$10-$25-$50 @ Hard Rock! $10,000 POT and I have the NUTS!! // Poker Vlog # 98

Playing a huge game at Hard Rock the swings are massive !
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[@lexopoker]

Why I run it twice Poker is a sick game. You can be a huge favorite and still lose. This is one reason this game is so popular because you can be bad and still win. With that said, I like to reduce my variance as much as I can while poker is a main source of income for me. When you run the board out multiple times it reduces the variance. The money amount matters as well. I won’t run it twice for a $500 pot unless asked. However, for a $10,000 pot in a game I don’t normally play, I like to run it twice. Let’s say I run it once and my opponent hits a flush and I lose a $10,000 pot. I may not have another opportunity like that in months to recoup those losses. I don’t want my poker career to be comprised of how a few turns and rivers went. If I only ran it once in my career I’m sure I would have way bigger swings which could possibly have made me go broke. Playing poker for a living is extremely stressful. So running it twice just is a small way of relieving the stress. My goal one day is to have a large enough bankroll that the money I’m playing with means nothing to me. For now, in order to control my overall swings I will always run it twice in huge pots. Let me know your thoughts below

[@williamzagarella8066]

Totally agree with you Lex. Yes, in my original 2/5 game I play, I like to run it just once. But that's because its MY ORIGINAL game. If I were to move up to play 5/10 and a higher percentage of my bankroll comes into play, I would like to reduce the variance. You get 1 bad turn or river and it may be a while until you take another shot. I dont think people really understand how much 10,000 dollars is when they just see poker chips lol.

[@tnphung]

u had straight already so running twice only gave the other player a second option to get flush which he did...

[@fialee8]

Your logic based on your financial situation makes sense. However, you had the nuts going in... so your variance must be very high, prob ~75% chance to win. Given those odds... I would think you would take that all day and night. If it's more of a flip, I can see running it twice makes more sense. Just my thought process.

[@kurtsteven6228]

Don’t take my comment as negative brother. I was just letting you know my position on running it twice. Looking back at the size of the pot. I get why running it twice. Nobody wants to lose 10k. Especially after flopping the joint and getting sucked out on. But that’s also why I said if you slowed down His gin card for the low end of the straight came in on the river. You would’ve scooped that 10k pot. Either way you crawled out of a 6k loss to win a thousand. That’s a huge win in my book. Also flopping trip 10s and getting sucked out against 66 on the turn was sick. In the end a win is a win. Good luck brother an love the content. 🥇

[@markjaeggli5715]

I think as played the only way you don't get all the money is by raising the flop. In position you raise the turn, out of position the flop. Highly doubt the player is slowing down at all, any non-heart non-board pairing card you can just rip it over whatever his turn bet is. IMO if you need to run it twice you are playing too big. I think you can see that with how you always make an excuse for not putting in 4 and 5 bets. It's always "such and such player can only have KK or AA here".

[@pawnee68]

You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. You have the nuts to put yourself out there for everyone to critique. You do you. Personally, I enjoy your videos and your dogs are a very nice touch.

[@orenrubin2711]

Correct. Just keep doing YOUR thing. We obviously like YOUR thing cause we watch all the time. =)

[@joemehere1151]

You know that the only way we learn is by learning right? If someone says "don't cross the river here, the current is too strong", you can try and risk your life or find another spot. What your advise does is tell him to not listen and just try to cross here and not listen to experienced players. If I didn't care, I wouldn't say anything!

[@joyride1598]

Joe you're a 8===D and that's okay; there are always going to be 8====D's walking the streets

[@pawnee68]

@@joemehere1151 Thanks for the mansplaining. You're the best.

[@vancitynico1958]

Dont acknowledge haters or they have more fuel in their hater stomachs to keep hating on you Lex.... they are all broke boys who could never play this big obviously

[@matthewvannort7710]

Lex, your turnaround time for these vlogs is incredible. Thanks for all the fantastic content!

[@allegiances]

Couldn’t agree more. Much more entertaining when it isn’t a session from two months ago like some vloggers. Thank you Lex!

[@BrantzenPoker]

I’m just happy to know the wind speed in Florida

[@vinnyb412]

The mental strength to not give up and play goofy after being down 6k is insane. Youre a beast !! Keep it up! Love the videos

[@lexopoker]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelslob3581]

Loved this vlog!!!! Great up and down then up again grinding session. These are the games that test your will. You put yourself in these games and held your own. Great job with the comeback. Never get tired of watching your channel.

