Biggest Pot Of The Year!! Peak Of The Upswing! Poker Vlog Ep 55

[@BradOwenPoker]

I'm back in Vegas now. Meet Up Game tonight (Wednesday, March 14th) at the Westgate! Starts at 7pm and goes until 1am or so. We'll grab drinks after that. Hope to see you there.

[@almu2680]

Super Vlog Brad. Happy to see you won a big pot.

[@proscapedesigns]

Brad Owen I'm going to go to Las Vegas this year sometime. Would love to meet up for a game.

[@waynecrawford6410]

Brad, I live on the east coast and I work full time. I would love to come out west for a meet up game but is there anyway you can give me a 6 week or more heads up with the date? That way I can take off work and get plane tickets and stuff like that. Love the blogs, keep up the good work for those of us that grind vicariously through you. 😂

[@iiRoel]

Unfortunately im from Netherlands and not from US. Let me know when you play poker in Amsterdam (the 20/50 games)

[@dru713281]

Take yourself to Dover downs , 50 hours of play equals 400 dollar rake back every week, or go to Pennsylvania parx or sugar house or ac, Maryland harbor, there is a lot of good games and cash , Vegas is good for vices, nothing else.

[@michaelharris169]

That floor person has great customer service skills. Sounds like a real nice lady.

[@SSky06]

"YOU ABSOLUTE-LY CAN-NOT"

[@michaelj5431]

Glad to see this comment. Customer service is dead in most casinos any more. I live in New Orleans, but actually drive an hour to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to play poker because most of the dealers at Harrah's, 10 minutes from my house, are asses.

[@mpup54]

its Bay 101... I have fond memories of Pai Gow and California Aces

[@clemfandango5908]

Michael J I find most the dealers are ok at Harrahs they are just kinda dumb

[@delg1211]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ManiacZeke]

So glad that guy's raise and call for all-in when he had bottom pair and a flush draw blew up in his face. Brad is above the tilt!

[@timherscovitch6289]

The poker cat theme kicking in when you start to make your comeback was awesome

[@teamcoleman7286]

Tim H, I was going to write the same thing. Great addition to the vlog, Brad. Great seeing you last night.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Haha glad some people picked up on that. Thanks.

[@nochindeluxe]

Big pot starts at 9:11

[@bstafford11]

Yet another quality blog Brad; keep ‘em coming. Thanks again to you and Andrew for the MUG last night.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks Brian! Good to see you.

[@Xalastar]

We missed you! So excited for a new vid! I been playing small games myself a couple 1/2's and a few good turnouts for me.

[@showmedumuny148]

Always like your videos. Your camera setup and they way you show and describe your hand is great

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Roller coaster. My stomach was churning. Glad that flush draw worked out. Nice vlog and good luck

[@mpup54]

how sick it would have been to run it once with that outcome.

[@JoeyKlender]

This was my favorite vlog yet!!! Great vid man

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thank you very much!!!

[@seanhaugen5258]

I really like that you interact with your subscribers. Good luck!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks Sean. Good luck to you too!

[@smaze1782]

Another great episode Brad. Love your content brotha.

[@vibhoraggarwal1234]

*Poker cat theme amplifies*

[@TigerFamilyLife]

Hi Brad. How do you record in casino and at the poker table? I know that casinos tell people no cell phones on the table. Is it different rule for poker table?

[@BradOwenPoker]

Most casinos allow cell phone use at poker tables. Filming is usually not allowed but it's fairly easy to get away with.

[@TigerFamilyLife]

thanks brad. good luck on the tables.

[@Rollsroyce88]

It was nice to see you in Bay101. Brad

[@laxattacks1080]

Nice idea with the jacket!! I think youll have good results with it! Will definitely trend in casinos

[@unvmee2]

b.Rad getting it done at Bay 101! Great vlog as always.

[@SilentTristerosEmpire]

"I feel like I'm stuck in a washing machine. I can't seem to win a hand. People are making all kinds of weird plays against me. And I have absolutely no feel for the table at all. I'm not sure what's going on here." Welcome to the Bay! :-D

[@jeffreyjewell75]

I like your vlog a lot . You seem like you really enjoy the poker grind.

[@bigainjapan27]

I really enjoyed this. Thanks Brad!

[@jaredfolsom9993]

Solid 64 ♠️ play there my friend! Haha. Great video brad and solid win.

[@BOMBOVA]

the pa, is still like a parking lot attendant call out, like playing in the old joint, looking forward to this new place, best of luck brad, like these quick videos, multi hands and your thoughts.

[@stevewhitaker6006]

Great video.. loved it!!

[@chengong748]

I like this episode music very much. Nice one

[@Khalittle13]

You making me a better player bro, winning more thanks for the help!

