Update

I think I will try and stick to most of my big losers where I could have not made a certain choice, as well as the big winners in which I made a solid play. Its been almost 8k hands since my last update.

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Hero ($302.15)

SB ($200)

BB ($198.63)

UTG ($102)



Preflop: Hero is Button with Ah, As.

1 fold, Hero raises to $4, SB calls $3.50, 1 fold.



Flop: ($9) 5h, Jc, 2d (2 players)

SB checks, Hero bets $6, SB calls $6.

This was a snap call and I was sure he was on a J or a PP.



Turn: ($21) 9c (2 players)

SB checks, Hero bets $14, SB raises to $28, Hero raises to $56, SB raises to $185, Hero raises to $278.15 (All-In), SB calls $5 (All-In).

Villian insta min raises. I had just seen his SD numbers and came to the conclusion that he only got it in with big hands even though he was running 36/18 his WTSD was 20 and win was 70. I dont hate my 3bet I juts think once he 4 bets I have to realize one pair is dead and give this up.
Granted a better line might be to smooth call his min raise and call his river bet. Either way I lose way less.



River: ($489.15) 6h (2 players, 2 all-in)



Final Pot: $489.15

Villain had 2p J9


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Button ($170.90)

SB ($263.76)

BB ($210.35)

Hero ($200)

MP ($176.85)

CO ($178.40)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with Ah, Kc.

Hero raises to $4, 1 fold, CO calls $4, 3 folds.



Flop: ($9.50) 5h, 3c, Kh (2 players)

Hero bets $6, CO raises to $12, Hero calls $6.
I had just ran KK into same villians AA and he min raised preflop so I had a note saying minraise=strength. Somehow I ignore this and decide I will call and C/R the turn.


Turn: ($33.50) Ks (2 players)

Hero checks, CO bets $15, Hero raises to $55, CO raises to $110, Hero raises to $184 (All-In), CO calls $52.40 (All-In).

Great turn, or is it? Again I dont hate my line but I should probably simply check call because the likeliness of him having the fourth King is super slim and the min raise on the flop says he has a monster. When he min 3 bets I think I can easily dump. Do you?



River: ($339.90) 2s (2 players, 2 all-in)



Final Pot: $339.90



Results in white below:

Hero has Ah Kc (three of a kind, kings).

CO has 3d 3h (full house, threes full of kings).

Outcome: CO wins $278.30. Hero wins $61.60.


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Button ($200)

SB ($69.40)

BB ($58)

Hero ($204.35)

MP ($129)

CO ($63.55)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with Qd, As.

Hero raises to $4, MP calls $4, 4 folds.



Flop: ($9.50) 2h, Qh, 2c (2 players)

Hero bets $6, MP raises to $14, Hero calls $8.

Villian is 31/4/.8 I felt he makes this play with many weaker Q or a medium PP and I felt I could C/R on the turn with 100% confidence he doesnt have a 2.



Turn: ($37.50) 8d (2 players)

Hero checks, MP bets $15, Hero raises to $45, MP calls $30.

Everything is going according to plan. Hopefully he calls my river shove.



River: ($127.50) 4d (2 players)

Hero bets $67, MP calls $66 (All-In).

He calls now it is SD time.


Final Pot: $260.50



Results in white below:

Hero has Qd As (two pair, queens and twos).

MP has 8h 8c (full house, eights full of twos).

Outcome: MP wins $259.50. Hero wins $1.
Nice turn asshole! LOL

2 sessions in one.

Last night was my 1st night back after 2 days off and I came out playing super fast and aggro. Actually made a great call with AQ on he flop when fish shoved with J9 no pair. River was a 9 and honestly I was like semi tilt from that point on. The break fucked me up. Hopefully I wont be missing 2 days in a row anymore. I mean I played pretty solid but there were a few spots wher I didnt analzy the hand and just played my cards like a fish. Speaking of them here they are:


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($74)

SB ($182.65)

BB ($44.90)

UTG ($103)

MP ($44.05)

Hero ($200)



Preflop: Hero is CO with Ah, Qc.

1 fold, MP calls $1, Hero raises to $5, Button calls $5, 2 folds, MP folds.



Flop: ($12.50) Jd, 6h, 4h (2 players)

Hero bets $8, Button calls $8.


He snap called my flop bet and I had him on a draw.


Turn: ($28.50) Ac (2 players)

Hero bets $18, Button raises to $36, Hero raises to $161, Button calls $25 (All-In).

This was a perfect turn for me except for when I get min raised. I am not sure I can do much about this here but I am hard on myself and I think maybe folding to his min raise is possible. He snap calls the flop and min raises the turn. To me that line screams Ax with a flopped pair and turned 2p. I think my only line here is to fold or shove because if I call I am commited to calling a river shove.



River: ($250.50) 9s (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $250.50



Results in white below:

Button has Ad 6d (two pair, aces and sixes).

Hero has Ah Qc (one pair, aces).

Outcome: Button wins $150.50. Hero wins $100.



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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($97)

Hero ($199)

BB ($138.85)

UTG ($52.65)

MP ($75)

CO ($96.47)



Preflop: Hero is SB with Kd, Kh.

1 fold, MP calls $1, 2 folds, Hero raises to $5, 1 fold, MP calls $4.



Flop: ($11) Jc, 9h, Js (2 players)

Hero bets $7, MP calls $7.

Pretty standard C-bet.



Turn: ($25) 2d (2 players)

Hero checks, MP bets $7, Hero raises to $28, MP raises to $63 (All-In), Hero calls $35.

I hate my line here. I let the HUD stats get the best of me as vilian had major donk numbers. I check for pot control and he bets super small. I should simply call and check cakk the river. Instead I take the worse line and decide to C/R and commit myself basically. WTF am I doing. I played this hand perfect until I decide; "Oh he is a donk I am raising that weak turn bet."



River: ($151) Jh (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $151



Results in white below:

Hero has Kd Kh (full house, jacks full of kings).

MP has Jd Ts (four of a kind, jacks).

Outcome: MP wins $151.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($87.50)

SB ($199)

BB ($64.90)

UTG ($98.40)

MP ($41.50)

Hero ($214.60)



Preflop: Hero is CO with Qd, Kh.

