tyty, out of "downswing"

This month I have been a sick crusher due to some changes I've made in my game.



I believe that the key to being a big winner is being skilled at bluffing.


Bluffs are very good HU. This guy was 15 tabling and playing some high stakes MTTs, I told him I didn't know he was a MTT sicko and he told me he was actually a regfish. He obviously tried to bluff me there so I bluffed him back!

PokerStars - $1 NL - Holdem - 2 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BB: 95.8 BB (VPIP: 14.22, PFR: 11.30, 3Bet Preflop: 7.19, Hands: 414)
Hero (SB): 122.1 BB

Hero posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 6 7

Hero raises to 2 BB, BB raises to 4 BB, Hero calls 2 BB

Flop: (8 BB, 2 players) 3 A 4
BB bets 4 BB, Hero calls 4 BB

Turn: (16 BB, 2 players) Q
BB bets 9 BB, Hero raises to 22 BB, BB calls 13 BB

River: (60 BB, 2 players) A
BB checks, Hero bets 92.1 BB and is all-in, fold

Hero wins 59.5 BB


Bluffs are also very good in full ring because regs are weak and nitty.

PokerStars - $1 NL - Holdem - 8 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

CO: 124.22 BB (VPIP: 17.69, PFR: 13.00, 3Bet Preflop: 4.68, Hands: 4,954)
BTN: 116.98 BB (VPIP: 19.94, PFR: 14.65, 3Bet Preflop: 5.04, Hands: 5,367)
SB: 100 BB (VPIP: 27.07, PFR: 19.34, 3Bet Preflop: 7.32, Hands: 181)
BB: 40 BB (VPIP: 17.19, PFR: 15.32, 3Bet Preflop: 6.93, Hands: 1,845)
UTG: 35.61 BB (VPIP: 43.14, PFR: 7.84, 3Bet Preflop: 7.69, Hands: 51)
UTG+1: 114.68 BB (VPIP: 20.65, PFR: 15.43, 3Bet Preflop: 6.41, Hands: 3,337)
Hero (MP): 101 BB
MP+1: 100 BB (VPIP: 18.98, PFR: 12.98, 3Bet Preflop: 4.41, Hands: 1,122)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has K A

UTG calls 1 BB, fold, Hero raises to 4 BB, fold, fold, BTN raises to 12 BB, fold, fold, fold, Hero calls 8 BB

Flop: (26.5 BB, 2 players) 5 T 9
Hero checks, BTN checks

Turn: (26.5 BB, 2 players) J
Hero bets 15 BB, BTN calls 15 BB

River: (56.5 BB, 2 players) 6
Hero bets 33 BB, fold

Hero wins 53.96 BB


You can make your bluffs very small to get a good price

PokerStars - $1 NL - Holdem - 9 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BTN): 100 BB
SB: 19.86 BB (VPIP: 26.52, PFR: 14.44, 3Bet Preflop: 1.56, Hands: 182)
BB: 101.25 BB (VPIP: 17.62, PFR: 12.07, 3Bet Preflop: 3.24, Hands: 617)
UTG: 120.01 BB (VPIP: 23.84, PFR: 7.95, 3Bet Preflop: 3.13, Hands: 151)
UTG+1: 103.86 BB (VPIP: 20.71, PFR: 10.88, 3Bet Preflop: 3.63, Hands: 482)
UTG+2: 64.09 BB (VPIP: 23.40, PFR: 4.26, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 49)
MP: 40 BB
MP+1: 100 BB (VPIP: 17.02, PFR: 12.09, 3Bet Preflop: 5.45, Hands: 4,779)
CO: 160.95 BB (VPIP: 16.88, PFR: 13.88, 3Bet Preflop: 2.83, Hands: 641)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has K Q

fold, fold, fold, fold, fold, CO raises to 2.5 BB, Hero raises to 9 BB, fold, fold, CO raises to 19 BB, Hero calls 10 BB

Flop: (39.5 BB, 2 players) 2 6 8
CO bets 14 BB, Hero calls 14 BB

Turn: (67.5 BB, 2 players) 3
CO checks, Hero bets 18 BB, fold

Hero wins 64.7 BB


Or very big for intimidation.

