My journey to $1 000 000 (challenge done)
01-06-2013
, 06:30 PM
Quote:
Just started reading everything in this thread. I am halfway now where you state BR management is a key skill for winning at poker.
What was your BR management?
How would it be nowadays if you would want to move up from 10NL?
Like 30 buy-ins 25NL ($750) and back when 20 buy ins??
Thank you and keep up the good work
What was your BR management?
How would it be nowadays if you would want to move up from 10NL?
Like 30 buy-ins 25NL ($750) and back when 20 buy ins??
Thank you and keep up the good work
Spoiler:
01-16-2013
, 02:31 PM
Thanks again for the kind words everyone.
I was at PCA which was really fun. Didn't even play the main event because I was drunk and having fun most of the time. Might go next year again.
I think it was around 150k.
Lifetime graph is somewhere ITT and won't post stats.
Sorry but probably won't. 
I'm not a math wizard and no way it's necessary to be one to beat poker. (At least in current games.)
Yeah obv there isn't one. If I'd get a job I'd earn like 1-2% from what I earn now. But that's not the point. There will be a time when I just don't think it's worth it anymore dealing with the huge swings and being inside watching computer screen all the time.
I was at PCA which was really fun. Didn't even play the main event because I was drunk and having fun most of the time.
Might go next year again.I think it was around 150k.
Lifetime graph is somewhere ITT and won't post stats.
Quote:
Hey man great job 
I was reading about Internet poker and players and read that most successful players (or at least some) are math wizzes (often self taught). Does this description fit you, and in your opinion is it nessercery or even useful to be able to "do the math" (and I am talking more advanced than pot odds - more like the stuff in The Mathematics of Poker)?
I was reading about Internet poker and players and read that most successful players (or at least some) are math wizzes (often self taught). Does this description fit you, and in your opinion is it nessercery or even useful to be able to "do the math" (and I am talking more advanced than pot odds - more like the stuff in The Mathematics of Poker)?
But that's not the point. There will be a time when I just don't think it's worth it anymore dealing with the huge swings and being inside watching computer screen all the time.
01-19-2013
, 07:49 PM
01-20-2013
, 01:50 AM
01-20-2013
, 09:05 AM
01-21-2013
, 05:56 PM
I finally found out Giev's SN and saw him play on Stars.
Anyway I railed one hand of him which I was curious about:
Giev: $10,000 (100 bb)
BTN: $4,830 (48.3 bb)
SB: $10,050 (100.5 bb)
BB: $15,935 (159.4 bb)
UTG: $12,305 (123.1 bb)
MP: $30,105 (301.1 bb)
Preflop:
2 folds, Hero raises to $300, 2 folds, BB calls $200
Flop: ($650) 5
8
7
(2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $475, BB raises to $1,450, Hero calls $975
Turn: ($3,550) 6 (2 players)
BB bets $2,150, Hero calls $2,150
River: ($7,850) T (2 players)
BB bets $12,035 and is all-in, Hero folds
[/hand_history]
[/converted_hand]
I was wondering (and if Giev doesnt want to answer maybe someone else will) what the thought process is during this hand.
The BB had c/r you before on a low coordinated board 345r I believe when you folded so his raising range was still pretty wide. The turn is very interesting he probably has 9T/99/9J in his range and maybe 89 since is c/r so much and this could be a nice play for some thin value. Think you def call his raise with worse.
You tanked on the river and folded and I was wondering:
1) what is BB doing this for value with (apart from the obv 9). Like sets? 2 pairs?
2) what is his bluffing range here. Dont think he raises 66/76 maybe 75 although it might have enough SD value. 44/34/A5 maybe...
3) you are probably not going to tell but what did you have?
4) any other comments you have?
Thanks and GL
Spoiler:
Anyway I railed one hand of him which I was curious about:
Giev: $10,000 (100 bb)
BTN: $4,830 (48.3 bb)
SB: $10,050 (100.5 bb)
BB: $15,935 (159.4 bb)
UTG: $12,305 (123.1 bb)
MP: $30,105 (301.1 bb)
Preflop:
2 folds, Hero raises to $300, 2 folds, BB calls $200
Flop: ($650) 5
8 7 (2 players)BB checks, Hero bets $475, BB raises to $1,450, Hero calls $975
Turn: ($3,550) 6
(2 players)BB bets $2,150, Hero calls $2,150
River: ($7,850) T
(2 players)BB bets $12,035 and is all-in, Hero folds
[/hand_history]
I was wondering (and if Giev doesnt want to answer maybe someone else will) what the thought process is during this hand.
