Conflict at the Commerce | Poker Vlog #22

[@MarianoPoker]

A joke isn't funny anymore once it has to be explained but apparently, a lot of people here are missing it... the hidden $100 chip was sarcasm, lighten up guys.

[@itsdavidhustle]

Just ran across your poker vlog today, I would love to learn how to edit and make videos for a personal vlog like you. Good editing, Crisp! Subscribed and will stay tuned! Any programs or tips on editing software?

[@raymondlarsen6026]

Lmaoo

[@alvasteven]

Boy I hope you have a warehouse job on the side. Just seen your videos... Wow! 🤯

[@totalloser23]

I got it 😂

[@CowenJE]

@@BeerBarBeyond who's fault is it for not understanding sarcasm. Go back home, crawl under your bed and talk to your feet. You shut in.

[@tjnunez2031]

You can have all the skills and best hands prior to the flop, but when you have no luck it is better to just wait for another session. We all have been there.

[@pplg2272]

Facts bro monster hands and get crack by the dumbest luck with the shittiest hands on the river

[@phongsrithathvoravong3510]

True that man, lucks is 90% in this game.

[@dsafdgbfadf]

i don't play the 40 bb buy in at commerce, way too little room for play, very frustrating

[@okiepokertraveler1718]

Watching this vlog and having seen your more recent vlogs Mariano I must say you've matured quite rapidly as a poker player. Your ability to shrug of variance now is remarkable. Even when you're discussing hands these days, you don't ever seem frustrated at how other people play their hands, just if you may have made a mistake that allowed them to beat you, or not. I hope to get to that point very soon as well. I need to stop living on tilt!

[@MarianoPoker]

Honestly for me it was all based on BR size. Back then, every little swing was significant and took a toll on me emotionally. Things are much more stable now, making it easier to deal with financial wobbles

[@pawnee68]

I really appreciate your thoughts as you go through the hands. I actually had an epiphany watching you today. Thank you for improving my game.

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

Well........what was it!!??

[@Jabbazuki]

Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your vlogs and I'm a proud subscriber!

[@kamleshshah3711]

Ditto!

[@capcrunch7838]

Mariano I love the vlogs man. Hay a little thing I picked up that might help you. I can point you too my source if you need. Basically if a player calls with a pair on the flop 80 percent of the time they will not fold on later streets. So basically all you really fold on later streets is draws. Some interesting info that has helped me improve my win rate a decent amount.

[@MrCrpayne79]

Out of all your videos this one aggravates me the most.

[@garrettanderson1103]

I have a tough time deciding when to fold not-top-pair vs. call when shown strength. For example, when you called that guys bluff around 11:00 when the ace came on the turn. Can you give any advice/resources about when to call vs. fold those medium pairs?

[@danherrmann1906]

Love it man. It’s fun to see a thinking player play lower stakes. Keep up the good work brother.

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks Dan. Will do

[@SilverShrimpTX]

For the Q@A Section, do you plan on doing a poker roadtrip sometime from Cali to East Coast and back? If so, stop by Kansas City!

[@pedromartins7747]

Rough session man! On the Q&A Vlog it would be great to hear some of your back story - how you got into poker, how you learned, how you keep improving, and what's your end goal. GL

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks for the input Pedro

[@biggawinnacrapsa3870]

His end goal is everybody's end goal - winning the Main.

[@chuckgebert1940]

Have you played the Players Casino in Ventura?

[@kennethso6811]

It was rundown when I was playing 15 years ago

[@Edwardsjm]

Watching this makes me appreciate the poker rooms I do have immediate access to. They all allow you to buy in at 100bbs. Another great episode!!

[@ryanfranklin3353]

Ya $1-3 where I live is $100-400 and $2-5 is $400-1200

[@roycrosby4941]

Man that was some incredible run bad. I give you a lot of props for having such a great demeanor doing these vlogs

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks Roy 🍻

[@767640]

Due to your Vlogs, I'm going to try the Bicycle, Commerce and Gardens mid July to see if I have any luck in the LA poker scene.

