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11-07-2014 , 07:39 PM


It feels great to be winning again (like 4 days in a row now), but I can't help but feel it could be better if not for the suckouts! Graph for the month...



Some hands from today...

    Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
    Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436862

    MP: $90.28 (180.6 bb)
    Hero (CO): $55.09 (110.2 bb)
    BTN: $50 (100 bb)
    SB: $50 (100 bb)
    BB: $50.75 (101.5 bb)
    UTG: $37.42 (74.8 bb)

    Preflop: Hero is CO with 5 5
    UTG folds, MP calls $0.50, Hero raises to $2, 3 folds, MP calls $1.50

    Flop: ($4.75) 5 9 9 (2 players)
    MP checks, Hero bets $4.54, MP calls $4.54

    Turn: ($13.83) 3 (2 players)
    MP checks, Hero bets $13.21, MP raises to $83.74 and is all-in, Hero calls $35.34 and is all-in

    River: ($110.93) 3 (2 players, 2 are all-in)

    Spoiler:
    Results: $110.93 pot ($2.50 rake)
    Final Board: 5 9 9 3 3
    MP showed 9 K and won $108.43 ($53.34 net)
    Hero showed 5 5 and lost (-$55.09 net)



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      Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
      Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436872

      BTN: $52.14 (104.3 bb)
      Hero (SB): $70.37 (140.7 bb)
      BB: $50.50 (101 bb)
      UTG: $73.66 (147.3 bb)
      MP: $185.57 (371.1 bb)
      CO: $50.50 (101 bb)

      Preflop: Hero is SB with J J
      3 folds, BTN raises to $1, Hero raises to $4, BB folds, BTN calls $3

      Flop: ($8.50) J T 4 (2 players)
      Hero bets $5, BTN raises to $13, Hero raises to $66.37 and is all-in, BTN calls $35.14 and is all-in

      Turn: ($104.78) Q (2 players, 2 are all-in)
      River: ($104.78) K (2 players, 2 are all-in)

      Spoiler:
      Results: $104.78 pot ($2.50 rake)
      Final Board: J T 4 Q K
      BTN showed Q Q and won $102.28 ($50.14 net)
      Hero showed J J and lost (-$52.14 net)



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        Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
        Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436892

        MP: $62.77 (125.5 bb)
        CO: $59.43 (118.9 bb)
        BTN: $66.29 (132.6 bb)
        SB: $50.46 (100.9 bb)
        Hero (BB): $51.38 (102.8 bb)
        UTG: $25.23 (50.5 bb)

        Preflop: Hero is BB with J J
        UTG folds, MP raises to $1.50, CO folds, BTN calls $1.50, SB folds, Hero raises to $6.50, MP folds, BTN calls $5

        Flop: ($14.75) 4 8 2 (2 players)
        Hero bets $7.04, BTN calls $7.04

        Turn: ($28.83) 4 (2 players)
        Hero bets $11.50, BTN calls $11.50

        River: ($51.83) 9 (2 players)
        Hero bets $26.34, BTN calls $26.34

        Spoiler:
        Results: $104.51 pot ($2.50 rake)
        Final Board: 4 8 2 4 9
        BTN showed A 4 and won $102.01 ($50.63 net)
        Hero showed J J and lost (-$51.38 net)



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          Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
          Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436902

          BTN: $50.50 (101 bb)
          Hero (SB): $55.97 (111.9 bb)
          BB: $76.85 (153.7 bb)
          UTG: $53.12 (106.2 bb)
          MP: $50.75 (101.5 bb)
          CO: $86.86 (173.7 bb)

          Preflop: Hero is SB with Q Q
          UTG folds, MP raises to $1.50, 2 folds, Hero raises to $5, BB folds, MP calls $3.50

          Flop: ($10.50) A Q 7 (2 players)
          Hero bets $6, MP calls $6

          Turn: ($22.50) T (2 players)
          Hero bets $11, MP calls $11

          River: ($44.50) 2 (2 players)
          Hero bets $33.97 and is all-in, MP calls $28.75 and is all-in

