Breaking Down The Sacramento Poker Scene!!

[@averagesaxon2349]

I play at Thunder Valley, usually once a week. It’s nice because I live only a few minutes away from it and there’s usually a lot of fish at the 1/3 table.

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s an awesome spot!

[@michaelrosenthal1508]

General strategy question: At about 4:59, you mention that you have a backdoor flush draw to your Jh-10h after a flop of Jd-8d-7h. (Other vloggers and commentators also always seem to mention the backdoor flush possibility in similar three to a flush after the flop situations.) If my math is correct, it's about a 4.16% chance of catching runner-runner cards of your hoped for same suit. Is this 4-ish% chance of a flush enough to influence whether you call, fold or raise on the flop? Said in a different way: Suppose the flop had been the 7c or 7s instead of the 7h. How, if at all, would you have played the hand differently?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Personally, I don’t take it to account when calculating my odds on the flop, but I have it in the back of my head that it will help out my future equity if that makes sense. Also, I’m not much of a strategy player (if you look at my last video)

[@michaelrosenthal1508]

@@NorCal_Poker Thanks for prompt reply!

[@marksimpson2321]

Backdoor draws only seem to contribute a seemingly small amount of equity BUT say you have a bd nutflush and the turn is a card that helps then you have c. 20% equity ob the turn or more and you might win a reallt good pot Alternatively, understanding bd draws will help you call more which will potentially stop you folding way too much on the flop

[@christianbackous2608]

I like the way you broke down the 5d6d hand. good session and great video!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@christianbackous2608]

@@NorCal_Poker So i actually just got back to the local area. Plan on visiting Capitol a few times over the next 10 days. Maybe i'll see you!

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@christianbackous2608 should be there 2-3 times a week in the mornings!

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@christianbackous2608 nice meeting you today & nice session! Keep running it up 📈

[@CptBagels]

Great video! I'm a new poker player living in Sac so I appreciate the video

[@NorCal_Poker]

You got it, good luck out here!

[@Robrogamer]

Nice Session! almost 800 in less than 7 hours is pretty great! keep it up!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Always appreciate the support 🙌🏻

[@fb9164]

I personally enjoy 1/2 at stones especially with the increased capped buyin as you mentioned. 1/3 at stones and capital can be a headache sometimes. You also forgot about limelight on wednesdays i believe. Hahaa like 1-2 tables running. Now that I have a baby, so long with many of my friends, we started a group on a poker app so we can play in the comfort of our homes. Win win tbh. Continue posting. Im learning a lot. Great content.

[@NorCal_Poker]

I love stones 1/2. Probably my favorite game of all time! And I’ve never been to limelight since I can only play in the day. I feel you on the baby, definitely changed things up completely! Appreciate the support 🙌🏻

[@alexklupchak9012]

Do people still play with mountains of $1 chips rather than nickels in the stones $1/$2?

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@alexklupchak9012thankfully not as much!

[@ShaneMclane-PrivateEye]

Excellent poker vlog. Thank you.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support!

[@Ahhmaro]

I use to work at stones Back in its golden days Cool to see it on a video Still a great place even with all the crazy events that took place and Sammy’s is delicious

[@NorCal_Poker]

No doubt!

[@jesswhite426]

Stones used to be dope, but capitol was always the action spot for sure. Def miss Sac poker!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Stones was definitely wild pre covid! Still a fan though

[@joeltroughton3021]

Stones is ass

[@danniellebrien-kazemi9049]

Loved your video-I’ll subscribe!!!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Awesome, thanks!

[@KatoKrazy]

I visited all 3 spots last time I was in town and definitely enjoyed the action at Capitol the most. I'll be back in town 4/7-4/11 and will be checking it out again!

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s wild most days!

[@nickg408]

Great breakdown. Didn’t know Stines spread 1/2. Gonna give it a go next time I’m in Roseville. You ever run into CaliKiddd up there?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Never seen him!

