Don't mind the chatter Ray. Not sure why you are being singled out, but other than Charles/Kraut/Dale I didn't exactly notice a ton of table talk from the others either. Not everyone has an outgoing personality at the poker table, nor do they have to. I have no problem with peaceful grinders at my table, and sometimes would prefer that to the obnoxious types. It's the headphone wearing grinders watching movies on their iPad's only looking up to play a hand as if the other 8 players at the table don't exist that are bad for the game. I get that it was a live stream, but all it takes is one or two fun players to make a game entertaining for the people who are into that. It seemed like a good balance to me.

Personally I'd prefer to see you guys gunning for each other and watching poker at it's highest level vs a circus act. I realize that doesn't appeal to the general public/casual fan, but really how many casual fans are watching a 4 hour live stream? I think most watched because they had a dog in the fight(their favorite vlogger), and just wanted to see you guys in action.

As far as being a nit, I didn't see you get many playable hands other than the premiums. No suited connectors, small pockets pairs, etc. And when you did get the J10s out of the BB you 3bet using your image to your advantage. That is prob at the bottom of most people's 3bet range in that spot. Not exactly the nittiest play, and most would probably just complete there. When I saw you limp AA/KK at first I was like WTF is Ray doing? And then I instantly realized your strategy with all the action players to your left. I would rarely advise doing this, or do it myself, but if you are going to do it, this was the perfect game to do it in. You don't always have to take the conventional line, and it was the game dynamics/adjusting to game flow that dictated it. Unfortunately it backfired, but you got away cheap in a spot where most people wouldn't be able to let it go. Sure you could have peeled one more street, but multi-way vs such wide ranges you more often than not aren't going to be good there. I often find myself in awkward spots in early position with big pocket pairs, because 3betting there looks so strong. The only mistake I really saw, which was extremely small and insignificant was not completing in the BB with J10o. You got max value with QQ vs Boski. And in general played a solid/low variance game which proved effective.

You did a great job representing 9to5poker imo, and went above and beyond what I could have asked for.

Anyways just my unbiased, objective 2 cents as a fan first and foremost, and what I took from watching the game. I think the Villain aspect adds to the dynamic and storyline for a future game, and personally I hope they include you in it for that fact alone as it would add to the entertainment factor.

I agree w most of this. Not just saying that because ur my sponsor, but only because we seem to b in line w our thoughts.
The banter back and forth between Charles and myself is a bit of a marketable ploy, but majority of it not. Just wanted to add a little spice while getting my point across. W that said & my hat bill low, I stand behind everything I said/say.
I thought I flatted AA/KK instead of limped, but not really a big difference. 2 spots I thought wd go one way and went another.
I was there to win instead of putting on a show. If I was a viewer, I wd rather watch high level poker (A game) w bigger stakes, instead of dumbing it down. Thats just me tho.
I been a introvert/anti social guy all my life. Matter of fact, it says this very thing on page 1 post 1 (background) of this very thread. I also think cats are skittish, played as high as 25/50nl, outside box thinker, enjoy the pressure, tennis junkie, green thumb, etc.
I cdnt hv asked for a better sponsor. I'm glad Justin used your logo like he said he wd. That was awesome. I tried my best. Never claimed to b the best Vlogger, but wanted to represent 9to5 and 2+2 the best I cd.
Thank you R.

Yeah my bad I guess you did flat there. I was just recalling the HH's off the top of my head. Which imo is fine with aggressive players to your left who are often going to squeeze. Completing J10o in the BB is obv marginal too so folding there is fine. And loved the 3bet with J10s. Glad you're taking it in stride though and thanks again. GL out there on the grind

Nice win. Why not count it towards the goal? Technically a 1/3 game

Is there a link to watch the stream now?

All 4 hours is on YouTube...I believe stones gaming? Or stones gambling hall


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stones live poker

Trust me i wish I cd w this month being as crappy as it is. But the rules states that only counts on games where small blind 1 and bb 2. Not gonna change the rules halfway through.