[@naveenprakash82]

Next time if you ever visit this place please reply here... i never missed your video. Love your voice and the way you explain its amazing

[@lindadimattia9324]

Can't believe that huge all in hand when you guys ran it twice. I was so expecting a chop, but after you counterfeit him on the first run out I knew you were going to scoop with what I think was 13 total outs. Great turn around in this session, congrats on all of your success Brad!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thank you Linda!! I was very happy to win the first runout, especially that way. I felt pretty good about my chances for the second one.

[@MrLimitHoldem]

My old hometown of San Jose. Glad to see u playing there

[@culchy1971]

Great content, I only discovered you a couple of days ago but am enjoying going through your vlogs

[@IIIrandomIII]

I have gone 1 whole month getting no sets with pockets, and Brad gets two sets in a session. Lol. Running good! Kill it, brad!

[@Jordant1919]

Definitely take a look at his interview. It's really good!

[@yazeed4]

Nice win Brad. All the best man!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thank you man!

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

Love ❤️ those chips...Bud Jones chips...have the exact same ones at home. Put together a beautiful set for my home game, but they were a little expensive. Oh well, nothing but the best.

[@jackbenjamin4856]

I loved the cat rap not only cute but the lyrics were pretty good! Been watching your vlog and am learning. Happy 30th my friend. I’m playing 1 2 a lot lately and would appreciate any advice . Thanks again brad.

[@BlakelyPete]

Great video! More! More!

[@BiggyBollocks]

Great vlog as always, Brad! I know it is it not a competition, but I still think your style is the best on YT. Congrats on the two runouts in San Jose also, as that first one was especially crazy! Hope you keep the run good going all month!!!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Haha thanks a lot!

[@reidf96]

Nice turn around man well done ❤❤. Happy birthday as well!

[@larrygrasso6032]

I love that hit-and-run...lol

[@colefootballyoung]

Hey Brad, I notice you show the flopped set 7's early doors. Is that to create an image for a potentially big bluff later etc?

[@74zion]

Did the hoodie come out? I'm interested

[@TenchiSawada]

It was cool you were at the 101. I play Omaha there ;)

[@DaveVarabioff]

I played last night until 5am 20/40 O8

[@TenchiSawada]

Nice! I usually play 8 16. Good action there. How is the 20 40 I've tried it at Lucky chances but dont know about bay 101's 20 40

[@lathropbl]

Played an event with Helmuth a few days ago. I mentioned you and Andrew. First thing he said was giving you props for the AA fold to his 2 pair. Said other nice things about you and Neeme.

[@BradOwenPoker]

He's an awesome guy. One of my favorite people in poker.

[@carbon4me]

Nice to see and hear you did so well near my home town. Cupertino CA

[@JEFFG40]

you are living the good life B.O. keep it going !

[@muirhouseterrace]

Loving the poker hoodie, does it have secret pockets for stashing aces?

[@thereallos008]

excited for the poker hoodie !!! Also do you guys have meetup games every Wednesday , I will be taking a trip out there shortly , hoping to meet you Andrew and the fellas . Keep up the good work on the vlogs!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot man! I'm really excited for the hoodies! We are doing the Meet Up Games every two weeks or so. The next one is scheduled for 3/28. Looking forward to meeting you.

[@Mr.Rick989]

Dude, you can't wait 3 weeks to upload videos. It's like heroin. I NEED IT!! If you do it again, I will do absolutely nothing about it.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Lol

[@mpup54]

dont worry Cosmo may be wearing T-shirts and posing at some point

[@delg1211]

LOL! That last line actually sounded like a perfect Brad comment too

[@skycanth1969]

Non-stop customer announcements grate on the nerves.

[@laserpace]

glad you came out on top man keep it up

[@crypto_nt]

Do u ever play small suited connectors:D

[@stevenyoung8769]

Great play with 64. Top notch. 😉

[@BradOwenPoker]

Lol

[@brada7458]

Happy birthday and nice win

[@mikelong2756]

Feels like it's kinda awkward when your talking to the camera off down a hall somewhere and someone walks by looking at you funny😂

[@1tripz1]

Great video Brad!

[@teebee522]

I'm a recreational $2-5 player at The Borgata in AC, I learned over the weekend, they are beginning the practice of running the board twice on ALL-INs. I saw this scenario coe up on this video. What's your philosophy on this? My feeling is, if I go ALL-IN, I just want to run it once, and live with the results. Does having a flush draw, or a set factor into this decision?

[@danspargur8170]

Good job, Brad! See you tonight.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Glad to hear that Dan. Thanks!

[@tomsmith3088]

Yo y r u such a gangster lol!!! Just started playing for about a year and I extremely enjoy ur videos man!!! Trying to get into the lifestyle myself.... I'm not nearly as good as u but I will say I think I got a grip on this game. I love watching ur videos because we have completely different strategies on the game. But it comes to mind sometimes when I'm in a tough hand and I have to think what would brad do??? Most of the time I don't do what u do because I'm scared or don't feel like it's the right play? But ur videos help me improve my game, mostly to that aggressive play. So thanks man and keep up the good work!!!