1 fold, MP calls $1, Hero raises to $5, 2 folds, BB calls $4, MP calls $4.



Flop: ($15.50) 5h, Qs, 7d (3 players)

BB checks, MP checks, Hero bets $12, BB raises to $23, MP folds, Hero raises to $131, BB calls $35.90 (All-In).

Really just a tough spot. I think a call of his flop C/R is best as the flop is so dry. Then evaluate the turn I guess. Honestly though this is just one of those spots where he simply outplayed me and his trap worked perfectly.



Turn: ($205.40) Js (2 players, 1 all-in)



River: ($205.40) 8s (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $205.40



Results in white below:

BB has Ac Ah (one pair, aces).

Hero has Qd Kh (one pair, queens).

Outcome: BB wins $133.30. Hero wins $72.10.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($131.30)

SB ($118.34)

Hero ($261.05)

UTG ($119.91)

MP ($64.75)

CO ($33.50)



Preflop: Hero is BB with Ts, Th.

UTG calls $1, 3 folds, SB completes, Hero raises to $6, UTG calls $5, SB folds.



Flop: ($13) 4d, 6h, 4s (2 players)

Hero bets $8, UTG raises to $16, Hero calls $8.

This guy was a super fish and I called with the intention of C/R the turn.



Turn: ($45) 5s (2 players)

Hero checks, UTG bets $7, Hero calls $7.

WTF? I have no idea what happened to my plan to C/R.



River: ($59) Jd (2 players)

Hero bets $27, UTG calls $27.

Horrible river bet as I rarely get called by worse even though this guy is a fish. The problem was when he was checked to he usually bet really large so this was a value/blocker bet. sweet river card.



Final Pot: $113



Results in white below:

Hero has Ts Th (two pair, tens and fours).

UTG has Js 7c (two pair, jacks and fours).

Outcome: UTG wins $113.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($166.35)

SB ($210.85)

Hero ($226.50)

UTG ($159.82)

MP ($198.78)

CO ($229.26)



Preflop: Hero is BB with Tc, Ts.

1 fold, MP calls $1, 1 fold, Button calls $1, SB completes, Hero raises to $7, MP calls $6, Button folds, SB calls $6.



Flop: ($22) 8s, 2s, 4s (3 players)

SB checks, Hero bets $15, MP raises to $44, SB folds, Hero calls $29.

Again another mega donk. I didnt know what he makes this play with. i decided to call and get it in on a safe turn. Should I shove here? Should I fold?



Turn: ($110) 9s (2 players)

Hero checks, MP bets $27, Hero folds.

His bet is real fishy. I didnt like it at all and my Tens hit the muck.



Final Pot: $137



Results in white below:

No showdown. MP wins $137.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($186.65)

SB ($47.35)

BB ($39)

UTG ($95.52)

Hero ($209.95)

CO ($70.40)

The villian in this hand had just folded to a flop c-bet and announced I wouldnt be able to buy every pot.

Preflop: Hero is MP with 5c, 5h.

UTG calls $1, Hero raises to $5, 2 folds, SB calls $4.50, 1 fold, UTG calls $4.

I am looking to bang a set here as he could be tilting and looking to make a play at me.



Flop: ($16) 3h, Th, 5s (3 players)

SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $12, SB folds, UTG calls $12.

Thats what i am talking about. I bet large and he calls.

Turn: ($40) 6c (2 players)

UTG checks, Hero bets $35, UTG raises to $78.52 (All-In), Hero calls $43.52.

I decide if I bet almost pot he will put me on a steal. At this point he starts tanking and I decide to entice a call with chat. I type; "Looks like I will be buying this one, LOL." He shoves. Oh I love it. This is why I think you have to keep chat on and be in tune to what the players are aying.



River: ($197.04) Ks (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $197.04



Results in white below:

UTG has Qs Td (one pair, tens).

Hero has 5c 5h (three of a kind, fives).

Outcome: Hero wins $197.04.

Some fun hands.

I ended the week in the green which is nice but what a week it was. I sucked out, got sucked out. Playing with the worst of the worst with aggression is insanely difficult. How does one combat a super hypro aggro donk? I find myself becoming easily frustrated and tempted to play back when I shouldnt. In an attempt to better myself I have been working on devising a strategy to deal with such villians. I will let you know when I feel I have found a solid way to deal with them.

Today we will start with the winners.

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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($113.20)

SB ($207.50)

BB ($111.60)

UTG ($325.92)

Hero ($201)

CO ($88.05)



Preflop: Hero is MP with Ah, Ac.

1 fold, Hero raises to $4, CO calls $4, 2 folds, BB raises to $12, Hero raises to $32, CO folds, BB raises to $111.6 (All-In), Hero calls $79.60.

Simply standard for the most part. I sometimes might slow play AA in a 3-bet pot in order to trap my Opp on the flop. In this situation if I just call I am giving the CO great odds to call and possibly playing a 3way pot. In this spot I would have been hard pressed to get payed after te flop as well.


Flop: ($227.70) Qc, 7h, 7c (2 players, 1 all-in)



Turn: ($227.70) 8d (2 players, 1 all-in)



River: ($227.70) Jd (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $227.70



Results in white below:

BB has Kh Ad (one pair, sevens).

Hero has Ah Ac (two pair, aces and sevens).

Outcome: Hero wins $227.70.



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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($189.05)

SB ($107.20)

BB ($34.30)

Hero ($291.80)

MP ($24.15)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with 9s, 9c.

Hero raises to $4, 1 fold, Button calls $4, 1 fold, BB calls $3.

I had a semi-LAG image at thew time or atleast against the villian here as he seemed to be calling all my preflop raises and playing back at me on the flop. He mostly would float and take it away which was maddening and I was waiting for the perfect hand to get him


Flop: ($12.50) Kh, Kc, 9h (3 players)

BB checks, Hero bets $8, Button raises to $16, BB folds, Hero calls $8.

Here it is, now how do I get his money? If he does have the K a reraise here might get it in but I decide to smooth call and check raise the turn as I will extract more value from his bluffs and we will get it in most times he has a K by the river anyway.

Turn: ($44.50) 8h (2 players)

Hero checks, Button bets $30, Hero raises to $90, Button calls $60.

