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Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ???

02-11-2015 , 08:56 AM
ah zoom threads. Like watching someone get slowly tortured to death. gl.
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02-11-2015 , 10:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mirage01
ah zoom threads. Like watching someone get slowly tortured to death. gl.
Cheers mate.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-12-2015 , 09:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk23

Re; BBs. I post my stats too so the BB/100 data is all there anyway. And the thread is $100 to ??? so I'm happy to post the graphs in $.
When you incorporate all stakes into one graph it doesn't really give the reader a clear picture of how you are doing. Sure they can see how much you've won, but it says that in the information box when you display graph in bb anyway. All that's going to happen is when you go on an upswing/downswing at 25nl your all time money graph is going to look ******ed. If you're not going to be persuaded fine, but post the bb graph anyway please
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-12-2015 , 09:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ollieeeee
When you incorporate all stakes into one graph it doesn't really give the reader a clear picture of how you are doing. Sure they can see how much you've won, but it says that in the information box when you display graph in bb anyway. All that's going to happen is when you go on an upswing/downswing at 25nl your all time money graph is going to look ******ed. If you're not going to be persuaded fine, but post the bb graph anyway please
Haha. No worries. I'll consider it. You did say please afterall

I did post my graphs for each stake separately though for January so the distinction could be made.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-12-2015 , 09:52 PM
As for an update, haven't played a great deal this week. Have had a lot on with work and also with cricket - functions to attend (and arrange), matches to play, meetings etc...

Hope to get some volume in over this weekend. Still playing mainly 2NL Zoom with a little 5NL thrown in. If I get another good week or 2 of 2NL in I hope to make the transition to 5NL with some 10NL shots thrown in.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-13-2015 , 06:34 AM
Nice little session of 2NL tonight. Feel like I'm losing the minimum most times when behind and picking up a lot of dead money betting in the right spots. Hopefully can pick up another 10-20 BIs at this level and then leave it behind.

Today's graph at 2NL in $$



February to Date in $$



February to Date in BB



February to Date Stats





Some of today's cool hands.


Wasn't sure whether to bet this river. Villain is fairly short stacked and while I hit top pair on the turn I'm not in love with the hand and have that "getting raised all in" feeling if I bet.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.02 (VPIP: 17.12, PFR: 10.81, 3Bet Preflop: 3.17, Hands: 346)
SB: $2.67 (VPIP: 17.97, PFR: 10.94, 3Bet Preflop: 2.04, Hands: 132)
BB: $1.00
UTG: $3.60 (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 8.33, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 13)
Hero (MP): $4.35
CO: $3.62 (VPIP: 20.97, PFR: 16.39, 3Bet Preflop: 7.69, Hands: 64)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has K T

fold, Hero raises to $0.06, fold, fold, fold, BB calls $0.04

Flop: ($0.13, 2 players) 3 5 2
BB checks, Hero bets $0.07, BB calls $0.07

Turn: ($0.27, 2 players) K
BB checks, Hero bets $0.12, BB calls $0.12

River: ($0.51, 2 players) J

BB checks,
Spoiler:
Hero checks

BB shows 3 3 (Three of a Kind, Threes)
(Pre 51%, Flop 95%, Turn 100%)
Hero mucks K T (One Pair, Kings)
(Pre 49%, Flop 5%, Turn 0%)
BB wins $0.49




Some nice river value.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.00 (VPIP: 15.38, PFR: 5.49, 3Bet Preflop: 2.56, Hands: 94)
SB: $2.51 (VPIP: 36.59, PFR: 25.61, 3Bet Preflop: 3.45, Hands: 84)
BB: $4.41 (VPIP: 20.69, PFR: 10.34, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 60)
UTG: $2.80 (VPIP: 18.52, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 55)
MP: $2.51 (VPIP: 12.20, PFR: 9.76, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 45)
Hero (CO): $2.57

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 5 6

fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.06, BTN calls $0.06, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.15, 2 players) Q 8 7
Hero bets $0.07, BTN calls $0.07

Turn: ($0.29, 2 players) 4
Hero bets $0.20, BTN calls $0.20

River: ($0.69, 2 players) A
Hero bets $0.76, BTN calls $0.76

Hero shows 5 6 (Straight, Eight High)
(Pre 41%, Flop 36%, Turn 100%)
BTN mucks J Q (One Pair, Queens)
(Pre 59%, Flop 64%, Turn 0%)
Hero wins $2.13




Sweet

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.21 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 33.33, 3Bet Preflop: 100.00, Hands: 3)
SB: $2.08 (VPIP: 21.31, PFR: 16.39, 3Bet Preflop: 7.69, Hands: 63)
BB: $1.70 (VPIP: 30.77, PFR: 19.23, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 26)
UTG: $2.00 (VPIP: 22.00, PFR: 12.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 53)
MP: $1.74 (VPIP: 15.71, PFR: 4.47, 3Bet Preflop: 2.17, Hands: 392)
Hero (CO): $2.27

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has A A

fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.06, BTN raises to $2.21 and is all-in, fold, fold, Hero calls $2.15

Flop: ($4.45, 2 players) 5 4 T

Turn: ($4.45, 2 players) 2

River: ($4.45, 2 players) 8

Hero shows A A (One Pair, Aces)
(Pre 88%, Flop 97%, Turn 95%)
BTN shows A K (High Card, Ace)
(Pre 12%, Flop 3%, Turn 5%)
Hero wins $4.29




