Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Almost 6 hours=$877.24...

best part is I ran above EV (not that I care). It is funny how I hate running below but now I am like wait a second does running above mean I am making bad decisions.

Today was a hectic day at the tables with me going up up up to 1k and then back down down down to near even only to turn it around and end with a very uneventful/gay night session. I nearly booked 6 hours but I am not overly concerned that I didnt.

As for improvement goes I have made two choices in that department, 1)I am going to get me some coaching, 2) I am now Hudless. I honestly see a TAG and get emotional when he has position and 3bets me. I do very spewy things based on HUD and need to focus so much more on game flow. I will be 4 tabling obviously. Anyways nailed 2136 hands today in just under 6 hours and am in the green for the month.

This is a major leak of mine. Check calling. I opted to c/c vs a reg on a wet board knowing he is firing here and also that I would check fold here alot. The river is a fold imo.
$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
3 players
Converted at weaktight.com


Stacks:
BTN ($436.05)
Hero (SB) ($207.00)
BB ($299.45)

Pre-flop: ($3, 3 players) Hero is SB

BTN folds, Hero raises to $8, BB calls $6

Flop: ($16, 2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets $11, Hero calls $11

Turn: ($38, 2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets $24, Hero calls $24

River: ($86, 2 players)
Hero checks, BB bets $65, Hero calls $65

Final Pot: $216
Hero shows:
BB shows:

BB wins $214 ( won +$106 )
Hero lost -$108.00



This is another gross spot where I should fold even though I flatted the flop to allow villain to spew. Problem is Ax is a big part of his range and I doubt he DB it on a bluff often.
$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com


Stacks:
UTG ($436.80)
UTG+1 ($419.95)
Hero (CO) ($232.00)
BTN ($408.40)
SB ($365.55)
BB ($134.10)

Pre-flop: ($3, 6 players) Hero is CO

2 folds, Hero raises to $7, 2 folds, BB calls $5

Flop: ($15, 2 players)
BB bets $15, Hero calls $15

Turn: ($45, 2 players)
BB bets $45, Hero calls $45

River: ($135, 2 players)
BB bets $67.10, Hero calls $67.10

Final Pot: $269.20
BB shows:
Hero shows:

BB wins $265.70 ( won +$131.60 )
Hero lost -$134.10



Now the Hero call of the day. At the time I was sick but i think in retro this is a pretty easy call as villain is repping very little.
$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com


Stacks:
UTG ($153.10)
Hero (UTG+1) ($226.00)
CO ($99.97)
BTN ($397.00)
SB ($84.40)
BB ($400.75)

Pre-flop: ($3, 6 players) Hero is UTG+1

UTG raises to $7, Hero raises to $22, 4 folds, UTG calls $15

Flop: ($47, 2 players)
UTG bets $23.50, Hero calls $23.50

Turn: ($94, 2 players)
UTG checks, Hero checks

River: ($94, 2 players)
UTG bets $47, Hero calls $47

Final Pot: $188
UTG shows:
Hero shows:

Hero wins $184.50 ( won +$92 )
UTG lost -$92.50

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

5 hours

Came up a bit short but whatever. The truth is I wanted to play more but decided against it as this was my 1st real day back grinding and I didnt want to over do it. Logged 2104 hands while dropping 3BI. I played good overall besides a few too many bluffs and river calls. I really need to focus on hand reading and trusting myself to fold. The truth is I still am blown away by the suckouts on AP. Honestly playing at FTP for a stint I swear I didnt see as many disturbing turn and river cards. It isnt just against me either its while watching other players SD too. I definately need to snug up just a bit and learn to pick my spots better. I have two fun hands for the day.

Villain is a super lag tard opening everything everywhere. I should focus mainly on 3betting for value but instead I decide to make a retarded 3bet. When he donks the flop I wasnt sure what to do. I feel like he never has it but do I want to raise call it off? I opted to make a 3x raise and he calls. The turn is where it gets interesting as we have picked up some added equity. I think this is my biggest leak. Bet sizing. I should basically have 4x the flop setting up an easy turn shove. Instead I check like a bitch because I really hate bet calling it off with J high and I wasnt exactly sure what villains range is. The river is gin but is it? I considered flatting but then again he could have gotten tricky with a set or 2p and I need to ship. GG me.


