Someone was really really shit faced when they built that wall behind you
@danielmoctezuma37995 жыл бұрын
For those of you saying “I wish I had a 30k roll”. Truth is, you can build a roll this big within 1-2 years if you work super hard. And yes, you are going to have to grind , maybe 40-60 hrs per week. But if you want to get there, you have to put in a lot of work just like anything else in life. While it’s true everyone was a fish back then, Alec had the same amount of information as everyone else. So it doesn’t make it any easier for him or any of us.
@danielmoctezuma37995 жыл бұрын
Btw, a 30k roll is very attainable to build in the 1-2 and 2-5. And if you can’t beat those games consistently, then you need to fix your game
@paulthompson86428 жыл бұрын
gee..The Mason who laid that brick was a head trip
@joeydooley8 жыл бұрын
Paul Thompson they are just shallow bricks on the actual wall......just for effect
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Nobody is loving my brick wall ... :(
@hilbert548 жыл бұрын
That's a skilfully built wall. Much easier to just build them in a regular fashion.
@paulthompson86428 жыл бұрын
+Alec Torelli just off the wall on the look
@vidsquid56367 жыл бұрын
Paul Thompson it looks sick
@SilvrSeven7 жыл бұрын
short answer you built your roll back in 2006 when everyone was a fish
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Short and simple! two thumbs up!
@DjJoseVaron7 жыл бұрын
yeah why didn't you do it?
@KnellosaurLP7 жыл бұрын
Fr33ce Because "everyone was a fish."
@ThePaull3d7 жыл бұрын
Fr33co I was 8 years old man give me a break
@ricardoalfonso80976 жыл бұрын
Lol
@jaydensdream7146 жыл бұрын
At the time you made a run a pro their were thousands of mediocre players with a 50k bankroll on pokerstars and full tilt. Some of the younger players say born from 1989 and on were young when the real crap hit the fan. In 47 and playing as a 34 year old on full tilt I literally built a 78k bankroll. It started as a 50$ deposit. Won a 2$ wsop for 2800 and I played like an idiot but managed to win a 215$ for a cool 42k then a Sunday million 7th for 68k and there it was. 20k cash out then managed to felt it off in a cocaine induced bender. Damn that was fun!
@christophercarroll63453 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@percyblok60143 жыл бұрын
Cool story, bro.
@dantean8 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute, are you telling me I should build my bankroll by first: a. inheriting $20-$30k; before then... b. winning at poker a lot? JESUS, WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT!? BRILLIANT ADVICE, BRO, THANKS!
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I never inherited any money. And all of it was built at poker. I'm not saying that's what everyone should do, no. In fact I would honest NOT recommend people do that. But for the few people that DO want to build their bankroll through poker, I help them do it in a fiscally responsible, profitable and effective way.
@bradbennett20038 жыл бұрын
Alec Torelli but you never discussed how you built that starting 20-30k, I believe that's what he is asking...
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Should have mentioned. Thought it was clear it was from poker and online.
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Dude, 20k isn't that much anyway. You can get it from literally anywhere
@tehf00n7 жыл бұрын
yeah if you are talking about zimbabwe currency.
@JohnSmith-oe7uv7 жыл бұрын
sounds easy. I'm off to be a pro poker player
@adminstrativeuser89305 жыл бұрын
Alec. On Live at the Bike you folded AQ on a board of Q 3 4 . One of the most incredible plays I've ever seen. What was going through your mind? Was it bankroll preservation? I wish i had your discipline and read skill. That was so inspiring. Such instinct
@akhenderson50664 жыл бұрын
Started with $50 and now I'm at $3,580 by watching your videos.. great tips and tricks as always.. thank you so much!
@mohammadhoseinyavari66125 ай бұрын
How much you have now?
@bloebachable7 жыл бұрын
Angleshooting, duh.