[@MarianoPoker]

Good luck

[@theejayzeeable]

767640 Hope you play 5/5 or above. If you play 2/3, The Bike has a $300 buy-in, but The Gardens $200 buy-in 2/3 is softer than The Bike's.

[@pokerchick2439]

You should check out the games and rooms in AZ. It may be spread limit but you can buy in for 200bbs in the 2/3-300. Even the 1/2-100 game allows for 150bbs.

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

8:01 Alec Torelli approves this message

[@MarianoPoker]

Exactly 😂

[@stewiegriffin6503]

What do you mean with "conflict" ? where ?

[@f0t0b0y]

Brutal session. We’ve all been there.

[@campbellsmith5484]

Come on up to the Matrix casino in SanJose CA. I think you will like it

[@kmsnow6292]

You didn't mention the 5/5 NLH at the Commerce is $500 max buy-in. Still a bit shallow but that's much better than $200 max for the 2/5 game that you played, and the waiting was pretty quick for the 5 days I played there. There's really no fold equity when you play with max buy-in of just 40 BBs. That sucks.

[@jmonkey23456]

Love the lakey inspired music for the intro.

[@davidr1620]

Man, what a frustrating session. We've all had them. When I flop a straight, I almost just want to throw my cards into the muck, as it feels like people always flush or boat up.

[@danielcooke9974]

under betting connectors and underbetting straights, can be a problem.

[@davidr1620]

Daniel Cooke oh of course. I know flopping a straight is extremely valuable. We just all remember those times when we got stacked when a set boated up on the river.

[@davidenglish4034]

I thought it was just me that ran that bad 💣

[@user-ub8ck3fi6s]

Commerce was the first casino I went to when I was living in riverside a few years ago. Was fun. Seeing more Asians than a godzilla movie. It was exciting just spectating the games that they would play haha

[@HoochieCoochieMan]

How about a poker room on the Central Coast? Unfortunately, I think Banker's Casino in Salinas is the only one. Ever played there?

[@johnlindley9986]

Come up to Stones in Sacramento. They are vlogger friendly!

[@drdrayfromla99]

So Mike Postle will know his cards? 🤣

[@SilverShrimpTX]

Love your VLOGs man but this session was Brutal. Keep your head up!

[@benflippin5070]

Hey what’s the song at 4:00 ?

[@danielchong9362]

What did u use to edit ur poker hands!

[@FishPoker]

You have great videos mate! Very creative. How do u get away with recording inside?

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks man! I just do it and hope for the best

[@OLDMANCOFFEE]

Mariano.....You should try and make it to a "Trooper Thursday" at the Westgate while you're in LV in July..... 1/3 NLH...no restriction on filming the action, starts at 2pm.... Look me up, see ya there...BTY great vlog...👍👍👍😎

[@MarianoPoker]

Sounds like a fun idea

[@OLDMANCOFFEE]

@@MarianoPoker if you've seen any of Troopers Vlogs or mine then you know we have a good time and ...FREE PIZZA....🍕🍕🍕😎👍....hope to see ya there....

[@kevinbodan4928]

Oaks card club in Emeryville!

[@georgebordi8986]

Parking seemed kinda sketchy...

[@Ihave10billionsubs]

@@georgebordi8986 The whole area is sketchy. I much prefer Bay 101 in San Jose

[@georgebordi8986]

@@Ihave10billionsubs 😂🤣 yes i agree. Funny, i was talking to a dealer at bay101 that loved Oaks!

[@jamiepaolinetti5087]

First time I've seen your blog and really like it. Saw you get a cameo on Brad's blog, so looked you up. Anyway, like your analysis and play, and man, feeling your pain! You had some serious bad luck and run bad in that session when you were playing solid. By the way, I was born and raised in LA and agree 100% Commerce is a dive for all the reasons you mentioned and more! Keep up the good work on the vlog, and I'll go check out some more of your sessions!