$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
6 players
Converted at weaktight.com


Stacks:
UTG ($569.33)
UTG+1 ($210.45)
CO ($174.95)
Hero (BTN) ($285.50)
SB ($200.00)
BB ($453.72)

Pre-flop: ($3, 6 players) Hero is BTN

UTG raises to $6, 2 folds, Hero raises to $20, 2 folds, UTG calls $14

Flop: ($43, 2 players)
UTG bets $20, Hero raises to $60, UTG calls $40

Turn: ($163, 2 players)
UTG checks, Hero checks

River: ($163, 2 players)
UTG bets $75, Hero raises to $205.50, UTG calls $130.50

Final Pot: $574
Hero shows:
UTG shows:

UTG wins $570.50 ( won +$285 )
Hero lost -$285.50



Not sure how I feel about this hand. Turn check min raises tend to be stupid strong but I didnt want to fold just yet. When he bets uber gay on the river I really wanted to fold but I decided against it.
$1/$2 No Limit Holdem
5 players
Converted at weaktight.com


Stacks:
UTG ($215.85)
CO ($163.25)
Hero (BTN) ($225.00)
SB ($521.72)
BB ($555.63)

Pre-flop: ($3, 5 players) Hero is BTN

2 folds, Hero raises to $7, SB calls $6, BB calls $5

Flop: ($21, 3 players)
SB checks, BB checks, Hero checks

Turn: ($21, 3 players)
SB checks, BB checks, Hero bets $14, SB raises to $28, BB folds, Hero calls $14

River: ($77, 2 players)
SB bets $28, Hero calls $28

Final Pot: $133
Hero shows:
SB shows:

Hero wins $129.50 ( won +$66.50 )
SB lost -$63.00
BB lost -$7.00



To close, I love this game. Everyday something different, no two hands alike. Soon it will equate to me booking some wins.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Day 1

Quick note: I am seriously disappointed in myself but at the same time proud of my poker friends. 2 players whom I started talking poker with more then a year ago are now leggo pros. 2 other players whom I started talking with early this year are crushing the game and 5 figure months are standard. I have decided that I will no longer stand for it. This is my month to get on the right track. I am going to be grinding like a beast and if results are showing come mid month I will be looking for a coach.

Today I did not fulfill my daily goal as the fam was home and we did the x-mas tree thing. I booked 1.5 hours and lost just under a buy in. My main focus this month will be 4 tabling with a random 6 table session mixed in now and then. Tomorrow I will play 5.5 hours. If anyone who reads this is a DC member I highly suggest you start using there forums. The midstakes are awesome as many of their pros give feedback. Also the forum is very user friendly imo.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Another winner!!!!

I know it has been a long ass time since i posted and I dont give a fuck. Hopefully I still have a few of you reading. Well Oct was a 4k month and Nov 3kish which is shit as far as what I wanted to be achieving at this time. The truth is I am a slacker and i have only myself to blame. Granted poker EV (The Devil) says I should be up like 10k more then I am. Anyways I wanted to post my schedule for Dec in hopes that I will keep on track and log some good solid hands. I think like J and Btimm I am going to try and make a nightly post of my progress and maybe throw in one hand of interest which yall can give me feedback on. Here is the schedule.


Hours available: 9am-4pm, 8pm-12pm; 11 hours

Desired:
-5-6 hours of play per day or 30 hours a week
-30-60minutes of review/study per day.
-Daily exercise

Monday: Poker =3.5hrs
9am- Gym, 10am Meeting, 12pm Poker, 2pm 30 min break, 2:30pm Poker

Tuesday: Poker = 5.5hrs
9am Meeting, 10:30am Bike ride, 12pm Poker, 2pm 30 min break, 2:30pm Poker, 8pm Poker

Wednesday: Poker =6hrs
9am Gym, 10am Study, 11am Poker, 1pm 30 min break, 1:30pm poker 3:30pm Review, 8pm Poker

Thursday: Poker = 6hrs
9am Bike ride, 10am Poker 12pm 30 min break, 12:30pm Poker, 2:30pm 30 min break, 3pm Study, 8pm Poker

Friday: Poker = 6hrs
9am Gym, 10am Poker 12pm 30 min break, 12:30pm Poker, 2:30pm 30 min break, 3pm Study, 8pm Poker

Saturday: Poker= 2hrs
9am Poker

Sunday: Poker= 2hrs
9am Poker


Also here are my goals for the month, as you can see the bar is set high.

$20k+ month

Always play my A-game.

Take shots at 2/4

Follow the schedule