I opt for a 3x raise as that will leave him 80 behind and I will get it from him on the river.

River: ($224.50) Kd (2 players)

Hero checks, Button checks.

Just a sick sick card. I have to be in trouble after he calls my turn check raise. Or maybe not.

Final Pot: $224.50



Results in white below:

Button doesn't show.

Hero has 9s 9c (full house, kings full of nines).

Outcome: Hero wins $224.50.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($126.29)

SB ($211.70)

BB ($78.29)

Hero ($200)

MP ($366)

CO ($206.44)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with As, Qs.

Hero raises to $4, 2 folds, Button calls $4, 1 fold, BB calls $3.

Flop: ($12.50) Ac, Qd, 4c (3 players)

BB checks, Hero bets $9, Button calls $9, BB calls $9.

Flopped top 2 have to think I am best. standard c-bet.


Turn: ($39.50) Kh (3 players)

BB checks, Hero bets $28, Button folds, BB calls $28.

With both villians calling my flop bet at least one is on a FD and I decide I have to charge them. Also if I am against a weak A I want to get max value.


River: ($95.50) 7s (2 players)

BB checks, Hero bets $38, BB calls $37.29 (All-In).

No point in betting anything less then villians stack at this point.



Final Pot: $170.79



Results in white below:

BB doesn't show.

Hero has As Qs (two pair, aces and queens).

Outcome: Hero wins $170.79.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($56.65)

SB ($39.63)

Hero ($200)

UTG ($110.90)

MP ($208.85)



Preflop: Hero is BB with Ks, Ac.

UTG calls $1, 1 fold, Button calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $7, UTG calls $6, Button calls $6.



Flop: ($21.50) 5d, As, Kh (3 players)

Hero bets $12, UTG calls $12, Button folds.

I love this flop. This villian had just sucked out on me the hand before AI and I was looking to get my chips back here. Looking at this now I didnt realize just how weakly I bet this flop. I should have led for 15.



Turn: ($45.50) 3h (2 players)

Hero bets $32, UTG calls $32.

At this point when he calls I fire 3/4 pot looking to get it in if I can.



River: ($109.50) 2h (2 players)

Hero bets $63, UTG calls $59.90 (All-In).

I dont know that this was a horrible river shove or not? I was playing way to quick and missed the four straight on board. I saw backdoor flush but I would be hard pressed to think that was a possibility. The sickest thing about this hand is seeing villains hole cards and the percentages on the flop. I win here 97.58% of the time, villain 1.92%. Thats just down right wrong. LOL!


Final Pot: $232.40



Results in white below:

Hero has Ks Ac (two pair, aces and kings).

UTG has Ah 4s (straight, five high).

Outcome: UTG wins $229.30. Hero wins $3.09.

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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($45.60)

SB ($223.10)

BB ($127.42)

UTG ($37.50)

Hero ($199.50)

CO ($80)



Preflop: Hero is MP with As, Js.

UTG raises to $2, Hero raises to $8, CO calls $8, 2 folds, BB calls $7, UTG calls $6.



Flop: ($32.50) 6h, Ts, 8s (4 players)

BB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $24, CO raises to $72 (All-In), BB folds, UTG folds, Hero calls $48.

Funny when villian calls my 3bet I was a little suspicious but he was 45/5 so he obviously doent raise much. Not a bad flop for my hand and I decide to c-bet. I was new to this table and I had no reads. When the flop came I looked at the stacks involved in the pot and decided then and there I would most likely get it in. As it turns out I was getting the right odds here and overall this was +EV.



Turn: ($176.50) Td (2 players, 1 all-in)



River: ($176.50) 4h (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $176.50



Results in white below:

Hero has As Js (one pair, tens).

CO has Ac Ad (two pair, aces and tens).

Outcome: CO wins $176.50.


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saw flopsaw showdown



Button ($54.95)

SB ($209.35)

BB ($58.80)

Hero ($227.50)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with Jh, Jd.

Hero raises to $4, Button calls $4, 1 fold, BB calls $3.



Flop: ($12.50) 4c, 8c, 6d (3 players)

BB checks, Hero bets $9, Button raises to $18, BB folds, Hero raises to $198, Button calls $32.95 (All-In).

Villian was a mega donk and I knew I was best. He raises my c-bet and I decide to get it in.


Turn: ($261.45) 2d (2 players, 1 all-in)



River: ($261.45) 8d (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $261.45



Results in white below:

Button has As 8h (three of a kind, eights).

Hero has Jh Jd (two pair, jacks and eights).

Outcome: Hero wins $147.05. Button wins $114.40.

The swings continue.

Last night I did a sweat with Dodgy after we had talked on AIM. He was teling me abut a load of coolers he had run into and I was telling him not to worry as long as he played +EV. Then I talked him into to doing a sweat and in all honesty I think he is cursed. I got coolered like you wouldnt believe and then I spewed off some chips to a mega donk. Lets get to the hands.



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Button ($199.50)

SB ($279.45)

BB ($119.35)

UTG ($98.30)

Hero ($263.35)

CO ($177.60)



Preflop: Hero is MP with Ad, Ks.

UTG raises to $2, Hero raises to $4, 2 folds, SB calls $3.50, 1 fold, UTG raises to $8, Hero raises to $34, SB folds, UTG calls $26.

In all honesty this was horrible poker. I typically dont let donks bother me but with Dodgy talking in my ear about donkys I decided I was simply going to min raise this guy everytime he minraised for like 5 hands straight. Then this hand occurs. This hand is so transparent in retrospect as villians like this one will stik to the min raise with PP. I decide to put him to the test and he called.

Flop: ($73) 8h, 2s, 7s (2 players)

UTG bets $25, Hero raises to $229.35 (All-In), UTG calls $39.30 (All-In).

Funny before I shove here I tell Dodgy; "I have no fold equity here." Is this a horrible play? I think so because as I said I have no fold equity and his line looks like a PP. Therefore this was the most -EV line.



Turn: ($366.65) 2h (2 players, 2 all-in)



River: ($366.65) 2c (2 players, 2 all-in)



Final Pot: $366.65



Results in white below:

UTG has 6s 6c (full house, twos full of sixes).

Hero has Ad Ks (three of a kind, twos).

Outcome: UTG wins $201.60. Hero wins $165.05.


