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[@manamanacar123]

DOUG thanks for hanging on and sticking with the vlogging. Many people don't even get to 100 vlogs . keep up the good work!!! Good luck at the tables!!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Burnout is real, but my mother didn’t raise a quitter. 😀. I here for the duration.

[@beachfraser3747]

The king three of hearts hand is interesting, it shows how wide people are prepared to call preflop for 8 times the big blind raise, its ridiculous, its just goes to show the level of gamble from low stakes players, you can make a fortune playing somewhat tight in the streets through these fishes, Hope everyone on the site are feeling good, best regards Chemo man!! FRASER

[@ShutDFckOff]

The reason why low stakes are still profitable even with ridiculous rake coz these type of players are still swimming in the pond. Keep fishing!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

He was the $6 straddle so his play is not that bad. In position with a suited K is playable with deep stacks. Hope your treatment is going well Fraser, my nephew has a very similar situation and just got some good news. Hope good news is contagious. 😀

[@spaffron4285]

Poker tables by day Doug's vlogs by night... all day

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I like that 😀

[@drewmartin6240]

On the J10 hand where u put him on a draw I think you bet fine on the turn but should check the river and let him bluff with his miss draws because if you get called on the end there you’re most likely beat

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I feel I should size up my turn bet, but checking river is the best play. I just didn't want to show my overly aggressive play with a weakish holding.

[@tthaas]

The straight draw against kings was still a good fold when he moved to put you all-in (we won't mention the mistake on the flop that got you in the predicament; Zeus covered that.). You were getting breakeven odds at best against an overpair to your straight, or two pair, and worse against pretty much anything else. Yeah, you'd have hit in this instance, but making a $500 call into a $1000 pot enough times with

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

If I didn’t have the back door flush draw, I would fold the flop. He over played his hand, that was probably the weakest hand he could have had and I was still getting a bad price.

[@tommyhardin4817]

Good to know that others struggle with raise amounts sometimes. Not happy you missed out on two hundo of value. Just good to know others can make mistakes as well. Very good video (as always)!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I was kicking myself after that play, needed to slow down and figure it out.

[@Dcguy27]

I was laughing after hearing that cause pulling in an 800+ pot I would have me parading around for the biggest pot ever I’ve ever pulled 😂 this is the difference between a novice and an advanced player lol!!!

[@jtome84-91]

You deserve at least 50 k subs ! Thanks for the content Doug

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@jtome84-91 wow, thanks. 50k is a long way away.

[@timshaw5963]

Happy Sunday Doug! Solid play, don’t let Zeus get in your head 🤪🐶

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Tim, got to listen to him to get better 🤔

[@glenmoney5103]

I've missed your vlog since I've been out of the country for the past couple of months.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Welcome back, hope you can binge a few vlogs.

[@stealthyfern]

Wooooo! Way to go doug! Nice one. Nice disciplined fold. Don't sweat losing that value on the end hand, im surprised he called. Nobody's perfect

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Still feel I needed to go for it, let some money get away.

[@mitchdarra6199]

That was a HUGE piece of advice from Zeus! Applies to my game and one of the more consistent cracks in my chip damn

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@mitchdarra6199 passive games you can get away with making some betting errors. Tougher games, players will test you more often. Taking a free card in position with a mediocre hand is wise.

[@ariera9873]

In the end...A win, is a win, is a win. But seriously, glad things ended up in your favor and it's good to see that you take the game serious enough to get in "the lab" often to learn from mistakes that can cost you $ down the road.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

If your not moving forward, you are falling behind. Have to do homework to stay near the front of the pack.

[@jasonsitu5287]

There was a month I was up 7000plus a month playing 1 2 no limit after that month I was on a downswing and lost 3000 back in a week , but I was on tilt easily back then when I was younger. Started splashing around and gamble with the draw. After that I penalized myself that I am not allowed myself to play poker for a year. And now I make sure I can control my emotions before going to the casino. Which makes my skill sky rocket

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

tilt is the number one killer of bankrolls, even I suffer from frustration .