@JeremyCrow6 жыл бұрын
I know you've had probably at least 50 people commenting this but I have to echo it just to further drive the point home. Your video title implies you are going to tell people how you built up your bankroll but then you start off the video saying, "I had about 20 or 30 thousand" dollars to start with. Most people coming to this video want to know how you built up that 20 to 30 thousand bucks in the first place! That's like having a video called, "How I built my house" and starting the video off with, "I've got this house and then I did this landscaping and decorated the interior like this..." The bottom line is that if you were going to tell people how you took your $20k bankroll and grew it into a $100k bankroll you should have called the video, "How I grew $20,000 into $100,000 playing poker."
@npip995 жыл бұрын
$20-$30k is rather reasonable starting point, playing microstakes is an obvious waste of time. He was 18 or 19 so it probably came from his parents, but for anyone 25+ collecting 30k is rather easy. Most ppl make at least 50k, just bunker down and live as if you only made 20k that year. Now you have your bankroll.
@ianshirreffs56042 жыл бұрын
Even though it's 5 years later, I'm going to check it out. Thanks Alec.
@ConsciousPoker2 жыл бұрын
There you go!
@gapastro7 жыл бұрын
This may be kind of a stupid question, but how do you get good a poker? Just playing lots of it? What's like a good regimen for improvement?
@goodmushroom8 жыл бұрын
Alec, I watched your game on liveatthebike, I might be wrong that you seem to be pretty tight playing on the table. Is it because you are promoting the right way of playing PF for your product or is there something about that particular table? Also, do you enjoy the 25/50 at LTB more than Poker America? Even though, there were no professionals the money were huge, kinda like PAD back in the days. Thank you for sharing your story!
@joythug377 жыл бұрын
Alec , we really apreciate u share a part of your life with us and that u care about " others" ...so many other poker players don't give a damn .
@silveirabraga7778 жыл бұрын
Alec I have a question. I'm 18, love playing poker. Find myself to be pretty good at it. Win all the home games in my town with my buddy, wether it's tourney or cash. Started playing home games at cousins house who is 25 and has been playing for 10+ years. Him and his buddies all have been playing. We go there and still make good $. I have 800$ to my name. Alot of it comes from poker winnings. Only started tracking it all last week. My question is, how much $ should I be buying into cash games for ? 1/2$ is 60$-500$ buy in. I'm 3-2 at the casino buying in as a 60$ short stack. I buy in for 60$ and once I get around 120$ I start playing regularly.
@silveirabraga7778 жыл бұрын
+Rob B I'm sorry, I'll take any input tbh. What do you think ?
@middlefinger17157 жыл бұрын
HI, 1st off, I would play any live freerolls available and online for that matter as every little score helps when your BR is low.(any pro'mo's also). 2nd play very tight to try and lower variance-create a non player based opening range for every position at the table (this changes when you get to know the players). 3rd when you are building comfortably keep 25 buy ins for live games-online around 60 should do depending on how many tables you play. 4th your only 18 so just try to learn as much as possible, plenty free info out there. I'm not the best player but still learning everyday. only losing year was 2011 and that's when I learnt to play. GL buddy wish you all the best.
@middlefinger17157 жыл бұрын
I had to come back to this post, do you know how to play PLO?
@garygwinn42567 жыл бұрын
Luke braga Luke, keep playing in your local home games, and keep crushing the games you have been beating for awhile. Work your bankroll to 2000. Then if you start trying the casino, buy in for 200$, and only play that much per trip. 100$ is a decent win, and 3-4x your buy in, is phenomenal. Book winners, and know when to quit. If you start running bad, stick to the home games for awhile. Save your bankroll for poker. Without your bankroll you do not have an income. Don't spend it.
@silveirabraga7777 жыл бұрын
+Gary Gwinn good advice. Will do.
@SkateOrDie878 жыл бұрын
Very informative videos. Looking forward to seeing more videos on tournament play. I'm a part-time player in Florida and I'm looking forward to moving full time while working in local casinos making tips. Thanks for uploading and see you in Vegas next year maybe.
