How To DOMINATE A Low Stakes Poker Game

[@daniellee5490]

Love the old school callbacks and the humbleness. I'm always pulling for you on the videos. Walkman! lol

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@bmbc7127]

Nice content! Subscribed. Great listening for my drive to work this morning. You made some great reads on sizing.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support!

[@ambientexpanse]

Yessir, nothing better on a Sunday morning than a good cup of joe and some NorCal poker 😎

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate that! 🤝🏻

[@clintonarneson226]

Here here!

[@ambientexpanse]

​@@NorCal_PokerThat Key & Peele computer history sketch is one of my all time favorites!

[@billelnorte]

I have learned the most watching your videos and listening to you describing the play of your hands.Thanks!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Awesome, I make tons of mistakes which are good to learn from 😅

[@colin24447]

Just discovered your channel, you earned my subscription. Amazing content man!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support! 🫡

[@fatwhitetuna6659]

excellent fold for your pocket Q's. and AK vs AJ ( 2 pairs)

[@NorCal_Poker]

Definitely!

[@JiggityJayPoker]

Nice week! Yes always table change when possible key to winning more often.

[@NorCal_Poker]

No doubt!

[@jz77096]

Nice man, I can say that playing at tough tables made me learn very quickly how to be disciplined and not leak chips, and to be especially aware of position against good players. But those loose, limp/calling tables are always the best for profit :):)

[@NorCal_Poker]

Facts!

[@markhellie6837]

The luckiest part of your QQ hand, is that KK didn't four-bet. If he does, AQ probably folds and doesn't donate further. Great vlog!

[@NorCal_Poker]

I can see that, appreciate the support! 🫡

[@Liththium]

Results oriented does no justice lol

[@CoolHandC]

Great vlog and great play! Keep up the great work!!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thank you, means a lot! 🤝🏻

[@tedalfred9516]

You were way overdue to run great for a change... like McCusker usually does...that is until lately...Congrats

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support as always! 🫡

[@MacksBet28]

Jordan Poole catching strays lmao. Nice video my guy

[@NorCal_Poker]

He’s such an easy target 😅 Appreciate that, just checked out your channel for the first time. Solid stuff!

[@thatguy2408]

Great video as usual. I had to rewind a few times cuz I really wanted to learn how dominate low stakes poker. Thanks for that. I’ve got it now. Make hands and have them hold up. Putting that in my player notes. Thanks for the tip. 😂 Glad variance started to fall your way for a change. Keep it up.

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s that easy 🤣

[@TheNernst79]

That is, literally, all that it takes. Play tight, hit your hands, bluff minimally. You can be very profitable at low stakes(well, in comparison to buy in etc), but the variance is high because people hate folding(low stakes NL is one step above limit poker, and the people who can't find a limit game will just play 1/2 or 1/3 and play it the same way as they do limit) The rake is also very difficult to beat at low stakes. It's so straightforward that it's boring, which is why everyone moves up to 2/5 at the absolute earliest moment they can.

[@Harpazo24]

@@TheNernst79Ehh, I just stay at 1/3…easy to print money at that level. Catch a set, wait for opponent to overplay top pair, check raise on turn and all-in on river. $50-$100/hour easy.

[@corycatterall3688]

How often are you and Doug vlogging on the same table?

[@NorCal_Poker]

I show up earlier so we’re usually at different tables but we’re on the same table probably every other week!

[@douglaslegvold9215]

Not this Doug. But I used to live in Sacramento. Is Andrew Hernandez still around?

[@dl3049]

This year has been very hard for me. I’m in the same boat as you. A break even. Passing through sacramento on my 4 hours drive home south. I played 2 hours and 6 minutes at Capitol just to make $9. It’s been a grind.

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’ll turn, just keep at it!