[@707ridah]

Were you buying in the minimum bro?? I just hate that structure cause when I go into a 3-5 or 5-10 at my casino, most casinos let you buy in to the guy who has the most cash on the table but not at this casino. Max buy in is only 1000 and 5-10 if the dealer and players so it's good, it'll be uncapped

[@spencrob]

Sounds like a bingo game, not a poker game. My local casino has a 1/2 game, 500 max buy in, but you can buy in for the biggest stack at the table. Problem is they only run 1 table during the weekdays and if you don't get there early you have to wait ages for a seat. But it's great to be able to get really deep in such a soft game.

[@connorcostigan8204]

Sorry to hear about the bad run!! I had a question regarding how you start a poker bankroll. How much should you put aside if you wanna start playing 1/2 NL? Not professionally or anything but more recreationally. Thanks!

[@theejayzeeable]

While he chimes in, playing recreationally means you just play for fun. You don't need a bankroll for that. Just use your "fun money". If you're looking at playing part-time seriously with a goal of adding on to a bankroll through poker, then about 20 buy-ins or about 4k gives you some starting cushion to be able to withstand an early downswing and still continue playing, IF you're a solid player. If you have leaks in your game, even a big starting bankroll isn't big enough.

[@robs4530]

wow u have come a long ways in 3 years. congrats and gl in the million dollar cash game

[@FocusedAndMotivated100]

Man sorry about all that run bad dude. That was pretty bad. It’s happened to me before too so I know that feeling of leaving the casino thinking about all the hands I could have won if I didn’t get sucked out on. But you know what that’s the game we play. And it is what it is. Nothing you can do except get your money in good and hope it holds. I’m enjoying your vlogs

[@Awesomestuff247]

Why not bet on the flop with the K10C open ender to the nuts + over card? I feel like you could be repping a lot of hands here. Straight draw, flush draw, two-pair strength type hands. Not criticizing , but what was your thinking here?

[@ChampagneCAPO]

Thanks for the video bro but brutal river cards good luck next time!!!

[@clemo123abc]

For the Q&A Part: Do you also plan going to Europe in the upcoming year/s?

[@scottmasih9175]

I like your honesty in your vlogs

[@DominationRotation]

17:00 I don't know about the rules in your casino, but even if he shoves for his entire stack after you min-raise, wouldn't that be an incomplete raise, meaning you could not overshove? Edit: nevermind, I thought he had 41 left, instead of 61.

[@danielblaha2881]

8:00 Alec Torelli sighting!

[@MarianoPoker]

😂

[@NORTAH85]

Hahaha! Wonder if this guy even gets what you’re saying?

[@theejayzeeable]

Daniel Blaha LOL. Good one.

[@MarianoPoker]

Anglin Alec is a legend

[@thorchristiansen5868]

I really enjoy the reasoning behind every action you take. It helped me almost right away with understanding how much work there is ahead of me. Super-interesting. You were most certainty right it was the stakes, calling your shove with aces on that wet board. Wasn't an obvious call unless you are somewhat fixated on your hand. Nice play, that was unlucky. Weird line though looks like he was setting the trap on that draw-heavy flop. Anyway, a very interesting hand. Btw I envy you California ;)

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks thor

[@KevinJacquelin51511]

Have you rated a place higher than a 6?

[@MarianoPoker]

Wynn, Stones, Graton, PG Montreal

[@Imotive]

@@MarianoPoker what video was PG Montreal? Come back to MTL we'll cruise around town.

[@Minyin3737]

Have you ever ran bad like that for a while? Like more than a few sessions?

[@fastfunpokerjamie124]

Nice vlog! The leaving the 21 behind is brutal. I play plo and this spot comes up a lot and well... it’s shocking how often the person won’t shove and will prefer to take a multiway spot instead of increasing their equity.

[@fastfunpokerjamie124]

Must have missed draw 🤷‍♂️

[@pKangaroo]

Tachi Palace in Lemoore, CA

[@MsTj2cool]

I Love your spirit my man. thanks

[@TheDrawingDeadVlog]

Good work my man!