[@tarantulatv7419]

Love that bullets won nice pot for you brother, good luck with future hands and with channel ❤

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support my man! 🤝

[@fialee8]

4 blinks, 0 winks.

[@NorCal_Poker]

🤣

[@thatguy2408]

😂

[@politicscommentator]

If you don't mind me asking, any particular reason why you can't record at Thunder Valley or Stones?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Not too sure!

[@politicscommentator]

@@NorCal_Poker I mean I have seen a few other vloggers post videos at Thunder Valley.

[@NorCal_Poker]

They said they’ll allow it for meet up games. I’ve also only asked before I started the vlog so I’ll give it another try here pretty soon

[@BeanieBots]

what is the ettiquette? How much are you supposed to tip if you win a pot?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Really isn’t a set amount. I usually go $1 per pot minimum & $5 max

[@ambientexpanse]

As of today you're my favorite poker video logger other than Mr. Pocket Jiggities

[@NorCal_Poker]

What an honor 🫡

[@ambientexpanse]

@@NorCal_Poker Absolutely! Just don't go broke and keep posting videos, lol

[@lupeventura1546]

What site do you play online for money? I thought we could not do that in California?

[@NorCal_Poker]

I use Club GG but have used Global & Ignition in the past

[@mythicabmythicab443]

Your videos are amazing!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate that 🙌🏻

[@thatguy2408]

Come on people! 4.3k views and less than 2K subscribers?! Hit that subscribe button. It’s free. Yeah, his voice is kind of monotone. Give him credit though, he started blinking. One issue at a time people. 😂 But, it’s poker content with a thought process involved and some tricky spots. Good session dude. Hope the run good continues.

[@NorCal_Poker]

One solution at a time 🤣 Thanks for the support

[@cnyjay]

I like the Tour; a little different but wonderful. Capitol Casino looks particularly fun.

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s a blast 💥

[@tomcampbellchm]

They just announced return of tournaments at Stones.

[@kenrobinson1188]

The ranking system is on point. Cl

[@skirtchaser4218]

Come to Dallas , we have some of the wildest poker rooms in the world.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Bucket list place!

[@nddst77]

In the AQ vs J9 hand you had 2A, 3x8, 3xQ and 4xT for 12 outs. Don’t cut yourself short. ;)

[@NorCal_Poker]

Good catch!

[@jonbiedermann79]

My suggestion is to talk a bit faster, and also don't provide the exact play-by-play that happens matching the footage, because the graphics show it. Great video and good luck!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Fair point, appreciate the feedback!

[@marksimpson2321]

He speaks qs he speaks. Doesn't bother me! Also the fact he says the action and has graphics is great for anyone who can't see or can't hear well.

Some great games at LIMELIGHT lately.

[@NorCal_Poker]

That’s what I’ve heard!

[@warrenjohnsen124]

Love Limelight 😎

[@NorCal_Poker]

Hear great things about it!

[@sandro_j]

put me on the list for the meetup game with you and Doug at Capitol.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Top of the list ✍️

[@tmanno1987]

You ever play any home games?

[@NorCal_Poker]

I only play during the morning/early afternoon so the home games aren’t really my scene!

[@tmanno1987]

@@NorCal_Poker I guess that makes it hard since most home games tend to be after 6pm. Maybe one day.

[@paulmaier6305]

the AQ hand was a 12 outer(4x10, 2xA, 3xQ 3x8)

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate it, love havin you guys to hold me accountable!

[@DrDabb47]

What is your opinion of the cheating happening exploiting the dealer in live poker ? It seems like it is very rampant from basic to super hardcore and using multiple persons to coordinate cheating.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Not worried about it at the casinos I play at. Too difficult to pull off. Would be worried if I played in home games which I don’t!

[@DrDabb47]

@@NorCal_Poker it's not difficult to pull off at all is the problem. The cameras and electronics are the size of a grain of sand. It would be impossible to detect at 2/3 stakes 2/5 and u could not be greedy make under 1000$ at a table and leave .

