Winning small/medium pots and losing big pots
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 471
What is the psychological term or issue that I have where I get extremely annoyed during a low stakes live PLO session where every time I get it in with the nuts or a super wrap + nut flush draw and I run super well by holding or hitting in pots where I put in $500-1000 and lose when I put in $1500+?
Played a long session yesterday where I got it in about 20x for small/medium pots where we get it in HU or multi ways for $500-1000 each and I won most of those but then in the 5x where I put in $1500+ HU or multi-way I couldn't hold or get there as a favorite with combo draw so the net $ results was pretty even but psychologically it obviously puts you in a state of sadness/depression like things are unfair but obviously the cards, dealer, shuffle machine, and life rng doesn't know the pot size just makes things feel horrible. I have had a lot of coaching and studied a lot with regards to mental game and I feel I am very composed and continue to play near my A game after these runouts that go against me but I would love to learn more and help myself overcome these feelings easier/quicker/better. Any help is appreciated in directing me to understanding and improving here.
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 815
The expression that you're looking for is "entitlement tilt."
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 471
Thank you. I knew there has to be a term for it.