Maybe should have bumped up the river sizing here. Tried to make it a size to get paid but in hindsight the flush is backdoored and fairly disguised so he might have paid off a bit more.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.58 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
SB: $2.20 (VPIP: 17.27, PFR: 15.83, 3Bet Preflop: 11.32, Hands: 146)
BB: $2.22 (VPIP: 22.30, PFR: 13.67, 3Bet Preflop: 8.70, Hands: 147)
UTG: $2.00 (VPIP: 66.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 3)
MP: $2.37 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 1)
Hero (CO): $2.09

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 5 6

fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.06, BTN calls $0.06, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.15, 2 players) 3 4 8
Hero bets $0.09, BTN calls $0.09

Turn: ($0.33, 2 players) A
Hero bets $0.20, BTN calls $0.20

River: ($0.73, 2 players) 4
Hero bets $0.38, BTN calls $0.38

Hero shows 5 6 (Flush, Ace High)
(Pre 40%, Flop 52%, Turn 32%)
BTN mucks J A (Two Pair, Aces and Fours)
(Pre 60%, Flop 48%, Turn 68%)
Hero wins $1.44




Beautiful turn. Glorious river.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.00 (VPIP: 23.53, PFR: 23.53, 3Bet Preflop: 15.00, Hands: 68)
SB: $3.54 (VPIP: 37.50, PFR: 25.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 8)
Hero (BB): $3.15
UTG: $2.60 (VPIP: 18.75, PFR: 12.50, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 98)
MP: $2.20 (VPIP: 17.39, PFR: 8.70, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 70)
CO: $3.53 (VPIP: 19.27, PFR: 14.68, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 110)

SB posts SB $0.01, Hero posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has K K

fold, fold, fold, fold, SB raises to $0.06, Hero raises to $0.18, SB calls $0.12

Flop: ($0.36, 2 players) 9 A 8
SB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($0.36, 2 players) K
SB bets $0.17, Hero raises to $0.74, SB calls $0.57

River: ($1.84, 2 players) 9
SB bets $0.76, Hero raises to $2.23 and is all-in, SB calls $1.47

Hero shows K K (Full House, Kings full of Nines)
(Pre 71%, Flop 12%, Turn 95%)
SB shows A 9 (Full House, Nines full of Aces)
(Pre 29%, Flop 88%, Turn 5%)
Hero wins $6.08
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-13-2015 , 07:51 AM
Just read most of the thread and subbed. GL! And good for you for swallowing it up. Coming to a stake knowing you've beat the previous one is always, always different.

You're at ~40BI's for 5NL right?
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-13-2015 , 07:59 AM
Cheers appreciate it.

Not exactly sure where I'm at as I generally haven't been checking the cashier. I'd guesstimate I'm at about 50 BIs for 5NL though. I realise I'm well rolled for it and I've been mixing in some shots but seeing as I got myself down to 2NL I wanted to prove I could beat it for a decent clip before leaving it behind, rather the just moving up because I'm rolled for it.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-13-2015 , 08:14 AM
That's a solid grind mate, well done.

With your shot taking are you mixing in a 5NL Zoom table or a Reg table?

Interested what the VPP/hand is like at 2NL as well. Any sort of kickback whatsoever?
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-13-2015 , 08:52 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GrimIsCool
That's a solid grind mate, well done.

With your shot taking are you mixing in a 5NL Zoom table or a Reg table?

Interested what the VPP/hand is like at 2NL as well. Any sort of kickback whatsoever?

Cheers Grim. A bit of reg and Zoom. Running pretty well at Zoom and not so well at reg which is kin of weird because the reg tables I've played at have always been fish infested.



Perhaps I haven't adjusted well enough - either to the fishier player type or the slower pace of the game. Will need to make some adjustments for the reg stuff.

Re: VPP. I honestly don't know. I just play and never pay that much attention. When I clear a bonus I always grab it but don't pay much mind to how many hands and at what stakes it takes to earn a certain amount.
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02-14-2015 , 06:36 PM
Just played a fairly short session but going to stop and go for a run now as things just aren't working today.

In overall terms I'm happy with my play. I see my numbers for that session were around 22/19 which is getting to around the goal and I generally made good decisions. Was just a case of variance hitting me so will clear the head with a run rather than playing when i feel I could start losing focus.

Down about 1.5 BIs for the session which is pretty much down to these two hands.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $5.73 (VPIP: 29.63, PFR: 24.07, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 57)
SB: $7.36 (VPIP: 18.75, PFR: 18.75, 3Bet Preflop: 27.27, Hands: 34)
Hero (BB): $2.48
UTG: $4.74 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 11.11, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 9)
MP: $3.18
CO: $2.40 (VPIP: 60.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 5)

SB posts SB $0.01, Hero posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has Q Q

fold, fold, fold, fold, SB raises to $0.06, Hero raises to $0.18, SB calls $0.12

Flop: ($0.36, 2 players) J 5 6
SB bets $0.20, Hero raises to $0.78, SB raises to $7.18 and is all-in, Hero calls $1.52 and is all-in

Turn: ($4.96, 2 players) 6

River: ($4.96, 2 players) 8

SB shows J J (Full House, Jacks full of Sixes)
(Pre 18%, Flop 91%, Turn 95%)
Hero shows Q Q (Two Pair, Queens and Sixes)
(Pre 82%, Flop 9%, Turn 5%)
SB wins $4.79




PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $3.97
SB: $1.54 (VPIP: 11.20, PFR: 7.26, 3Bet Preflop: 4.92, Hands: 132)
BB: $1.90 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 4)
UTG: $2.93 (VPIP: 29.63, PFR: 22.22, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 29)
MP: $1.94 (VPIP: 50.00, PFR: 50.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
CO: $3.32 (VPIP: 12.00, PFR: 8.00, 3Bet Preflop: 4.76, Hands: 53)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 8 8

fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.05, fold, BB raises to $0.18, Hero calls $0.13

Flop: ($0.37, 2 players) 5 8 A
BB bets $0.23, Hero calls $0.23

Turn: ($0.83, 2 players) J
BB bets $0.40, Hero raises to $2.82, BB calls $1.09 and is all-in

River: ($3.81, 2 players) Q

BB shows T K (Straight, Ace High)
(Pre 49%, Flop 4%, Turn 23%)
Hero shows 8 8 (Three of a Kind, Eights)
(Pre 51%, Flop 96%, Turn 77%)
BB wins $3.68





Only big pot I managed to pick up.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $8.15 (VPIP: 28.26, PFR: 17.39, 3Bet Preflop: 4.76, Hands: 47)
SB: $1.95 (VPIP: 27.08, PFR: 20.83, 3Bet Preflop: 5.56, Hands: 152)
BB: $1.86
Hero (UTG): $2.02
MP: $2.23 (VPIP: 17.24, PFR: 3.45, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 29)
CO: $5.34 (VPIP: 18.18, PFR: 15.15, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 33)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has Q J

Hero raises to $0.06, fold, fold, BTN calls $0.06, fold, BB calls $0.04

Flop: ($0.19, 3 players) Q K J
BB checks, Hero bets $0.14, BTN calls $0.14, fold

Turn: ($0.47, 2 players) Q
Hero bets $0.30, BTN raises to $1.35, Hero raises to $1.82 and is all-in, BTN calls $0.47

River: ($4.11, 2 players) 6

Hero shows Q J (Full House, Queens full of Jacks)
(Pre 41%, Flop 73%, Turn 95%)
BTN mucks 8 K (Two Pair, Kings and Queens)
(Pre 59%, Flop 27%, Turn 5%)
Hero wins $3.97






Some others.........


Fairly aggressive opponent. I think it is probably a river fold here but I'd be interested on thoughts.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $2.10
SB: $3.16 (VPIP: 24.68, PFR: 15.58, 3Bet Preflop: 5.71, Hands: 80)
BB: $5.88 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 25.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 12)
UTG: $2.23 (VPIP: 21.82, PFR: 12.73, 3Bet Preflop: 16.67, Hands: 57)
MP: $1.43 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 35)
CO: $1.53 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 9)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 8 A

UTG calls $0.02, fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.09, fold, BB calls $0.07, fold

Flop: ($0.21, 2 players) 8 4 T
BB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($0.21, 2 players) 4
BB bets $0.20, Hero calls $0.20

River: ($0.61, 2 players) 6
BB bets $0.59
Spoiler:
, Hero calls $0.59

BB shows T T (Full House, Tens full of Fours)
(Pre 68%, Flop 96%, Turn 100%)
Hero mucks 8 A (Two Pair, Eights and Fours)
(Pre 32%, Flop 4%, Turn 0%)
BB wins $1.73




Call this river?

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $3.67 (VPIP: 12.50, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 9)
SB: $4.84 (VPIP: 6.90, PFR: 3.45, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 30)
Hero (BB): $2.94
UTG: $1.94 (VPIP: 45.45, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 11)
MP: $2.08 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 1)
CO: $3.37 (VPIP: 40.00, PFR: 20.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)

SB posts SB $0.01, Hero posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has Q K

fold, fold, fold, BTN raises to $0.06, fold, Hero calls $0.04

Flop: ($0.13, 2 players) 4 J 8
Hero checks, BTN bets $0.06, Hero calls $0.06

Turn: ($0.25, 2 players) Q
Hero checks, BTN bets $0.15, Hero calls $0.15

River: ($0.55, 2 players) A
Hero checks, BTN bets $0.22
Spoiler:
, fold

BTN wins $0.53
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-15-2015 , 12:14 PM
Have you considered playing regular tables?
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02-15-2015 , 03:23 PM
Well I ended up running 16km yesterday and then took the family ten pin bowling. Was exhausted by the end of the day and having just woken, still feeling really sluggish this morning.

Played a little bit of poker later in the day and played well again but it just wasn't my day so I cut the losses and walked away. In fact I think I broke even or just ahead in the later session but was still getting outdrawn in the bigger pots a lot which was enough for me to call it quits.

Found I was making a few calls on the river I shouldn't have out of sheer "c'mon, not again" type of mindset.

PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

CO: $4.50 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 3)
BTN: $5.34 (VPIP: 25.00, PFR: 25.00, 3Bet Preflop: 7.14, Hands: 30)
SB: $4.96 (VPIP: 31.91, PFR: 8.51, 3Bet Preflop: 3.85, Hands: 47)
Hero (BB): $6.53
UTG: $5.10 (VPIP: 24.80, PFR: 23.20, 3Bet Preflop: 8.70, Hands: 130)

SB posts SB $0.02, Hero posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has J J

fold, CO raises to $0.10, fold, SB calls $0.08, Hero raises to $0.50, CO calls $0.40, fold

Flop: ($1.10, 2 players) A 7 Q
Hero bets $0.57, CO calls $0.57

Turn: ($2.24, 2 players) J
Hero bets $1.70, CO raises to $3.43 and is all-in, Hero calls $1.73

River: ($9.10, 2 players) 6

Hero shows J J (Three of a Kind, Jacks)
(Pre 71%, Flop 81%, Turn 23%)
CO shows K T (Straight, Ace High)
(Pre 29%, Flop 19%, Turn 77%)
CO wins $8.72


Quote:
Originally Posted by SawyerAnthony
Have you considered playing regular tables?
I'm playing a bit of 5NL Reg, which is what I did yesterday. However mainly I prefer Zoom.