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Button ($101.15)

SB ($91.70)

Hero ($198.50)

UTG ($217.80)

MP ($203.80)



Preflop: Hero is BB with Qh, Ah.

UTG raises to $5, MP calls $5, 1 fold, SB calls $4.50, Hero calls $4.

I wasnt sure what to due with this hand preflop and opted to call. In hindsight i think I gain better information with a 3bet as villian will be inclined to 4bet better or fold/call with worse due to the 2 players left to act behind him.

Flop: ($20) Kd, 3c, Ac (4 players)

SB checks, Hero checks, UTG bets $14, MP folds, SB folds, Hero raises to $27, UTG calls $14.

Check min-raise? WTF am I doing? I was playing so bad when I look back at these hands. After my coolers I didnt think I tilted but obviously I was off my game. At the time I felt I was best and I decided this would be the most deceptive line to take. This is a solid TAG/LAG and I need to play straightforward against him. He exploited my poor play as you will see.

Turn: ($75) Ts (2 players)

Hero bets $40, UTG raises to $184.8 (All-In), Hero folds.

My flop min-raise allows many of his weakest hands to call and when he bets into essentially 3 players on the flop he is saying he has something. When he shoves this is either a sick AT out turning me or I belive simply a flopped set or two pair trying to get payed.



Final Pot: $299.80



Results in white below:

No showdown. UTG wins $299.80.

These were the only two hands that I lost over 50BB yet I still managed to blow off 4.5BI. Here is a cooler just to show how sick Dodgy is.

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Button ($119.20)

SB ($86.80)

BB ($203.60)

Hero ($203.60)

MP ($40)

CO ($202.55)



Preflop: Hero is UTG with Qh, Th. MP posts a blind of $1.

Hero raises to $5, MP (poster) calls $4, 1 fold, Button calls $5, 2 folds.

Not my standard UTG raise but I was new to the table and working to establish an image.



Flop: ($16.50) Td, Qs, 9c (3 players)

Hero bets $13, MP raises to $35 (All-In), Button folds, Hero calls $22.

ALL_IN? Sure!



Turn: ($86.50) 7s (2 players, 1 all-in)



River: ($86.50) 6h (2 players, 1 all-in)



Final Pot: $86.50



Results in white below:

Hero has Qh Th (two pair, queens and tens).

MP has 9s 8s (straight, ten high).

Outcome: MP wins $86.50.


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Button ($391.50)

Hero ($221.05)

BB ($184.95)

UTG ($42.55)

MP ($194)

CO ($204.90)



Preflop: Hero is SB with Jd, Td.

2 folds, CO raises to $4, 1 fold, Hero calls $3.50, 1 fold.

Playing this deep I felt like taking a flop with this hand.


Flop: ($9) 9h, Kd, 7c (2 players)

Hero checks, CO bets $6, Hero raises to $12, CO calls $6.

I opt for a check raise rather then a lead. I like the min-raise here because it allows for a cheap steal and also it disguises my hand if villian calls and I hit. The min-raise is the most frustrating play to make against decent players. It boggles their fucking mind, I know. I understand that this contradicts what I said about a previous hand but they are two drastically different spots. This villian is not as aggressive and the board isnt as scary. I apologize for the contradiction.


Turn: ($33) 8s (2 players)

Hero bets $25, CO calls $25.

Thats my money card! I decide a near pot size bet will really disguise my hand and if villian is on a good K he will come along.

River: ($83) Qh (2 players)

Hero bets $70, CO calls $70.

At 1st glance I hated the river but looking at it now it didnt change a thing. Well villian called one pot bet I doubt he folds to another. Sometimes taking donk lines against a semi thinking villian can be quite profitable.


Final Pot: $223



Results in white below:

Hero has Jd Td (straight, king high).

CO doesn't show.

Outcome: Hero wins $23.


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Hero ($329.55)

SB ($183.95)

BB ($42.55)

UTG ($194)

MP ($93.90)

CO ($391.50)



Preflop: Hero is Button with Qh, Qc.

1 fold, MP raises to $4, 1 fold, Hero raises to $15, 2 folds, MP raises to $55, Hero raises to $329.55 (All-In), MP calls $38.90 (All-In).

This was the very next hand and I felt villian might be tilted. Again looking back I got lucky and my line could very well be -EV post 4bet. This villian had solid TAG stats and I doubt he tilts much but it happens. When he 4bets I cant assume it is tilt unless he would overplay JJ-TT or AK-AQs here. At the time I decided it was in that range and shoved. I am a luckbox!

Flop: ($424.95) Qd, 9s, 2c (2 players, 2 all-in)



Turn: ($424.95) 7s (2 players, 2 all-in)



River: ($424.95) 5d (2 players, 2 all-in)



Final Pot: $424.95



Results in white below:

Hero has Qh Qc (three of a kind, queens).

MP has Kd Ks (one pair, kings).

This brings up a great concept me and Dodgy have been discussing about 4betting light. Of course 200BB deep it is probably better then say 100BB. It is like you rarely see a 4bet that isnt QQ+ and most 3bets will fold to a 4bet or shove back. If villian believes you to be a maniac and is 3betting with a decent range why not 4bet with your junk? This could be very +EV against a decent thinking player who will percieve most 4bets to always be the goods. Of course you dont want abuse this idea but it is very deceptive. All the credit for this idea goes to Dodgy by the way.

Outcome: Hero wins $424.95.

I have invented and perfected a new style,...

I call it NAG. NAG=Nityy aggressive. I just played 567 hands running at 16/12/3. +25BB/100 Cant argue with those stats. Honestly the donks were giving it away this evening and I have decided if these guys wont fold I have to shrink my raising and cbetting range tremendously and simply let them pay me when I have the goods. Also they love bluffing AI on the river.

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Button ($66.35)
SB ($48.20)
BB ($108.60)
UTG ($24)
MP ($83.50)
Hero ($213.30)

Preflop: Hero is CO with 8h, 7d.
UTG calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $5, Button calls $5, 1 fold, BB calls $4, UTG folds.

Not so standard for my NAG style but I usually try and keep a wide range in the CO and BTN.

Flop: ($16.50) 7h, 6s, Tc (3 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $10, Button folds, BB calls $10.

