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Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson.

10-21-2024 , 06:53 AM
Update 7: October 1st - October 21st:

From now on I'll update when it feels right, instead of committing to an update every week, as it fast became a chore. However, I'll continue to commit to the monthly wrap-ups.

From Oct. 1st-6th I was on vacation with Maanya & Reyaan. We went to a hill resort with an elevation of 2.6km. At times, clouds at our elevation would flood the valleys with dense fog. Overall it was pristinely beautiful and a lovely getaway. Reyaan made sure to keep it a memorable experience by being a complete nightmare the entire trip












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So, how is this month going?

As mentioned earlier, on paper/PT4, it might look quite meh. Losing without much traction, perhaps. However, I'm optimistic. As you may notice from the By Stake and By Session pictures, I have dropped my average stake and upped my hands/hour in my most recent sessions. This has been a very enjoyable change. There have been some teething problems, as my showdown stats have dropped a little. Maybe some autopilot, or just general run bad. I am not sure yet. My summary would be that I'm playing pretty well, and running pretty badly, with a few extra missed bluffs/calls due to the extra action. Time will tell. What matters is that I am excited and having fun, despite getting a little bruised. And I'd rather run bad at 400-1k than 2k+

In any case, grinding has been super fun, and I am looking forward to seeing what develops. My plan of action is to keep doing what I'm doing for a little while longer, to get better and better at managing the action.

BB:


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Stake:


Session:


Challenge Data:


Goals:
• Flowstate
• Improved table management
• Get to a point where I'm happy to reintroduce 2k/3k with the increased table count

Cheers... Goooood luck!
Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Quote
10-21-2024 , 08:39 AM
Just watched your two videos on Nick Eastwoods ' punt or no punt ' and thought they were absolutely excellent,
How well you articulate what are clearly very advanced concepts and make them make sense was great.

Good luck at the tables
Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Quote
10-23-2024 , 09:29 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by herbalerv
Just watched your two videos on Nick Eastwoods ' punt or no punt ' and thought they were absolutely excellent,
How well you articulate what are clearly very advanced concepts and make them make sense was great.

Good luck at the tables
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed
Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Quote
10-27-2024 , 01:52 PM
I think you have all that it takes your smart and I think able to take risk etc.

What you don't want to see / do is your also sensitive and egoistic and you think you have it figured out in a strange way.

Bcz you have a lot of fanboys

But guess what playing real poker its not about being a celebrity

You should really work harder and do sims and calibrate your game to your opponents and give-up on your idea of being a "gto-coach"

I'm really rooting for you.
Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Quote
10-27-2024 , 01:54 PM
Yet still feel same as 7 years ago beating nl200 and advising a nl 50 player

Nothing has really changed
Online HS Cash; <img m Challenge. By Luke Johnson. Quote
10-31-2024 , 11:58 AM
October 22nd-October 31st + October wrap-up:

Hi everyone

October is a wrap. Overall, I am feeling excited, whilst also a little concerned;
• Excited:
• ○ I dropped my table count from 6→5 during my recent sessions and noticed a clear improvement in keeping track of action, and thought process throughout. At times, I was playing A++ / 9.5/10.
• Concerned:
• ○ I am still struggling with focus and getting into a flow state. The task has become a lot easier said than done. I must find a way to figure this out, as it is such an integral part of the grind.

I'm happy with how I dealt with the negative variance this month. Truly, I was running awfully. Despite some doubts creeping in a little here and there, I knew deep down that I was playing just fine, and that it was just one of those stretches.

Still keeping stakes low until I'm happy with my mindset. Very happy with my discipline in this regard. Whilst I'm itching to get back to playing higher, I know that now is not quite the right time just yet; I need to first string together a few solid (mostly regarding mental performance) sessions before I can happily pull the trigger.

I am extremely excited to see what develops in the next ~six months. Despite the grim start to this $1m challenge and other hurdles I face, I am extremely confident in myself to do what I need to do to make things happen, and cannot wait to see things come to fruition. Happy playing the long game.

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Hands:

1. Slightly ridic line from villain


Winning Poker, Hold'em No Limit - $2/$4 - 4 players
Replay this hand on Pokeit

UTG: $742.03 (186 bb)
BU: $753.69 (188 bb)
SB: $561.60 (140 bb)
BB (Hero): $563.59 (141 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($6) Hero is BB with K A
UTG raises to $9.20, 1 fold, SB 3-bets to $46.80, Hero 4-bets to $106.20, 1 fold, SB calls $59.40

Flop: ($221.60) A 3 4 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $21.96, SB raises to $455.40 (all-in), Hero calls $433.44

First Turn: ($1,132.40) 6 (2 players, 1 all-in)

First River: ($1,132.40) 7 (2 players, 1 all-in)

Second Turn: ($1,132.40) A (2 players, 1 all-in)

Second River: ($1,132.40) 3 (2 players, 1 all-in)

Total pot: $1,132.40 (Rake: $2)