[@payenbraaap1664]

Could someone explain me why brad won the hand at 12:17 ?

[@davezahayko9973]

Better kicker with the two pair on top board. Flush on the bottom board.

[@payenbraaap1664]

thank you

[@ronvalentini6936]

With players barreling with J2 you should be thrilled to get out of that one alive. Good job.

[@mikecouden2195]

I view this opposite. This is a table I would never leave.

[@NKKK19]

Mike I agree. Limp/calling J2s in MP is just bad. No excuse.

[@theextremeviking]

nice video as always. however, do you have any tips for an amateur noob poker player who wishes to play live poker? how should I behave at the table; should I be mostly quiet or be myself?

[@josephcoscione221]

Great vlog Brad. Question, not so much now, but back a few years when you were really working on your game to get to the point you are now, what off the felt training/ learning/ exercise/ course, did you find to be the most beneficial? I knw a lot of pros at your level keep fresh with text groups & talking about hands. Just wondering what helped you or what you found most enjoyable.

[@BradOwenPoker]

I really enjoyed reading and talking to friends about poker hands. That helped immensely.

[@Pokersprout]

HONEY YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT... OH NOOOOOOez!

[@tmedlin07]

Would you mind going into detail about why you show in certain spots versus not showing in others.... For example you showed in the flopped set of 7s pot that the guy folded and I just wanted to know your reasoning and mindset behind this decision.... Thanks!

[@BradOwenPoker]

It just depends. I think there's a big stigma against showing. I personally believe it matters very little. If I thought it made a big difference I wouldn't hold Meet Up Games with people who watch this vlog.

[@גיארשינסקי]

hi brad, nice vlog, keep up the good work why didn't you open the A7dd on the button to isolate aftet the HJ limped ? also, as played dont you think that checking back the turn might be better then betting ? i mean, when the sb lead into 3 people on the flop he can easly have kx that can plan to check call the turn after the 6 hits and he get call by you and the HJ. HJ, for the same reason can go for check with the kx (although he shouldn't have to many strong ones beacuse he didn't open pre flop). so, i rather try and go to showdown with my pair of 7 and flash draw and not trying turning it to semi bluff and denying equity from my opponents(which i think is good but not with this specific hand). i prefer to semi bluff with hands that have no showdown value like open ended straight draw or gutshot with a flash draw to balance it with my value range. also. nice comeback !

[@dennissugabo1256]

GOOD SHIT BRAD...😎👌

[@joshuaclashes1295]

What do you think of tourneys and how often do you compete

[@michaellitten6978]

On the first hand, is it ever good to check the dry flop to let ur opponent catch up?

[@jodyshelley4025]

I was thinking that and I think it's a very viable here given the flop texture.

[@BradOwenPoker]

I'm not a fan of slowplaying but especially with middle set. You want to build a pot. Hopefully someone has top pair.

[@jodyshelley4025]

Brad Owen really? On a board as static as that? Seems a most opportune spot to slow play. Anyways, good vid as always mate.

[@mr.seafish6859]

I like the music on this one.

[@markyboyno1114]

Nice One Sir !!!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks dude!

[@cbizzy08]

If you don't mind my asking, what do you tip on a 4k pot? I'm only playing 1/3 right now and I'm on the fence about what to tip for 1k pots which is about as high as it gets at that level

[@BradOwenPoker]

It's definitely up to you. I tend to tip around $12-15 but a lot of 5/10 pros in Vegas tip a lot less.

[@jasonfrey8]

I live in the San Jose area so the Bay 101 n The Matrix or where I play. Crazy crazy players out there they don't think much of money and love to throw it around

[@paulmartinez9833]

Happy birthday buddy

[@sjtanman]

Brad HAPPY BIRTHDAY dude... now get your ass down to LA.. lol

[@BradOwenPoker]

Haha thanks man. Not a fan of LA poker. Went broke there. Bad memories!

[@brotaliancan]

Just started watching your vlogs and I ABSOLUTELY love it!! Keep on grinding, stay focused and positive! Your a BEAST!!!

[@Iplatennis]

Moving to the bay in a month or so. Would you say Casino Matrix or Bay 101 is the spot for NL holdem?!

[@matthenry2564]

Lee-Shawn Stein M8TRIX hands down.

[@BradOwenPoker]

I think they're both good. It's nice to have choices.

[@rodrigovillarrealgonzalez3432]

12:10 Why does he win the first run? He has no pair and the other one has a pair, and both of them could use the 2 pairs of the flop, i don´t get it

[@Richard-wr3ym]

Rodrigo Villarreal González He was playing the board at that point KK,88 with an Ace kicker.