I like the flop as I have a piece and a gutshot. Standard cbet I think.

Turn: ($36.50) Kd (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets $20, BB calls $20.

If the turn is a blank I would take a free card but this seemed like an optimal time to double barrel. I like double barreling here because not only can I rep the K but I still have outs if called.

River: ($76.50) 9h (2 players)
BB calls $73.60 (All-In), Hero calls $73.60.

Thats my money card! He shoves? Is J8 even possible here? Not a chance, ship the cookies!

Final Pot: $223.70

Results below:
BB has Ad Js (high card, ace).
Hero has 8h 7d (straight, ten high).
Outcome: Hero wins $223.70.



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Button ($263.40)
SB ($98)
Hero ($200)
UTG ($35.85)
MP ($94)
CO ($54.90)

Preflop: Hero is BB with Qs, Qc.
1 fold, MP calls $1, CO calls $1, Button calls $1, SB completes, Hero raises to $8, MP calls $7, CO folds, Button folds, SB folds.

At the time I had been pretty active at this table and I felt I could get action with this raise. Also I decided to make it pretty big in an attempt to discourage more then one call. I dont mind scooping the dead money either.

Flop: ($19) 5c, 8s, 7h (2 players)
Hero bets $14, MP calls $14.

Not the best flop as this is definately in a limp callers range but I cant check.

Turn: ($47) 2s (2 players)
Hero bets $35, MP raises to $72 (All-In), Hero calls $37.

He calls my bet on the flop and I decide to go with my hand with a blank turn. I fire big and he shoves I can only call at this point.

River: ($191) Th (2 players, 1 all-in)

Final Pot: $191

Results below:
Hero has Qs Qc (one pair, queens).
MP has Ah Qh (high card, ace).
Outcome: Hero wins $191.


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Button ($147.50)
SB ($376.65)
BB ($97.50)
UTG ($48.50)
Hero ($205.50)

Preflop: Hero is MP with Jc, Js.
1 fold, Hero raises to $4, Button calls $4, SB calls $3.50, 1 fold.

Standard.

Flop: ($13) 3s, 4h, 2d (3 players)
SB bets $11, Hero raises to $32, Button folds, SB calls $21.

I have villian on an OP between 55-TT here. I feel I am best here and want to charge and draw max. We are both really deep and I decide to go with a 3x raise in case I am behind.

Turn: ($77) 3c (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $42, SB calls $42.

Again I err on the side of caution and bet a little more then 1/2 pot. At this point in the hand villian asked me what PP I had and told me he was holding one too. I told him AK and then he chose to call. Looking back I thnk I should ignore his chat and not respond. Not sure if I get a call though.

River: ($161) 2h (2 players)
SB checks, Hero checks.

Cant explain my check here. Basically I was spooked by the chat and decided to SD as I hadnt been watching the table and wasnt sure if this guy could actually be slowplaying QQ. Horrible decision here as I doubt he checks better. This was so -EV.
Final Pot: $161

Results below:
SB has 8h 8c (two pair, eights and threes).
Hero has Jc Js (two pair, jacks and threes).
Outcome: Hero wins $161.

If you are ever struggling as you play try the NAG approach. Of course you have to be at the right tables. I use table selection like you wouldnt believe which allows me to sit and wait.

Swingy day.

Started my 1st session playing LAG and ran into some tough spots. 2nd session I thightened up a bit and things improved. I am looking to find a happy medium or simly start LAG in order to create an image and then changes gears and hopefully stack some donks before they can catch on.

I like to start with my big losers 1st, but before I do that I just wanted to mention the name change. I seem to avoid losing monster pots pretty well so in order to not deter myself from going over my bad hands I have lowered the bar.

Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($202.50)Hero ($292.98)BB ($90.45)UTG ($73.20)MP ($62.85)CO ($70.77)
Preflop: Hero is SB with As, 2s. 1 fold, MP calls $1, 2 folds, Hero completes, BB checks.

I dont think raising here is very useful and because I am such a nit I might even pitch this hand. Playing so deep I decide to complete.

Flop: ($3) Kd, Ah, 2d (3 players)Hero bets $3, BB folds, MP raises to $6, Hero raises to $26.5, MP calls $18.

I have to be best on this flop and when villian raises me and I decide to charge any draw or hope that he shoves any big A.

Turn: ($53.50) 6c (2 players)Hero bets $121, MP calls $37.85 (All-In).

I could try and extract value from missed draws here but I think the pot is big enough that really my only choice is to get it in now.

River: ($212.35) Qd (2 players, 1 all-in)
Final Pot: $212.35

This was perfect poker I believe. Fuck the results, I am balling off this play.

Results below: Hero has As 2s (two pair, aces and twos). MP has 9d Jd (flush, king high).

Outcome: MP wins $129.20. Hero wins $83.15.



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Button ($203.72)SB ($38)BB ($110.95)UTG ($260.98)Hero ($247.95)
Preflop: Hero is MP with Qc, Tc. 1 fold, Hero raises to $4, Button calls $4, SB calls $3.50, BB calls $3.

I hadnt been getting to much respect but I like this hand and I dont mind raising it up here.

Flop: ($16) Ts, 6d, 4c (4 players)SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets $12, Button calls $12, SB folds, BB folds.

Great flop and I am most likely best, standard c-bet of 3/4 pot should do the trick.

Turn: ($40) 2h (2 players)Hero bets $20, Button calls $20.

Here is where I went south. I was playing kinda scared here and decided half pot would be a good bet for pot control incase my hand was in trouble. Looking back I think I have to stick with my read on the flop and 3/4 pot it to protect my hand.
River: ($80) 3h (2 players)Hero bets $24, Button raises to $167.72 (All-In), Hero folds.

This is not the best river. I have lost faith in my hand and decide a blocking bet will be best and I am dumping to almost any raise evern though I am hard pressed to put villian on a range. This guy was a station playing 52/7/1. He could easily show up withj 65 here or the trash he had.

Final Pot: $271.72
Results below: Button has 4s 5d (straight, six high). Outcome: Button wins $271.72.



Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($170.20)SB ($199)Hero ($205.40)UTG ($66)MP ($133.16)CO ($216.90)
Preflop: Hero is BB with Ts, Kd. 3 folds, Button raises to $3, 1 fold, Hero raises to $12, Button calls $9.

