How I GUESS Their Hand Correctly 9/10 Times

[@BlackRain79Poker]

How do you guess someone's hand? Also, here are the 5 hands good players will never play: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haqvlmejl6x0e80

[@andy-mb3nn]

You say he flats pre with KQ, KJ(you don't say but he prob flats with QJ as well) and pocket pairs(66-77) then say his line of bet bet bet for value on this board doesn't make sense because it misses his range?

[@wirmerflagge999]

there are some haters online that talk sh1t about you. and i think i am actually more advanced than some of your advice, but i really appreciate your coaching to remember like to remember these things. fvk the haters dude. i appreciate you.

[@DoyleAK]

lol dick riding a chump is crazy

[@scrubfive9239]

Love this channel. I think many new/amateur players tend to really overcomplicate and overthink things. So many poker channels these days tend to be too hyperfocused on studying/playing GTO and I believe that it just leaves lots of players who are still lacking solid fundamentals just leaving so many chips on the table with thier strong hands and burning lots of chips by making dumb plays in a vacuum because "gto said it was good" like 3 and 4 betting hands like A5s in the small blind when in reality, 95% of players at $1/2nlh are raising and 3 betting extremely tight ranges. Employing a simple TAG strategy and focusing on exploiting the other players many mistakes is the best way to crush low stakes, start learning more advanced poker concepts after your able to routinely smash small stakes and are looking to move up to $5/10+ nlh.

[@jk40369]

Don't get me wrong love your videos helps me a lot actually. But I do wish you would play live cash games like 2/5 or 10/20 and see you explain hands winning and loosing it would be so much better. Not online poker but live cash games like other volgers do because it would help even more. Just a suggestion. Thanks Jay from Tennessee 😎

[@actualsurfer]

I concur!

[@gdknght9581]

he won't show how he is a losing player. There are too many fake poker teachers and youtubers barely scrapping by... they use heavily edited videos and clips to trick others.

[@davidoberry5309]

@@gdknght9581you are so wrong lol

[@MikeJones-zu7cq]

Bro. I literally clocked this video just to voice my opinion in the same manner. Are there any videos of this dude playing anywhere? He gives solid advice, but I’d like to see him play live for once!

[@davidoberry5309]

@@MikeJones-zu7cq online crushers crush live so what’s your point?

[@HalSazzmann]

GreT Just wanted to thank you. Finished in the money this past week in vegas at the WSOP SUPER SENIORS TOURNMENT! First time I have enterer a tournament with over. 3 thousand players. Your little segments have certainly improved my game!

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Nice work!

[@marceloripoll2747]

Hi Nathan! Do you ever consider doing those hand reviews you use to do back around 2020? I've watched every single hand review you posted more than once, and I keep going back until today because there is so much value from your experience and explanation. I wonder if they didn't match the youtube algorithm changes, but it would make my year better if you started posting those again hehe. Cheers!

[@BlackRain79Poker]

That's a great idea! Thanks for the feedback.

[@roadkilla49]

Really great tips Nathan thank you I have definitely seen some these in action in cash games

[@BlackRain79Poker]

No problem! Glad this one helped.

[@420cakes]

Thanks for all help. I placed 8 yesterday in nl bounty tournament best so far!!

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Glad I could help!

[@BenPikeTheActor]

I've definitely found though that when they act all big and tough a lot of the times they do have it and they're hoping you think they're just talking to pretend they have it when they don't, but they actually do.

[@jk40369]