Funnily enough, and I think I've mentioned this earlier, the Reg tables I've sat at are usually infested with fish but I just haven't had the big pots fall my way. The hand above is fairly indicative of how I've run when I've had a hand against a fish. They're making gutshots to break my sets, getting in AT v my AA preflop and somehow making a four on the board flush.........that type of thing.

There is definitely profit there though. Just need a few hands to hold up.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-15-2015 , 07:39 PM
Yep, patience is a key. Excellent article here from BlackRain79.

http://www.blackrain79.com/2015/02/w...atient-at.html


Quote:
Patience will be a massive key to your success at these stakes. The ability to let go of your ego and make the correct fold for the 5th or the 18th time in a row is truly what separates the biggest winners from the rest at these stakes.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-15-2015 , 10:53 PM
Well as someone who played a fair amount of both, always preferring Zoom when I just start — I simply don't understand people who continue there. The reg tables ARE infested with fish and with table selection you make the game at least x2 easier.

To each his own though.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-17-2015 , 07:57 AM
After a few flat days where I wasn't at my best and couldn't get anything going I finally started to make a slight recovery today, picking up 3-4 BIs. Glad to say no real damage was done the past few days though. Just accepted it for what is was - a period where things just weren't falling my way. No tilt and no stacking off light.

Really good for your mindset playing 2NL, knowing the pots will come if you keep making the right decisions, and that you have around 125+ BIs for that level even if things aren't working.

I've also noticed that I'm naturally finding that bit more aggression in my game. My button steals are up, my 3bet numbers are up (especially in position) and my overal VPIP/PFR are both up a few points.

Also finding it easier to let go and fold the hands I know I should (most of the time) and picking up a lot of pots with the right sized bets at the right time.

Overall pretty happy with my progression at 2NL. Will keep with this level, with a little 5NL mixed in, for the rest of February and then hopefully leave it behind come March.


Had a few hands that had me thinking this evening.........




I'm in position but have no stats on villain and his 3bet is so large.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $0.89 (VPIP: 19.28, PFR: 13.25, 3Bet Preflop: 9.09, Hands: 88)
SB: $11.41 (VPIP: 21.05, PFR: 17.31, 3Bet Preflop: 3.08, Hands: 219)
BB: $1.91
UTG: $2.03 (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 20.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 16)
Hero (MP): $2.86
CO: $2.35 (VPIP: 10.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 10)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 9 9

fold, Hero raises to $0.06, fold, fold, fold, BB raises to $0.29

Spoiler:
fold

BB wins $0.13






Really missed some value here. It's a 90/0 fish and he likes his hand. A shove might have been better here.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $3.50 (VPIP: 35.90, PFR: 30.77, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 40)
Hero (SB): $2.54
BB: $2.20 (VPIP: 26.19, PFR: 21.43, 3Bet Preflop: 12.50, Hands: 44)
UTG: $0.95 (VPIP: 90.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 11)
MP: $4.49 (VPIP: 36.84, PFR: 31.58, 3Bet Preflop: 14.29, Hands: 20)
CO: $4.83 (VPIP: 25.00, PFR: 12.50, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 8)

Hero posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 7 A

UTG calls $0.02, fold, fold, fold, Hero calls $0.01, BB checks

Flop: ($0.06, 3 players) J 5 7
Hero checks, BB checks, UTG checks

Turn: ($0.06, 3 players) 2
Hero bets $0.06, fold, UTG raises to $0.12, Hero raises to $0.18, UTG calls $0.06

River: ($0.42, 2 players) K
Hero bets $0.26, UTG calls $0.26

Hero shows 7 A (Flush, Ace High)
(Pre 57%, Flop 79%, Turn 100%)
UTG mucks T Q (Flush, Queen High)
(Pre 43%, Flop 21%, Turn 0%)
Hero wins $0.91





Speculative hand in position gets lucky.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.47 (VPIP: 25.50, PFR: 19.59, 3Bet Preflop: 3.92, Hands: 155)
SB: $2.09 (VPIP: 23.08, PFR: 19.23, 3Bet Preflop: 11.11, Hands: 54)
BB: $1.48 (VPIP: 27.78, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 7.69, Hands: 38)
Hero (UTG): $2.95
MP: $1.95 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
CO: $1.97 (VPIP: 11.27, PFR: 9.86, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 74)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has 6 7

Hero raises to $0.06, fold, fold, fold, fold, BB raises to $0.19, Hero calls $0.13

Flop: ($0.39, 2 players) 6 3 7
BB bets $0.28, Hero raises to $0.90, BB raises to $1.29 and is all-in, Hero calls $0.39

Turn: ($2.97, 2 players) 9

River: ($2.97, 2 players) 6
Players agreed to run it twice.