Villian in question here was 32/15/3 with an attempt to steal at like 30. I decide to take a stand. Honestly I think KT is a bad hand to do this with. The best hands IMHO to 3bet light with are T9s and less. You can flop monsters and they are easier to get away from if you dont.

Flop: ($24.50) 4c, Jh, Qs (2 players)Hero bets $15, Button calls $15.

Not a horrible flop for my hand. You migth argue a C/R against this villian but I opt to cbet.

Turn: ($54.50) 2s (2 players)Hero bets $32, Button calls $32.

I felt he could be floating me here with alot of hands he calls my 3bet with and decide to double barrel knowing I have outs if he calls. Looking back I dont know what I do if he decides to raise me here. I imagine I would be getting great odds and might be forced to call.


River: ($118.50) Js (2 players)Hero checks, Button calls $111.20 (All-In), Hero folds.

The river blanks and now I have two options, shove or C/F. In this spot the only +EV play is the line I took.

Final Pot: $229.70
Results below: Button doesn't show. Outcome: Button wins $229.70.



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Button ($49.95)
SB ($214)
Hero ($200)
UTG ($210)
MP ($228.10)
CO ($198.50)

Preflop: Hero is BB with Ks, Ac.
3 folds, Button raises to $4, 1 fold, Hero raises to $15, Button raises to $49.95 (All-In), Hero calls $34.95.

Villian had check shoved a previous Cbet and I really had no solid read. I decided to go with my hand figuring at worst I am against QQ. Pretty standard?
Flop: ($100.40) 9d, 9s, 4c (2 players, 1 all-in)

Turn: ($100.40) Ts (2 players, 1 all-in)

River: ($100.40) 8h (2 players, 1 all-in)

Final Pot: $100.40

Results below:
Button has Jh Jd (two pair, jacks and nines).
Hero has Ks Ac (one pair, nines).
Outcome: Button wins $100.40.

One big winner!

Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($87.75)SB ($225.95)BB ($42.30)UTG ($37)Hero ($229.95)CO ($132)
Preflop: Hero is MP with 8d, 8h. 1 fold, Hero raises to $4, 2 folds, SB calls $3.50, BB calls $3.

Standard raise. I had raised the two previous hands and taken it down with no SD so I was hoping to hit a set with the idea of getting good action if I did.

Flop: ($12) 3d, 8c, 4d (3 players)SB checks, BB bets $1, Hero raises to $8, SB calls $8, BB calls $7.

I disregard the donk lead here and make a standard cbet looking for action and they both tag along

Turn: ($36) Qc (3 players)SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets $30, SB raises to $90, BB folds, Hero raises to $217.95 (All-In), SB calls $123.95 (All-In).

This is a tricky spot as I want to suck them in yet a 2nd FD is now possible and I decide to make a large bet to protect my hand. Also this bet looks like a steal to some as I bet almost pot. When I get C/R 3x all I can do now is get it in. I put villian on either an under set or a combo draw. Most likely AQ that backdoored a draw.

River: ($467.90) 2h (2 players, 2 all-in)
Final Pot: $467.90
Results below: SB has 3c 4c (two pair, fours and threes). Hero has 8d 8h (three of a kind, eights). Outcome: Hero wins $467.90.

I was thinking about this hand and I dont think I would have been able to get away from villains hand if I was in his shoes. Would you?

Ah a tough session.

I came in trying to play my LAG style (22/19/4-662 hands) and think I got a little out of line. The games at night are usually pretty fishy and I think my standard TAG play is better suited to deal with the mega donks who love to see flops and rarely fold to c-bets. Granted these arent 65BB hands I feel I need to go over them for my own sake.

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Button ($39.50)
Hero ($219.70)
BB ($89.60)
UTG ($50.90)

Preflop: Hero is SB with Ac, Qc.
2 folds, Hero raises to $4, BB calls $3.

Standard raise. Villian in hand is a mega donk I play with quite alot he runs like 46/15/2

Flop: ($8) 8h, Jh, 2s (2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets $5, Hero raises to $18, BB calls $13.

As funny as it is I almost just C/F because the games had been crazy and I was getting no respect. I opted to C/R and take it down if villian has air.

Turn: ($44) 2d (2 players)
Hero bets $25, BB calls $25.

Rather then make a wise choice and simply give up on my hand, (which I feel is the best thing to do when you get got with your hand in the cookie jar) I decide to try and get him off a FD.
River: ($94) Qh (2 players)
Hero checks, BB calls $42.60 (All-In), Hero calls $42.60.

Some how some way I talk myself into a call here. How fucking sick am I. This is simply an example of me getting blinded by my HUD. This is my biggest leak. Dont fall victim to this spew.

Final Pot: $179.20
Results below:
Hero has Ac Qc (two pair, queens and twos).
BB has 2c 2h (four of a kind, twos).
Outcome: BB wins $179.20.
Apparently I love paying off quads as much as I love getting payed with them.


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Button ($59.60)
SB ($174.25)
BB ($97.50)
UTG ($39)
Hero ($200)

Preflop: Hero is MP with As, Kd.
UTG calls $1, Hero raises to $5, Button calls $5, SB calls $4.50, 1 fold, UTG calls $4.

Standard.

Flop: ($21) 3d, 2s, Kc (4 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $15, Button raises to $54.6 (All-In), SB folds, UTG folds, Hero calls $39.60.

Easy call and I am almost 100% I am ahead

Turn: ($130.20) 2c (2 players, 1 all-in)

River: ($130.20) Tc (2 players, 1 all-in)

Final Pot: $130.20

Results below:
Button has Td Kh (two pair, kings and tens).
Hero has As Kd (two pair, kings and twos).
Outcome: Button wins $130.20.

Sweet river!

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Hero ($200)
SB ($88)
BB ($308.15)
UTG ($206.95)
MP ($18.20)
CO ($226.30)

Preflop: Hero is Button with Kc, Ah.
2 folds, CO raises to $4, Hero raises to $14, 2 folds, CO calls $10.

Villian is a mega nit but I have to 3bet on the BTN with AK.

Flop: ($29.50) 4s, 6s, Qh (2 players)
CO checks, Hero bets $18, CO calls $18.

