Gotcha. Well goodluck brotha, i'll be following the thread. I'll be in vegas for the $1500 deepstack event, so if you're still there hit me up.

"You live longer once you realize time spent unhappy is wasted." - Ruth Renkl

WSOP is Officially Underway



I figured I would check out the Rio tonight. They put in new carpets like a lot of the other casinos over the last year. I actually prefer the cg on the Strip for a few reasons: Cheaper rake, no pf rake, autoshufflers, more experienced dealers. I will probably still play at Rio occasionally but I expect to put in the vast majority of my volume on the Strip this summer.

Hand 1:

V1 (300)- 40 yo white male, new to the table
Hero's Image (400)- 25 yo white male, neutral

Preflop (4):
Hero is LP dealt AJ
V1 limps UTG, Hero raises to 15, only V1 calls.

Flop (31):
K83
Checked to Hero who bets 16, V1 snap calls.

Turn (62):
6
Checks through.

River (62):
A
V1 bets 25, Hero calls.

Probably a bad call OTR even getting tempting odds.



Hand 2:

V1 (500)- 30 yo asian male, tag, I have seen him pull a few bluffs
Hero's Image (700)- 25 yo white male, tag

Preflop (4):
Hero is LP dealt AK
V1 limps UTG, MP raise to 12, Hero 3b to 48, V1 calls, pfr folds.

Flop (108):
KT4
Checked to Hero who bets 65, V1 c/r to 165, Hero tank calls.

Turn (438):
6
V1 bets 100, Hero jams, V1 tank calls.

I'm a little wary of TT and slow played KK+ but when I turn the redraw I have to go with it.



Cool, will do.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 54/90

May 2014

Total hours played- 151
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $2341

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 706.5
Average hourly winrate- $19
Winnings- $13598

That right there is the beauty of live poker Kappa

On the AJo hand above, why do you think it's a bad call? I think it's a call I'd make all the time, expecting to see random bluffs and Kx hands since he could easily float and steal the river with once you check.

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim Ryan

Decade of WSOP at Rio



I've been doing my best to crank out the volume, been playing everyday for the last 16 days or so. I think I want to play like 9 out of 10 days for the duration of the series.

LLSNL forum is doing a meet up this week so I'll hopefully meet some of those posters. I am also looking forward to the annual 2+2 party next month.

Hand 1:

V1 (300)- 40 yo black male, loose passive saw him c/c second pair
Hero's Image (400)- 25 yo white male, tag, havn't been to sd

Preflop (4):
Hero is MP dealt A4
Hero raises to 12, V1 calls from BB

Flop (23):
K72
Checked to Hero who bets 16, V1 calls.

Turn (53):
4
Checked to Hero who bets 32, V1 calls.

River (117):
T
Checks through.

I have a ton of equity OTF and OTT so I think barreling is fine. I have a little sdv and I don't think villain is folding better here to 3 barrels.



Hand 2:

V1 (400)- 30 yo white male, loose passive
Hero's Image (600)- 25 yo white male, tag

Preflop (4):
Hero is LP dealt 75
Hero raises to 12, V1 calls OTB.

Flop (26):
K93
Checked to Hero who bets 16, V1 calls.

Turn (56):
T
Hero bets 32, V1 folds.

I probably slow down on a brick turn, I pick up a fd so I firgure I'll take another stab.

Live poker is a very intriguing subculture.


I feel like he has a peice when he calls OTF. When he bet the A OTR he can probably beat it. Pretty marginal either way. Thanks for the thoughts.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 74.5/90

May 2014

Total hours played- 171.5
Average hourly winrate- $16
Winnings- $2710

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 727
Average hourly winrate- $19
Winnings- $13967

Great quote by Jim Ryan.

Agreed. Love the quote, love the thread.

Gl during your series grind pure!

Pure, keep up the good work. One little quibble though. It's Ryun, not Ryan. Great quote!