          Spoiler:
          Results: $102 pot ($2.50 rake)
          Final Board: A Q 7 T 2
          Hero showed Q Q and won $0.00 (-$50.75 net)
          MP showed T J and won $99.50 ($48.75 net)



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            Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
            Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436912

            BTN: $72.30 (144.6 bb)
            SB: $76.34 (152.7 bb)
            Hero (BB): $50.75 (101.5 bb)
            UTG: $98.37 (196.7 bb)
            MP: $50 (100 bb)
            CO: $141.79 (283.6 bb)

            Preflop: Hero is BB with K K
            2 folds, CO raises to $1.25, BTN calls $1.25, SB folds, Hero raises to $5.50, CO folds, BTN calls $4.25

            Flop: ($12.50) Q 9 7 (2 players)
            Hero bets $6.50, BTN raises to $14.50, Hero raises to $45.25 and is all-in, BTN calls $30.75

            Turn: ($103) 6 (2 players, 1 is all-in)
            River: ($103) 4 (2 players, 1 is all-in)

            Spoiler:
            Results: $103 pot ($2.50 rake)
            Final Board: Q 9 7 6 4
            BTN showed Q Q and won $100.50 ($49.75 net)
            Hero showed K K and lost (-$50.75 net)



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              Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
              Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436922

              Hero (MP): $65.02 (130 bb)
              CO: $50 (100 bb)
              BTN: $53.58 (107.2 bb)
              SB: $51.46 (102.9 bb)
              BB: $17.18 (34.4 bb)
              UTG: $164.65 (329.3 bb)

              Preflop: Hero is MP with Q Q
              UTG folds, Hero raises to $1.25, CO raises to $4, 3 folds, Hero raises to $10, CO calls $6

              Flop: ($20.75) T 7 8 (2 players)
              Hero bets $10, CO calls $10

              Turn: ($40.75) 4 (2 players)
              Hero bets $45.02, CO calls $30 and is all-in

              River: ($100.75) J (2 players, 1 is all-in)

              Spoiler:
              Results: $100.75 pot ($2.50 rake)
              Final Board: T 7 8 4 J
              Hero showed Q Q and lost (-$50.00 net)
              CO showed J J and won $98.25 ($48.25 net)



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              And now for some good uns!

                Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436932

                BTN: $58.53 (117.1 bb)
                Hero (SB): $122.10 (244.2 bb)
                BB: $65.92 (131.8 bb)
                UTG: $96.25 (192.5 bb)
                MP: $83.77 (167.5 bb)
                CO: $50 (100 bb)

                Preflop: Hero is SB with A Q
                UTG raises to $1, 3 folds, Hero raises to $4.50, BB folds, UTG calls $3.50

                Flop: ($9.50) Q Q 5 (2 players)
                Hero bets $6, UTG raises to $14, Hero raises to $30.50, UTG raises to $91.75 and is all-in, Hero calls $61.25

                Turn: ($193) 8 (2 players, 1 is all-in)
                River: ($193) 4 (2 players, 1 is all-in)

                Spoiler:
                Results: $193 pot ($2.50 rake)
                Final Board: Q Q 5 8 4
                Hero showed A Q and won $190.50 ($94.25 net)
                UTG showed T Q and lost (-$96.25 net)



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                  Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                  Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436942

                  BTN: $209.70 (419.4 bb)
                  Hero (SB): $86.40 (172.8 bb)
                  BB: $93.70 (187.4 bb)
                  UTG: $35.67 (71.3 bb)
                  MP: $138.25 (276.5 bb)
                  CO: $65.94 (131.9 bb)

                  Preflop: Hero is SB with T A
                  UTG folds, MP raises to $1.50, 2 folds, Hero raises to $5, BB folds, MP calls $3.50

                  Flop: ($10.50) 5 Q 9 (2 players)
                  Hero bets $6, MP calls $6

                  Turn: ($22.50) 5 (2 players)
                  Hero bets $12, MP calls $12

                  River: ($46.50) 2 (2 players)
                  Hero bets $26, MP raises to $115.25 and is all-in, Hero calls $37.40 and is all-in