[@sonnyskustoms]

Where do you play online poker @

[@NorCal_Poker]

Global Poker

[@sonnyskustoms]

@NorCal_Poker Can u you play cash games there? I tried to play cash but idk where I'm supposed to go search for that room,

[@NorCal_Poker]

At the top of the screen you’ll see SC (means sweeps cash) & GC (gold coins). Click SC & then below will be all the cash game options

[@sonnyskustoms]

@NorCal_Poker alright thanks man I'll look into that, do they have small stakes

[@NorCal_Poker]

Yup. 10 NL ($0.05/$0.10) all the way up to $5/10 I believe

[@gavinstrelitz1558]

Sunning is fun. Enjoy the heater

[@NorCal_Poker]

Definitely enjoying it while it lasts 😅

[@elliottc2036]

did you delete the comment about tipping the dealers? lmao

[@NorCal_Poker]

I was over it haha

[@elliottc2036]

@@NorCal_Pokerlol I never got a chance to tell that guy why he was wrong.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Haha my bad

[@charlesnewborn3760]

​@@elliottc2036who, me? I was looking for replies to my comment. Sad its gone now

[@charlesnewborn3760]

​@@elliottc2036fyi im never WRONG. I might have a difference of opinion but if it comes to tipping in the casino, I'm never wrong because im a dealer and i know how it works.

[@emailraye]

I cut my teeth on poker at capital casino. Actually learned 3/6 limit holdem first there then no limit. Always a good poker spot for the past decade I’ve been going there. If only they had room to expand for more tables. Cause they do it right.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Facts, no doubt!

[@GoatOfSouth]

I’m a big fan of Thunder’s $2/5 !

[@NorCal_Poker]

Haven’t played it yet, but definitely a bucket list!

[@ricex18]

Good plays

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thank you 🤝🏻

[@darenhayes7506]

Nice video brother I'm just getting into playing for real for real I'm in the Bay Area also... I like blackjack

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate that! And good luck on your journey!

[@707ridah]

I live 10min away from thunder valley. Wanna play??

[@NorCal_Poker]

I play at Capitol once or twice a week for now & occasionally Thunder/stones!

[@707ridah]

@NorCal_Poker I moved from the Santa rosa area to Rocklin.. I played at Graton casino all the time and now go to Thunder valley for the 3-5 and soemtimes 5-10.

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@707ridah nice, those are solid games!

[@dalethegrinder5290]

If I called that jam with AA I'm getting shown QT guaranteed

[@NorCal_Poker]

😅

[@gs6810]

Stones is fairly good action but a lot of decent regs too, Capitol has had too many murders for my like (2 in the last 3 years).

[@NorCal_Poker]

😵

[@JohnDoe-ek3fj]

Why don’t you play at the 2/5 they throw their money away there lol

[@NorCal_Poker]

I only play til 2 which is usually when those games are getting started

[@JohnDoe-ek3fj]

@@NorCal_Poker you play pretty good I suck just like to have fun and usually just punt my money off but I typically win at that 2/5 one night was like $13k

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@JohnDoe-ek3fj nice score!

[@JamesThreader-ed4mk]

Redhawk casino is the best tho.

[@NorCal_Poker]

I do love redhawk! Too bad no poker there anymore

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Capitol has the best action in town.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@ryanlarsen9235]

Run it up ……

[@NorCal_Poker]

📈

[@kmdskins]

If everybody and their mother lips for three dollars and then calls your $20 raise pre-flop, size up pre-flop with strong starters. Make them pay to play.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Amen to that. That’s one of the leaks I’ve been working on. Work in progress!

[@xt5459]

Capitol is my go to.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Amen to that!

[@shogun3672]

Can you just talk normal? I like the content but it sounds like robotic reading

[@NorCal_Poker]

Workin on it! Improved alot since my first one. Just gotta try & get the flow

[@darenhayes7506]

Thunder valley tables are a little better than smaller casinos in CA!! 101 San Jose is only other place that has fun tables fairly loose play!! Dealers rock with you there