I Was WRONG About $1/2... | Poker Vlog #14

[@moayourlawn1126]

Gotta bet bigger with KQ. More around pot instead of 75

[@pennywise4843]

Tank calling that first hand. Doesn’t get anymore nitty than that folks.

[@chpokervlog]

What about calling the 3 bet with k10?

[@jeremiahmiller4640]

My grandma would call you a nit

[@SlyyRotMG]

play better u aint on a downswing, lots of hands you shouldnt even be in, just fold or dont min raise

[@chpokervlog]

Like $1500/3000 we’re coolers, other half was punting ya

[@abackimages5351]

So so true

[@artstudio6610]

Wow, you should be some kind of professor 😅

[@colintimp1372]

That's exactly why I tell people not to set "goals" for winning and losing in poker. It leads players to force situations to make their goal; instead of focusing on what's important: Is the game good? Am I playing well? Am I feeling good mentally and physically? It can take time to develop the discipline; especially if you don't get to play all the time.

[@chpokervlog]

@@colintimp1372 good stuff to keep in mind!

[@edide1627]

Wtf are these huge pre-flop raise amounts (15, 20, 25, even 40) in a 1-2 game? Also, the bets on the flop or turn are small IMO (probably as a result of huge bets pre-flop and small stack sizes in relation to the pot).

[@chpokervlog]

@@edide1627 in Texas $15 preflop is almost standard. Even at $15 every pot is multiway. When someone straddles ppl size up even more it’s wild

[@SamQuesoPoker]

Downswings are tough brother. Keep grinding man!

[@chpokervlog]

Much appreciated Sam 🙏

[@conspiracybuilder]

I met you last night , I like the channel! God bless

[@chpokervlog]

@@conspiracybuilder much appreciated thank you! Nice playing with you!

[@casinowhisperer2630]

Good run…. Them downswings suck because you think about every single play

[@chpokervlog]

@@casinowhisperer2630 definitely so!

[@paulmaier6305]

your minraise with AQc was insane. you put yourself in a spot where could lose your equity. against 99% of players you are crushed here.

[@chpokervlog]

I agree usually way ahead or behind.

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Agreed. He's lucky the other player was so bad that he's willing to commit with one pair in that spot.

[@richer12455]

What poker books are you reading?

[@chpokervlog]

@@richer12455 I watch a lot of old high stakes poker videos ngl. No books

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Holy shit that casino needs to replace those cards they look like shit.

[@chpokervlog]

Ya it’s not the nicest room in TX but the action is crazy

[@JasperOnePiece]

Sorry to hear about the downswing, happens!

[@chpokervlog]

All good, came out the other side!

[@Logan8x]

3 str8 mos lost 9 in a row won 4x and lost total 18 down $4,300 ... my downswing is so bad i got AA and 2 villains flop a set on me ... oh yeah

[@chpokervlog]

Geesh sorry to hear, hope it improves if still current!

[@danielhenry6777]

do you really think raiseing to 15$ for a 1/2 game is a good idea when like the average stack is like 200-300. I feel like you have to play so tight if 15 is the open with stacks these sizes. in stead of playing 150BB you are playing more like 60

[@chpokervlog]

That’s actually just how it goes in Texas. Majority of opens are to $15. $300 max

[@danielhenry6777]

@@chpokervlog yea but just because everyone else is playing a lot of hands opening for 15 does not mean it's technically right. like when you called the 40$ raise with 150 behind. I mean I think that was really bad yea if you both have like 500 behind I don't think it's bad but with 150 to start the hand you have to be much tighter.

[@chpokervlog]

@@danielhenry6777100% agreed! That was a bad tilt call, felt like a squeeze from the hj but still behind a lot of squeezes

[@smokinjoe4709]

@@danielhenry6777 When you raise pre you want to limit the field right? Well, anything less than 15 will get 6 callers minimum

[@ultimovietboi]

Why would him showing AK hurt a lot, you woulda won w 2 pair

[@chpokervlog]

@@ultimovietboi I meant if I had lost to ace king that would have been frustrating in theory

[@MacksBet28]

Dont like the call with aq of clubs. Thats a punt against a 3 bet turn range. The JT hand i think was okay obvious not a great spot to call 40 pretty shallow. But definitely gotta go with it on flop. Ak played perfect (no need to make him show) kto call was horrible. But very happy to make the nuts tho lol. Kq i like how you played it. Last 10s hands was dne perfect. Great video!

[@chpokervlog]

@@MacksBet28 Preciate the advice! I agree with your analysis

[@aloha270999]

Nice comeback, good luck gambling.

[@chpokervlog]

@@aloha270999 Preciate it 🫡

[@AndreSan7861]

you should play more $500 buyin 1-2 or 1-3. I hate only being able to buyin for $300. Ppl be all over the place with ranges and stuff

[@chpokervlog]

1/3s around me play north of $1k too much for me. There’s one $500 $1/2 but that’s about it, mostly $300 caps down here

[@grimaceburgers4491]

Most of your downswing is just making bad calls, even on the hands you win.

[@chpokervlog]

@@grimaceburgers4491 :(

[@abackimages5351]

You are totally punting need to go home

[@chpokervlog]

@@abackimages5351 :(

[@JosephWagoner16]

Okay, yeah. You kinda deserve to be turned into a marshmallow for that bomb pot. Super wet board, and you're calling another how much to at best chop that $40 shove? Please, pretty please, with sugar on top, always make them flip it over.

