
Average hourly winrate- $22
Winnings- $1100

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 192
Average hourly winrate- $15
Winnings- $2791

How'd you get "cracked"? With QQ and KK situations in multi-way pots...

Today's Results- $270 in 5 hrs

I found myself at another good table today even though it was a 1/2 game there was more money on the table and more action than the 2/4 game so that's where I stayed. I managed to scrape in medium pots here and there without taking any beats.

I was thinking about something today. Eye sight is the most important sense in poker, I'm grateful to have good eyes (I don't even need glasses yet). There is so much info given if you look hard enough. I have been running pretty well lately but I also have to attribute some of my wins to picking up good reads consistantly.

One hand I raised pf bet flop, bet turn and got c/r all in for less than my bet and ran into a turned straight.

Another time I raised pf, bet flop, turn came an over card which ended up improving both villains hands and I c/f and got away from it relatively cheaply.


February

Total hours played- 55.5
Average hourly winrate- $25
Winnings- $1370

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 197
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $3061

No more detail than that...that's all that happened? How much did you raise PF, what was the flop, history with the Villian, etc...???

I mainly only read these for the hands and to make sure you are making enough to come to Vegas lol!! When you coming, still June or sooner?

Brett

Today's Results- $124 in 7 hrs

I didn't make that many hands but managed to stay afloat with some 3betting and stabbing at flops. They actually got two 2/4 tables going which I have rarely seen, there is usually only one.

Hey you are right, I should really get back to typing up 1 or 2 detailed HHs from each session. I have been a little lazy lately on that front. It will be my only reference to look back at in the future to see how I played. That is another huge difference between online and live, with pt3 every single hand I played online was recorded and I could use any number of filters to distill and analyze my play. I know my game has gradually evolved and all I have are a handful of HH as a window to the many hrs I've spent playing live.

I get off probation June 8th so soon after that I'll make the move. I want to play about 500 hrs before that and then take a week or 2 off from poker. I can't remember the last time I went a full week without playing poker it has been at least a year. I guess that would make me an addict.

Anyways here is one of those overpair hands I played from that session-

I've got KK utg and open for 15 (1/2 blinds), I get 2 lp callers and the sb calls.

Flop- J58
I bet 40 into 58, it folds to the sb who looks like he is about to fold but eventually makes the call. (never played with this guy before)

Turn- 9
He has 100 behind, I bet 60 into 138, he ships I snap. Villain shows the straight and I muck before the dealer can put out the meaningless river.

Here is a funny hand from today-

I've got A3 otb and open for 12 (2/4 blinds), sb and bb both come along.

Flop- Q42
They check it to me, I've got a wheel draw so that is plenty enough to cbet 20 into 31. sb fold bb calls I'll give him a medium , at this point it is possible my A high could be the best hand.

Turn- 2
I fire 40 and he calls pretty quick, so now I think he might actually have the Q or a made flush.

River- A
He checks and my first instinct is to just check it back but then I realize if he called down with a pair he won't be able to let go now so I decide to bet 40 planning to fold if raised and he calls. I show villain looks pretty sick to his stomach. I think he said he had 99. I felt kinda like a donk and couldn't help but laugh at how thin I was drawing and hit. I decided at that point I would be able to make a ton if was able to make an actual hand because of my fishy image but I didn't really catch anything for the rest of the session.

February

Total hours played- 62.5
Average hourly winrate- $24
Winnings- $1494

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 204
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $3185

gl man I hope to get and roll and move to Vegas soon this whole internet thing sucks now. Live play is where it is at

Finally got through it all. Been reading this the last couple of weeks on the phone whenever I get a chance.

Like how you have stick with it and kept up the post. Ty for that.

Just a couple of questions. I have noticed you have never posted any hands you played where you raise in LP with medium+ suited connectors. Is this just by accident or do you try to avoid getting into pots with such hands.

I am no expert and prob haven't played even close to a quarter to what youve played and when I play it's for "fun"(that's what we tell ourselves when we lose) but do you think you are missing some value when the stacks are deep, by not "mixing it up".

Just curious as I am fairly tight like I think you are. I always feel it can be a win-win. I raise, ace or king come on flop. Cbet and get a fold at least 50% of the time. Then if it come low enough I could hit a good draw and the villain will most likely never give me credit.

Even if I miss a few it could build a bit of a rep on what I see as a break even strategy at worst that could pay off the bigger hands as long as you control yourself and dont get carried away.

Best of luck and keep those posts coming.