[@wookies45]

In what universe could you possibly think your snap call with trip Kings was a bad call or could’ve been hero folded. He’s repping so narrow that it’s impossible to fold that unless you have a crazy read on him

[@carloscardona8238]

I enjoy watching your videos Lex and I wish you continued success and sincerely hope your channel continues to grow! With that being said I would like to make an observation and perhaps offer some advice from someone who is far more experienced than you. I’ve noticed that you at times seem concerned( even overly concerned ) about comments and how others perceive you and your abilities. Since you obv garner many written comments and critiques of your game and abilities it may be understandable that you sometimes feel the need to respond to these. And as such I commend you for always attempting to stay positive and reinforce your reasons as to why and how you vlog and create your content. However as someone who is much older than you and far more experienced than you I offer this simple advice...DON’T DO IT!! The world is full of doubters, experts, arm-chair analysts and just plain haters. You can explain yourself hundreds of times and reinforce your reasons for the content you create and no matter how intelligent and logical they may be there will always be a large subsection of people who will NEVER have anything good to say or for that matter anything remotely constructive. The world is full of people dying to criticize something or someone. Lex I don’t know you personally but you come across as a genuinely nice guy who isn’t in any way malicious or negative, and bc of this you sometimes feel the need to respond and it’s understandable and even noble. However if you just learn to ignore these comments and the types of people who make them you will see that it is incredibly liberating and will ultimately allow you to focus on what I know you are striving for. And that is being a humble and decent person and striving to improve not only your poker game but all aspects of your life. Brother keep doing what you do and just realize everyone will not like you no matter how sincere and humble you are. Great content and please accept my counsel as your future is bright young man!!

[@armandofromthevault9775]

Great video. I will continue to watch.

[@piazzapoker8284]

another dope vid glad your back in Florida rent is going crazy good luck!

[@silentwolf4252]

It kills me when I see you running it twice! Why? Why? Why?, lol, thanks as always for the great content

[@RealDJStew724]

Running twice ruined the game

[@michaelsmith-iy9yy]

@@RealDJStew724 Run it 1x only crew.

[@EricA-xd9fn]

Lex-o is "risk averse"....maybe you haven't been following along. 😜😜😜😜😜

[@rodb.5801]

running it twice smooths out the variance without giving up EV. Try playing for a living with no one supporting you and you will understand why he wants to realize his EV without the variance. It's like getting free insurance, do you not insure your house, car, health etc...

[@markjaeggli5715]

@@rodb.5801 you aren’t realizing your EV running it twice. To realize your EV you need to run it 1000x. Running it twice is for people that are playing too big and don’t want swings, which is Lex. He is constantly playing too big, which is why he plays like an ultra nit. How many bluffs were on this blog…

[@RodEubank]

Great play Lex. Nice comeback!

[@lisas.8113]

Whoo hoo, great comeback Lex O😁

[@johndaversa446]

I've been watching you for about a year now, and I've never seen someone pick up so many premiums every session. crazy man.

[@pokerqAK47]

I guess you don’t watch Mariano 😄

[@howieziegler3110]

@@pokerqAK47 😂

[@richardroesler2553]

A very entertaining video Coach... Nice way to claw back...

[@richardroesler2553]

Lex, met a dealer named Jesse in Michigan who said he played at the Hard Rock with you in the day...

[@weshopper1093]

Lex great video!! Nice comeback!! It happens to me also. When I get Ace King or Ace Queen 8 76 comes out and when I have Queens or Jacks. Ace or King comes out!! It’s crazy 😝. That’s poker keep grinding. I love your videos

[@111Jeffrey]

Wow! Nice comeback!

[@Jpierr33]

Great videos Lex! how would rank texas vs florida vs vegas poker action?

[@beachliving3127]

Those pocket 6's catching trips can be pain killer. Last session for me I had pocket 6's with the flop of AJ6. Three guys went all in on the flop. One person had AJ, I had pocket 6's (sign of the devil) and the last man had pocket Jacks. I had everyone covered 4X so it didn't hit me too hard. Since then, I have a new motto, beware of the sign of the devil, that is Pocket 6's. On the other hand, when I turned quad six's against a higher set a few years ago, 6''s were my friends!