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul. Good luck to you!
@francisgatsby87407 жыл бұрын
Really nice video. Alec, do you think it's still possible or doable to build up a bankroll in today's game background from 2k for exemple?
@saifmpm7 жыл бұрын
I think you don't have well experience in poker , anyway depend on you , play low table first , when u feel get confidence go only high table , play with ur talent do not play with your luck
@francisgatsby87407 жыл бұрын
You didn't comprehend my question. In today's poker environment, building a bankroll up to 1m plus is much more difficult than back in 2006. It has nothing to do with luck.
@nickf89407 жыл бұрын
I think you answered your own question
@emmanuel76905 жыл бұрын
LINUSLLOVE did it
@brandonwright75798 жыл бұрын
What poker site should I use to play poker online as a USA player? Or should I play all live games or both?
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I'd focus mostly on live to be honest. If you want my entire blueprint for online vs. live, as well as how you can figure out which system works best for you, check out my course Four Step Poker: www.alectorelli.com/foursteppoker
@Glover60115 жыл бұрын
One thing comstant with advice. 1) bankroll. Bankroll bankroll.. 2) cash games,aint heard anyone yet say or advise a living off tournaments(but play both not just cash). So with that being said all across the board from every poker pro, its a place to start.
@bigbawlr798 жыл бұрын
Where you ever an online pro? Like full tilt pro or poker stars (sponsored pro I mean)? If not how come?
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I was sponsored by Doyle's Room (first member of Brunson 10), and wore a FTP patch for a few events here and there. I just played on FTP a ton though in the early years.
@cosmokramer624 жыл бұрын
and an SMU student
@RamiroLeiva7 жыл бұрын
yeah tournaments is the way to build a bank roll especially if you're just starting up
@clearminds226 жыл бұрын
do you think it is still possible now, with difficulty going up a lot?
@dansmith098 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Love your videos! Where did you live/play in Aus? Do you think if you had to start from 10k all over again in the current poker conditions you could grind your roll up to seven figures again? Where would you start if so? I was very interested in trying to play professionally and trying to grind my way up stakes until I watched some interviews with Dan Colman and Igor who seem to think that NLHE will be 'solved' soon. As in it will just be GTO play vs other GTO play. In your opinion, does this just create more of an incentive to get better at game selection and perhaps live poker or is it an inevitable dooms day? Cheers
@ConsciousPoker7 жыл бұрын
Good question. I think I could but it would be a lot harder, obviously. I do think it may be more difficult to play soon, but the truth is all you need is a game with a few fish and I think they will always love to play because it still involves chance, luck and gambling. If you really want to improve you should check out my course that's built for aspiring players wanting to turn pro, Four Step Poker: www.alectorelli.com/foursteppoker
@RM798228 жыл бұрын
Coles notes: Run good and win lots of money when the games were good 10+ years ago and everyone sucked
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Being ahead of the curve definitely helped. I'll admit, it's a lot easier to stay on top once you get there. I made a video about this too on my channel which you can check out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJTanqearpxqgtk That said, I still try to stay ahead of the curve now even though the games are tough :)
@deviwb17 жыл бұрын
nice vid torrelli! I feel bad about all the heat your getting for the "angleshooting" stuff. In my opinion your a solid player who made a mistake and genuinely tried to make it right. Doug polk likes to stir up shit, he's funny but he's hard to take seriously sometimes. Anyways best of luck bro! Thanks for putting out dope content!
@funandgames23397 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the 20-30 thousand to start your roll?
@amalguptan67167 жыл бұрын
FunAndGames College
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Work your ass kid. Come on!
@Platopoker7 жыл бұрын
Since he said he dropped out of college, I have to believe it was the remaining amount he was going to use to pay for college.
@karlali71557 жыл бұрын
Only if we all had 30k to start off with lol
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
read the comments above.