                  Spoiler:
                  Results: $173.30 pot ($2.50 rake)
                  Final Board: 5 Q 9 5 2
                  Hero showed T A and won $170.80 ($84.40 net)
                  MP showed 5 4 and lost (-$86.40 net)



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                    Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                    Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436952

                    BTN: $114.55 (229.1 bb)
                    Hero (SB): $102.59 (205.2 bb)
                    BB: $86.23 (172.5 bb)
                    UTG: $94.68 (189.4 bb)
                    MP: $155.50 (311 bb)
                    CO: $76.76 (153.5 bb)

                    Preflop: Hero is SB with Q Q
                    2 folds, CO raises to $1.25, BTN folds, Hero raises to $4.50, BB folds, CO calls $3.25

                    Flop: ($9.50) 4 Q 6 (2 players)
                    Hero bets $5.50, CO raises to $11, Hero raises to $22, CO calls $11

                    Turn: ($53.50) J (2 players)
                    Hero bets $21, CO raises to $50.26, Hero calls $29.26

                    River: ($154.02) 3 (2 players)

                    Spoiler:
                    Results: $154.02 pot ($2.50 rake)
                    Final Board: 4 Q 6 J 3
                    Hero showed Q Q and won $151.52 ($74.76 net)
                    CO showed 4 4 and lost (-$76.76 net)



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                      Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                      Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436962

                      BB: $52.49 (105 bb)
                      UTG: $48.50 (97 bb)
                      MP: $50.75 (101.5 bb)
                      CO: $53.05 (106.1 bb)
                      Hero (BTN): $64.97 (129.9 bb)
                      SB: $53.71 (107.4 bb)

                      Preflop: Hero is BTN with Q T
                      UTG raises to $1.50, 2 folds, Hero calls $1.50, SB folds, BB calls $1

                      Flop: ($4.75) Q T 5 (3 players)
                      BB checks, UTG bets $3.15, Hero raises to $10, BB folds, UTG raises to $43.85, Hero raises to $63.47 and is all-in, UTG calls $3.15 and is all-in

                      Turn: ($98.75) J (2 players, 2 are all-in)
                      River: ($98.75) A (2 players, 2 are all-in)

                      Spoiler:
                      Results: $98.75 pot ($2.50 rake)
                      Final Board: Q T 5 J A
                      BB mucked and lost (-$1.50 net)
                      UTG showed A 3 and lost (-$48.50 net)
                      Hero showed Q T and won $96.25 ($47.75 net)



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                      When you know you know, you know?

                        Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                        Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32436972

                        Hero (BTN): $206.26 (412.5 bb)
                        SB: $50 (100 bb)
                        BB: $205.38 (410.8 bb)
                        UTG: $50 (100 bb)
                        MP: $55.88 (111.8 bb)
                        CO: $41.10 (82.2 bb)

                        Preflop: Hero is BTN with K A
                        3 folds, Hero raises to $1.25, SB folds, BB raises to $5, Hero calls $3.75

                        Flop: ($10.25) J 2 3 (2 players)
                        BB bets $4.50, Hero calls $4.50

                        Turn: ($19.25) Q (2 players)
                        BB bets $12.25, Hero calls $12.25

                        River: ($43.75) K (2 players)
                        BB bets $28, Hero calls $28

                        Spoiler:
                        Results: $99.75 pot ($2.50 rake)
                        Final Board: J 2 3 Q K
                        Hero showed K A and won $97.25 ($47.50 net)
                        BB showed 7 T and lost (-$49.75 net)



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                        Ok that'll do. Volume's been poor today but quite tired. Might put in one last big session before bed. Gl all.
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                        11-08-2014 , 12:34 AM
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by GazzyB123
                        Make that...