[@Peter-ii2uq]

That texas game going to look soft after that session!!!!!!!!! Great discipline tx for the ride

[@95Boosted]

19 mph winds ahahahaha. Great vlog lex

[@Abdullah-pj6sp]

Great play from behind Lex

[@PrettyLady7282]

Roller Coaster "ride" Lex! but hey, it was happy ending👏

[@AnthonyVickersSoulJahTYah]

Niceeee comeback Lex ...phewww :) UK FAN :)

[@jerrylim2282]

Ooofff…that was close to calling off a bad day….good job Lex..

[@SlowPokerTime]

Is there a nickname for what happened with the KT vs. 66 hand where the villain raises flop while behind - unclear whether they realize they're bluffing - and then they turn the bailout? It's happened to me a few times and I wish I had a name for it - beyond, y'know, "brutal."

[@RealDJStew724]

Luckbox

[@ColonelBlair3]

I see Slow Poker, I click the thumbs up. Everyone should do the same.

[@guillermoalvarez9400]

More likely villain isn’t putting hero on trips since he could be c betting so many hands there, and may have actually thought he was best. When people think you’re bluffing opponents sometimes continue lighter than they would otherwise, only to luck into the best hand. That’s a good thing in the long run, but sucks in the moment

[@ilovehouse888]

No running it twice. Play for blood like Doc Holiday. :)

[@adamkramer2079]

Great vlog

[@roguemerlin1969]

Glad to see you grind it back, a small win is better than a big loss. I vape but I mix my own juice and it has very little nicotine in it, so I don't really have to take smoke breaks during a long session. When I get a bad beat, like the turned full house, I'll see another hand or two and take a break, walk around, maybe go outside for some fresh air and a vape, maybe grab a Nathan's Famous bacon wrapped chili cheese dog. I wouldn't even be thinking about that particular hand, If I'm thinking about poker at all, it is my overall play, am I tired, are the other players good, or bad, betting patterns, and hand ranges played. I'm not a pro but I study, read a lot, watch clips on how to play small and mid-stakes cash games, and of course, thousands of hands played on vlogs and live streams. Every pro I've read or watched say table selection is one of the most important aspects of playing as a pro. If you are taking a shot and the table is tough, consider switching tables or drop down to 5/10 where you have the edge.

[@sinningi]

Lex I feel the same way. I went all in last week with ace king spades and I get my typical flop 775 . Guy next to me though bets with ace king and always hits. Amazing luck

[@michaelwillis4532]

Great job battling the euro pros. I have to remind myself that when trying to balance my c bets and my check flop bets with strong hands,that nobody else knows what I am holding. My cards are unknown. I try to bet more often now and win as much as I can on every street. I understand your logic in being balanced but the villain will never know unless he calls you at showdown and he sees your hand. It’s often forgotten about by the villain a few hours later. They haven’t been calling you down all 3streets unless you’re in Texas. Lol. I think you left lots of money on the table and they saw your checking as strength instead of weakness. Just my opinion. Best of luck on your future sessions.

[@6bt_str864]

Good stuff lex. 👊🏽

[@dublj57]

can you explain big blind ante? who pays how much to the left of the button? ex.$5/$10/$20

[@jerrylim2282]

Oofff….that was close call to coming out of the hole…good job Lex..

[@theblock2424]

Great job!

[@josephnguyen4330]

Love your videos,

[@danielmclaren8046]

Well done lex, you were down over 5 grand and kept cool, i thought u were going to go on tilt but u did it and made a profit, well done bro keep them coming, again great content.

[@stratabegood]

Oh shoot was this filmed yesterday. I might have missed you!

[@jkhodgson1]

Love your vlogs and commentary, really helps with my play. Keep them coming!.

[@outlier1230]

Ur getting better controlling the anxiety and fear... keep it up g

[@LionOsports]

Very Proud of you.

[@heyreubs]

i am entertained Lex! favourite vloggers man you really explain the thought process. I've learned a lot!

[@bbtb05]

Lex, first off I loved the way you played that QT. So often people slow play the flop to death, forgetting the cardinal rule of poker, if you have it you want to get all the money in the middle, and you get money in the middle by betting/raising. Second off though, wether it was your original intent or not your videos are educational. I'm sure you're just trying to differentiate yourself from the explicit poker coaches but there is always so much to learn from your content. You show the intangibles of being a professional poker player, you show poise, the importance of mental fortitude and attitude. This video is a perfect example of not losing your head when you're losing at cards. Keep up the good work man, I'm hoping to join you soon.