The BB had c/r you before on a low coordinated board 345r I believe when you folded so his raising range was still pretty wide. The turn is very interesting he probably has 9T/99/9J in his range and maybe 89 since is c/r so much and this could be a nice play for some thin value. Think you def call his raise with worse.
You tanked on the river and folded and I was wondering:
1) what is BB doing this for value with (apart from the obv 9). Like sets? 2 pairs?
2) what is his bluffing range here. Dont think he raises 66/76 maybe 75 although it might have enough SD value. 44/34/A5 maybe...
3) you are probably not going to tell but what did you have?
4) any other comments you have?
Thanks and GL
01-24-2013
, 02:05 PM
Quote:
I finally found out Giev's SN and saw him play on Stars.
Anyway I railed one hand of him which I was curious about:
Giev: $10,000 (100 bb)
BTN: $4,830 (48.3 bb)
SB: $10,050 (100.5 bb)
BB: $15,935 (159.4 bb)
UTG: $12,305 (123.1 bb)
MP: $30,105 (301.1 bb)
Preflop:
2 folds, Hero raises to $300, 2 folds, BB calls $200
Flop: ($650) 5 8 7 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $475, BB raises to $1,450, Hero calls $975
Turn: ($3,550) 6 (2 players)
BB bets $2,150, Hero calls $2,150
River: ($7,850) T (2 players)
BB bets $12,035 and is all-in, Hero folds
[/hand_history]
[/converted_hand]
I was wondering (and if Giev doesnt want to answer maybe someone else will) what the thought process is during this hand.
The BB had c/r you before on a low coordinated board 345r I believe when you folded so his raising range was still pretty wide. The turn is very interesting he probably has 9T/99/9J in his range and maybe 89 since is c/r so much and this could be a nice play for some thin value. Think you def call his raise with worse.
You tanked on the river and folded and I was wondering:
1) what is BB doing this for value with (apart from the obv 9). Like sets? 2 pairs?
2) what is his bluffing range here. Dont think he raises 66/76 maybe 75 although it might have enough SD value. 44/34/A5 maybe...
3) you are probably not going to tell but what did you have?
4) any other comments you have?
Thanks and GL
Spoiler:
Anyway I railed one hand of him which I was curious about:
Giev: $10,000 (100 bb)
BTN: $4,830 (48.3 bb)
SB: $10,050 (100.5 bb)
BB: $15,935 (159.4 bb)
UTG: $12,305 (123.1 bb)
MP: $30,105 (301.1 bb)
Preflop:
2 folds, Hero raises to $300, 2 folds, BB calls $200
Flop: ($650) 5
8 7 (2 players)BB checks, Hero bets $475, BB raises to $1,450, Hero calls $975
Turn: ($3,550) 6
(2 players)BB bets $2,150, Hero calls $2,150
River: ($7,850) T
(2 players)BB bets $12,035 and is all-in, Hero folds
[/hand_history]
I was wondering (and if Giev doesnt want to answer maybe someone else will) what the thought process is during this hand.
The BB had c/r you before on a low coordinated board 345r I believe when you folded so his raising range was still pretty wide. The turn is very interesting he probably has 9T/99/9J in his range and maybe 89 since is c/r so much and this could be a nice play for some thin value. Think you def call his raise with worse.
You tanked on the river and folded and I was wondering:
1) what is BB doing this for value with (apart from the obv 9). Like sets? 2 pairs?
2) what is his bluffing range here. Dont think he raises 66/76 maybe 75 although it might have enough SD value. 44/34/A5 maybe...
3) you are probably not going to tell but what did you have?
4) any other comments you have?
Thanks and GL
2) 44 and 34 both have straight so it would be for value. A5/TJ/QT/KT/JQ maybe.
3) Not gonna tell.
4) Tough spot. Still not sure if I should call or fold.