[@paulsanders1]

Good job man. I enjoy your videos and also learn!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Sweet, thanks for the kind words! 🫡

[@NewYorkTyler]

Just found your channel -- glad I watched this vlog and subscribed. Sesions like this are so fun and you have to savor them, right? Cool to see you build your biggest stack. There will be bigger ones yet to come. Congrats!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Definitely! And thanks for watching 🙌🏻

I like your channel, man. ....Reminds me of my own early days a couple decades ago. I like your thought process. You're headed in a good direction. The only question left is: Will you succumb to the inevitable downturns of unimaginable proportions and the self doubt experienced throughout them? Those who can weather the storms the best have more longevity. Best advice? - Don't take shots your bankroll can't justify. -All the best, Shmeal (Borgata, Atlantic City) -subbed.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support, solid advice!

​@@NorCal_Poker Just for complete transparency, on Monday I took a shot I should _not_ have been taking, and guess what happened? I blew up my bankroll. LOL! 🤦🤦‍♀🤦‍♂ I just wanted to demonstrate some honesty in showing the difference between _giving others_ advice and _walking the talk_ as a player. ....I mean, I got what I deserved. However, I'm a fkn grinder and I'm just going to start all over again for the umpteenth time. lol The truth is that I have no _real_ expectation of the prospect of being a winning player, so it's not surprising to me that I got smacked down. When I go play live, I look at it as a night out. I've been playing long enough to know that I need to temper my expectations. I socialize, I drink some, I laugh, and I have fun - first and foremost. I suppose that if I did sharpen up my game and was judicious and consistent with my play and my bankroll management, that I could _maybe_ make $40 - $50 an hour playing 1/3, and that's still a possibility - it's just not something that is that important to me at this point in my life (in my 53rd year). So long as I am still having fun at the table and still enjoy the game, then I'd be fine with being a small all-time loser, to be frank. *_Extra bit of advice garnered through experience:_* In order to prevent and/or stave off disappointment and utter let-downs, one must temper one's expectations to something more reasonable and perhaps, _more_ importantly, prepare oneself mentally for the worst case scenarios. This basic principle can be applied to virtually all of life's endeavors, experiences, and even relationships, be they romantic, platonic, professional, or some combination of the three. Anyway, a big cheers from the east coast to the west! ...(But we're still , baby!)

[@politicscommentator]

Well done man. Your plays have yielded great results.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate that, starting to get a little more comfortable playing deep stacked!

[@kellybang-ky9sb]

Finally some good flops and some good pots!! Way to fold your AK to the lady who flopped AJ.. good intuition!! Keep it up!!👍 😊

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@Wizebo1]

Yo can anyone tell me like when you finish playing and you win The pot and decide to leave who pays you? Does everyone pay you a percent of your total profit or how does it work?

[@NorCal_Poker]

There’s a cashier you take your chips to & they’ll get you cash for however much in chips you have!

[@aiden1347]

What app do you use to track your earnings? Newish to poker, will be tuning in as this is great content to learn, thank you!

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s called poker income!

[@MRiswiiv]

What app do you use for tracking profit and loss?

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s called poker income

[@PaulRoos-p3o]

1st hand V bets $175 into pot of $335, what would you have done if the river bricked?

[@NorCal_Poker]

If he checked, I snap check it back because I put him on a monster or worse flush draw. So either he was calling any bet or I had him beat

[@PaulRoos-p3o]

@@NorCal_Poker you mean you had him with K high ? would he check with something that loses to K high ?

[@ryanlarsen9235]

Match the stack gets huge.

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Damnit, love that sound of chips being pushed your way! Nice hand with the queens. I think ya should have rolled that scoop a little longer.

[@NorCal_Poker]

I got you next time 🫡

[@SuperAlien86]

Love Capitol!! Always play there whenever im in Sac

[@NorCal_Poker]

Awesome spot!

[@buckeyeguru2321]

Travis Ishikawa mentioned. Instant like and I'm not even a Giants fan lol

[@NorCal_Poker]

He’s underrated!