PokerStars - $1 NL - Holdem - 9 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

MP+1: 101.5 BB (VPIP: 19.94, PFR: 14.94, 3Bet Preflop: 3.11, Hands: 10,292)
CO: 92.45 BB (VPIP: 29.40, PFR: 7.95, 3Bet Preflop: 2.51, Hands: 416)
BTN: 124.79 BB (VPIP: 16.78, PFR: 10.67, 3Bet Preflop: 3.51, Hands: 2,897)
SB: 110.74 BB (VPIP: 19.33, PFR: 14.72, 3Bet Preflop: 6.72, Hands: 1,512)
BB: 116.34 BB (VPIP: 66.67, PFR: 18.18, 3Bet Preflop: 6.67, Hands: 33)
UTG: 101.5 BB (VPIP: 15.21, PFR: 12.45, 3Bet Preflop: 4.31, Hands: 4,529)
Hero (UTG+1): 113.06 BB
UTG+2: 61.54 BB (VPIP: 16.15, PFR: 13.66, 3Bet Preflop: 5.97, Hands: 4,863)
MP: 41.7 BB (VPIP: 63.64, PFR: 4.55, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 22)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 7 7

fold, Hero raises to 3 BB, UTG+2 raises to 8.5 BB, fold, fold, fold, fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to 113.06 BB and is all-in, fold

Hero wins 18.5 BB


A good trick is to make sure the really big ones are at higher stakes.

PokerStars - $2 NL - Holdem - 9 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

UTG+1: 106.75 BB (VPIP: 16.13, PFR: 12.46, 3Bet Preflop: 5.29, Hands: 6,421)
UTG+2: 79.6 BB (VPIP: 13.99, PFR: 12.66, 3Bet Preflop: 5.17, Hands: 3,007)
MP: 41.52 BB (VPIP: 14.00, PFR: 10.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 50)
MP+1: 37 BB (VPIP: 18.52, PFR: 14.58, 3Bet Preflop: 6.01, Hands: 1,186)
Hero (CO): 106.76 BB
BTN: 137.56 BB (VPIP: 19.40, PFR: 16.09, 3Bet Preflop: 7.03, Hands: 1,454)
SB: 40.5 BB (VPIP: 17.34, PFR: 16.19, 3Bet Preflop: 7.39, Hands: 955)
BB: 142.1 BB
UTG: 101.25 BB (VPIP: 14.95, PFR: 12.04, 3Bet Preflop: 3.89, Hands: 1,899)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has Q K

fold, fold, fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to 3 BB, fold, fold, BB calls 2 BB

Flop: (6.5 BB, 2 players) 9 4 8
BB checks, Hero bets 4.5 BB, BB raises to 15 BB, Hero calls 10.5 BB

Turn: (36.5 BB, 2 players) 6
BB bets 20 BB, Hero calls 20 BB

River: (76.5 BB, 2 players) 3
BB bets 25 BB, Hero raises to 68.76 BB and is all-in, fold

Hero wins 125.1 BB


And keep the failed ones at lower stakes.

PokerStars - $0.50 PL - Holdem - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

CO: 100 BB (VPIP: 17.02, PFR: 12.09, 3Bet Preflop: 5.45, Hands: 4,779)
BTN: 100 BB (VPIP: 15.86, PFR: 11.68, 3Bet Preflop: 3.25, Hands: 12,524)
SB: 130.78 BB (VPIP: 14.24, PFR: 10.98, 3Bet Preflop: 3.14, Hands: 4,101)
Hero (BB): 105.12 BB
UTG: 159.62 BB (VPIP: 16.10, PFR: 12.51, 3Bet Preflop: 5.37, Hands: 12,280)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, Hero posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 7 A

fold, fold, BTN raises to 2 BB, SB calls 1.5 BB, Hero calls 1 BB

Flop: (6 BB, 3 players) J 7 J
SB checks, Hero checks, BTN bets 4 BB, SB calls 4 BB, Hero calls 4 BB

Turn: (18 BB, 3 players) 5
SB checks, Hero checks, BTN bets 9 BB, SB calls 9 BB, Hero calls 9 BB

River: (45 BB, 3 players) 4
SB bets 25 BB, Hero raises to 90.12 BB and is all-in, fold, SB calls 65.12 BB

Hero shows 7 A (Two Pair, Jacks and Sevens) (Pre 34%, Flop 5%, Turn 2%)
SB shows 7 7 (Full House, Sevens full of Jacks) (Pre 66%, Flop 95%, Turn 98%)
SB wins 220.24 BB

Nice hands Pita. Gotta be good for the old redline

Which one is the higher and which one is the lower stakes.. can't tell because it's BB

At the top of each hand it will say $2nl or $0.5pl for example. That's the stake there. Obv in this format $2nl is 200nl.

THIS IS SPARTA

Well, you don't have to be the next galfond or dwan to be able to beat them. I would even go as far that you would be able to crush up to the $7's, if you have basic SNG knowledge and work a lot at your game for a couple of weeks (primarely studying ICM spots).