Like I said I love his videos and honestly have helped me a lot! I also like to review them just to refresh myself before going to play. I was just wondering if he does still play live and if so could we see him play? If he doesn't play live it's fine it's not that big of deal because no matter what the videos he puts out and concepts are solid in most. Yes sometimes he controdicts himself but if you look at it from his teaching point of view you have to sometimes to play both sides or explain them so I am ok with that as well. My only issue is not being able to get a hardcopy or paperback book of his as they only come in pdf form I want an actual book because I do like his teachings. I am not going to print off a thousand pages or even 500 hundred to have a copy of his book nor am I unfortunately going to buy the book and download to read it. All the books I have bought over the years I still have, made notes in them and even highlighted several parts in the books. It's just unfortunate that he doesn't have a hard copy of his book as I would gladly buy it for myself. Unfortunately I myself am not a person who reads books on a phone, tablet or laptop which is why I like hard copies. But hey that is just me I am sure the new generation probably like or don't mind buying his book that way as I am quite sure it's a great book just like his teachings are it's just unfortunate for me I will never get to read it unless one day he has it printed. If that happens I will be very happy to buy all three of them. Because let's face it he knows what he is talking about, his online videos are solid and full of information for every level of player as I been playing for over 25 years now. As well as the way he teaches it makes it easy for anyone to follow beginner or pro. Hince why I wish he would make hard copies of his book hint hints lol. But his world his stage and he can do it however he wants too. I will just keep enjoying his videos. Jay from Tennessee 😎

[@JamesSarisky]

I love how you just called Phil Hellmuth a weak poker player

[@davidoberry5309]

@@JamesSarisky have you seen how timid of a player Helmuth is? Every time just about I watch him play I say what the fk r u doing at least two times probably more. I don’t get it when he doesn’t have to worry about a br but he acts like he’s playing outside his br. Weird. I’m talking cash games obviously cause tourny I understand he’s always trying to get deeper but still don’t play close in even those to a lot of elite pros these days. Helmuth may have a lot of bracelets BUT ITS BECAUSE HE PLAYS EVERY TOURNAMENT SO YEAAA.

[@FourKidsNoMoney]

He didn't, he said that when people talk they have a weak HAND. Once the flop actually comes phil shuts up and usually doesn't talk much at all.

[@speaker151]

Not "many bracelets", the most bracelets ever and to just say its because of his volume, or good luck, or longevity is very silly and naive ​@davidoberry5309

[@BlackRain79Poker]

I am actually secretly a huge fan of Phil

[@wjking5219]

Always informative. Thanks!

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Glad this one helped. Thanks for watching!

[@badvideo169]

i know several exception examples to his "RULE" except for #2

[@Playn0w1]

Love your videos! Great tips that helped me improve my poker skills! Keep up the great work! 👍👍

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Thanks glad they help you!

[@rupertbob1463]

Tip 7, AJdd v A8hh does not describe a LAG. CO v Button a LAG 3bets AXs always which is what makes LAGs so awkward to play against. Now imagine that same hand where you have been 3bet pre and call, and how much turn and river decisions suck - and how much all those flops you miss sucks

[@jeanm27]

Local food would include, but not limited to Fish(hake) and chips, Masala steak Gatsby, Koesistas, Koeksisters, Malva pudding with vanilla custard, Biltong, droë wors and all the snacks you can carry. Oooooh! And Braai!!

[@RebeccaDoyle-o8w]

4) Larger than normal bet sizing: What if it's got to the river and you're confident you're weaker than the other player but they're short stacked so you put them all in? In my last experience they folded but at a higher level what is the most likely scenario?

[@marksoutofzen]

Depends how many big blinds and very much based on the player who are playing and what odds they are getting. Assess whether you think they will call anyway and if so give up. Simple but effective!

[@actualsurfer]

Another great one. Thank You!

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@7thru7]

Wonderful content my man thank you

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RebeccaDoyle-o8w]

1) looks you right in the eye: I often do this to try gauge their strength of hand, apparently it's making me look weak in the process? Thoughts on this?

[@chriss7754]

How long does it take to determine what kind of opponent you are up against?

[@pot_kivach160]

1 orbit. roughly 20 minutes average for table of 9. This is minimum and provided you're good at it.

[@Seoken_]

I can generally tell within 1-2 orbits personally. I have above average hand reading and intuition, but I'm also chatty and will literally ask players, "What would you have done if I raised the turn?" Would you have called a river shove?" "Do you trap?" "Do you set mine?" etc etc. If you are friendly, most players will literally tell you what they will/would have done, and answer honestly. This is assuming you are also being a nice/normal person and also talking to them about other (non poker) related things like sports, gambling, politics, news, music, whatever. People tend to open up and answer real and honestly, when you are a nice chatty person. At its core, you want to determine what each players "normal" is, and then it becomes much easier to determine when they are deviating from "normal," and what information that conveys (usually strength or weakness, the key is figuring it out quickly).