[@viplegaleducation1292]

Checking on that turn for at around 5:00 was a blunder. AIM to stack him next time. Little raise there

[@NorCal_Poker]

Agreed against most players but this specific player traps with monsters very often

[@jasonsitu5287]

Great session congrats! I believe good player can make way more than minimum wage. Lately I have straight 20 winning sessions and up almost 9k in less than a month and I average play about 4hours a session which works out well

[@JustinAllen-g4i]

15:16 absolute gem

[@NorCal_Poker]

One of my favorite clips!

[@jasonsitu5287]

Alex:there is an interesting hand I want to share with you.I had Q9 club on the button and I called against a 45 dollar open from the MP. The flop came 678 with 2 clubs, opponent jam 1200 all in on a 90 dollar pot, what the heck, I was tank for 30 seconds and decided to called with the intention of hitting my 2 live card also and I put him on Ak. If he got over pair he would not put out an intimate bet like that. Unfortunately, turn 3 diamond and river 4 spade and opponent show AK spade ♠️ and I lost. I completely missed all my outs and lost 1300 this session. Last 2 weeks been a very rough for me, may I ask about your thoughts about this hand?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Would’ve just been worried he had a higher club draw but against that hand you were a major favorite. Just bad luck!

[@jasonsitu5287]

Thanks Alex looking forward for your next vlog . I guess that is the variance of the game. His bet was just so bluffing heavy

[@jasonsitu5287]

I realized that my biggest mistake was calling pre flop instead of folding it would be the right move

[@josiah7487]

what’s the website or app you use to track hours and profit

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s called poker income!

[@luckylibra1137]

I love the tell em bring me my money clip😂😂

[@NorCal_Poker]

My top 3!

[@BigJerm707]

That ishikawa bomb still sends chills!

[@NorCal_Poker]

Facts!

[@degenerosityy]

nice edit

[@AeroPlaysPoker]

In the QQ hand on day 2, you should definitely shove the turn. The pot is already too big. He's calling with all of his draws there like 10-J and 7-8. When you have all the Queens, it's most likely that your opponent has a draw. That didn't happen to be the case ~this~ time, but that's the most consistent way to play that hand. Sure is nice to flop a 1-outter though, eh? 😏 I felt you played every other hand very well, however. You have a good analysis of your position in these hands too, so I'm surprised you're only break even for the year.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Yup I agree lookin back, solid insight! But a lot of mediocre play with run bad but it’s turning around!

[@MrPoppshot]

It'd be cool to see the timestamp of each hand to see how much time has passed between your winning hands.

[@yassouaboudjatit4975]

That humor made my day 🤍🙏🏻

[@NorCal_Poker]

🙌🏻

[@Some_guy_with_a_beard]

Grats on the big win! You deserve it and hope the success keeps coming. Downswings will make a player grow stronger or fade away entirely. Keep crushing, excited to see your YT channel and your wins blow up more and more

[@NorCal_Poker]

Appreciate the support! 🤝🏻 And hope it keeps trending but only time will tell‼️

[@jasondelange4110]

As the preflop aggressor, I think you should be checking more from out of position on the flop. Seems like you always bet which is easily exploitable as when you check you never have a good hand. This may not mater in low stakes as most people are oblivious to what is going on.

[@NorCal_Poker]

I did in the aces hand. Depends on the board & opponent

[@FOUND.MISSING]

What app do you use for your poker stats ?

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s called poker income

[@FOUND.MISSING]

@ thank you

[@HighStakesPokerReplays]

Love This

[@sammajdi2931]

Best of Luck 🤞

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thanks 🤝🏻

[@ICraneI]

What is this family guy? Can you not put a cut scene every 3 minutes

[@NorCal_Poker]

I’m more of a South Park guy

[@ericnerenberg7064]

I think some of your sizing could be a little bigger and still get called. IMO. Continued GL

[@NorCal_Poker]

I agree, I’d say that’s my #1 leak! Thx for the feedback

[@MrAlpruitt]

“Missed what? No clue!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NorCal_Poker]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@300baud]

It always makes me scratch my head when I watch these videos where people are willing to call an all-in river bet in a multi-way pot with just 1 pair. If I flop top pair or have an over pair to the board and the pot starts ballooning when there aren't any draws on board my Spidey-senses start tingling. I guess not everyone has Spidey-senses :)

[@NorCal_Poker]

I definitely don’t 🤣

[@joesTired]

Morgan Freeman did Sony Walkman commercials!?? Wtf😂

[@MrPoppshot]

The dealers must know you well.