Not the best flop but I am looking for villian to have the same hand as me which he most likely folds to my cbet.

Turn: ($65.50) Ts (2 players)
CO checks, Hero checks.

He called and I have to shutdown. Also this isnt the greatest card.

River: ($65.50) Tc (2 players)
CO bets $17, Hero calls $17.

Taking a second look I hate my call. I was playing weak auto pilot poker at the time and I decided to look him up with AK. Unfortunately my flop read was correct except he had the one AK I cant get to go away.

Final Pot: $99.50

Results below:
Hero has Kc Ah (one pair, tens).
CO has As Ks (flush, ace high).
Outcome: CO wins $99.50.


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Button ($116.45)
SB ($59.05)
BB ($112.18)
UTG ($127.60)
Hero ($200)

Preflop: Hero is MP with 6c, 6s.
1 fold, Hero raises to $4, Button calls $4, 2 folds.

Standard

Flop: ($9.50) 6d, 7h, 7d (2 players)
Hero bets $5, Button calls $5.

I opt to lead as I have been getting no respect when I cbet and this board doesnt look like it hit AK right.

Turn: ($19.50) 2s (2 players)
Hero checks, Button checks.

I am looking to trap except I fail miserably. I may lose value from a wiffed FD but I decided to take a line that looked like a failed cbet giving up an induce action.

River: ($19.50) 5c (2 players)
Hero bets $12, Button raises to $24, Hero raises to $191 (All-In), Button calls $83.45 (All-In).

When he min raises the river I feel sick. Can this be? Then I am like fuck no! He hit 89 or he aint got shit. I decide to shove looking for a call.

Final Pot: $317.95

Results below:
Button doesn't show.
Hero has 6c 6s (full house, sixes full of sevens).
Outcome: Hero wins $317.95

Ship the fucking cookies!

After re-thinking most my preflop play was fine it was post flop where I struggled tonight. I ran kinda cold and I over played too many hands. The key to a looser style is dictating the big pots and being the aggressor. I played to many big pots OOP. Also I struggled to adjust when my image went south. Its hard when you know you are getting no respect but you keep picking up AQ and KQ on the BTN or CO and missing the flop completely. All and all I played pretty bad. But I only ended up down 170 after it was all said and done. Basically minus my bad play I am even. Minus the bad beats too and I am ahead. If you read this far thatnks and please do drop a comment so I know you were here.

Cant complain.

I am continuing to loosen up my play and it has been working quite well. Of course when you have a loose image and the deck hits you in the face you are going to blow up. Here is an example of such. 427 hands PT stats-20/16/4 ideally these are solid TAG numbers and I wouldnt mine bringing them a little closer but they work.

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Hero ($296.40)SB ($108.15)BB ($156.03)UTG ($201.45)MP ($35.50)CO ($216.35)
Preflop: Hero is Button with Ts, Tc. UTG raises to $3, 1 fold, CO calls $3, Hero raises to $15, 2 folds, UTG calls $12, CO folds.

Villian was super LAG tard running 30/22/1.75 and I belive my hand is best and I dont mind taking it down now with a nice little squeeze. If called I will have postion as well and we are super deep.

Flop: ($34.50) As, Td, 2s (2 players)UTG checks, Hero bets $20, UTG calls $20.

Cant ask for a better flop, if he has an A here I think I stack him. I cant check this flop especially as deep as we both are. I fire 2/3 my standard cbet post 3betting and he calls. At this point I have him on either a big A or a combo draw.

Turn: ($74.50) 8h (2 players)UTG checks, Hero bets $75, UTG calls $75.

After his call on the flop I know he has a hand he feels like continuing with and I decide to fire pot trying to represent a steal. As deep as we are he could C/R all in thinking he has FE but it isnt likely. Also at this point I want to make sure that I can get it all in on the river if he calls.

River: ($224.50) 9c (2 players)UTG checks, Hero bets $169, UTG folds.

Looks like a wiffed draw as I really cant put villian on much else that calls two streets and folds this river.
Final Pot: $393.50
Results below: Hero has Ts Tc (three of a kind, tens). Outcome: Hero wins $393.50.

Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com

Button ($33.35)
SB ($98.40)
Hero ($201)
UTG ($103.05)
MP ($165.08)
CO ($206.45)

Preflop: Hero is BB with 2c, 2d.
3 folds, Button calls $1, SB raises to $4, Hero calls $3, Button calls $3.

I elect to set mine with my dueces here, villians small raise made me feel like he had a good hand and I felt I would get paid if I hit.

Flop: ($12) 2s, Ah, 2h (3 players)
SB checks, Hero checks, Button checks.

Can you say YAHTZEE! I elected to check the flop as I didnt want to scare off my action if either villian didnt have an A. Also I like to give short stack a chance to steal and then find out if SB has a hand or not

Turn: ($12) 6s (3 players)
SB bets $7, Hero calls $7, Button folds.

I was tempted to raise this turn bet but I felt that would scream 2 and I again didnt want to scare off the shorty or SB. Also if is holding an A SB is very aggressive so I know he will fire the river

River: ($26) As (2 players)
SB bets $21, Hero raises to $177, SB calls $66.40 (All-In).

What a sick card. I know when villian fires he has the A and wont be able to get away now. Like I said the deck was pounding me.

Final Pot: $290.40

Results below:
SB doesn't show.
Hero has 2c 2d (four of a kind, twos).
Outcome: Hero wins $290.40.


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Hero ($365.57)SB ($99)BB ($168.35)UTG ($93.40)MP ($156.60)CO ($98.50)
Preflop: Hero is Button with 6h, 6s. UTG raises to $4, 2 folds, Hero calls $4, 2 folds.

I have some history with this villian and know him to be one to stack off with OP and I was dying to flop a set as I take great pleasure in busting him up.
Flop: ($9.50) 3s, 7h, 6d (2 players)UTG bets $5, Hero raises to $20, UTG raises to $35, Hero raises to $361.57 (All-In), UTG calls $39.40 (All-In).

When he bets out I am tempted to slow play my set here but this is a semi-draw heavy board and with our history I know he will play back with a big PP. Also decided 4x would be optimal as if he slows down we will most likely be getting it in by 5th street. Instead he repops and I insta shove knowing I am golden.