                        The motivation is strong just now.
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                        11-08-2014 , 12:43 PM
                        oooooosh
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                        11-10-2014 , 02:07 AM
                        Saturday & Sunday were really poor days in terms of volume. I was beyond wasted on Saturday night and then had to play 90 minutes of football on 4 hours sleep, needless to say Sunday was a waste of a day. Got a bit of volume in, brought my A(ish) game to the table but no rungood. Played a few mtts but nothing rly threatened. I had a big stack in the MM $3.30 Zoom event but KK vs AA right after the bubble ended my faint hopes. Here's the 'sessions by day tab' and monthly graph so far...





                        My aim was to break even this month initially as I wasn't feeling confident and running so badly (I never miss a moment to mention that...). Now that the confidence is back and I'm running well again at times, it's been a good start to the month, and I'm gonna aim for $2k. I also wanna bink an mtt, it's been too long!

                        Edit - I lost a £120 pot on £ tables w JJ vs AQo bvb. Had that held that's an extra $200 or so, c'est la vie!

                        Last edited by GazzyB123; 11-10-2014 at 02:17 AM.
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                        11-10-2014 , 02:15 AM
                        Whats your non show down winnings like?
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                        11-10-2014 , 02:18 AM
                        Sorry I messed up my screenshots, should be able to see it now!
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                        11-10-2014 , 02:22 AM
                        Have you tried playing a bit more aggressive? Like higher 3b, sqz, steal, resteal? Just generally curious.
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                        11-11-2014 , 03:23 AM
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by DontStep
                        Have you tried playing a bit more aggressive? Like higher 3b, sqz, steal, resteal? Just generally curious.
                        You are joking right?

                        I am guessing you haven't played him much. The dude goes over the top on 2bet turn with bottom pair, open-ender.
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                        11-11-2014 , 03:57 AM
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by DontStep
                        Have you tried playing a bit more aggressive? Like higher 3b, sqz, steal, resteal? Just generally curious.
                        See below!
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by borntochase
                        You are joking right?

                        I am guessing you haven't played him much. The dude goes over the top on 2bet turn with bottom pair, open-ender.
                        That is probably the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me :') nah in all seriousness I've toned it down a bit lately, playing and running well so what I'm doing just now seems to be working for me. I like to think I'm fairly aggro pre still.

                        ***

                        My sleep pattern is all over the place just now, went to bed at 10am yesterday and was up at 5pm and not tired at all. Volume's still not where I want it to be. Some giraffes...

                        Since I woke up yesterday...



                        Overall for the month



                        Took a little hit yesterday morning after I updated, so it was good to win it back! I'm gonna put in another session just now, will post some hands after!
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                        11-11-2014 , 04:12 AM
                        Hello~! my.Friend~!
                        blue line poker is not fun~!
                        BIG MONEY IS ON RED LINE~!
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                        11-11-2014 , 03:32 PM
                        I prefer the green line myself.
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                        11-11-2014 , 03:57 PM
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by getnavi
                        Hello~! my.Friend~!
                        blue line poker is not fun~!
                        BIG MONEY IS ON RED LINE~!
                        Hey buddy! How is the poker treating you? Glgl!
                        Quote:
                        Originally Posted by AndyM2033
                        I prefer the green line myself.
                        I personally the orange line so I can pretend like I'm running bad at times

                        8pm UK time and I'm just waking up. Mammoth session about to go down.
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                        11-12-2014 , 04:43 AM


                        [ ] mammoth session
                        [x] ordered a 2 for tuesday and went back to bed
                        [x] fat **** for life



                        Month so far is shaping up really nicely. I cannot say it enough but it is absolutely brilliant to be winning again, I really didn't think I'd get through the downswing at times. The guys I speak to on Skype have been incredibly helpful, and I am very thankful for that. Gotta ride this heater while I can and hopefully by the end of the year I'll be where I need to be. Some hands, critique if you wanna, good to get some discussion again...