@tange-lq5jg7 жыл бұрын
karl ali he didn't he built it up playing small stakes an other online stuff
@ConsciousPoker6 жыл бұрын
I started with $50 just like everyone else. I built that 30,000 up by playing poker!
@The31JOEISANERDS6 жыл бұрын
You can also work a job and funnel income from work into your bankroll
@percyblok60143 жыл бұрын
Seeing this comment a lot. If you're still at home and not working, you're an idiot. Best chance to save a roll to get started in life. Go wait tables and hustle, deliver great service, your tip income should be enough in a year or so to bankroll 1/2 NL easy. Problem is not many want to work anymore.
@AlienationIsReal6 жыл бұрын
Honestly Alec it sounds like what I'm doing. Grinding cash and taking shots in torunaments. Problem is its been years and I havent binked any tournaments for serious money like you have. It sounds to me like thats how a lot of pros got their bankroll to play 25-50 cash games plus. I dont think you can really do it grinding 2-5 or 5-10 cash.
@ConsciousPoker6 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, you totally can. 5/10 is plenty to make a good living, and in fact I know many pros and some of my students are making $50-$125 per hour at those stakes. That's plenty to live a good life, especially when you combine it with the flexibility poker allows. Sure a tournament score helps, but it only expedites your growth, it's not your foundation. Hang in there man, keep grinding. Patience. It'll come... Alec
@AlienationIsReal6 жыл бұрын
Yeah you can make a living but I'm saying to be able to play high stakes you really need to bink a tournament to really get a big bankroll like you did which is needed for high stakes. What i kidna think anyways. Its pretty damn hard saving up a million dollars or even half that grinding 2-5 or 5-10.
@simonasvaitiekunas53268 жыл бұрын
You should tell the people the truth. You can't make money at poker long term, so you make videos and profit from those who find the idea appealing. Easy game. Many pros do this now a days.
@ConsciousPoker7 жыл бұрын
Please Simonas, I've made money at poker every year since 2003. I do enjoy making videos and yes, I am turning this into a business, but it's not because I can't win at poker anymore, it's because I've played for 12+ years and this is an evolution for me. I do think people can and will make money at poker long term even in today's market. I coach many clients and have many users in my programs who do so themselves. I'm not denying I benefit from these videos financially but the truth is I made way more in one year of poker than I have in my business and I still travel the world playing poker even today.
@jerryjohnson61276 жыл бұрын
Autistic Sheep I pay my bills with money I take off of players from 1-2. It's not for everyone. Your average player can't fold strong holdings at low level. I'm at 58$ hour. But I've been playing for 10 years and I train off the table like a beast also. Come to Hollywood casino Maryland heights, mo. Let's play!
@Kloonike7 жыл бұрын
I remember railing you in 2007 when I was first got into poker. Long live the poker dream! If I remember correctly, you had the FTOPS avatar.
@CrowSpaceboy7 жыл бұрын
cash games have not been less volatile in my experience, but my god I wish they were for me. I do not understand cash games at all, and it frustrates me.
@adminstrativeuser89305 жыл бұрын
In cash games, basically raise out when you want to play. Get heads up with somebody. Bet 35% pot each street. If opponent bets, raise. Finally on the river, shove. That's all you need to know my friend
@cosmokramer624 жыл бұрын
perfect timing
@I12Fly8 жыл бұрын
Hello, Alec. Quick question, is there any way to play poker online in the US for real money? Every time I've tried, the sites say I cannot play for real money from where I am. I'm sure there's a way, I just haven't dug into it yet. Any tips?
@I12Fly8 жыл бұрын
I've searched here and there, but I cannot tell what sites are legit. So many of them just look like scams to me, like I'd just be playing against a bunch of russian hackers who can see my cards or a site that will river my opponent the nuts every time I go all in. That is a huge argument for making online poker legal in the US, so we can know it's regulated and legit. Anyway, if anyone knows of a site that offers a good, fair game and will work in the US, I'd appreciate it.