[@MarianoPoker]

Oh wow thanks Jaman! Love your stuff as well, I've been watching forever

[@TheDrawingDeadVlog]

@@MarianoPoker thanks man. I appreciate it. Keep grinding out there!

[@derekaugust872]

I think Mariano is the strongest player among the vloggers.

[@brettgreen1467]

You have to play the 5/10 at Commerce to get best value on a NLHE game. Think the buying is 1500, but it beats all the other games there imo

[@707ridah]

Since covid hit, my wait time on the weekend at Graton Casino in Rohnert park on the weekend could be up to 5 hours or more. That's why I call in at 9am and wait for my text

[@EddieC86]

thanks for the vid mariano, love watching all of these and I love the casino pros and cons, in the KJ hand surely as the last aggressor the guy should show his hand at showdown right?? or am I just thinking that's purely tournament play?

[@MarianoPoker]

He is supposed to, but when someone seems embarrassed i just show my hand first

[@EddieC86]

@@MarianoPoker that's wot I figured, thanks for the vids mate, not gonna try your luck in Vegas at the wsop cash tables or any tourneys?

[@stephanebarrabes4071]

Pretty accurate description of Commerce. You forgot to mention the level of abuse to the dealers they allow there... Have you tried Hollywood Park yet? (You may have..) Nicer room, not much deeper buyins but more pleasant experience than Commerce

[@wmcwings4343]

That was brutal!

[@fenceman95]

Excellent production, sorry about the bad results. Been there, experienced it many times.

[@jonathans3878]

Watching your analysis of the AA vs KT hand, I thought it would be interesting if you analyzed the action from your opponents perspective.

[@damianperkins803]

Beats always on point

[@allenroberts4186]

Hollywood Park in Inglewood is pretty cool. Spacious, new and friendly staff. Complete opposite of the trashy commerce.

[@theejayzeeable]

He reviewed that place already. Like 6 months ago if I remember correctly.

[@BeerBarBeyond]

Homie, just found your blogs. Impressive! Subbed.

[@Deadganon]

you said the buy in was 200 but unless this casino is complete weird, im sure that's the MINIMUM buy in... meaning you could of buy in with more money then that since most places have a min and max buy in for those stakes

[@MarianoPoker]

The buyins at commerce have always been shallow, the video is not incorrect

[@Deadganon]

@@MarianoPoker thats the strangest thing ever then to not have a min/max and just have a static buyin for a cash game, usually static buyins are only for tournaments.

[@stilesmwhite6625]

@@Deadganon add the rake and its a complete joke

[@doriangray6064]

That was a tuff session. One of this days, where you can do whatever you want you are always in second place. Wish you all the best for the upcoming sessions ... greetings from Austria

[@aaronsoto6662]

Had no clue there was a damn helo pad on top of Commerce.

[@MarianoPoker]

Haha same here. I saw it with the drone and said, oh damn!

[@sniperd]

I've always wanted to try playing at Commerce (I'm on the east coast) but after hearing the structure I would highly agree with your 2/10 rating. Thanks man!

[@MarianoPoker]

Glad to be of service

[@BispingOHMYWORD]

Mariano Poker lol ur quick tip was to hide your 100$ dollar chips. You should be ashamed you sick nasty player

[@mckinleytinny]

we thank you for the intro

[@phongsrithathvoravong3510]

That sucks! I have been on that road too many times.

[@ricardosoca7380]

What do you mean by always hide your $100 chips? In most casinos, your big denomination chips HAVE TO be visible.

[@JeffHoopAdventure]

Lol at 40bb cash game. Wouldnt even sit.

[@markwandel2677]

You should have had a side pot on the last hand. When the short stack went all in for $20 and then there was 2 calls and you went all in for over $100 and then got a caller...there was a side pot of about $200.

[@firekeeperspokernews6640]

God I hope no one takes your "Quick Tip" to heart...