[@chpokervlog]

@@JosephWagoner16 ya I’m getting torn apart don’t worry! Idk man it’s just a courtesy thing for me on having ppl show if they tell me I’m good 🤷‍♂️

[@JosephWagoner16]

@chpokervlog I've totally seen the reverse. Someone says they've got something to induce a fold. And, well. It's a pet peeve. If I've paid to see the hand, I deserve to see your range damn it. Info is key.

[@nickg408]

I appreciate the effort and energy you put into making vlogs, but any chance you go back to how you used to do your voice overs? The fake enthusiasm wasn't there in the first few vlogs, but now it is every hand. There's nothing surprising about a couple of fish calling a donk lead on a rag board.

[@chpokervlog]

@@nickg408 tbh I feel the ones nowadays have less energy idk 🤷‍♂️

[@nickg408]

@@chpokervlog Yea to each their own I guess. I'm just not feeling it when it's forced on every hand or street. Jason Bell - Poker does it a ton too.

[@zekebones34]

When you play this many hands terribly as you admit, you’re probably a bad player. There’s no chance you’re on a downswing from running bad when you play like this. Someone has to be real with you

[@chpokervlog]

@@zekebones34 Preciate the algo assistance!

[@markl2136]

Have to agree with this. You play bad all the time. If you don't run real good you are going to lose. That isn't really what a downswing is. You played bad and ran good later in the session. It might feel great when this happens, but winning by playing bad doesn't teach you how bad you are playing. Losing when playing bad and bemoaning your (perceived) bad luck, also teaches you nothing.

[@qgodp_l]

Bruh… this guy is terrible 😂😂😂

[@chpokervlog]

:(

[@joeschmoe8320]

A couple of tips that some players may disagree with, but they'd be wrong, which is why they suck. You're playing 1-2. When you lead for $15, you're not only broadcasting that you have a monster, but you're betting more than double the pot if there are no limpers in front of you. That means that when you don't win, your stack lasts half as long as it should. The max rake for 1/2, at most casinos, with a $300 buy-in is $3. You want to tip the dealer and cover any extra rake for bad beat and high hand jackpots. So, lead out for $8. That's a dollar more than pot to start, which multiplies exponentially as the hand progresses, so if only you and one other player make it to showdown, then it's all covered. If there's a third player, you now have equity invested in tips and rake. Most players never consider this. Also, under the gun you obviously want to play very strong hands. Limp to reraise. It's an old trick, but it still works. Be able to fold big pairs on draw heavy boards if nobody bets for you preflop, which is unusual anyway, but then you only lose $2. It's not a tourney. You can afford to wait for another chance. It's always best to isolate when you aren't playing huge draws, obviously. Take this particular hand you've shown us. You limp, guy to the left bets, you get however many callers between, then you pot it. (Keep your utg reraise range to A/K, A/Q suited and big pocket pairs. If you're not willing to reraise with it, maybe don't even play it utg. Obviously, it's hard to muck hands like A-J or A-10 suited, but be careful hitting your ace.) Then your flop hits, you c-bet, and take it down post flop unless someone hits a set, which is uncommon. If you get a caller, then you've led the action leaving them to guess what you have. If they have kings or aces, you've still got outs. But, since you're never folding that hand, keep leading the action. Or, check it to reraise again if you're playing nits, in order to get it all in on the flop. Another thing, don't minraise. 2.5-3.5x, depending on how much action you want. With that hand, I'd go 2.5x, just because you're playing for the nuts. The ace paired is just backup in case you miss. If you minraise, it's always a tell, PLUS, if you don't have the nuts, you're pricing them, basically inviting them to suck out if they are thinking about folding. Give them a little room to fold. Same thing with the "down bet". You're forcing them to call, so you should never do it without the nuts, and you're afraid that your opponent will fold when you try to get the correct value, on the river. Your A-Q/clubs wins a $60-70, rather than chopping, if you try this "sniper style" of play. Why? Because the new guy is not going to continue, without clubs in his hand, against God knows what. Hes going put you on kings or aces there. Another tip, learn to play for positive odds, rather than even odds or against the odds. If you understand what im saying here, you are smart and will always win in the long run. Most players lose, and many good players, who don't understand this, break even. Play for positive odds. Last tip, this is crucial, the ONLY time that you EVER have an edge in poker is when you're playing opponents who are not as good as you. Don't berate them or coach them when they play bad and win against you. Tell them it was a nice hand, nicely played, and wait for another chance. You will get another chance. If there's a player who is better than you, and you can always tell who they are, stay out of pots with them unless you must play them. Be careful, because they're trying to trap a player as well. I used to play low stakes for a living, and I've already said too much. I hope this helps.

[@chpokervlog]

Appreciate the advice!

[@JS-lc4kg]

gotta make sure we do the casinos job and tip the dealer, its not like they have the money for it

[@jeremiahmiller4640]

My grandma would request a table change if she played with you because your such a nit

[@chpokervlog]

@@jeremiahmiller4640 you’re?

[@jeremiahmiller4640]

@ yes granny

[@NirvanaLuxury]

If you put 9 world champions at a $1-$2 or $1-$3 game, guess who always wins...the RAKE!

[@0wn-nothing-be-happy]

I am far from a world champ with thousands of hours at live low stakes with a $23/hour winrate. The rake or seat fee always wins in any game, obviously. But, it's pretty easy to make some money at low stakes.

[@chpokervlog]

Idk man the Texas 1/2 games are pretty soft as long as you don’t do dumb stuff like me lol