Today's Results- $229 in 2 hrs

I put in a short session today which went well... my volume is sucking this month but no big deal. I've pushed myself pretty hard the last few months so I don't think it is so bad to take is easy this month and hop back into beast mode next month.

Here is a hand I played-

The first hand I am dealt after sitting down and posting behind the btn I pick up KK and make it 12 over 1 limp, bb call as does the limper

Flop- Q97
Checked to me I bet 20 into 33, 1 call

Turn- A
Interesting card, I could still be good and if not I've got the nfd so I fire 50 into 73. villain tank shoves for 30 more I call.

River- 5
I show and he flips 97

I also had a guy who has played with me a frequently and knows my style limp/10x 3bet ship 66, I snapped him off with AA he stands by his play saying I would have folded AQ or worse. I of course didn't try and correct his flawed logic.

Thanks.

I am definitely on the extremely tight end of the spectrum of the player pool. I occasionally 3bet bluff with 45s+. I think a lot of players over value these "jackpot hands" and play them from any position no matter what. I am very selective about when I'll play speculative hands (perhaps to nitty) I generally want at least 2 100bb+ limpers that I feel will pay off if I connect and then I'll over limp or call a 3x open with 22-66, 45s-QJs, A2s-A8s. I'll make a standard raise with these hands if the table is short handed.

Also, I usually don't limp much because of the structure here: 100bb max buy in and they drop 4 on the flop in 1/2 or 5 in the 2/4 game. So even if everyone limps in a ten handed 1/2 game they are raking 20% of the pot. Now if there is a lone limper and the sb folds the pot is only 1 after the flop bye bye 80% of the pot.

Thanks for following I'll definitely keep the posts coming it is routine, you are the second person to admit to reading the whole thing, cheers!

February

Total hours played- 64.5
Average hourly winrate- $27
Winnings- $1723

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 206
Average hourly winrate- $17
Winnings- $3414

Today's Results- -$23 in 5 hrs

I felt I played pretty good today with good focus, I ran into a some strong hands but after running like god for the past few days it is to be expected. I want to mention that hydration is very important to mental function. There is a water cooler in the back of the room that I use frequently. When they replaced the carpets a few months ago and temperarily took it out, I didn't drink anything besides at meal time. I think I noticed a little bit of decline in my performance.

I messed up the HH yesterday with the suits... it was not a bad deck or anything but villain did out flop me. On the turn I could still river my flush or countfeit his 2p so I wasn't in terrible shape.

Here is a hand I played-

I pick up JJ in the bb, my 2nd hand at the table after coming from the 2/4 game that broke. there is 4 limps and I make it 12, they all call

Flop- 954
Whenever I have an overpair oop I take a second and try to gauge everyone reaction to the flop. There was one guy I thought might have flopped a peice perhaps a set. I lead out anyway with 35 into 57. Sure enough the villain I was worried about tank ships for 51 more. It folds back to me. I haven't played with this guy before so not much to go on besides knowing he likes his hand and can probably beat tp. I think he could have the nfd or oesd along with 2p or a set.

It is 51 to win 178 so I need 22% equity to make the call. I got home and stoved it so I guess I did pretty much commit myself with that bet of 35. I made the call he shows 99 and the board bricks out nh sir.

Board: 9h 5s 4s
Dead:

equity win tie pots won pots tied
Hand 0: 24.972% 24.97% 00.00% 6675 0.00 { JdJs }
Hand 1: 75.028% 75.03% 00.00% 20055 0.00 { QQ, 99, 55-44, As2s, 95s-94s, 76s, 54s }


February

Total hours played- 69.5
Average hourly winrate- $24
Winnings- $1700

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 211
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $3391

Today's Results- $9 in 2 hrs

I've been having a ton of fun the last few days hanging out with a lot of different friends, haven't really had time to play poker. Since I started the thread, I have to admit that my social life has gone down hill. It was one of my goals at the beginning of the year to balance my social life better, so that is something I'm working on.

I have a ton of freedom compared to traditional jobs. I can play whenever I want to play and if I don't feel like playing I don't have to. I am really privileged to be able to be so independent and I can't take it for granted.

I plan to get in as many 8 hr+ sessions before the end of the month. This March my band has a gig every weekend so I'm pretty stoked for that but still have to try and get in a good amount of hrs in between.

February

Total hours played- 71.5
Average hourly winrate- $24
Winnings- $1709

2012 YTD

Total hours played- 213
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $3400