Turn #2: ($2.97, 2 players) K

River #2: ($2.97, 2 players) 8

BB shows J J (Two Pair, Jacks and Sixes)
Board #1 (Pre 79%, Flop 26%, Turn 18%)
(One Pair, Jacks)
Board #2 (Pre 79%, Flop 26%, Turn 18%)

Hero shows 6 7 (Full House, Sixes full of Sevens)
Board #1 (Pre 21%, Flop 74%, Turn 82%)
(Two Pair, Sevens and Sixes)
Board #2 (Pre 21%, Flop 74%, Turn 82%)

Hero wins $1.44
Hero wins $1.43
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-17-2015 , 08:34 AM
#Hand 1 : Villains not really deep enough for you to set mine profitably against an unknown who 3-bet's so big. Think a fold is fine.

#Hand 2 : Agreed, shove is better. When a 90/0 min-raise turn, you can assume he's not folding, so go ahead a 3-bet big.

#Hand 3 : Indeed slightly speculative, especially with villain not having a full stack. 67s flops well though and you're in position, so it's fine.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-17-2015 , 11:22 AM
Good to hear things are looking up for you atm. I noticed that things go way better (result and stat wise) when I start tight and loosen up gradually (unconsciously) than start over-aggressively and try to tighten up.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-20-2015 , 04:53 PM
First 10 minutes of the day's play. Getting outdrawn for the win.

Might have to start open folding QQ.

PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $6.97 (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 11)
SB: $10.06 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 5)
BB: $5.00 (VPIP: 27.27, PFR: 27.27, 3Bet Preflop: 12.50, Hands: 34)
UTG: $4.97 (VPIP: 11.76, PFR: 5.88, 3Bet Preflop: 10.00, Hands: 17)
MP: $4.66 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 1)
Hero (CO): $5.03

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has Q Q

fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.15, fold, SB calls $0.13, fold

Flop: ($0.35, 2 players) 5 A 8
SB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($0.35, 2 players) 8
SB bets $0.34, Hero calls $0.34

River: ($1.03, 2 players) 6
SB bets $0.05, Hero calls $0.05

SB shows 8 9 (Three of a Kind, Eights)
(Pre 22%, Flop 20%, Turn 95%)
Hero mucks Q Q (Two Pair, Queens and Eights)
(Pre 78%, Flop 80%, Turn 5%)
SB wins $1.08



PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $6.25 (VPIP: 14.29, PFR: 14.29, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 7)
SB: $5.07
Hero (BB): $5.00
UTG: $9.95 (VPIP: 22.73, PFR: 22.73, 3Bet Preflop: 12.50, Hands: 22)
MP: $5.85 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
CO: $4.86 (VPIP: 6.25, PFR: 6.25, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 17)

SB posts SB $0.02, Hero posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has Q Q

fold, MP raises to $0.15, fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.45, MP calls $0.30

Flop: ($0.92, 2 players) 2 A 2
Hero checks, MP bets $0.15, Hero calls $0.15

Turn: ($1.22, 2 players) 4
Hero checks, MP bets $0.15, Hero calls $0.15

River: ($1.52, 2 players) 4
Hero checks, MP bets $0.15, Hero calls $0.15

MP shows A 6 (Two Pair, Aces and Fours)
(Pre 32%, Flop 92%, Turn 95%)
Hero mucks Q Q (Two Pair, Queens and Fours)
(Pre 68%, Flop 8%, Turn 5%)
MP wins $1.74




PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $5.32
SB: $5.00 (VPIP: 27.03, PFR: 16.22, 3Bet Preflop: 9.52, Hands: 74)
BB: $8.81 (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 12.38, 3Bet Preflop: 2.70, Hands: 106)
UTG: $5.08
MP: $3.58 (VPIP: 14.10, PFR: 2.56, 3Bet Preflop: 3.33, Hands: 80)
CO: $7.84 (VPIP: 25.00, PFR: 25.00, 3Bet Preflop: 33.33, Hands: 4)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has Q T

fold, fold, CO raises to $0.10, Hero raises to $0.40, fold, fold, CO calls $0.30

Flop: ($0.87, 2 players) 6 K 7
CO checks, Hero bets $0.45, CO calls $0.45

Turn: ($1.77, 2 players) Q
CO checks, Hero checks

River: ($1.77, 2 players) J
CO bets $0.90, Hero calls $0.90

CO shows 9 T (Straight, King High)
(Pre 32%, Flop 56%, Turn 34%)
Hero mucks Q T (One Pair, Queens)
(Pre 68%, Flop 44%, Turn 66%)
CO wins $3.42




PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $5.03 (VPIP: 20.80, PFR: 12.00, 3Bet Preflop: 4.26, Hands: 132)
SB: $5.00 (VPIP: 18.48, PFR: 13.04, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 97)
BB: $3.57 (VPIP: 38.10, PFR: 4.76, 3Bet Preflop: 12.50, Hands: 22)
Hero (UTG): $5.01
MP: $5.00 (VPIP: 27.47, PFR: 26.37, 3Bet Preflop: 9.09, Hands: 99)
CO: $2.28

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has Q Q

Hero raises to $0.15, fold, fold, BTN calls $0.15, fold, BB calls $0.10

Flop: ($0.47, 3 players) 6 A 8
BB bets $0.05, Hero calls $0.05, fold

Turn: ($0.57, 2 players) Q
BB bets $0.05, Hero raises to $0.55, BB calls $0.50

River: ($1.67, 2 players) T
BB bets $2.82 and is all-in, Hero calls $2.82

BB shows K J (Straight, Ace High)
(Pre 28%, Flop 13%, Turn 9%)
Hero shows Q Q (Three of a Kind, Queens)
(Pre 72%, Flop 87%, Turn 91%)
BB wins $7.01
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-21-2015 , 09:23 PM
Yeah nice play donkey. KQo is always great all in pre flop.