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
You can play on 888 Poker but only in certain states. Otherwise, the rest seem like a grey zone. I don't play personally but I know many who do. I just don't want to get involved really to be honest.
@I12Fly8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alec. I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I'll try 888. Not sure if it's available here in Minnesota, but we'll see. And if I lose any money, I'm holding you responsible!
@Jarretman6 жыл бұрын
I thought Alec sold protractors door to door.
@PedroNeves0278 жыл бұрын
#AskAlec Alec and KZbin guys, I wanna know what about the ideia to build like 15K USD Bankroll (Im brazilian and a reasonable salary per month here is like 500USD), and invest huge in something safe to give you every month this reasonable money per month and you play safe with the variance. Or should I risk the bankroll (with the management obviously) and pick the variance (I play online tournaments). Sorry my bad english. Did I get my thought throw? Thanks!
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I have a specific formula for this, and a way to customize this to your own personal needs in my course Four Step Poker. www.alectorelli.com/FourStepPoker In short, I'd recommend to be aggressive when you have a very small BR, and slowly be more conservative as it grows (since money has diminishing marginal return). Alec
@PedroNeves0278 жыл бұрын
Alec Torelli I really appreciate the answer and the recomendation. About your course, I saw in the link, and for now its too expensive for my BR. Thanks Alec, keep it going with your vids!
@poundedlizard8 жыл бұрын
Tough to do nowadays, even 2/5 isn't crushable for 100k a year.
@oyuyuy8 жыл бұрын
Not easym but 60k hands per month at 2/5 with 2,5bbs/100 isn't that crazy. Pretty sure there's players who do that
@poundedlizard8 жыл бұрын
MouZeWarrioR ** 30 hands an hour. not sure how you're getting 60k hands a month
@corksorker49898 жыл бұрын
William French multitabling online
@poundedlizard8 жыл бұрын
Jennifer krupsdahl where as a us resident can I do that lol
@corksorker49898 жыл бұрын
William French well... you could always do it illegally... or move to NJ
@vishnusm81818 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiration
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Observer-z217 жыл бұрын
Vey good videos! You born for this Alec!
@ryank12587 жыл бұрын
how did you build your bankroll?... " Got lucky and won a tournament" ok sweet, ill try that
@emilytgolden7 жыл бұрын
Best way is to satillite for a big one..or play tournaments..play tournaments that pays maybe 1-2 k first prize..even if you finish 3rd for 500. use that to enter a 500 tourny..if you lose..start over...its the only way man..ive done it and took me a while..working on the hpt as we speak..feel free to facebook me..clinton bordelon
@brettlott5706 жыл бұрын
Cadi Bordelon hey clinton
@usefulidiots39707 жыл бұрын
Most people are still fish, they just don't realize it. Better than 05 and 06 yes. Now people know enough to take advanced concepts and completely self destruct with them.
@ConsciousPoker7 жыл бұрын
'not knowing they are fish' ..... It's what keeps poker going to a large extend I'm afraid.
@joshuaguo958 жыл бұрын
PLEASE COME TO AUSTRALIA SYDNEY! id love to meet you!!
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I'd love to. Awesome place!
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
LOL. I bet he visited Oz many times alrd. You just didn't know him and even you know him from this comment section, he won't be seeing you in person. Poor comment.
@ProBusterxXx3 жыл бұрын
Where? Ill come
@bennybraun31487 жыл бұрын
You built your bankroll with your left hand!
@Kebawo7 жыл бұрын
Like many pro players there is always that one tournament that they get lucky in to start them off, whereas i'm sat here literally can't win one flip to save my life... ggwp.
@andreibeliaev53487 жыл бұрын
that is a really cool brick wall!!
@florinflorian69387 жыл бұрын
Did you manage to recive all the money from Full Tilt?
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
I bet he didn't. FT is a scam and will always be.