"Out of clutter find simplicity. From discord find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein

LLSNL Meet up at MGM



May Graph



2014 YTD Graph



May was pretty good. I surpassed my 180 hr volume goal. I am setting the same goal this month. I posted a lot of hh and commented on a lot of others hh but fell short of my target, I am looking to improve in that respect during June.

I went to the LLSNL meet up last night. It was a really fun time, saw some familiar faces and met a lot of the regs from that subforum. All were super nice individuals.

I am going to post a new vlog next time on networking which I think is a very appropriate topic for this time of year.

I am in a position to take another 1k shot at 2/5.

Hand 1:

V1 (300)- 40 yo white male, havn't seen him play any meaningful pots
V2 (600)- 30 to asian male, tag
Hero's Image (550)- 25 yo white male, tag

Preflop btn straddle is on(10):
Hero is MP dealt AA
Hero raises to 24, V1 calls from LP, V2 calls from straddle.

Flop (72):
T86
Hero bets 50, V1 calls, V2 folds.

Turn (172):
8
Hero bets 75 V1 snap raises to 150, Hero tanks a long time and shoves for 275 total, V1 folds.

I think given stack sizes it is close but I think stacking off is correct OTT.

Hand 2:

V1 (410)- 30 yo white male, saw him show up with K8o so I assume he is a pretty loose player
Hero's Image (600)- 25 yo white male, just sat down

Preflop (4):
Hero is LP dealt AA
V1 raise to 15 from MP, Hero 3b to 60, V1 calls.

Flop (120):
KK4
Checked to Hero who bets 40, V1 raises to 150 pretty quickly, Hero thinks for a bit and calls.

Turn (420):
6
V1 jams for 200 Hero folds.

Pretty annoying spot, I bet small to induce and I think it probably did the trick. OTT I now lose to Kx and flushes. I crack under the pressure. I think it's close, easy call if I had the redraw.




Thanks guys!


Thanks for the correction, I hate to butcher anyone's name. The source I got it from must have misspelled it too.

I'm starting another 10 day mini challenge, the target is 60 hrs played.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 16/60

June 2014

Total hours played- 6.5
Average hourly winrate- $110
Winnings- $712

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 746
Average hourly winrate- $20
Winnings- $14668

keep up the good work aggression

All the best with your next 2/5 shot!

#PLAYWELL

Pure, good to see you had a successful month.
With all the WSOP tournaments going around, have you thought about taking a shot at any of those tournaments? I am watching the final table of the millionaire maker online, it looks like a well structured, fun tournament. It is a huge field of players, but with decent hands and moves at the right time there is opportunity to make in the money.

"It's easy to quit smoking. I've done it a thousand times." - Mark Twain

The corollary: Moving up stakes is easy. I've done it a thousand times. (at least it seems like it)

Zakk Wylde Shredding



I went and saw Black Label Society at the new music venue inside Linq. The opening bands were pretty meh, but they both used the new Ibanez 8 string guitars which are sick. The venue has pretty good acoustics, a little bigger than house of blues but not as big as the joint at Hard Rock.

Here is my latest vlog-



Hand 1:

V1 (1000)- 50 yo white male, loose
V2 (250)- 55 to white female, nit
Hero's Image (550)- 25 yo white male, tag

Preflop (7):
Hero is LP dealt QT
V1 limps in MP, Hero raises to 25, V2 calls from SB, BB calls, V1 calls.

Flop (96):
AJ4
Checks through.

Turn (96):
4
V2 bets 40, BB folds, V1 calls, Hero calls.

River (216):
J
Checks to Hero who bets 50, V2 c/rai, V1 folds, Hero folds.

Turn call is marginal, I figured I had implied odds there aren't many plausible boat combos. OTR I feel obligated to vbet, I thought V2 probably had an A.