Turn: ($445.47) Td (2 players, 2 all-in)
River: ($445.47) 5s (2 players, 2 all-in)
Final Pot: $445.47
Results below: Hero has 6h 6s (three of a kind, sixes). UTG has Ad As (one pair, aces). Outcome: Hero wins $445.47.

Happy to report that again I had no big losers. Actually only big loser was a 40BB hand where I get it all in pre w/KK vs A8 and he spikes the 3 outer on the river.

Experimenting...

with a more LAG style. I have done quite well for myself with a solid TAG image and been holding my own against the regulars. After a discussion with some crew members I have decided to open up a little just to get a solid feel for the LAG style. In order to play against a style you must understand it. Also the best of the best are capable of changing gears when least expected and this is something I need to work on. With that said I will be analyzing todays big hands. Typically I run like a 17/14/4 today over 666 hands I ran 23/18/3.7 .



Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($61.50)SB ($34.15)BB ($88.80)UTG ($119.10)MP ($118)Hero ($222.40)
Preflop: Hero is CO with Kd, Qs. 1 fold, MP calls $1, Hero raises to $5, 2 folds, BB calls $4, MP calls $4.
Standard BTN raise.
Flop: ($15.50) 8c, Ks, Ts (3 players)BB checks, MP checks, Hero bets $10, BB calls $10, MP folds.
Figure to have the best hand and decide 2/3 pot should induce a call from a weaker hand or a FD.
Turn: ($35.50) Kc (2 players)BB checks, Hero bets $24, BB raises to $73.8 (All-In), Hero calls $49.80.

Love the turn and stick with the 2/3 pot bet . Villian shoves and I cant see him holding a better hand. Tanked briefly, honestly I cant get away from this hand. Perfect results. Funny thing is I had no numbers on villian and he had actually just doubled up is 40BB buy in a few hands before this.

River: ($183.10) Td (2 players, 1 all-in)
Final Pot: $183.10
Results below: BB has 8s As (two pair, kings and tens). Hero has Kd Qs (full house, kings full of tens). Outcome: Hero wins $183.10.


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Button ($55.90)Hero ($283.05)BB ($43.72)UTG ($85.05)MP ($45.30)
Preflop: Hero is SB with As, Ah. UTG raises to $4, 2 folds, Hero raises to $15, 1 fold, UTG calls $11.
Pretty standard 3-bet. Villian was 34/14/1 and I belive we had actually had AA vs AA allin preflop so I knew he was capable of pushing a big hand.

Flop: ($31) 7s, 8s, 4c (2 players)Hero bets $26, UTG raises to $70.05 (All-In), Hero calls $44.05.
When he calls my raise and this flop hits I am looking to get it in. I decide to fire strong basically forcing him to commit if he has a hand he wants to play. He shoves and I snap call.
Turn: ($171.10) 5h (2 players, 1 all-in)
River: ($171.10) 5s (2 players, 1 all-in)
Final Pot: $171.10
Results below: Hero has As Ah (two pair, aces and fives). UTG has Qh Qs (two pair, queens and fives). Outcome: Hero wins $171.10.

Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($75.02)SB ($52.20)BB ($56.50)UTG ($114.95)MP ($42.80)Hero ($213.85)
Preflop: Hero is CO with Jc, Ts. UTG calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $5, Button calls $5, SB calls $4.50, 1 fold, UTG calls $4.
I dont know if this is a standard TAG CO raise but definately standard LAG.
Flop: ($21) Tc, Js, Ad (4 players)SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $15, Button calls $15, SB folds, UTG folds.
I flop a bottom two on a real draw heavy board and there are several hands that cruch me but I think I am best so I decide to bet 3/4 pot and charge any draws as well as extract value.

Turn: ($51) 5h (2 players)Hero bets $30, Button raises to $55.02 (All-In), Hero calls $25.02.
River: ($161.04) Td (2 players, 1 all-in)
Final Pot: $161.04

Unless villian was looking to trap with the nuts I think I am holding the best hand on this turn. I decide to basically commit myself by betting 3/5 his stack. To be quite honest at the time I felt he might think he is trapping and have slow played a hand like AQ-AK.
Results below: Button has Kc As (two pair, aces and tens). Hero has Jc Ts (full house, tens full of jacks). Outcome: Button wins $106.02. Hero wins $55.02.

I actually didnt lose any huge pots today which was nice but here is my biggest loser. I feel sick posting this. I will explain on afyter 4th street.

Absolute Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (6 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.com
Button ($98)SB ($80.20)BB ($124.55)UTG ($110.45)Hero ($243.20)CO ($189.80)
Preflop: Hero is MP with Jh, Js. 1 fold, Hero raises to $4, 2 folds, SB calls $3.50, BB calls $3.
Standard preflop raise.
Flop: ($12) 2d, 4h, 7s (3 players)SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets $8, SB folds, BB calls $8.

Villian here is a regular who runs 36/9/1. Pretty crap numbers. I c-bet 3/4 looking to take it down here and if called I feel I am best still.

Turn: ($28) 7h (2 players)BB checks, Hero bets $14, BB raises to $35, Hero calls $22.

This is a miserable turn as I feel he calls the flop most times with either top pair, a draw or a slowplayed set(which is unlikely). This is where I make myself sick because when i bet the turn I felt if I get C/R I can safely fold knowing he has me. Then I talk myself into a call because I decided he could make this play after reading my 1/2 pot bet on the turn as weakness. This was so stupid. I must trust my initial read and stick with it. The more I do the better I will become.
River: ($99) 8s (2 players)BB calls $76.55 (All-In), Hero folds.

He shoves river and I have to fold. The straight gets there if he was making a play with a draw and I feel sick. Later villian claimed A7 and I beleive.
Final Pot: $175.55
Results below: BB doesn't show. Outcome: BB wins $175.55.

The title says it all!

I have started anohter blog in order to analzye my big hands and determine wether or not my play was +EV. Hopefully I will do some in depth analysis on my 65BB plus or minus hands after each session. I stole this concept from Dodgy who stole it from CTS. I think this can be a huge learning tool and really get you thinking through your villians range as well as get a solid grasp on equity. Please do comment as I appreciate the feedback immensley.