                        Who needs maths when you have feels (srs this is probs a bad call, but idk)

                          Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                          Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542572

                          BTN: $59.48 (119 bb)
                          SB: $237 (474 bb)
                          BB: $166.15 (332.3 bb)
                          UTG: $50.88 (101.8 bb)
                          Hero (MP): $155.31 (310.6 bb)
                          CO: $50 (100 bb)

                          Preflop: Hero is MP with Q A
                          UTG calls $0.50, Hero raises to $1.50, 3 folds, BB calls $1, UTG calls $1

                          Flop: ($4.75) Q 5 3 (3 players)
                          BB checks, UTG bets $1.50, Hero raises to $5.50, BB raises to $14, UTG folds, Hero calls $8.50

                          Turn: ($34.25) A (2 players)
                          BB bets $25, Hero calls $25

                          River: ($84.25) 7 (2 players)
                          BB bets $60, Hero calls $60

                          Spoiler:
                          Results: $204.25 pot ($2.50 rake)
                          Final Board: Q 5 3 A 7
                          BB showed 2 3 and lost (-$100.50 net)
                          Hero showed Q A and won $201.75 ($101.25 net)



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                          Solid x/r bruv

                            Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                            Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542582

                            Hero (BTN): $55.16 (110.3 bb)
                            SB: $50.75 (101.5 bb)
                            BB: $80.23 (160.5 bb)
                            UTG: $99.88 (199.8 bb)
                            MP: $53.69 (107.4 bb)
                            CO: $225.80 (451.6 bb)

                            Preflop: Hero is BTN with 4 4
                            UTG raises to $1.50, MP folds, CO calls $1.50, Hero calls $1.50, SB calls $1.25, BB calls $1

                            Flop: ($7.50) 3 7 4 (5 players)
                            SB checks, BB checks, UTG bets $4, CO folds, Hero calls $4, 2 folds

                            Turn: ($15.50) Q (2 players)
                            UTG checks, Hero bets $9.50, UTG raises to $27.50, Hero raises to $49.66 and is all-in, UTG calls $22.16

                            River: ($114.82) J (2 players, 1 is all-in)

                            Spoiler:
                            Results: $114.82 pot ($2.50 rake)
                            Final Board: 3 7 4 Q J
                            Hero showed 4 4 and lost (-$55.16 net)
                            UTG showed 7 7 and won $112.32 ($57.16 net)



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                            Bit thin pre but big fish behind iirc so it's not so bad

                              Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                              Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542592

                              BTN: $67.55 (135.1 bb)
                              SB: $17.23 (34.5 bb)
                              BB: $50 (100 bb)
                              UTG: $50 (100 bb)
                              Hero (MP): $52.80 (105.6 bb)
                              CO: $71.52 (143 bb)

                              Preflop: Hero is MP with 6 7
                              UTG folds, Hero raises to $1.25, CO folds, BTN calls $1.25, SB calls $1, BB raises to $6, Hero calls $4.75, BTN folds, SB calls $4.75

                              Flop: ($19.25) 6 6 7 (3 players)
                              SB checks, BB bets $16.54, Hero raises to $46.80 and is all-in, SB folds, BB calls $27.46 and is all-in

                              Turn: ($107.25) J (2 players, 2 are all-in)
                              River: ($107.25) Q (2 players, 2 are all-in)

                              Spoiler:
                              Results: $107.25 pot ($2.50 rake)
                              Final Board: 6 6 7 J Q
                              SB mucked and lost (-$6 net)
                              BB showed 8 9 and lost (-$50 net)
                              Hero showed 6 7 and won $104.75 ($54.75 net)



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                              Villain has the nut best blocker hand, what a terrible river for him. I actually rly like his call here.