[@kurtsteven6228]

I’ve been playing full time since 2008ish and started at Foxwoods in CT and then the hard rock in Hollywood FL then Lived in Vegas for 3 years from 2011-2014. Just wanted to comment on the Q 10 hand. Flopping the nut straight... I think if you slowed down, you would’ve easily doubled up. Did you notice the river? His 6/7 would’ve made the low straight. For me, I don’t run it twice. Just because the game is intended for 1 turn and 1 river. I find myself always chopping when I elect to run it twice. But I get the play, especially against the flush draw. Either way glad to see you playing at my old casino and keep crushing it bro! Just stay away from PLO. Hahaha. GL at the tables and maybe I’ll see you at hard rock next time I’m visiting FL

[@rarepear7914]

I like that he told u pick one, bc he had QQ , so either one would be a different suit same lady🤣🤣good sh!t bro✌

[@haroldkline6253]

Great videos lex

[@ericnerenberg7064]

GL friend. 😎

[@antp5275]

Legendary getting value w a set on a scary looking board

[@profdg7945]

Way to hang in there and grind.

[@freddiejackson8665]

Hey Lex, Longtime subscriber here. I enjoy your vlogs there are a lot better than most you definitely in the top 3 with with vlogging poker. I really think you should get with a professional of your choice ( I would choose, Alec Torelli, Jonathan little or someone who can be precise on my mistakes) and have them show you and explain some mistakes you are making so that you can make a shit ton more and really up your earnings. Plus, I would like for you to win more, be more happy, continue poker vlogging and crush more. I am not criticizing you or pointing the fi get saying "your messing up or your game is bad at all brother so please take this message as it is from a friend. Do it for yourself and I promise you will capitalize so much more. Keep on grinding and I can not wait to meet ya and have our dogs hang out. Take care

[@Bullywyd]

Love this content your getting so much better

[@mikexpoker3275]

Hey Lex, Pls keep going as you have, ignore the teaching comments. Your videos are well made and entertaining. Commentary have depth explaining your thought process and are Perfecly sufficient.

[@mikesisto9829]

Awesome content! I look forward two more of your work! Thanks Mike

[@SlowPokerTime]

Second.

[@RealDJStew724]

When opponent says "pick one" of their cards to look at - 90% of the time the cards are the exact same just different suits (Qs, Qh) that's why they don't care which one you flip

[@mkader2494]

That's what I thought too, QQ

[@danielchristian4415]

No not really

[@runitonce7791]

Losing the TTT vs 666TT hand is karma for flopping the nuts straight and choosing to run it twice

[@msolo79]

Thanks Lex

[@sharkcapper]

Epic grind…

[@jameskirk6882]

Great work Lex. Glad to see your doing well. Thanks for these insights atb

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

Just one comment. When all in after the flop or turn I suggest you choose to run it once IF you have a made hand and run it twice if you’re on a draw. I’m not sure of the math but I know it feels frustrating to chop up pots you were a heavy favorite. I’m gonna do some calculations of various scenarios and get back to you.

[@andreadams6576]

Great that you were able to keep your head in the game after buying back in for $5k more. Watching you play motivates me and although you don’t feel your vlogs are meant to teach they sure are teaching me

[@shawn6726]

Glad to see you back here in Florida!!! Wish you could come over to Tampa and do a meet up game. Love the content.

[@zippyman818]

Pets are KZbin gold! Come for the Rogue content, stay for the poker stuff!

[@zacharyfisher6066]

What’s wrong with trying to coach people? Being entertaining and educational aren’t mutually exclusive and you have one of the best thought processes I’ve seen a vlogger have. Maybe coach just has a negative connotation attached to it but I wouldn’t change a thing about the way you explain things it’s very much appreciated.

[@dagstaff]

You’ve become my favorite poker Vlog, Lex.

[@lexopoker]

Thanks for the support !

[@ZarinaPokerTV]

Mine too! Great quality and really enjoy Lex's authenticity when watching his vlogs.

[@focusfocus9848]

I'm ueropean, I find your remarks kinda rude. I love your vlog, been watching for a long time.

[@sidviciousentertainment7339]

What’s annoying about the euro pros? I haven’t seen many of them here in the east coast

[@EricA-xd9fn]

Thank you for the Disclaimer between 1:33 and 2:01 I'll give you props. You are 100% authentic.