I don't have a lot of experience at the $15's or higher, but someone is probably able to have a positive ROI pre rb with enough practice. They're definately easier than I thought they would be And even if you are able to only make 1% ROI or so pre rb, you can still get a decent hourly since you can play a lot of games/hr. Easy to multitable and fast structure obviously.

The transision for me from cash to SNG's was kind of a shock for some time. I mean, it's just not natural to ship ATC in some spots, or fold AQo against a maniac shove on the bubble. But once you know what's the best play in certain spots, its getting pretty standard and doesn't need a lot of thinking. This is where a lot of the money comes from by the way, a lot of people cant fold good hands in certain spots, while they should. This is a massive leak of a lot of players, poor knowledge of ICM.

Maybe you should check out my thread some time, started it a couple of days ago and am really glad how things are going right now

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/17...month-1404878/

Good luck, nice looking thread!

Is it possible to change avatar more than 1 time?
Last time i tried it was not possible.

My favorite, would use it if it wasn't for JB

It's going to need a bit more help...



Haha thanks for the info, I'm not switching though. I'll check out your thread.

Thanks

Email support@pokerstars.com and ask them to let you change your avatar

lol JB

she wins a few points for that hat.

Haha

I saw someone when playing live that immediately made me think of you, skinny young guy wearing a big coat and blue jays hat. Was it you?

nah havent played live for quite a while.

That's the 49ers sign isn't it.

thought it was detroit red wings

maybe they are the "49ers" tho

It is Detroit red wings. Not sure why I thought it was the 49ers sign.

Probably because of the cooler rofl.

THIS IS pita

I don't know what it is but since it is a red wing I will go with red wings.

haha nice


PokerStars - $4 NL - Holdem - 8 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: 100 BB (VPIP: 21.46, PFR: 14.31, 3Bet Preflop: 5.25, Hands: 1,314)
Hero (SB): 108 BB
BB: 140.1 BB (VPIP: 14.63, PFR: 10.07, 3Bet Preflop: 2.78, Hands: 4,864)
UTG: 109.8 BB (VPIP: 20.39, PFR: 15.21, 3Bet Preflop: 6.47, Hands: 3,631)
UTG+1: 100 BB (VPIP: 18.47, PFR: 14.73, 3Bet Preflop: 4.14, Hands: 751)
MP: 101.71 BB (VPIP: 20.75, PFR: 14.11, 3Bet Preflop: 4.13, Hands: 243)
MP+1: 101.5 BB (VPIP: 22.48, PFR: 16.89, 3Bet Preflop: 8.06, Hands: 919)
CO: 184.22 BB (VPIP: 73.96, PFR: 43.75, 3Bet Preflop: 16.28, Hands: 98)

Hero posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has A A

fold, fold, MP raises to 2.5 BB, fold, CO calls 2.5 BB, fold, Hero raises to 12.5 BB, BB calls 11.5 BB, MP raises to 101.71 BB and is all-in, fold, Hero raises to 108 BB and is all-in, fold

Flop: (218.42 BB, 2 players) 7 9 6

Turn: (218.42 BB, 2 players) 2

River: (218.42 BB, 2 players) A

Hero shows A A (Three of a Kind, Aces) (Pre 83%, Flop 90%, Turn 95%)
MP shows K K (One Pair, Kings) (Pre 17%, Flop 10%, Turn 5%)
Hero wins 217.72 BB


PokerStars - $4 NL - Holdem - 9 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

CO: 211.6 BB (VPIP: 21.46, PFR: 14.31, 3Bet Preflop: 5.25, Hands: 1,314)
BTN: 138.08 BB (VPIP: 14.69, PFR: 10.32, 3Bet Preflop: 4.49, Hands: 5,618)
Hero (SB): 183.76 BB
BB: 118.6 BB (VPIP: 14.63, PFR: 10.07, 3Bet Preflop: 2.78, Hands: 4,864)
UTG: 100 BB (VPIP: 20.39, PFR: 15.21, 3Bet Preflop: 6.47, Hands: 3,631)
UTG+1: 100 BB (VPIP: 18.47, PFR: 14.73, 3Bet Preflop: 4.14, Hands: 751)
UTG+2: 150.79 BB (VPIP: 20.75, PFR: 14.11, 3Bet Preflop: 4.13, Hands: 243)
MP: 212.8 BB (VPIP: 22.48, PFR: 16.89, 3Bet Preflop: 8.06, Hands: 919)
MP+1: 117.89 BB (VPIP: 73.96, PFR: 43.75, 3Bet Preflop: 16.28, Hands: 98)