                                Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                                Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542602

                                BTN: $50.06 (100.1 bb)
                                SB: $50 (100 bb)
                                Hero (BB): $64.19 (128.4 bb)
                                UTG: $55.68 (111.4 bb)
                                MP: $50.75 (101.5 bb)
                                CO: $43.70 (87.4 bb)

                                Preflop: Hero is BB with 8 7
                                2 folds, CO calls $0.50, BTN raises to $2, SB folds, Hero calls $1.50, CO calls $1.50

                                Flop: ($6.25) 7 6 5 (3 players)
                                Hero checks, CO checks, BTN bets $3.04, Hero calls $3.04, CO folds

                                Turn: ($12.33) A (2 players)
                                Hero checks, BTN bets $6, Hero raises to $16.50, BTN calls $10.50

                                River: ($45.33) 7 (2 players)
                                Hero bets $42.65 and is all-in, BTN calls $28.52 and is all-in

                                Spoiler:
                                Results: $102.37 pot ($2.50 rake)
                                Final Board: 7 6 5 A 7
                                BTN showed 9 9 and lost (-$50.06 net)
                                Hero showed 8 7 and won $99.87 ($49.81 net)



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                                Thoughts on this? Flop sqzer can have QK, combo draws, 1010 etc, his sizing doesn't rly say nuts. Is it ok to just rippidy rip? Didn't ever think the other guy had it.

                                  Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 5 Players
                                  Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542612

                                  SB: $50 (100 bb)
                                  BB: $57.44 (114.9 bb)
                                  Hero (MP): $50 (100 bb)
                                  CO: $74.34 (148.7 bb)
                                  BTN: $53.36 (106.7 bb)

                                  Preflop: Hero is MP with 9 J
                                  Hero raises to $1.25, CO calls $1.25, 2 folds, BB calls $0.75

                                  Flop: ($4) T K Q (3 players)
                                  BB checks, Hero bets $2.50, CO calls $2.50, BB raises to $10.50, Hero raises to $48.75 and is all-in, CO raises to $73.09 and is all-in, BB folds

                                  Turn: ($112) Q (2 players, 2 are all-in)
                                  River: ($112) 8 (2 players, 2 are all-in)

                                  Spoiler:
                                  Results: $112 pot ($2.50 rake)
                                  Final Board: T K Q Q 8
                                  BB mucked and lost (-$11.75 net)
                                  Hero showed 9 J and lost (-$50 net)
                                  CO showed J A and won $109.50 ($59.50 net)



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                                  Vs one of the best 50z regs (and I'm not just saying that because he'll be reading this and probably hates me after this hand), a bit of a ridic hero call but sometimes you gotta do it

                                    Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                                    Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542622

                                    BTN: $50 (100 bb)
                                    SB: $97.92 (195.8 bb)
                                    BB: $50.51 (101 bb)
                                    UTG: $50 (100 bb)
                                    MP: $75.77 (151.5 bb)
                                    Hero (CO): $63.26 (126.5 bb)

                                    Preflop: Hero is CO with 8 K
                                    2 folds, Hero raises to $1.25, BTN folds, SB raises to $4.50, BB folds, Hero calls $3.25

                                    Flop: ($9.50) 5 T A (2 players)
                                    SB bets $6, Hero calls $6

                                    Turn: ($21.50) 3 (2 players)
                                    SB bets $13, Hero calls $13

                                    River: ($47.50) K (2 players)
                                    SB bets $74.42 and is all-in, Hero calls $39.76 and is all-in

                                    Spoiler:
                                    Results: $127.02 pot ($2.50 rake)
                                    Final Board: 5 T A 3 K
                                    SB showed 7 7 and lost (-$63.26 net)
                                    Hero showed 8 K and won $124.52 ($61.26 net)



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                                    Might seem like FPS but you gotta know your villains

                                      Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 3 Players
                                      Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542632

                                      BB: $81.15 (162.3 bb)
                                      Hero (BTN): $50 (100 bb)
                                      SB: $71.40 (142.8 bb)

                                      Preflop: Hero is BTN with K 3
                                      Hero raises to $1.25, SB raises to $5, BB folds, Hero calls $3.75

                                      Flop: ($10.50) 3 8 5 (2 players)
                                      SB bets $5.50, Hero calls $5.50

                                      Turn: ($21.50) 5 (2 players)
                                      SB bets $12, Hero calls $12

                                      River: ($45.50) 2 (2 players)
                                      SB bets $44.50, Hero calls $27.50 and is all-in

                                      Spoiler:
                                      Results: $100.50 pot ($1 rake)
                                      Final Board: 3 8 5 5 2
                                      Hero showed K 3 and won $99.50 ($49.50 net)
                                      SB showed A Q and lost (-$50 net)



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                                      I quite like my play here, some skype friends agree, some disagree.