@thekiddragon96636 жыл бұрын
Where did you play in AUS where are the good games at :O! im 18 in 20 days
@johnsnow93218 жыл бұрын
How much do you pay yourself after ever win?
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Good question. I didn't set this up until later in my career (big mistake), but it varies on so many factors. Too hard to say.
@johnsnow93218 жыл бұрын
Alec Torelli if you make 50k a week. How much do you take out for yourself?
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Always reinvest at least 20% of your winnings back to your rolls.
@MyStarPeopleExperiences3 жыл бұрын
We become what we think about.
@BlastinMyNips6 жыл бұрын
What happens if you’re a real person with a family that wasn’t handed $30k to them? How do you start a bankroll on $100-$200 playing extremely low stakes?
@smokinjoe47092 жыл бұрын
It's been 4 years now...so, how's your roll today? lol
@nickporcell5 жыл бұрын
I stacked you in a FTOPs 6max in 2009. I ended up coming in 68th for 1k
@marcelolinares17087 жыл бұрын
how you report loosing or winning? taxes!
@DrasticKDescription6 жыл бұрын
Nice story bro. Cheers
@zewkee48617 жыл бұрын
I hope online poker comes back in the US
@paulpietras69117 жыл бұрын
Zew Kee ignition casino buddy
@mrdaddy6718 жыл бұрын
How did u have 20k to ur name at 18 u left that part out lmao
@goodmushroom8 жыл бұрын
Winning from online poker
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I won at online poker. Actually, when I was 18 I think my peak was closer to $100,000. By 19 I had made close to $1,000,000.
@why-even-try-brotendo8 жыл бұрын
Sure Alec but to a lot of people 20k IS a bankroll. Don't forget that over 50% of the US population are categorically poor.
@TexanBurgler7 жыл бұрын
At the time he won that, the boom of poker...low level game were extremely easy. Today they are grinded to death by educated players. You have to chose your game or you are ruining your efforts for a 50/50 chance.
@emilytgolden7 жыл бұрын
yes big thing is most of pro players come from money...other got lucky and one a big tournament..someone has to win...and when a big tourny is won..they get alot of sponsors...as far as a poor man,....slim odds...i got lucky..i play tournys only and have been blessed
@andyv1234 жыл бұрын
how does one drop out of uni and have 20k-30k????
@ConsciousPoker4 жыл бұрын
Playing a lot of poker in high school and my first year of college :)
@giotisdaniel17115 жыл бұрын
The best !
@ethanhunt38117 жыл бұрын
how did you get the 20-30k$ you had to your name ? please let us know :) thanks . love your videos .
@percyblok60143 жыл бұрын
Probably this thing known as a JOB. I knew a guy that waited tables at Red Lobster during his summers while in college, he'd saved up 75K by the time he graduated. Work, you should try it.
@Thumper19687 жыл бұрын
The raindrops on your hair look like dandruff. Ha! Thanks for sharing the story. Pretty cool stuff.
@slr-d7 жыл бұрын
good video man
@seviren8 жыл бұрын
When you heads up back then, did you ever play someone that folded or shoved 100% of their BB? lol
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
No, but that would be awesome. Actually I may have for a minute, like just when they were in crazy tilt mode, but not as an overall strategy.
@seviren8 жыл бұрын
Alec Torelli the micro 6max hypers have some players like that. they just want to make the money. it's fun.
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Unless that guy is a maniac or have mental disorder, this should not even be a question.
@James-xj1cf8 жыл бұрын
very impressive man keep it up.
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eduardomorales29755 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those tips Alec. Hopefully some day I can pay you back with some lobster dinner .
@ConsciousPoker5 жыл бұрын
hahahah no need, just go live your dreams my man. Cheers!
@eduardomorales29755 жыл бұрын
Been waiting so long to star chasing my dream in poker, hopefully some day we ran to each other in Vegas.
@briansmith78498 жыл бұрын
Alec, just some constructive criticism. It would help your videos a lot if you refrained from saying "uh" in between your sentences.