Hand 2:

V1 (500)- 50 yo white male, loose passive
V2 (600)- 40 yo asian male, lag
V3 (350)- 50 yo white male, nit
Hero's Image (600)- 25 yo white male, nit, havn't played a hand

Preflop (7):
Hero is BB dealt AA
V1 limps UTG, V2 raises to 30, V3 3b to 100, Hero calls, V1-V2 call.

Flop (397):
T53
Checked to V3 who shoves, Hero shoves, fold, fold.

I felt V3 probably has an overpair, SPR will be very low if I just call, 4b looks way stronger and might fold out QQ and AK.




Thank you both!


Personally, I don't plan to play any tournaments this year. I am just specializing in cash games. That's my preference and I am not too familiar with tournament strat. I like the freedom of coming and going whenever I feel like it. I also like the freedom of being able to choose the stack size I want to play, table and seat select.

I also think there is much less risk to my meager bankroll grinding strictly cash games.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 30/60

June 2014

Total hours played- 20.5
Average hourly winrate- $60
Winnings- $1229

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 760.5
Average hourly winrate- $20
Winnings- $15185

"If you don't make mistakes, you aren't really trying." - Coleman Hawkins

New Caesar Palace Poker Room





Caesars moved their poker room out on to the casino floor, lowered the rake to 4+1 (5% at 2/5 and 10% at 1/3), and increased comps to $2/hr. I think these are all positive changes. The 2/5 is uncapped, I may play here more often once my bankroll is over 10k.



Hand 1:

V1 (1300)- 30 yo white male, lag
V2 (600)- 40 yo white female, loose station
Hero's Image (560)- 25 yo white male, nit, I did squeeze once with KJo and the dealer accidentally flipped it over.

Preflop (7):
Hero is SB dealt KQ
1 MP limp, V1 raises to 15 in MP, V2 calls OTB, Hero 3b 80, V1 folds, V2 calls.

Flop (181):
K88
Hero bets 60, V2 raises to 200 pretty quickly, Hero tanks and calls.

Turn (581):
K
Hero checks, V2 shoves, Hero calls.

Flop decision is kind of hard there are some 8x in his range but given stack sizes I think I have to commit. My 1/3 psb may have induced a spaz.



Hand 2:

V1 (500)- 50 yo white male, loose passive
V2 (700)- 30 yo white male, tag
Hero's Image (500)- 25 yo white male, tag

Preflop (7):
Hero is BB dealt 32
4 limps.

Flop (20):
832
V1 bets 20 Hero raises to 50, V2 raises to 125, everyone folds.

I don't really want to GII for stacks with bottom 2, could be drawing dead, best case I am up against a fd.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 40.5/60

June 2014

Total hours played- 32
Average hourly winrate- $56
Winnings- $2268

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 772
Average hourly winrate- $21
Winnings- $16222

Wow, Caesars room didn't even look close to being ready like 2 days ago.

Good meeting you at mgm Sunday, sorry we didn't get to chat or ply for stacks.

Linq venue looks good, hope to see a show there some time.
Keep killing it.

Cool changes to Ceasar's.

Agreed

"For changes to be of any true value, they've got to be lasting and consistent." - Tony Robbins

Squirrel



It is definitely starting to feel like a Vegas summer, we hit 106 today.

I think I've been playing pretty good lately. It looks like the shot might stick this time and I can do some real damage over the next few weeks.

Hand 1:

V1 (1000)- 35 yo white male, tight
V2 (900)- 40 yo white female, loose
Hero's Image (450)- 25 yo white male, tight

Preflop (7):
Hero is LP dealt AK
V1 raises to 20 UTG, V2 calls from MP, Hero 3b to 100, V1 folds, V2 calls.

Flop (223):
A93
Checks through

Turn (223):
Q
V2 bets 40, Hero thinks for a few seconds and jams, V2 calls pretty quickly.

I obviously smashed the flop, felt like I could rep TT-KK with a check behind and induce some action. When he bet OTT I felt like he had a decent hand so I just shipped for about a psb.



