You should play live it's way more fun.

I actually did play live today at Bike, first hand it got chopped, uh-oh. Second hand it folds to the SB (who just chopped the previous hand) who minraises and takes it down. Instant comedy. Action picked up though, lots of players had to wait 1 hour+ to get to the table and I feel like that makes anyone ready to gamble.

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I got kinda soulread in an unusual manner here. He prob had a low pocket pair

5/5 NLHE, Hero raise A8 in LJ to $20, SB call, BB call.

Flop 886, pot $55
Checks to me, I bet $25, BB calls.

Turn 6, pot $95
Villain leads $40, I call, villain mucks.

First coaching session was NL50 with CrunchyBlack who also has a PG&C here and has given the OK to post it. Got through about 30 minutes of footage. I screwed up the black space on the sides of the video apparently

Free coaching #2

Same thing as before, first person who DM's me a link I can open in my browser to watch a recorded session. Will do at least 1 more (but likely more than 1) after this as I still need practice for myself.

Any limits up to NL100/PLO100

Session wish Aseah was great, thanks again

Keep poasting Aeseh

glgl

^^ thanks for posting guys

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LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL villain has 6bb and SPR on the turn is .08. Maybe he timed out idk

Ignition - $2 PL Hi (6 max) - Omaha Hi - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

SB: 97.38 BB
BB: 160.24 BB
Hero (UTG): 134.17 BB
CO: 100 BB
BTN: 43.16 BB

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 8 9 K 6

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) BTN has A 2 3 J

Hero raises to 3.5 BB, fold, BTN calls 3.5 BB, fold, fold

Flop: (8.5 BB, 2 players) T A 8
Hero checks, BTN bets 8.5 BB, Hero raises to 33.58 BB, BTN calls 25.08 BB

Turn: (75.65 BB, 2 players) T
Hero bets 37.08 BB, fold

so I'm pretty much in full swing of things these days. Starting to mix in NL500/PLO500 as well

but after a serious grind session, sometimes I like to smoke some weed and "wind down" playing down a stake (NL100 or PLO100). On one hand, I feel like it has to be better than playing some chess or Overwatch like I normally would instead. On the other, I'm cautious that it may contribute to burnout or have other adverse side effects (e.g., not fully relaxing during my allotted relaxation time). In the end, I'm sure everyone has to find their own path and what works for them.

But what do you guys think? Better to relax with some full-on relaxation or relax with some NL100?

full on relax for sure imo

hello Tyman

oh ya I also will like watch a youtube vid or something while playing few tables while playing chill poker

I play pretty long hours as is. Moving down in stakes would not be very relaxing.

Would much rather rest and prepare for the next day.

Sometimes I just can't relax without multitasking and will feel better having 4 tables open while watching netflix rather than scrolling my phone or doing something else. But it doesn't seem healthy - it's like my brain is hooked on the little dopamine rushes that you get while playing and sometimes I can't turn it off.

What really helps me is to get some exercise, do some chores around the house and then take a shower after grinding instead of going straight from grind -> relax.

good tips, thanks for the comments

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prob should just go full pot on this river as villain's calling range is inelastic boats

Ignition - $2 PL Hi (6 max) - Omaha Hi - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BTN: 100 BB
SB: 78.9 BB
Hero (BB): 198.78 BB
UTG: 215.46 BB
MP: 64.43 BB
CO: 173.78 BB

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, Hero posts BB 1 BB


Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has Q 3 2 6

fold, fold, fold, fold, SB calls 0.5 BB, Hero checks

Flop: (2 BB, 2 players) 3 Q 5
SB checks, Hero bets 1.43 BB, SB calls 1.43 BB

Turn: (4.85 BB, 2 players) 8
SB checks, Hero bets 4.35 BB, SB raises to 17.66 BB, Hero calls 13.31 BB

River: (40.17 BB, 2 players) Q
SB checks, Hero bets 30.98 BB, SB calls 30.98 BB

Full on relax AINEC!

Oh hey it's Jarretman! A friend recently introduced me to your youtube channel, I've seen several episodes so far, excellent material.