[@jasonsitu5287]

@@dougmccuskerpokerhard part being a good poker player is the enemy of ourselves that we have to fight through our emotions

[@thomasrichardson-ev1wp]

The diamond flush hand. I go with your thinking of making a smaller bet. Over the long haul I think you will make more money.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

After some thought, I believe he was just as likely to call 400 as 600. He was steaming and probably had a flush also.

[@thomasrichardson-ev1wp]

@@dougmccuskerpoker in this case maybe. One night in Vegas I watched the player next to extract money hand over fist betting just enough to get called and was paid every time. It was a work of art.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@thomasrichardson-ev1wp it’s all player dependent, that player in Vegas worked his magic knowing his opponents.

[@vincentbaca790]

Again...thanx for informative vlog..Goodluck with the 5000 a month, Mr. McCusker!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@vincentbaca790 thanks Vince, it’s a high goal that I think is achievable.

[@tedalfred9516]

I'm kind of stunned by how good you have run consistently this year...fun times

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

You spoke too soon, just had a very rough day 😩

[@blue4life175]

Love the punts by both players! 😂

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Lots of punters at Capitol

[@larrygrapentine8472]

Hi Doug. My wife and I are fans from Arizona. We took a road trip up Hwy 1 and came through Sacramento on the way back south. We had to stop at Capitol Casino and play some 4/8 LH. Was fun to see where you play.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@larrygrapentine8472 sorry I missed you, next time you’re in town let me know.

[@larrygrapentine8472]

@@dougmccuskerpoker We were passing through at 7PM, so we knew you would not be there. I don't like to play at night because it seems way more wild than mid-day. Got on a 4-8 limit table with one rack of $1 chips and everyone else had 3-4 racks stacked up. lots of raising. after a couple of hours of not getting anywhere I was in $10 bomb pot with 7-6 off suit. hit a 6 on the flop and a 7 on the turn. Went all in with my remaining 5 chips. Won the bomb pot and won my $100 back with that pot. It was getting late, so I found my wife at another table, and we headed south.

[@ianshirreffs5604]

I hope you crush your goal, Doug!!! ❤

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It’s a stretch, but all good challenges should be. I believe I can.

[@ianshirreffs5604]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I believe you can as well.

[@markhellie6837]

Good luck at meeting your goal! Great vlog!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@markhellie6837 thank you, hope to surprise some doubters these next few months.

[@CoolHandC]

Another great vlog, Doug! Gotta listen to your coach! Yo Zeus!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Glad you enjoyed it, Zeus is one smart 🐕

[@Curiousme08]

I always enjoy your vlogs Doug 👍

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Glad you like them!

[@Kevinttvv]

Ty for the vlog!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

My pleasure, thanks for watching.

[@bogdans1343]

5K per month profit, in a 1/3 game,cmon Doug we all know it’s not happening !

[@ShutDFckOff]

If he can CGI Zeus speaking english means anything is possible in this made up vlog. 🤣😂

[@ianshirreffs5604]

@bogdans1343 Way to uplift Doug. Always uplift others. Never try to bring others down.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Goals are supposed to be hard to reach. I also think it is doable. Follow for the next few months and we shall see who is right.

[@KingofHeart-tw6dm]

This 1/3 game plays like a 2/5 so it's possible. The thing is you need to put in the hours to make 5k per month

[@bogdans1343]

@@KingofHeart-tw6dm there is no 100$ chips in play in that game!, stacks are a little bit deeper I agree but that’s far away from 2/5 or 5/5 with minimum buy in of 1000$

[@helenrachel1520]

Another great vlog ❤

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you!! 😊

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Zeus, I'm afraid Doug didn't listen to your discussion on polarized betting. Maybe sit him down and go over that nut flush hand as an example of when and how to polarize. When you have the nuts, bet large and get raised. Your opponent is polarized. Raise your brow, look back at your cards, take a count of the pot, pretend you are thinking and then make "the nut flush blocker bluff". Way overbet the pot, add your call plus a raise to the pot as a minimum, double that for max value/pressure. Bluffs are folding anyway. The bottom of the value range will fold between fold to a smaller raise but will more likely bluff catch a polarized sizing. You will miss value from some hands but realistically looking at the hierarchy of possible hands. Anything less than a flush is really a bluff catcher once you raise even a chip. Oddly, your small raise was polar itself, the exact same hands calling that small raise are likely calling a shove. Between you and me Zeus, I think Doug will crush his year end goal. Keep him focused on the game Zeus.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@eshootziscrs2868 comment is right on target. Needed to jam. Hopefully I can eliminate some of these leaks and achieve my lofty goals this year.