PokerStars - $0.02 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.02 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 10)
SB: $3.66 (VPIP: 24.83, PFR: 18.79, 3Bet Preflop: 3.51, Hands: 152)
BB: $2.08 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 1)
Hero (UTG): $2.14
MP: $2.38 (VPIP: 18.52, PFR: 18.52, 3Bet Preflop: 5.88, Hands: 56)
CO: $5.68 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 1)

SB posts SB $0.01, BB posts BB $0.02

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.03) Hero has K A

Hero raises to $0.08, fold, CO raises to $0.27, fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to $2.14 and is all-in, CO calls $1.87

Flop: ($4.31, 2 players) 4 J A

Turn: ($4.31, 2 players) T

River: ($4.31, 2 players) A

Hero shows K A (Three of a Kind, Aces)
(Pre 76%, Flop 82%, Turn 3%)
CO shows K Q (Straight, Ace High)
(Pre 24%, Flop 18%, Turn 97%)
CO wins $4.16
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-24-2015 , 08:46 PM
So I have still been playing but have simply got a little lazy with updates.

First half of February was quite productive at 2NL but the second half of the month has stagnated where I am just breaking even (better than losing I suppose).

Will keep playing until month's end and then update with BR, stats and graphs. Will also look to make more of an effort to post some hands/strat talk for discussion.
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
02-28-2015 , 04:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk23

February Goals
  • Grind through 2NL and 5L and post a profit. Be playing 10NL by the end of the month.

    For the most part played 5NL and 2NL and posted a profit at both. Played a little 16NL and 25NL. Posted a profit at all Zoom levels. Not at the reg tables.
  • Post only interesting hands/tough spots for review.

    Didn't post enough hands. Got lazy with the blogging.
  • Finish reading Crushing the Microstakes again.

    Fail. Didn't read much this month. Did watch A LOT of PokerVIP leakfinder vids which I think have been a great help though and even submitted one of my own. Still waiting on the review.
  • Take breathers when frustrated. Bad beat, no action, whatever. Stop, breathe, preserve the BR.

    Pass. Don't think I tilted off any stacks. Certainly not towards the last part of the month. Just played and took the results as they came.


Another month complete and I still have a bankroll. That's good right!?!?!

It's been a steady but slow progression. From $100 -> $195.40 (Jan) -> $279.10 (Feb).

Spent most of the month at 2NL and 5NL with a brief hit and run at 16NL and 25NL when I get a little bored, and results were breakeven for a stretch . Was really keen to sample 16NL Zoom to see if it was as fishy as I recall the 16NL reg tables. Pleased to say it was.

Anyway I watched a lot of leakfinder vids this month and felt I was able to apply a bit of it to my game. Mostly in regards to button stealing and 3 betting some more, especially in late position and against raises that have a high % of steal involved. Was also able to identify better cbet spots (or not to) and appropriate cbet sizing. Not sure how obvious the increased aggression will be in the stats but I feel it is noticeable when I'm playing.

Will leave 2NL behind now and play 5NL and 10NL for March and hopefully start getting the BR increasing a little more, and releasing a few more cash bonuses along the way.







2NL February




5NL February




All Stakes Feb in $$




All Stakes Feb in BB

Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
03-03-2015 , 06:29 AM
Only played a fairly short session of 5NL today but feel like it's the best I've played. Didn't focus on the stats as I played, just played how I felt comfortable, but was pleased with the number upon review.

Button steals, 3 bets and overall VPIP/PFR were about where I am aiming for them to be.





No info in villain. Bet strong over 2 streets v my 2 pair. Call?

PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $5.05
SB: $6.25 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 1)
BB: $3.29 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 11.11, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 10)
UTG: $5.27 (VPIP: 19.44, PFR: 13.89, 3Bet Preflop: 7.14, Hands: 37)
MP: $5.07 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 1)
CO: $2.33 (VPIP: 9.09, PFR: 9.09, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 11)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has K 8

fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.12, SB calls $0.10, BB calls $0.07

Flop: ($0.36, 3 players) T 6 4
SB checks, BB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($0.36, 3 players) K
SB bets $0.17, fold, Hero calls $0.17

River: ($0.70, 2 players) 3
SB bets $0.67



PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $3.62 (VPIP: 20.83, PFR: 9.72, 3Bet Preflop: 6.25, Hands: 73)
SB: $5.92 (VPIP: 13.33, PFR: 6.67, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 15)
BB: $6.21 (VPIP: 19.37, PFR: 15.71, 3Bet Preflop: 8.11, Hands: 199)
Hero (UTG): $5.68
MP: $6.27 (VPIP: 16.51, PFR: 15.60, 3Bet Preflop: 11.11, Hands: 109)
CO: $6.11 (VPIP: 19.83, PFR: 13.22, 3Bet Preflop: 4.26, Hands: 128)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has T T

Hero raises to $0.15, fold, fold, fold, fold, BB calls $0.10

Flop: ($0.32, 2 players) T 5 4
BB checks, Hero bets $0.20, BB raises to $0.65, Hero raises to $1.25, BB raises to $6.06 and is all-in, Hero calls $4.28 and is all-in

Turn: ($11.38, 2 players) 7

River: ($11.38, 2 players) 2

BB shows 5 5 (Three of a Kind, Fives)
(Pre 20%, Flop 4%, Turn 2%)
Hero shows T T (Three of a Kind, Tens)
(Pre 80%, Flop 96%, Turn 98%)
Hero wins $10.91






PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $2.17 (VPIP: 42.86, PFR: 35.71, 3Bet Preflop: 50.00, Hands: 16)
SB: $3.58 (VPIP: 22.22, PFR: 11.11, 3Bet Preflop: 11.11, Hands: 46)
BB: $3.63 (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 26)
UTG: $5.00 (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 18.67, 3Bet Preflop: 3.80, Hands: 231)
Hero (MP): $5.00
CO: $5.00 (VPIP: 23.33, PFR: 19.44, 3Bet Preflop: 5.26, Hands: 185)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has J T

fold, Hero raises to $0.15, fold, fold, SB calls $0.13, fold

Flop: ($0.35, 2 players) 8 9 Q
SB checks, Hero bets $0.22, SB calls $0.22

Turn: ($0.79, 2 players) 8
SB checks, Hero bets $0.45, SB calls $0.45

River: ($1.69, 2 players) 7
SB checks, Hero bets $4.18 and is all-in, SB calls $2.76 and is all-in

Hero shows J T (Straight, Queen High)
(Pre 35%, Flop 97%, Turn 91%)
SB shows A Q (Two Pair, Queens and Eights)
(Pre 65%, Flop 3%, Turn 9%)
Hero wins $6.91




PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $6.06 (VPIP: 24.08, PFR: 19.05, 3Bet Preflop: 8.96, Hands: 199)
SB: $5.02 (VPIP: 23.08, PFR: 23.08, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 14)
BB: $6.68 (VPIP: 26.68, PFR: 16.70, 3Bet Preflop: 5.21, Hands: 533)
UTG: $5.23 (VPIP: 18.64, PFR: 16.10, 3Bet Preflop: 6.25, Hands: 122)
MP: $3.29 (VPIP: 100.00, PFR: 100.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 1)
Hero (CO): $6.28

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has 9 9

UTG raises to $0.17, fold, Hero calls $0.17, fold, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.41, 2 players) K 4 3
UTG bets $0.28, Hero calls $0.28

Turn: ($0.97, 2 players) 9
UTG bets $4.78 and is all-in, Hero calls $4.78

River: ($10.53, 2 players) A

UTG shows J J (One Pair, Jacks)
(Pre 82%, Flop 87%, Turn 5%)
Hero shows 9 9 (Three of a Kind, Nines)
(Pre 18%, Flop 13%, Turn 95%)
Hero wins $10.09
Hawk23's 2015 Zoom Grind (6 max) - From 0 to ??? Quote
03-06-2015 , 07:30 AM
Starting to find some nice momentum and getting things heading up nicely.

March 6th Cashier



March Graph to date



Year to Date Graph







Some hands from the past few days..........



PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BB: $1.44 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
UTG: $6.46 (VPIP: 22.39, PFR: 17.16, 3Bet Preflop: 10.64, Hands: 139)
Hero (CO): $5.00
BTN: $2.74 (VPIP: 66.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
SB: $1.06 (VPIP: 25.00, PFR: 25.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 21)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has 9 7

fold, Hero raises to $0.15, BTN calls $0.15, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.37, 2 players) 5 2 2
Hero bets $0.19, BTN calls $0.19

Turn: ($0.75, 2 players) 9
Hero bets $0.35, BTN calls $0.35

River: ($1.45, 2 players) T
Hero checks, BTN bets $2.05 and is all-in, Hero calls $2.05

BTN shows 4 4 (Two Pair, Fours and Twos)
(Pre 49%, Flop 71%, Turn 5%)
Hero shows 9 7 (Two Pair, Nines and Twos)
(Pre 51%, Flop 29%, Turn 95%)
Hero wins $5.32





PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $5.03 (VPIP: 13.89, PFR: 11.11, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 37)
SB: $7.24 (VPIP: 18.75, PFR: 14.14, 3Bet Preflop: 1.01, Hands: 312)
BB: $8.41 (VPIP: 23.68, PFR: 21.05, 3Bet Preflop: 5.56, Hands: 39)
Hero (UTG): $5.24
MP: $5.68 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
CO: $8.87 (VPIP: 26.09, PFR: 21.74, 3Bet Preflop: 7.02, Hands: 165)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has K K

Hero raises to $0.15, MP calls $0.15, fold, fold, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.37, 2 players) 7 2 4
Hero bets $0.20, MP calls $0.20

Turn: ($0.77, 2 players) 7
Hero bets $0.40, MP raises to $0.80, Hero calls $0.40

River: ($2.37, 2 players) 6
Hero checks, MP bets $2.27
Spoiler:

fold

MP wins $2.27





What happens when you misread your hand and read his perfectly :-(

Put him on something really strong that wasn't the flush and thought my shove would look fishy, like I was trying to buy the pot, and get a call. Got just what a wanted - a call. Unfortunately misread my own hand and didn't have the straight I thought I had. Just wasn't concentrating. Had to do a double take when the chips were shipped across the table.

PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $5.00
SB: $5.00 (VPIP: 100.00, PFR: 33.33, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 3)
BB: $5.00 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 2)
UTG: $8.77 (VPIP: 15.10, PFR: 12.08, 3Bet Preflop: 2.86, Hands: 304)
MP: $5.47 (VPIP: 29.27, PFR: 21.95, 3Bet Preflop: 6.06, Hands: 85)
CO: $5.10 (VPIP: 29.17, PFR: 12.50, 3Bet Preflop: 11.11, Hands: 25)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has T J

UTG raises to $0.10, MP calls $0.10, fold, Hero calls $0.10, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.37, 3 players) 8 9 A
UTG bets $0.30, fold, Hero calls $0.30

Turn: ($0.97, 2 players) 2
UTG bets $0.80, Hero calls $0.80

River: ($2.57, 2 players) K
UTG checks, Hero bets $3.80 and is all-in, UTG calls $3.80

Hero shows T J (High Card, Ace)
(Pre 21%, Flop 26%, Turn 18%)
UTG shows A A (Three of a Kind, Aces)
(Pre 79%, Flop 74%, Turn 82%)
UTG wins $9.75




PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $9.28 (VPIP: 20.00, PFR: 18.18, 3Bet Preflop: 5.88, Hands: 55)
SB: $3.96 (VPIP: 23.42, PFR: 18.92, 3Bet Preflop: 6.98, Hands: 116)
BB: $5.28 (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
UTG: $7.37 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 4)
MP: $9.15 (VPIP: 22.22, PFR: 15.87, 3Bet Preflop: 9.52, Hands: 68)
Hero (CO): $5.40

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has Q A

fold, fold, Hero raises to $0.15, fold, SB raises to $0.40, fold, Hero calls $0.25

Flop: ($0.85, 2 players) Q 6 6
SB bets $0.40, Hero calls $0.40

Turn: ($1.65, 2 players) 2
SB checks, Hero bets $0.85, SB raises to $3.16 and is all-in, Hero calls $2.31

River: ($7.97, 2 players) 6

SB shows 9 7 (Three of a Kind, Sixes)
(Pre 40%, Flop 7%, Turn 18%)
Hero shows Q A (Full House, Sixes full of Queens)
(Pre 60%, Flop 93%, Turn 82%)
Hero wins $7.64




PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: $11.35 (VPIP: 50.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: -, Hands: 2)
Hero (SB): $5.00
BB: $5.32 (VPIP: 28.00, PFR: 28.00, 3Bet Preflop: 10.00, Hands: 25)
UTG: $5.65 (VPIP: 15.43, PFR: 13.30, 3Bet Preflop: 3.17, Hands: 194)
MP: $5.03 (VPIP: 16.91, PFR: 12.58, 3Bet Preflop: 4.49, Hands: 501)
CO: $5.00 (VPIP: 23.33, PFR: 13.33, 3Bet Preflop: 8.33, Hands: 33)

Hero posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has 8 8

fold, MP raises to $0.15, fold, fold, Hero calls $0.13, fold

Flop: ($0.35, 2 players) A 9 8
Hero checks, MP bets $0.23, Hero raises to $0.65, MP calls $0.42

Turn: ($1.65, 2 players) T
Hero bets $1.05, MP calls $1.05

River: ($3.75, 2 players) J
Hero bets $3.15 and is all-in, MP calls $3.15

Hero shows 8 8 (Three of a Kind, Eights)
(Pre 53%, Flop 95%, Turn 82%)
MP shows A J (Two Pair, Aces and Jacks)
(Pre 47%, Flop 5%, Turn 18%)
Hero wins $9.63





PokerStars - $0.05 NL FAST (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): $5.00
SB: $12.33 (VPIP: 20.31, PFR: 14.84, 3Bet Preflop: 4.17, Hands: 130)
BB: $5.21 (VPIP: 17.92, PFR: 14.45, 3Bet Preflop: 5.08, Hands: 177)
UTG: $7.44 (VPIP: 30.30, PFR: 16.97, 3Bet Preflop: 12.31, Hands: 170)
MP: $7.69 (VPIP: 20.83, PFR: 20.00, 3Bet Preflop: 8.11, Hands: 124)
CO: $6.20 (VPIP: 10.71, PFR: 10.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 148)

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has 4 4

UTG raises to $0.15, fold, fold, Hero calls $0.15, fold, BB calls $0.10

Flop: ($0.47, 3 players) T 4 6
BB checks, UTG bets $0.30, Hero raises to $0.95, BB calls $0.95, fold

Turn: ($2.67, 2 players) 6
BB checks, Hero bets $1.15, BB raises to $2.30, Hero raises to $3.90 and is all-in, BB calls $1.60

River: ($10.47, 2 players) Q

BB shows T T (Full House, Tens full of Sixes)
(Pre 80%, Flop 96%, Turn 98%)
Hero shows 4 4 (Full House, Fours full of Sixes)
(Pre 20%, Flop 4%, Turn 2%)
BB wins $10.04

Last edited by Hawk23; 03-06-2015 at 07:38 AM.
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03-08-2015 , 07:42 PM
So this post is about this hand specifically but also about this type of situation in general.

We flop big and we get a little action. The board is wet enough with straight and flush draws so I'd rather bet/raise than give a free card but there is always the risk of blowing them off their hand with aggression.

Is betting/raising generally best option here or is there a more optimal line?





PokerStars - $0.05 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

SB: $5.00 (VPIP: 0.00, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 1)
BB: $6.34 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 0.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
UTG: $2.62 (VPIP: 66.67, PFR: 50.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
MP: $7.29 (VPIP: 16.67, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 6)
CO: $5.46 (VPIP: 33.33, PFR: 16.67, 3Bet Preflop: 33.33, Hands: 6)
Hero (BTN): $5.00

SB posts SB $0.02, BB posts BB $0.05

Pre Flop: (pot: $0.07) Hero has J J

fold, MP raises to $0.20, fold, Hero calls $0.20, fold, fold

Flop: ($0.47, 2 players) 9 4 J
MP bets $0.30, Hero raises to $0.90, fold

Hero wins $1.03
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