[@rodrigovillarrealgonzalez3432]

Oh I see, thank you

[@kindafast6499]

Rodrigo Villarreal González Rodrigo, are you available for a House game?

[@mikelong2756]

James Keating 😂 control yourself predatory ass

[@ahhhhhsht]

Like an absolute bossanova!

[@einarsgevelis]

6-4 is the favourite hand of Tom Dwan, dude! ;)

[@MrJeffhart24]

Poker justice would have been scooping that big pot against the J/2 of Hearts maniac....

[@copstopaudits9527]

YO....Love your Videos....

[@antonioviorato8086]

Is the hoodie still for sale?

[@KennyLamar2]

Heyy brad check dry ass flops like that always J72r lol i def check with sets but even top pair and shit i feel like you'll get more value just a tip buddy GL! see you and andrew this summer hopefully

[@IkoeYKC]

Damn, I think I played with Josh at Oaks before!

[@derekharp2805]

concerning the hand with the pocket four's. Why didn't you bet the flop and charge one club hands to draw while trying to get some value for missed flush draws?

[@BradOwenPoker]

He was the preflop aggressor. I'm always going to check to him. Check-raising is fine. I'm happy with how I played it though.

[@kingofslotsmillion3263]

What did what did you do with run it twice did he have to pay you twice

[@lawsy139]

King of slots MILLION no, each run out is worth half the pot. Only happens when someone is all in and it’s heads up.

[@almu2680]

What's the big difference beetween Vegas and the Bay 101?

[@h2300]

you should film in a louder hallway😂! love the vlog!

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

@ 4:50 I disagree. I don't think folding is an option. With 2 people in the hand calling is just fine. Great vlog as always.

[@liquidationkingla5706]

#BradOwen What is the deal with the Casino not wanting people to record their live poker hands? Bay 101 has Televised Tournaments... I don't get it... I understand not letting you film the Cage or Security placements, but the hands????

[@JK-wf2sq]

Herbert Clark It's an invasion of other players privacy. Would you want to sit next to a fool constantly playing with and adjusting their phone? Just take notes and use cool graphics later if you want to make vids about your sessions.

[@liquidationkingla5706]

#JK I don't know if you haven't been to a Poker Room in awhile... But everyone in the medium limits is on their device... Some are watching movies, reading books online, checking stats on the hand they are playing... In most cases no one ever records people's faces... But what are you trying to hide... The Casino has a thousand cameras on the players anyway... People are taking pictures of the card room from the standing areas all around you... That is the nature of the beast: you are in a place open to the public... In fact if the Casino didn't have a problem and you did as a player, your only option would be to leave; the casino doesn't and will not change it's policy for a player... (Worked in the Gaming Industry for years, was a player for almost 30 years)... You wave your right to privacy when you walk in, because you are on private property.... Try an experiment: Ask a Card Room to not record you while you play the game and see what they say...

[@JK-wf2sq]

Cool.

[@allwrighty100]

Why would anyone think it's okay to record in a casino, let alone whilst playing poker?

[@allwrighty100]

The casino has obvious reasons to film customers, that's a given but who wants some no mark walking around recording every hand they play?

[@tripledoubleaa2594]

Nice! I’ve played against Josh before. When are you coming back to the bay again?

[@prodigy2413]

I know i shouldn't be laughing at this cause I'm always rooting for you. But the "he may be the best player of all time" on the J2hh hand had me in tears 😂😂😂

[@BigNightFan]

Brad, I thought that you were going to talk about your Feb downswing, and how to get through those tough times.... I'd love to hear about that.....

[@BradOwenPoker]

Yep, this is still a video from a session I played in January. Downswing started in February. We'll get there. The video dedicated to just downswings will probably be in two videos from now.

[@BigNightFan]

Ok, great, thanks -- I guess I misunderstood your timeline. I love how your vlogs show the lifestyle of a pro poker player, and I just think the downswings are a part of it. I know I'm going to learn some things from you about this topic. cheers!

[@Firefighter200378]

Sick runout!!!

[@vjade3704]

LUCKYYYYYYYYYYY WITH THE runner runner K 8!!! holly shit :P

[@phajej1993]

Noce video. Btw whats ur fav beer

[@jeffrylujan9259]

I definitely enjoyed watching this Vlog. I was never ask if I wanted to run it twice, think if I was ask I would. Thinking the person who asked might think they are behind.

[@MrRagusauce]

No gamble no future out here in nor cal! Crazy action at Lucky chances too

[@DKNZ7]

Nice brad!

[@almohannadalqarni6307]

I noticed you didn't tip on a winning session...any reason why?

[@Manning_Family]

Now you have to min-raise out of the small blind with aces...for balance.