*Prior to Cali we were only up hundo or so in 1/2 this month. but since I've returned we made a small impact and got up to 4 figs. Still a small book this month, but right around where I need to b to have a chance at this.
Currently playing now, so hopefully we can add a little more today. +24$ at the moment after 1 hour of play. Table seems crappy, but so does the only other one running. We take what we're dealt.

Still grinding away on this last day of the month.
+100ish at the moment, but in one hour there will b a high hand worth $1k.

We cd use that! Takes Aces full of 10s to qualify and only 5 tables going. We cd use the boost.

Maybe someone will hit the str8 flush again & u can buy their action (free money)


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I will be on the lookout to wheel and deal @Ksrwizard.

Currently have high hand (AAA1010) this hour w 10 mins to go.
If it holds it $200.

Next hour is "bonus hour" to win $1k high hand.

We held, so picked up $200 promo money. Up around $400 in the game.
Gonna play this last "$800 bonus hour" then head out. Someone got 6666A off the bat, so gonna b tough.

Live stream Part 2 July #40K Challenge recap coming tonight. Tune in w questions regarding the challenge and I'll do my best to answer. Not sure on the time. Whenever I can get a break from the kids/fam for a minute. Prob around 8:30 my time.

UTube live stream in roughly one hour.
Didn't hv time for a July part 2 vlog, so this will b it.

What the hell did I just watch?

Been meaning to congratulate ya one the win. Watched the stream and I'd much more rather to watch someone play the game than go out of their way to be entertaining. If I wanted the kind of entertainment Charles wanted to provide, I'd watch some Housewives of some ****ty city with the wifey. Glad you played your game and booked a solid win. Catch ya sometime at HSI or come on down to Trop Evv the first weekend when they open the land based.

Someone lame.
The kiddos are all asleep and sara too. I may head back down to the basement and record me some songs on the guitar.
Thanks for tuning in guys. Mayb if u wanna see more, we can do more. Lmk.
The camera will b out for August vlog starting tomo.

Get baptized before it's too late. Ther are believers and those that don't believe YET! Jesus said EVERY KNEE will bow. I dont want u nonbelievers missing out. Turn to Him. He is good.

Gd night.

Just watched a few bits of the vid, looked you where rolling a joint at one point. Actually based on this post I'm second guessing that you weren't?

What did you do before 2003 and online poker? What was your online screen name?


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Technically no, that was a blunt.

Nice win out in CA Rayz, still on pace for 40k keep it up.

Ur right I wasn't it.

Prior 2003. Taught Math, and owner of Ray-Ray's Lawn and Landscaping business. Made more $ cutting grass/working less hours than teaching.

I sucked online. My claim to fame was running up my VPIP points (equivalent to <$10) on Stars into a 10k main event seat. Other than that, prob break even or slight loser over all. Much rather prefer live where no one can use a HUD. Screenname I think was HazyHo or something, it's been so long.

Thanks PA. Need to book a solid month in August as we get into that 4 quarter of the year. I'm just glad to have a decent shot at it this time in the year. Right where I need to be.
Hope all is well w u. Get u n the Vlogger game next time!

Everyone check out Pure_Aggression's UTube Channel.

Hey rayz, mind giving an insight into the pros and cons of how you found teaching?

Found teaching by not really knowing what I wanted to do and had to do something.

Pros: gd work schedule. Nice 2 weeks multiple breaks. No weekends. Home by 4p. gd benefits. In control of own room. Making an impact on the youth.

Cons: working for someone else. pay not too great. Spend a lot of time babysitting instead of teaching.

I wasn't that great of a teacher. Horrible classroom management skills.

Through July.
5 months to go


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wait.. u didn't cash in the chips and put in a bank acct or mutual fund (vanguard or fidelity) and let that $ earn more $?