                                        Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 5 Players
                                        Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542642

                                        BB: $62.24 (124.5 bb)
                                        MP: $50.79 (101.6 bb)
                                        CO: $42.89 (85.8 bb)
                                        BTN: $120.33 (240.7 bb)
                                        Hero (SB): $50 (100 bb)

                                        Preflop: Hero is SB with 6 6
                                        3 folds, Hero raises to $1.50, BB raises to $4.50, Hero calls $3

                                        Flop: ($9) 3 2 4 (2 players)
                                        Hero checks, BB bets $5.50, Hero calls $5.50

                                        Turn: ($20) T (2 players)
                                        Hero checks, BB bets $11.50, Hero calls $11.50

                                        River: ($43) A (2 players)
                                        Hero bets $28.50 and is all-in, BB calls $28.50

                                        Spoiler:
                                        Results: $100 pot ($2.50 rake)
                                        Final Board: 3 2 4 T A
                                        BB showed A 3 and won $97.50 ($47.50 net)
                                        Hero showed 6 6 and lost (-$50 net)



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                                        No idea wtf villain is up to here I had the fear when he 3b turn but probs not folding on brick rivers, lose to 3 combos of KK

                                          Poker Stars, $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 6 Players
                                          Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542652

                                          BTN: $89.15 (178.3 bb)
                                          SB: $69.37 (138.7 bb)
                                          BB: $109.19 (218.4 bb)
                                          Hero (UTG): $93.07 (186.1 bb)
                                          MP: $67.32 (134.6 bb)
                                          CO: $50.21 (100.4 bb)

                                          Preflop: Hero is UTG with 5 5
                                          Hero raises to $1.25, MP folds, CO calls $1.25, BTN raises to $4.50, 2 folds, Hero calls $3.25, CO calls $3.25

                                          Flop: ($14.25) 8 K 4 (3 players)
                                          Hero checks, CO checks, BTN checks

                                          Turn: ($14.25) 5 (3 players)
                                          Hero checks, CO checks, BTN bets $4.50, Hero raises to $13.23, CO folds, BTN raises to $24, Hero calls $10.77

                                          River: ($62.25) 7 (2 players)
                                          Hero checks, BTN checks

                                          Spoiler:
                                          Results: $62.25 pot ($2.50 rake)
                                          Final Board: 8 K 4 5 7
                                          BTN mucked T K and lost (-$28.50 net)
                                          Hero showed 5 5 and won $59.75 ($31.25 net)



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                                          Spose that'll do for now. Not much else happening, keep bricking MM events, stupid things like this happening...

                                            Poker Stars, $5 Buy-in (75/150 blinds, 20 ante) No Limit Hold'em Tournament, 9 Players
                                            Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #32542662

                                            BB: 3,581 (23.9 bb)
                                            UTG+1: 25,938 (172.9 bb)
                                            UTG+2: 7,997 (53.3 bb)
                                            MP1: 2,983 (19.9 bb)
                                            MP2: 9,310 (62.1 bb)
                                            MP3: 10,710 (71.4 bb)
                                            CO: 11,455 (76.4 bb)
                                            Hero (BTN): 6,886 (45.9 bb)
                                            SB: 5,369 (35.8 bb)

                                            Preflop: Hero is BTN with A J
                                            4 folds, MP3 calls 150, CO raises to 450, Hero calls 450, 2 folds, MP3 calls 300

                                            Flop: (1,755) A A 6 (3 players)
                                            MP3 checks, CO bets 600, Hero calls 600, MP3 folds

                                            Turn: (2,955) 5 (2 players)
                                            CO bets 750, Hero calls 750