Hero posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 8 8

fold, fold, fold, fold, MP+1 calls 1 BB, CO raises to 4.5 BB, fold, Hero calls 4 BB, fold, MP+1 calls 3.5 BB

Flop: (14.5 BB, 3 players) 4 4 J
Hero checks, MP+1 checks, CO checks

Turn: (14.5 BB, 3 players) 8
Hero bets 10 BB, MP+1 calls 10 BB, CO calls 10 BB

River: (44.5 BB, 3 players) 2
Hero bets 35 BB, MP+1 raises to 70 BB, fold, Hero raises to 105 BB, MP+1 calls 33.39 BB and is all-in

Hero shows 8 8 (Full House, Eights full of Fours) (Pre 86%, Flop 9%, Turn 98%)
MP+1 shows 7 4 (Three of a Kind, Fours) (Pre 14%, Flop 91%, Turn 2%)
Hero wins 250.58 BB

Hands played to date this year?

How many tables are you playing at once?

Ever consider zoom to increase your hands/hour while loading good tables?

IMO he gets enough of the Zoom variance already.

43844 hands

I'll play up to 24 tables but it's usually less. Average 730 hands per hour this year.

I tried starting sessions with Zoom a while ago but I don't think it was good for my game to start my sessions right away with a lot of hands. I just take it easy and check 2+2 and read my emails when I'm loading tables.

haha

PokerStars - $2 NL - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

UTG: 61.44 BB (VPIP: 16.70, PFR: 14.63, 3Bet Preflop: 8.02, Hands: 1,559)
MP: 76.05 BB (VPIP: 32.26, PFR: 19.35, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 32)
Hero (CO): 103 BB
BTN: 100 BB (VPIP: 18.30, PFR: 12.88, 3Bet Preflop: 3.95, Hands: 14,044)
SB: 49.21 BB (VPIP: 13.75, PFR: 8.60, 3Bet Preflop: 3.75, Hands: 1,363)
BB: 100 BB (VPIP: 26.67, PFR: 10.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 31)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has Q A

fold, fold, Hero raises to 3 BB, fold, fold, BB calls 2 BB

Flop: (6.5 BB, 2 players) 4 T 7
BB checks, Hero bets 5 BB, BB calls 5 BB

Turn: (16.5 BB, 2 players) K
BB checks, Hero bets 12.5 BB, BB calls 12.5 BB

River: (41.5 BB, 2 players) 9
BB bets 79.5 BB and is all-in, Hero calls 79.5 BB

BB shows J Q (Straight, King High) (Pre 30%, Flop 13%, Turn 30%)
Hero shows Q A (Flush, Ace High) (Pre 70%, Flop 87%, Turn 70%)
Hero wins 199.1 BB


PokerStars - $2 NL - Holdem - 8 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

SB: 124.15 BB (VPIP: 50.00, PFR: 5.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 20)
BB: 100 BB (VPIP: 20.49, PFR: 15.80, 3Bet Preflop: 5.45, Hands: 2,121)
UTG: 105.37 BB (VPIP: 14.95, PFR: 12.04, 3Bet Preflop: 3.89, Hands: 1,899)
UTG+1: 54.47 BB (VPIP: 36.84, PFR: 15.79, 3Bet Preflop: 5.26, Hands: 39)
MP: 63.99 BB (VPIP: 24.00, PFR: 4.00, 3Bet Preflop: 0.00, Hands: 26)
Hero (MP+1): 100 BB
CO: 100 BB (VPIP: 14.72, PFR: 10.35, 3Bet Preflop: 4.38, Hands: 5,369)
BTN: 98.5 BB (VPIP: 13.47, PFR: 10.02, 3Bet Preflop: 3.42, Hands: 5,101)

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has K K

fold, fold, fold, Hero raises to 3 BB, fold, fold, fold, BB calls 2 BB

Flop: (6.5 BB, 2 players) Q T 2
BB checks, Hero bets 4.5 BB, BB raises to 14 BB, Hero calls 9.5 BB

Turn: (34.5 BB, 2 players) 7
BB bets 24 BB, Hero calls 24 BB

River: (82.5 BB, 2 players) T
BB bets 59 BB and is all-in, Hero calls 59 BB and is all-in

BB shows T T (Four of a Kind, Tens) (Pre 19%, Flop 89%, Turn 95%)
Hero shows K K (Two Pair, Kings and Tens) (Pre 81%, Flop 11%, Turn 5%)
BB wins 199.1 BB

She wins a few points for that head.