[@henrytrenter1972]

Only run twice if you're an underdog.

[@JohnBrown-ss3ch]

Ahh running it twice in the biggest pot. I don’t like the running twice option, kills a lot of action and winnings. I guess you could say the same about losing but it seems it chops more than anything.

[@Dumballa]

Keep pushing. Keep grinding. You'll be 5 figuring the river before long 😎

[@soxhater819]

God that KT hand was so gross. He raised flop like he knew that 6 on the turn was coming lmao

[@seanwaltrip5235]

Well done Lex. The AKo vs the UTG 4 bet was tough. It looks like AKo is an All in half the time and a fold half the time at 100bb. AKs is a call. I enjoy learning along with you and watch you grow as a solid poker pro.

[@mkader2494]

Thanks for an entertaining episode. Nice recovery.

[@Glenbo-vk5zr]

What weight did you wrestle at ?

[@Glenbo-vk5zr]

What is lex short for?

[@wayneduckmann5819]

👍

[@chrisbell3135]

Curious why you decided to play 5x your normal stakes with a table of miserable euro regs? The one or two recs were really that big of spots or for the content or what?

[@AcePoker444]

lets goooooo

[@Troy2573]

Nice upload. That was awesome how you hung in there and avoided tilt.

[@schwinn04]

So many (Euro) pros. * rolleyes *

[@davidwebb5002]

I know you’re not a coach but I definitely learn heaps from you. Keep up the good work mate! Cheers from Down Under 🇦🇺

[@TorpedoBryan13]

Running it twice has to be the worst thing about poker players. Do it once for max pain

[@TwistedMetal32]

Good poker… but it’s come to the point where I’m sad if Rogue doesn’t make an appearance in these vlogs.

[@Bond006]

gg

[@williamroberts4758]

When you have the nut. One time and that is it.

[@craigjacobson158]

Played the crazy Pineapple at Creek....kept your tips in mind and finished as chip leader $172000. Top 6 paid $500 each!!

[@lumberjack7923]

THANKS learning lots!!! keep the content and good mojo coming ROOTING FOR YOU

[@Carloshernandez-dl8li]

Dude! I heard that you got thrown out of Magic again. When is that video coming out?

[@lexopoker]

That’s false.

[@Carloshernandez-dl8li]

@@lexopoker good to hear then!

[@markfromct2]

Agrees with the AK never hitting the flop and the JJ always flopping an A. Sounds like my game. Peace

[@lubotesdauphin546]

man I saw you last night but i chickened out coming to ask you for a selfie....

[@nightmareaccomplice5816]

My favorite poker player! I watch Brad and Ethan and fish poker and the "bang" dude too!

[@lexopoker]

Yay!

[@_nick_d]

Some gnarly game..liked all your plays 🙌🏼

[@jcw8955]

12:40 what were the Euros bickering about

[@blanecase4727]

Last time out, 7 hour session, 5 AK; hit the flop once. Only one 1/5.

[@outlier1230]

I feal like the pair of tens or 3rd pair is a call depending on who up against... to to good a bluff spot for him if, "the type"$... im not there so.thats all u .... ie no limit ull get other spots to stack em but again just sayn

[@wilwoo821]

I wish i can play tht long. I only got 3 hrs tops =/

[@808kto]

Lex I’m greatly entertaining

[@ericg9092]

Great session, Lex! I love the content, and appreciate you sharing your thought process to help those of us still playing smaller stakes. It would have been easy to tilt early - strong work on keeping cool and playing your game. Great win, and could have been a lot bigger with a break here or there.

[@kansascub]

Always going to have those negative people telling you what you should have done. But none of them are in your shoes and know your financial and mental situation. Good on you for making the best decision for YOU and running it twice. It doesn't matter if it was right or wrong to us the viewers, it was right for you. Keep grinding, keep killing it and thanks for all the content!

[@rogervind2450]

Hi Lex, I've been watching since your beginning a few years back! Loved how you took the time to reexplain YOUR blog about doc vs coaching. I still remember that 4k beat you took and how honestly terrible that was and you showed it to the world! That's guts!! My names Roger, I live in Reno NV. Hit me up if you ever make it out here or ask the local dealer! Great video keep it up!!!

[@lexopoker]

Thanks for being a fan Roger!