[@pot_kivach160]

@@Seoken_ _most players will literally tell you what they will/would have done, and answer honestly_ the same players who tried to bluff you and take your money by tricking you?

[@Seoken_]

The main point here is that hypothetical questions will often get quite honest answers, whereas "Did you have aces? or "What cards did you have" might get more lies as a response. This applies to non poker dialogue too. People have less of a "guard" on when answering hypothetical questions. I dunno, its something odd about human psychology. Yes, people will lie about literally anything, but I find they are more honest when answering hypothetical questions. People tend to answer Yes/No questions a lot more frequently in a lie, whereas longer/more complex answers see a reduction in lying, or its easier to catch the person lying, because there is more information available. Yes, people lie in poker very frequently, this was more about determining when/how they are lying, and at what frequency they will most often lie given a question type presented. It's also a lot harder to lie when answering hypothetical questions, because you can ask reinforcing questions to understand "why" they answered a certain way. If their answer doesn't make logical sense, they are likely lying. It's also a lot more work to "decide" to lie and come up with a compelling narrative that is a lie on the spot when speaking with someone, vs simply telling the truth. 1-2 word answers or Yes/No answers will get lots more lies. Try asking open ended questions, this works in other aspects of life too fwiw.

[@pot_kivach160]

@@Seoken_ when asking them questions so often, you are committed to answer their question. Do you lie? Or you honestly tell them the truth about the hand that you did not want to show? I do not answer the questions aftermath nor ask any questions. When someone asked me: did you have a high pair, I respectfully answered with: It's possible. They understand that with: I am not telling, nor you ask me again. And they don't.

[@brucelittleboy3594]

5:01 #6 _Is_ a pair of 5s a "mediocre hand" with a 5 on the board?

[@andreasperssonhagberg]

It really is a mediocre hand on that flop yes

[@juhiss912]

great video guys

[@steve_etzel]

I played last night and acted in the ways described here. In most cases I was conveying the opposite of what he says the situation was. For example, I bet too quickly with a strong hand.

[@bengibson9228]

My best piece of advice nobody asked for is: Know why you are playing. Tournaments are for learning, Cash games are for earning.

[@RebeccaDoyle-o8w]

What are your opinions on a loose aggressive player?

[@BlackRain79Poker]

I highly recommend this play-style.

[@Aleksandr_TRI]

this sounds like 2010

[@DoyleAK]

Thank you…… this guy is a joke

[@garyclarke9557]

If you call Hellmuth weak well he’s got 17 bracelets how many do you have

[@marksoutofzen]

Cash games, but he is a great tournament player for sure regardless of what any geek says.

[@NeverFlameNeverTilt]

I talk at the poker table all the time, just so no one can pick up on that tell. Just always talk, always smile. This will make you the hardest to read at the table. Trying to not be social puts too much pressure on yourself and then you give tells away.

[@dennisb933]

How do you play online if you're in a state where it's illegal?

[@FourKidsNoMoney]

Ignition casino online is legal in most states

[@mac5856]

Hmmm, I think most poker players have heard some of these tips before and wouldn't they do the opposite of what you are saying?

[@rionnation9700]

Just know ur table

[@davidbowman5105]

What about setting other players up by using fake tells?

[@danwoods5501]

Another one ive noticed over the years. When an amateur player raises you (preflop or postflop), if they physically and verbally separate the initial bet you made after announcing raise and then separately say how much more it is on top instead of just saying the full amount or simply sticking the chips in without saying anything, it is not a bluff. It would be something like 'Raise. Heres the $200, puts that in, then puts the rest in and says $800 more' instead of just saying and puttin in the full $1000. Subconsciously they are doing it to give you a smaller number to make you more likely to put the money in even though its the same amount they have to put in anyway.

[@gwoody4003]

I find its harder to play against bad players a lot of times. My friends I play home games with, for example... its impossible to put them on a range. They don't pay any attention to their position and play a pair of 3's the same as a straight flush. Their range is any 2 cards, best I can do is say for sure they don't have the 2 cards in my hand. 😂 Nobody ever folds before a flop.