[@MaydayAggro]

A7s: Vs a UTG open, especially shortstacked, I just fold pre. JTo: Villain bet nearly 2/3 pot on the flop. What makes you think he doesn't have much? The raise seems to be a polarization error to me. T6s: I think I'd try a check-raise here. The bet doesn't get much to fold. If he doesn't bet, you get a free card.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It was a weak open UTG, his opening sizes told the strength of his hand. He is also fit or fold.

[@dacgours55]

lol at Zeus spelling it out for us stupid folk. Love that dog

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

He thinks he’s special

[@seslocrit9365]

Who tf over values an overpair like that on that board in a bomb pot with that many people behind? Holy fuck, he got very lucky. I don't mind your bet (i would rather bet this hand than A7). I honestly would've folded to the raise given just how many people called.

[@ShutDFckOff]

All he needed to do is repop that guy using his image and he will snap fold KK for sho. But a nit will always nit it up.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Yeah, that was reckless to say the least. Betting A7 is much better than my hand, easy fold if raised. I would have folded but my back door draw got me to put more money in.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

If only I knew he was overvaluing an over pair. Arm chair quarterbacking is so much easier.

[@jasonsitu5287]

Normally I wouldn’t recommend check raising a top pair with medium kicker because it can only get called by better. I would say that might be a little overplayed

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

it is an overplay, I went with my read but could have easily gotten into trouble

[@carlkoh]

Don't be too hard on yourself, we have all been there. Just take it easy, and on your time. No need to hurry, ya? Great video!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you, I will. I should have spent so more time thinking and less time reacting.

[@davidanderson1617]

i think you can raise that second A Q when you have the flush. his play didnt suggest he had 2 pair before river. he may make a crying call with the trips

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I probably could raise without fear of a reraise, I just thought he was stabbing and it was more likely to get paid from the overcall.

[@brettreese353]

It's not certain you missed on value on that nut flush bet. May of been a perfect max raise to get called

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Never know for sure, but a friend in the game was surprised I didn’t go for it. The caller most likely had a flush and probably wasn’t folding.

[@spaffron4285]

18:35 I'm playing in the wrong games

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The 1-3 at Capitol is probably the best overall action I have seen on a consistent basis.

[@kmsnow6292]

If you only play 2, 3 sessions per week on 1/3 then 5K/mth may be tough. You probably need to put in more hours to achieve that. It all comes down to grinding it out. No magic formula.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

More hours is mandatory. I have an idea how to go about it. 2x hours should 2x profits 😀

[@Chuyennguyen454]

Love Zeus

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

He is lovable 🐕

[@relicsslays7897]

how often have you played with @NorCalPoker at capitol

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I see him every now and then, we have tangled a few times on the felt.

[@mitchdarra6199]

I know I'm pretty new to your postings but your dog looks kinda familiar...oh, did he maybe play DEBO in the movie Friday?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@mitchdarra6199 Mastiffs have made many appearances in movies, the most famous is probably The Sandlot.

[@mitchdarra6199]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I was being silly in this case. "Debo" in the movie FRIDAY was actually played by a giant, muscular, black actor named ZEUS Lister.

[@indianapatsfan]

How many hours a week/month are you playing on average?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Not a lot, need to double my hours at my current window rate to achieve my goals.

[@bobross3781]

​@@dougmccuskerpokerc'mon Doug that's like kamala not taking any questions from the press 😂

[@uup116]

Honestly these are some of the worst players i have ever seen....and i've been playing over 25 years.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The games are very active with players that like to gamble.

[@rudenurse2561]

🫵🏼👽 #morezeus

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Of course 🐕