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:
By Stake:
By Session:
BB:
$:
Monthly Results:
By Stake:
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