[@marksoutofzen]

Play tighter against these players and exploit them when you have it. If you get a bad beat and you will just laugh about it, part of the game.

[@Foolish188]

You should want to play bad players! Players worse than you is where all your profits come from.

[@marksoutofzen]

@@Foolish188 Not all profits running good helps

[@Foolish188]

@@marksoutofzen Running good averages out to break even, at best.

[@KK-mc9qw]

I taunt when I have a monster and bluffing, some of these are way too black and white when they are not.

[@KK-mc9qw]

Also #4, I play amateurs all the time, they usually bet big when they have nothing also, because they DON"T KNOW BET SIZING.

[@Pinkyjojo29]

If you can read correctly 9 out of 10 times, you would be considered the best poker player in the world

[@andrewdixon7894]

Correction on point 3), you mention a pair of 3s that's nothing, but it's actually a boat

[@SakshamMalhotra-k4f]

He meant Ace rag 3 type of a hand where the 3s are including the flop

[@chriscarleton141]

You said the guy can have all broadway hands yet you call river with third pair on a board where you beat precisely 8 of the 89 Broadway non pair hands he can have.

[@jk40369]

I agree I wonder if he actually plays and a lot of times he contradicts himself from one video to another he'll tell you to play this and then don't play it on another video. Don't get me wrong his basics is solid but if you don't play live hard to give anyone advice. Plus I have an issue with his books. One nobody makes or writes a book that isn't hardcopy or paperback as well. His books are only pdf file only I don't know about anyone else but if I buy a poker book I want to sit and read it where ever or whenever. Beable to take notes, highlight pages plus have the book to go back to for reference. I asked about it he told me we'll you can download the pages all 2000 pages lol. No I will just go buy a book from someone else for same price If not cheaper! That raises a lot of red flags for me because say you wrote a book but yet don't have it published? Lol especially now days how easy it is to publish a book. Makes me wonder if his so call books are just references from other people's books or taken from other people which why not an actual book. Because let's be honest anyone who writes a book not only going to have it published but also make hardcopy and paperback copies as well nobody makes a pdf book that you cannot also butly outright the hardcopy and paperback as well. So that sends up red flags for me. I still watch videos give some good advice but I am not buying a pdf file book lost my business there. Plus other poker coaches I follow the play in real life as well and make videos showing it too

[@thavonephanthavongsa4962]

then you find out , you playing someone crazy and all that you know about poker on line means nothing, some crazy person goes all in with 9 4 off suit and beats you

[@akiblue]

The only people that beat "professional" poker players consistently are amateurs and newbies that can't be bluffed ( It's hard to bluff somebody that doesn't know the game that well), and people with FU money that just love to bully the table and 10x raise with the low pair. It's impossible to read either of those players.

[@ToeKnee010]

If only it was that easy

[@Dodanos1]

So sad we have now regulations and pokerstars is ending for our coutry. But i enjoyed making living from poker for few years after school only thanks to your books and videos.

[@NeiltheDeal]

The more videos this guy makes, the more he exposes himself as a fake

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Wow that is high praise coming from you!

[@bobshaw1966]

JerkTube Test

[@jeremy61313]

Such bad advice. Every player is different. The key is to watch how people play their hands and take note of what they got at showdown or how they react to your bets and actions vs. their hands. That will give you much better reads than much of what he's telling you. Also some of this stuff pros will do to throw you off. Don't standardize your play listening to guys like this. It makes it easier for them to read you. Use it to figure out how to bluff them better. I use this shit to make false tells and bluff dudes like this off hands.

[@sash41]

Why don’t you actually show us that you actually play? You only post presentations. Waste of time

[@THEECYBERMACKIN]

This all CAP

[@coreyfranco7060]

Video is nonsense

[@travzworld]

great content, thank u

[@BlackRain79Poker]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ShinestuHiko]

That is how I exploit maximum value cause my bet seem like bluff and doesn’t match the story …. Thank you but it’s much more difficult to stack all in with online poker these days than what is was 20 years ago

[@gdknght9581]

I wonder why you find it difficult to stack players these days compared to 20 yrs ago ?? Hmmm ... maybe thousands of teaching videos and poker seminars teaching others how to get better. No one thought --" this will make it harder for the future recreational players...."