Thanks for the comments. Easier for me to get my mind off poker after driving home from a live session rather than playing games on the same computer that is a few clicks away from checking the tables

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I think I should have sized up turn more here although probably wouldn't have gotten paid on river anyway

5/5 NLHE. 100% VPIP villian limp CO, I $20 on BTN with 22, BB calls. $750 effective

Flop 752, pot $60
BB check, V lead $15, I raise to $65, BB folds, V calls.

Turn 9, pot $190
V leads $45, I raise to $175, V says "no diamond" and calls.

River J, pot $540
Check, I jam ~$500, V flashes a 5 and folds.

I witnessed a new tactic of utilizing pot odds today

5/5 NLHE. UTG+1 (EP) limp, HJ limp, Hero $35 with AJ in CO, BB call, EP call, HJ call.

Flop T54, pot $140
Checks around.

Turn 6, pot $140
Checks to HJ who bets $60, I fold, BB call, EP calls.

River 5, pot $320
Checks to HJ who bets $80, EP folds out of turn and flashes a 4, BB calls, then EP takes her cards back and overcalls! TBH it would be a pretty sweet angle if she had better than bottom pair. HJ had 98, BB had T8.

Very late, but glgl

Where you playing 5/5?

Hey guys I'm playing at the Bike

+1. I’ve been watching the Jarretman YT vids lately as well. I have a heads up in the general chat thread half a year ago but no one responded to it.
Definitely quality material. Thanks Jarretman if ya happen to catch this post.

GL with your sessions at the Bike Aesah!

yes, "excellent material" is an understatement

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the balls on this guy (I prob should have jammed riv also)

5/5 NLHE. UTG open $20, Villain call UTG+1, 3 more calls including me on BTN w 66. $1700 effective

Flop AK6, pot $100
Checks to me I bet $80, V raises to $280, I call.

Turn 2, pot $660
Checks through.

River 7, pot $660
V bets $700, hero calls, V shows 78.

Hi all,

Aesah was kind enough to do a pro bono coaching session to help with my 5/5/10 live PLO game.

We chatted via Discord prior to the session about how the game plays, and I recorded some hands for discussion at my latest game.

The 1 hour session was in depth covering:
Preflop RFI, cold calling, 3bet ranges etc
Flop stack off ranges at various SPRs
Tilt, bankroll management and variance

Highly recommended, hoping to pay for the next session

Thanks Ragenut! Been doing a decent amount of free coaching recently and feeling very confident now in being able to provide value so that will probably be the last one for free

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Starting to scout out soft tables in higher limits online as well, though still regging NL/PLO200

Ignition - $10 PL Hi (6 max) - Omaha Hi - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

Hero (BB): 51.55 BB
UTG: 119 BB
CO: 102.7 BB
BTN: 336.14 BB
SB: 47.5 BB

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, Hero posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has 9 5 J J

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

Flop: (6 BB, 2 players) 4 7 7
SB checks, Hero checks

Turn: (6 BB, 2 players) J
SB checks, Hero bets 2 BB, SB calls 2 BB

River: (10 BB, 2 players) Q
SB checks, Hero bets 7.85 BB, SB raises to 15.7 BB, Hero raises to 46.55 BB and is all-in, SB calls 26.8 BB and is all-in

idk what to do here on the turn. Checking back seems like a viable option

Ignition - $2 PL Hi (6 max) - Omaha Hi - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

UTG: 134.47 BB
MP: 12.29 BB
Hero (CO): 110.3 BB
BTN: 98.5 BB
SB: 205.69 BB
BB: 239.92 BB

SB posts SB 0.5 BB, BB posts BB 1 BB

Pre Flop: (pot: 1.5 BB) Hero has A 9 8 K

fold, fold, Hero raises to 3.5 BB, fold, fold, BB raises to 11 BB, Hero calls 7.5 BB

Flop: (22.5 BB, 2 players) 6 K A
BB checks, Hero bets 7.69 BB, BB calls 7.69 BB

Turn: (37.88 BB, 2 players) J
BB checks, Hero bets 13 BB, BB raises to 44 BB, Hero calls 31 BB

River: (125.87 BB, 2 players) 4
BB checks, Hero checks

I'd check turn with your hand unless I knew some psycho was raising A6 to a bet no redraw