[@danimals9169]

I play at capital sometimes it’s a rough place to play

[@NorCal_Poker]

Could be!

[@chuctran2255]

2.91 per hour.... Not bad Not bad 🎉

[@NorCal_Poker]

I’ll take it over losing 😅

[@ryanlarsen9235]

Let’s go. Big $$$$$

[@TheClemmons352]

It just never happens like this for me when I play. Makes me wonder if these vlogs are staged.

[@branriv8417]

Would you mind telling us what the app that you use to keep and display your stats is?

[@NorCal_Poker]

Poker income

[@paulmaier6305]

folding wins LOTS of $$'s long term. good job.

[@NorCal_Poker]

Agreed!

[@markikn3183]

"...TELL EM TO BRING ME MY MONEY."

[@NorCal_Poker]

‼️

[@ryanlarsen9235]

Ya know Ben Deech has Kayla. U need a Kayla on this Chanel. Let’s go u can do it. 😂

[@NorCal_Poker]

Haha I’m good in that aspect

[@ryanlarsen9235]

@@NorCal_Poker for the fans! BTW, u r not an F quality v-logger. U r far more relatable than these guys who play 5-10 or 25-50 or higher etc. what works at those levels often doesn’t correlate to 1/3. The players r worse. The same moves often do not work. Good job on the subs and keep going!

[@raymondoo0209]

wow so many spades with position advantage and no bluff. lol

[@NorCal_Poker]

Grateful he didn’t lol

[@成龙-t3x]

线上看这里

[@godzilabob]

Hahahaha. Ishikawa. Too great for triple A and not quite good enough for MLB

[@NorCal_Poker]

Facts, great giant in 2010 & 2014 though!

[@benrusso7338]

Kq vs 34. You left money behind by not shipping river. Obviously he had a flush with his river lead

[@NorCal_Poker]

You think he calls an all in?

[@wasupman2284]

Ur voice doesnt sound natural bro.

[@NorCal_Poker]

It’s cuz I’m not from here

[@wasupman2284]

@NorCal_Poker Did u vote for Trump?

[@NorCal_Poker]

@@wasupman2284 take a guess

[@alanflanagan4983]

Very, very, very, very small sample

[@NorCal_Poker]

📠

[@kmdskins]

Mop squeezers

[@NorCal_Poker]

🫨

[@kmdskins]

@@NorCal_Poker lol

[@ryanlarsen9235]

Bomb pots.

[@byz513]

🎽

[@NorCal_Poker]

🫨

[@Elliot-j3q]

Youre too face up with your hand ranges especially for a young vlogger

[@NorCal_Poker]

I play low stakes high take California day time poker. Not playin $50/$100 on Hustler Casino Live. Playing TAG poker is the only profitable way for the game I play

[@paullowell3342]

Tipping $5 on a 2k pot is savage

[@NorCal_Poker]

Check out rampage’s & Lex $1 tips for $5k plus pots 🤣

[@johnwayne9056]

Wtf he talking about 800 in less than 8 hours.. how is that 2.2 hour.. almost stop watching the video already

[@NorCal_Poker]

I was talking about how that one week of playing 8 hours boosted my win rate on the year to $2 partner

[@peternguyen1911]

💪🫡

[@NorCal_Poker]

🤝🏻

[@baustin2402]

Well done!!! Well done, indeed... 👏 👌🫵

[@NorCal_Poker]

Thank you 🙌🏻