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, I should simply pause instead. Appreciate that.
@briansmith78498 жыл бұрын
And your videos are great. You are an inspiration to all us aspiring poker players!
@ParanormalPopcornFanPage8 жыл бұрын
Please answer: what would've happened to you if you lost $30k that you started with dropping out of school?
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, a lot would be circumstantial. I knew I would always find an esoteric path - working a 9-5 just never appealed to me, but I probably would have found a different way to play poker (staked, etc.) since that was a huge passion. I did have some downswings and low points, but always worked hard and bounced back. A little luck at the right time never hurt either :)
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Well, he won't be here. Easy.
@nobodybutyou10327 жыл бұрын
Well, he won't be here. Easy.
@tphuynh857 жыл бұрын
Hypothetical : What's your stopping point when you're winning 3-4x your buyin then lose... and lose... and get felted... would you rebuy, or call it there?
@MugenTJ7 жыл бұрын
tphuynh85 3-4x is where you are about to cap your luck. Cash out and rebuy, unless you are really good deep stack
@levelsabove76317 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't this guy tell the TRUE story. He build his bankroll by running WAY above EV. Anyone who comes 1st for 250k in a FTOPS massive fucking field and is a pretty decent player, that is the MARK in being able to have a really good poker career for most and having the comfort to build and manage a bankroll, people don't realize that. Majority of players have such egos and think they are gods gift to poker but there are plenty and I'm talking plenty of players that are on there level or are even better but don't run as good and don't clip those 6 figure scores and that's why how much you won in poker doesn't define you as a player. I'm sick of people thinking there are beasts in poker. You're either good or you aren't and if you are good it matters how well you run in the right tourneys. Cash games (deep cash games) have a lot more skill involved but for the most part so many notable players that you see playing all the main events across the world are horrible. They god ran a couple tourneys got fortunate to be able to have the opportunity to take some shots and sometimes those that run good continues elsewhere. Good tourney players put in volume and manage well and have control and are always running deep in tourneys, just because you god run the right tourney and win a substantial amount of $ doesn't make you good. I think Alec is intelligent and a pretty good player but he's no better than you're next good player.
@SN011GlobeTrot7 жыл бұрын
Started with 20-30 thousand.-In the poker world thats practically like Trump saying he started with a mil then answering how he built his business only alot more.... Jeez im jealous af right there.. A rich kid answering how he got into the game. You got the rich kid card for starters, try starting only with a br in the 100s w/e u can muster then plz answer that question...
@karonasenghuor6 жыл бұрын
#askalec love your videos. Helpful & informational !
@preciousmetalhead51555 жыл бұрын
Play fish at high limits and run good. Got it.
@carson0320007 жыл бұрын
need to build a time machine to travel back to 2006
@Shawk956 жыл бұрын
Don't go to Vegas for a career in Poker without $25K.
@thecloud70635 жыл бұрын
19 main event lucky u
@Clefty097 жыл бұрын
This guy seems pretty cool.
@brendancoughlan34875 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex, it's a pity you have 888 poker advertised on your video given that they are a scam and conduct unfair practices to swindle ordinary punters out of their cash. They make it very hard to withdraw your money and if you do finally withdraw they take a big chunk of it without explanation. Shame on you Alex for promoting them...
@DrasticKDescription6 жыл бұрын
For a fast talker a glass of water wouldnt hurt
@spoonysmalls6 жыл бұрын
How does one have 20-30k to their name at 18? Trust fund? Like they always say, it takes money to make money!
@welovelibraries45566 жыл бұрын
Easy when your parents have lots of money, if you left smu with 30K at 18. Good for you.
@bryceshovlain76744 жыл бұрын
20-30k at 18
@troybollom96698 жыл бұрын
who is Ghee?
@ConsciousPoker8 жыл бұрын
Butter without lactose :)
@itzjunk34566 жыл бұрын
Ur parents are rich and u got lucky young. Didn’t need a video to answer
@tehf00n7 жыл бұрын
If you had to start again with nothing, how would you make a bankroll from, let's say, $100?