01-30-2013
, 04:21 PM
Poker Stars $50/$100 No Limit Hold'em - 6 players
DeucesCracked Poker Videos Hand History Converter
MP: $10345.00
CO: $11945.00
BTN: $10200.00
SB: $10192.00
BB: $10094.50
UTG: $10000.00
Pre Flop: ($150.00)
2 folds, CO raises to $300, 1 fold, SB calls $250, 1 fold
Flop: ($700.00) 8 5
6 (2 players)
SB checks, CO bets $500, SB calls $500
Turn: ($1700.00) A (2 players)
SB checks, CO bets $1300, SB calls $1300
River: ($4300.00) 9 (2 players)
SB bets $885, CO folds
Final Pot: $4300.00
SB wins $4295.00
(Rake: $5.00)
Hey giev, i was railing today and I thought this hand you played was pretty interesting, could you elaborate on it a bit more? (what u think his range is and was it a blocking bet, induce, your range or holding maybe?..) Just a few words if you dont mind, was pretty surprised he folded, regs at my stakes dont fold to this kind of bet hehe.. Btw, monthly graphs would be awesome.
Glglglgl
DeucesCracked Poker Videos Hand History Converter
MP: $10345.00
CO: $11945.00
BTN: $10200.00
SB: $10192.00
BB: $10094.50
UTG: $10000.00
Pre Flop: ($150.00)
2 folds, CO raises to $300, 1 fold, SB calls $250, 1 fold
Flop: ($700.00) 8
5 6 (2 players)SB checks, CO bets $500, SB calls $500
Turn: ($1700.00) A
(2 players)SB checks, CO bets $1300, SB calls $1300
River: ($4300.00) 9
(2 players)SB bets $885, CO folds
Final Pot: $4300.00
SB wins $4295.00
(Rake: $5.00)
Hey giev, i was railing today and I thought this hand you played was pretty interesting, could you elaborate on it a bit more? (what u think his range is and was it a blocking bet, induce, your range or holding maybe?..) Just a few words if you dont mind, was pretty surprised he folded, regs at my stakes dont fold to this kind of bet hehe.. Btw, monthly graphs would be awesome.
Glglglgl
02-06-2013
, 10:55 AM
Quote:
Poker Stars $50/$100 No Limit Hold'em - 6 players
DeucesCracked Poker Videos Hand History Converter
MP: $10345.00
CO: $11945.00
BTN: $10200.00
SB: $10192.00
BB: $10094.50
UTG: $10000.00
Pre Flop: ($150.00)
2 folds, CO raises to $300, 1 fold, SB calls $250, 1 fold
Flop: ($700.00) 8 5 6 (2 players)
SB checks, CO bets $500, SB calls $500
Turn: ($1700.00) A (2 players)
SB checks, CO bets $1300, SB calls $1300
River: ($4300.00) 9 (2 players)
SB bets $885, CO folds
Final Pot: $4300.00
SB wins $4295.00
(Rake: $5.00)
Hey giev, i was railing today and I thought this hand you played was pretty interesting, could you elaborate on it a bit more? (what u think his range is and was it a blocking bet, induce, your range or holding maybe?..) Just a few words if you dont mind, was pretty surprised he folded, regs at my stakes dont fold to this kind of bet hehe.. Btw, monthly graphs would be awesome.
Glglglgl
DeucesCracked Poker Videos Hand History Converter
MP: $10345.00
CO: $11945.00
BTN: $10200.00
SB: $10192.00
BB: $10094.50
UTG: $10000.00
Pre Flop: ($150.00)
2 folds, CO raises to $300, 1 fold, SB calls $250, 1 fold
Flop: ($700.00) 8
5 6 (2 players)SB checks, CO bets $500, SB calls $500
Turn: ($1700.00) A
(2 players)SB checks, CO bets $1300, SB calls $1300
River: ($4300.00) 9
(2 players)SB bets $885, CO folds
Final Pot: $4300.00
SB wins $4295.00
(Rake: $5.00)
Hey giev, i was railing today and I thought this hand you played was pretty interesting, could you elaborate on it a bit more? (what u think his range is and was it a blocking bet, induce, your range or holding maybe?..) Just a few words if you dont mind, was pretty surprised he folded, regs at my stakes dont fold to this kind of bet hehe.. Btw, monthly graphs would be awesome.
Glglglgl
No comments.
02-22-2013
, 11:47 AM
But I'm up for the year so it's ok.
02-22-2013
, 02:24 PM
that's good to hear. I sometimes see you at HS when I rail the tables. GL
03-17-2013
, 01:38 PM
03-26-2013
, 08:25 PM
Biggest and longest downswing finally defeated. 
Edit: this year +150k now.
Edit: this year +150k now.
Last edited by Giev money??; 03-26-2013 at 08:28 PM.
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