Hand 2:

V1 (900)- 30 yo asian male, tag
V2 (800)- 30 yo white male, loose
Hero's Image (585)- 25 yo white male, haven't really played any meaningful pots, haven't 3b yet

Preflop (7):
Hero is SB dealt QQ
V1 raises to 25 from LP, 1 call, V2 calls OTB, Hero 3b to 150, V1-V2 call without any deliberation.

Flop (477):
443
Hero thinks for a bit and shoves, V1 folds, V2 tank calls.

I am pretty sure I would get 4b by KK+ so I am fairly confident I have the best hand. Slightly less than a psb left OTF so easy shove.



It was pleasure to meet you too sir.


Yep, I wonder if CP management reads 2p2 because those issues have been bitched about on here for years haha.

Mini Challenge

Hrs 47.5/60

June 2014

Total hours played- 39
Average hourly winrate- $88
Winnings- $3414

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 779
Average hourly winrate- $22
Winnings- $17370

What a strong start to June, Pure! Glad to see your recent success at 2/5 and I hope this trend continues. I think you've paid your dues at 1/2 and it's time to take your talents onwards and upwards.

+1 dude, you deserve it!

definitely deserve it keep up the hard work man!!

Hey Pure,

In your opinion, what are the best places to play 1/2 / 1/3 / 2/5 during the series?

Heading to Vegas this weekend, trying to decide where to do most of my playing.

"All mankind is divided into three classes: Those that are immovable, those that are movable and those that move." - Benjamin Franklin

MGM



I missed my volume target by 12.5 hrs so I will tack it on to the next mini challenge and shoot for 72.5 this time.

I had one kind of interesting spot I am about to go post in LLSNL.

Hand 1:

V1 (320)- 55 yo white male, loose pf, hasn't bluffed yet
Hero's Image (500)- 25 yo white male, lag

Preflop (7):
Hero is SB dealt KT
Hero raises to 15, V1 called from BB.

Flop (27):
T74
Hero bets 20, V1 calls.

Turn (67):
9
Hero bets 35, V2 raises to 75, Hero folds.

Kind of any annoying spot OTT, he might raise worse tp but I am losing to most of his range. I haven't seen him bluff so I guess I have to give him credit here.

Hand 2:

V1 (900)- 40 yo white male, tag
V2 (400)- 40 yo asian male, tight
Hero's Image (550)- 25 yo white male, lag

Preflop (7):
Hero is BTN dealt A8
V1 raises to 15 from MP, V2 calls from LP, Hero calls.

Flop (48):
763
Checked to Hero who bets 20, V1 folds, V2 calls.

Turn (88):
9
Checked to Hero who bets 40, V2 calls.

River (168):
A
Checks through.

I figured I would take a stab OTF with some bd equity. I pick up an oesd OTT so I fire another barrel. I bink tp OTR maybe could have put in a small vbet.





I don't really think anyone deserves anything in poker, all we can do is play our best and put in volume, the rest is up to chance. Thanks for the good vibes guys!


I always recommend the biggest and nicest rooms aka "the big 4" Aria, Bellagio, Venetian and Wynn. There you will find the lowest rake, best comps, largest selection of games and stakes. Have a good trip!

Mini Challenge

Hrs 10/72.5

June 2014

Total hours played- 50
Average hourly winrate- $73
Winnings- $3641

2014 YTD

Total hours played- 789.5
Average hourly winrate- $22
Winnings- $17595

Bet a little bigger ott in hand 1, there are a lot of drawy hands to get value from. Otherwise wp. Value bet river small in hand 2.

I read the whole thread and I see in the beginning months you posted how much your BR was but after the month of June 2011 you stop if it not to personal could you tell us what your BR is at or are you in the 4 figure range or 5 figure range or 6 figURE range!!

agreed with trob. Vbet river small hand 2.