                                            River: (4,455) 2 (2 players)
                                            CO bets 1,950, Hero calls 1,950

                                            Spoiler:
                                            Results: 8,355 pot
                                            Final Board: A A 6 5 2
                                            CO showed 5 5 and won 8,355 (4,585 net)
                                            Hero mucked A J and lost (-3,770 net)



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                                            Gl everyone
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                                            11-12-2014 , 08:41 PM


                                            What a day yesterday was!! +$1919 for the month. Unfortunately still on a short term stake so gotta chop up that (plus a little bit more) 65/35 in backer's favour. Not complaining at all, the dude's a friend and helped me out when I was in a tight spot. It's 65/35 because he has let me keep my next fpp bonus which I am ofcourse most grateful for. Due to a change in personal circumstances (me and the gf are breaking up) my outgoings will be a fair bit higher, and I pretty much can't afford to play poker whilst on a stake, so I'm going absolutely hell for leather for volume and w/r so that I can come off the stake when r/b comes in and keep playing. It's either that or get a job.

                                            So, to summarise, the plan is to keep crushing for another week, and all being well I can keep playing. If I grind my ass off I can make this $3k milestone bonus by the end of the year and I will be in the promise land once more! 6 weeks of hard work and next year I'll focus on w/r, but atm winrate is solid with good volume, which is always nice.

                                            Spoiler:
                                            Just no more 5 million buy in downswings between now and the end of the year please God...


                                            On another note, went to see Interstellar at the cinema tonight. Just incredible, wouldn't expect anything less from Christopher Nolan.
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                                            11-12-2014 , 09:44 PM
                                            Do you plan on playing poker "professionally " if/when you have a family ? That would seem difficult for a plethora of reasons. If not, what will you put on your CV?
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                                            11-12-2014 , 10:18 PM
                                            you slut
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                                            11-12-2014 , 10:26 PM
                                            Quote:
                                            Originally Posted by TommyCrown
                                            Do you plan on playing poker "professionally " if/when you have a family ? That would seem difficult for a plethora of reasons. If not, what will you put on your CV?
                                            I have a family, my gf recently gave birth to triplets.
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                                            Originally Posted by HMJ
                                            you slut
                                            Hiyaaaaaaaa
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                                            11-13-2014 , 12:06 AM
                                            65/35 in backers favour seems dodgy for a friend.
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                                            11-13-2014 , 12:23 AM
                                            Nah not at all, 50/50 if we continue after the r/b thing, which was a necessity for me.
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                                            11-13-2014 , 12:46 AM
                                            As long as you're happy with it that's all that matters. But I wouldn't even do 50/50 unless it was with (very good) coaching.
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                                            11-13-2014 , 04:26 AM
                                            Well hopefully I can get back on my own roll asap, either way just glad to be winning again!



                                            Difficult session, glad to rostucko. Came 13th in an MTT for $90, 1st place was $1490, a bit disappointing. Getting closer though!! Going to sleep for a few hrs then get another good session in this afternoon.
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                                            11-13-2014 , 06:29 AM
                                            Keep rockin it with ur C out!!! Also, have ive heard it was just for funs you said you had triplets? or is it true? ^^
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                                            11-13-2014 , 10:33 AM
                                            Quote:
                                            Originally Posted by BornToRun
                                            As long as you're happy with it that's all that matters. But I wouldn't even do 50/50 unless it was with (very good) coaching.
                                            you're in for a massive surprise if you ever look for staking.
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                                            11-13-2014 , 11:24 AM
                                            Quote:
                                            My sleep pattern is all over the place just now, went to bed at 10am yesterday and was up at 5pm
                                            Im sure this was mentioned before but do you tend to play from late UK evenings through to the early hours quite a lot ?

                                            If so .. why ?, tables fishier with less regs at these times ?
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                                            11-13-2014 , 11:42 AM
                                            I hope you watched Interstellar in iMax, because Interstellar in iMax is the NUTS.
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