@emilytgolden7 жыл бұрын
You will not build a bank roll on 100 unless you run into a luck unknown...I would tell you to get a bit more money and play a shit load of satillite tournaments that will give you an entry into a big tournament...do many and dont stop..i have been so lucky and blessed with tournys of 2016...feel free to contact me under my facebook..clinton bordelon or clint bordelon..i have two accounts..just remember many people have thousands and start poker and 95 percent will go back to work..we only here of the ones we see...
@MugenTJ7 жыл бұрын
tehf00n slim chance, unless you have skill and patience, I once got 240 left, then down to 55, made back to 2500 in the same week, playing 40 hrs plus. Try buy in at 100-300 game, play ABC, when you get to 300-400, consider next level, 200-500 game. Adjust accordingly, each level plays differently. You can cycle between these two level and build up experience, confidence and bankroll. That was 3 weeks ago for me, now I'm at 4K. (Btw, I had 3 years of playing experience, but my game has ups and downs, plus the bill, and other distractions, why I'm still working on building a healthy bankroll. However, I think I can go for 2k/week with my current skill set, build it up, and plan bigger for the future)
@quality3337 жыл бұрын
that same fake ass story i heard about well known pros depositing $50 online and never looking back is a crock of shit. Started with Dwan and everyone else made up the same story. Only a dream will allow you to deposit $50 and net you millions playingpoker Just doesnt happen
@MugenTJ7 жыл бұрын
quality333 a week passed and I'm at 5k, after taking care of this month's bills. I don't care if anyone believe in my story, what matters is the person believes in what he is doing. It's not a get rich quick thing, it's very hard if you lack the skills.
@MugenTJ7 жыл бұрын
quality333 by the way, I play live game, online is not legal in the US
@jagr16837 жыл бұрын
Short Answer I started with 20/30k to my name.... Sounds like parents gave him bankroll
@occamsox53316 жыл бұрын
Super System 1&2 by Doyle Brunson. Hold 'em Poker For Advanced Players by Sklansky and Malmuth. Caro's Secrets of Winning Poker by Mike Caro. There, I've done a much better job than this rich kid turned "pro". Oh I'm sure he's a good player, but I know he's not Texas Dolly.
@Kaulana247 жыл бұрын
mahalo nui for sharing!
@paule85365 жыл бұрын
How to build your bankroll. Go to college. Get a good job. Spend much less than you make. Play poker as a hobby. It’s not a job !
@FreshKicks45455 жыл бұрын
That can be the blue print for the average joe
@Mr.ImRight7 жыл бұрын
so you're saying all it takes is to be on a heater! damn and I thought it was based on skills
@drlance4theipad7 жыл бұрын
You forget to mention the main way. By using cheating software online & stealing all that money from cheating.
@radbourne7 жыл бұрын
nice
@evanklein60527 жыл бұрын
sick call last night on LABT #goat
@mastervolume15087 жыл бұрын
18 year old Junior Year of College with 30K and you built a bankroll. This is like Trump building his empire from a small $1,000,000.00 Loan from his Dad.
@pokerx96016 жыл бұрын
I am going to be rich threw poker I can beat anyone online , I’m only 13
@sherysmolinski76426 жыл бұрын
so you got gifted 30k for your starting bankroll? lol you didnt build your bankroll Alec, you were gifted it. say it like it is
@plstrom5 жыл бұрын
wow always rising ha ?!!
@stevesmith54507 жыл бұрын
20-30k at 18?!
@ipadsforautism7 жыл бұрын
Short answer is he stole most of it by using cheating software & seeing others hole cards online
@williamd30856 жыл бұрын
Calabogie bro.. thanks for sharing
@stevedavis29737 жыл бұрын
28,500
@chrisnenshati74007 жыл бұрын
stake me 2k ill run it need to start my poker career