First Showdown: Board: A 3 4 6 7

SB shows K A
BB (Hero) shows K A
BB (Hero) wins $565.20

Second Showdown: Board: A 3 4 A 3

SB shows K A
BB (Hero) shows K A
SB wins $282.60
BB (Hero) wins $282.60


2. Felt thin, but actually v std, esp. given PSB OTF

Winning Poker, Hold'em No Limit - $5/$10 - 6 players
Replay this hand on Pokeit

UTG: $2,552.15 (255 bb)
MP: $1,000.00 (100 bb)
CO: $1,054.90 (105 bb)
BU (Hero): $1,000.00 (100 bb)
SB: $945.50 (95 bb)
BB: $1,261.60 (126 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($15) Hero is BTN with A Q
3 players fold, Hero raises to $22.50, 1 fold, BB calls $12.50

Flop: ($50) K 2 A (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $50, BB calls $50

Turn: ($150) 3 (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $199.50, BB calls $199.50

River: ($549) K (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $728 (all-in), BB calls $728

Total pot: $2,005 (Rake: $3)

Showdown:
BU (Hero) shows A Q (two pair, Aces and Kings - higher kicker)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 73%, Flop: 78%, Turn: 86%, River: 100%)

BB shows A J (two pair, Aces and Kings)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 27%, Flop: 22%, Turn: 14%, River: 0%)

BU (Hero) wins $2,002


3. (Bomb pot) Getting absolutely put into the bin. Annoying, because I really like my line, too.

Yatahay Network - $10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 4 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (SB): $1,324.93
BB: $861.99
CO: $1,282.50
BTN: $1,468.64

4 players post ante of $50.00

CO checks, BTN checks, Hero checks, BB checks

Pre Flop: (pot: $200.00) Hero has 9 2

Flop: ($200.00, 4 players) 5 T 4
Hero checks, BB checks, CO checks, BTN checks

Turn: ($200.00, 4 players) 9
Hero checks, BB checks, CO bets $65.26, fold, Hero calls $65.26, fold

River: ($330.52, 2 players) A
Hero checks, CO bets $271.20, Hero raises to $1,209.67 and is all-in, CO calls $896.04 and is all-in

Hero shows 9 2 (One Pair, Nines)
(Pre 31%, Flop 4%, Turn 11%)
CO shows T Q (One Pair, Tens)
(Pre 69%, Flop 96%, Turn 89%)
CO wins $2,662.75


4. What a life, eh?

Winning Poker, Hold'em No Limit - $5/$10 - 6 players
Replay this hand on Pokeit

UTG: $1,753.75 (175 bb)
MP: $1,897.01 (190 bb)
CO: $1,000.00 (100 bb)
BU: $1,046.00 (105 bb)
SB: $2,833.40 (283 bb)
BB (Hero): $1,516.80 (152 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($15) Hero is BB with A 8
1 fold, MP raises to $21, 1 fold, BTN 3-bets to $70, 1 fold, Hero 4-bets to $193, MP 5-bets to $316, 1 fold, Hero calls $123

Flop: ($707) 8 8 7 (2 players)
Hero checks, MP bets $176.75, Hero raises to $353.50, MP calls $176.75

Turn: ($1,414) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets $282.20, MP calls $282.20

River: ($1,978.40) 5 (2 players)
Hero bets $565.10 (all-in), MP calls $565.10

Total pot: $3,108.60 (Rake: $3)

Showdown:
BB (Hero) shows A 8 (a full house, Eights full of Sevens)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 12%, Flop: 91%, Turn: 98%, River: 100%)

MP shows A A (two pair, Aces and Eights)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 88%, Flop: 9%, Turn: 2%, River: 0%)

BB (Hero) wins $3,105.60


5. Lucky me

PokerStars, Hold'em No Limit - $5/$10 ($2 ante) - 2 players
Replay this hand on Pokeit

SB: $1,272.19 (127 bb)
BB (Hero): $1,488.11 (149 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($19) Hero is BB with K J
SB raises to $23, Hero 3-bets to $105, SB calls $82

Flop: ($214) 3 9 Q (2 players)
Hero checks, SB checks

Turn: ($214) 8 (2 players)
Hero checks, SB bets $146.30, Hero calls $146.30

River: ($506.60) 7 (2 players)
Hero checks, SB bets $549.45, Hero raises to $1,098.90, SB calls $469.44 (all-in)

Total pot: $2,544.38 (Rake: $5)

Showdown:
BB (Hero) shows K J (a flush, King high)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 69%, Flop: 81%, Turn: 100%, River: 100%)

SB shows T J (a straight, Eight to Queen)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 31%, Flop: 19%, Turn: 0%, River: 0%)

BB (Hero) wins $2,539.38


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October 22nd-October 31st Results:

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By Session:


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Monthly Results:

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By Session:


BB:


Session:


Data:


Profits:
Playing: +$1837.23
Action Sold: 0
Rakeback: +$2209.43
Total: $4046.66

Progress: $-31,853.87/$1,000,000
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