[@mikevarney123]

Yeah that's not cool.

[@johnkelly3355]

Jaysus some bad beats there, unlucky mate thx for sharing.

[@KWmagnus]

No worries Mariano I have these type of sessions sometimes too just keeping playing.

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks Keith. 🍻

[@jss1004]

I played the Commerce many times...It's much higher than a 2/10...I think it's like a 6-7/10...The food is cheap and tasty...The games are more loose than say Vegas, but you can make some $$$ if your patient...

[@Kiko_Eminence]

Gave a 2/10 because he lost

[@SadCrabMan23]

Bruh that last hand was pure chaos

[@Mrdvds1]

THAT WAS CRAZY BRO!!!!!

[@mikewirz3172]

Hey man, I think you should add discussing the rake to your review for each place you visit. Love the vlogs keep up the good work!

[@theejayzeeable]

The rake is high everywhere nowadays. No way around it.

[@lapieddzac6447]

Nice video good to see even top players have bad days. Not always good and good decision to call it quits this day

[@b0yxx]

damn that straight into him pairing the board... i have run into it too and 100% a cooler

[@alanpassos96]

Seven Mile Casino in SD forsure! Do ittt

[@Ty.611]

🔥 poker beats. Great dromming.

[@htv9274]

Vlogs are getting better, 👍🏼

[@haitianmu1025]

200 2-5 buyin as I played there 2017 summer, in general you have to survive like one or two all-ins then you can start to play normally, horrible rakes also

[@xranger707]

Great vlog!

[@JustSomeRandomGuyOnYouTube]

Those max buy-ins sound weird.

[@emtbrady]

That video put me on tilt. So frustrated for you.... Love the vlogs!

[@serz-georgijrudnev7978]

I wish i had this variety of poker tours...

[@bradhamilton9038]

Bet you were seeing full houses in your nightmares that night!! And both on the River!!

[@Thepoolnewbie]

I play Hawaiian Gardens a lot hope to see you there one day

[@MarianoPoker]

I'm sure we will cross paths!

[@animod8797]

How does a set of kings beat a set of aces?

[@MarianoPoker]

A set and trips are two different things. In this case, we only have trips, while our opponent has a set (and therefore a full house)

[@animod8797]

@@MarianoPoker i honestly didn't even notice the full house, thanks lol

[@terrysword7739]

Are you sure you aren’t looking at the minimum buyins?? I play on the east coast so maybe I’m just crazy, but there’s no way the max buyin in la for a 3/5 game is 200

[@MarianoPoker]

It really is $200 fixed

[@terrysword7739]

I just looked on bravo 100 percent convinced you were mistaken, but you weren’t. That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard

[@MarianoPoker]

I wish I was wrong

[@artnalex]

Once you are under $100, then You can rebuy for $300,...........but that is it.

[@adamquinn4677]

Yeah that doesnt make sense 1_2 no max buy in at 300 is norm no way 200 is max buy in forn3 -5

[@richardpaul8107]

On the bright side you were not able to top up before the J9o vs 77 hand as you would have just lost more that hand.

[@roohif]

You had some pretty horrible runouts there. I was at Commerce a few weeks back playing 5/5 NLH. I got it all in (about $300) pre-flop with pocket tens against a fairly loose player. Board runs out without too many scares, so I feel confident turning my cards over. Dude shows 8-4 suited. Two pair. RAGE QUIT.

[@pinoypapapizza]

Commerce is a tough place to win....it seems like half of players on table are grinders and other half are recreational players who play "crazy". So unorthodox.

[@MarianoPoker]

Agreed!

[@jjhlk6737]

There's a Crowne Plaza casino? That place must be gross.

[@danielchong9362]

If he shoves the 41 that is not big enough for a legit raise so won’t you only be able to flat?

[@connman8d617]

The bet was 20 and he made it 40 which is a raise of 20. If the SB shoves $41 that's a raise of $21 which is considered a re-open.