I’m DOWN $4,000 in the first hour!! Can I MAKE a COMEBACK?!?! // Poker Vlog #25

I play a $5/10/25 session at Seminole Hard Rock. Things do not go well for me! I will be in Dallas @ Texas card house June 8-10th for Brad and Andrew MUG!
The Social League Podcast
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Spotify: ➡️ open.spotify.com/episode/1BUe...
Apple: ➡️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
KZbin: ➡️ • Lex Ozias: PROFESSIONA...
Instagram: Lexopoker
#pokervlog

[@lexopoker]

We all go through these sessions where it feels like you will never win!! Comment down below your biggest loss ever!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

[@pelstatepicks]

Sick one bro!! Biggest loss for me is $2,000 in a 1-2 game. Biggest win - $3,100 in a 1/3

[@matthewoconnor8744]

2100 in 3/5

[@garyhauf5210]

Biggest win. 7k - 2/5 Loss. 2k. 2/5

[@davehuie7793]

Tough one Lex. You didn’t play bad but the cards were awful for you.

[@visalatui6930]

I'm coming some day to play at Miami, I'm in Tampa. Practice and Playin here at Tampa Hard Rock. Keep the Videos Coming Brada.🤙🤙

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

After a rough day, I always take at least a few days off no matter how good I felt I played . Playing immediately after a big loss, people feel the need to recoup. Even if it’s only subconsciously, take a break until the feeling of needing to play goes away. Then comeback fresh. After 30+ years of playing, follow this one piece of advice, will save a bad session from being a bad streak. Thanks for posting, losing vlogs are hard to make.

[@JenniferM13]

Right on.

[@marktastic86]

Good advice, thanks.

[@StreetSoulLover]

I guess you that's why you havent uploaded for a little while :p Keep fighting the good fight Doug!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@StreetSoulLover haven’t played much lately, spending time with the family, family first. Will be back in action soon.

[@StreetSoulLover]

@@dougmccuskerpoker Family first, always!

[@Bubbapug1985]

You have a lot of brass man, you post your winnings and losses unlike most other bloggers don't. The reality. Its a tough game.

[@bobbykornhandler1742]

Lex, you’re a real man because you’re not afraid to be vulnerable and explicit in your vulnerability. To share your highs and lows takes guts and you’ve clearly got guts! I have watched many vlogs over the years and yours is in a realm of its own. You provide excellent commentary, you show all types of hands and take us on a ride as we tag along in your thought process. This vlog in particular was a moment in time where you simply ran poorly and that will happen. Maybe you played a hand or two that were shown that you might have handled differently in retrospect. But you also performed a few well-disciplined lay downs. You’re a fine player with a fine mind and above all else you seem a fine human being, thoughtful, sensitive and solid in yourself. All of these qualities will serve you well in anything you do or are doing. You’re a winner Lex, that is for certain.

[@russrhodes2035]

I really appreciate seeing the big downs as well as the ups in poker. Anyone can show the wins, it takes character to show the losses. Know that things will turn around eventually, the tricky part is riding it out and making good decisions to help that turn around happen. Love the content and the decision process you provide!

[@bradjohnson8100]

I watch so many poker vlogs that yours began showing up in my feed. It took me a while to click on one and I can say with absolute sincerity that NO ONE has a better vlog. If anyone is contemplating a life playing poker for a living this is much needed educational material.

[@markceryak9811]

Much respect to post this. It's hard talking about the L's when they're like this. Thanks for keeping it real. Love the vlog and respect what you do... keep the grind alive

[@davidtodd264]

Keep your head up bro, momma said there would be days like this 😁

[@ChiariLife420]

Lex you have a very genuine spirit about you and showing the losses is showing the game. As a disabled man who doesn't get to play much live at all, I applaud your honesty. I try to stay on top of the game for when my opportunities do come. Keep up the great work, you never know the lives you touch. God bless and good luck at the tables!!!

[@salazarcarlos91]

loving your videos showing us the ups and downs of being a poker player

[@jacobcadena9345]

Love the vlog man. Love the honesty and having people see the results provided real world perspective. You are definitely one of the best new voices out there and I’m excited to see you start popping up all over the community. Looking forward to seeing you on stream in Texas. Keep banging these puppies out!

[@LacklusterBangarang]

I went through a similar session yesterday and i wake up to see your vlog. In my mind i played well but absolutely every hand ended up with being 2nd best. My last hand of the night was quad over quad and the bad beat had been hit earlier yesterday. I know no one like to hear bad beat stories but literally hitting a bad beat jackpot that had been emptied earlier in the day makes it feel so much worse. I appreciate your transparency and i respect you more for showing the up and down sessions. The contemplating your career choice silence was exactly my mood when i got in my car. But today is a new day and i know you will get it back and i hope i do as well.

[@johnwelsh5451]

Much respect and appreciation for this post Lex. I'm a recent follower, but, after watching a few other poker vloggers, I've come to new heights of appreciation for your raw honesty and insightful analysis along with the clear and concise thought process. Your vlog is a mixture of live study and following your personal journey navigating the world of poker as a profession. These past year upended so many of us, I personally loved playing poker in the past, but never looked at it as a serious endeavor, just a fun recreation. Then with a change of locations and careers, I played my first live tournaments in January 2020, found some early success, hit a couple scores that in previous jobs would equal weeks of pay. Suddenly I began this endeavor to study, learn more and see if I could possibly play this game as a professional. It has been one emotional rollercoaster filled with wild highs and more money than I have ever had before, and the lowest of lows where I'm chasing my tail wondering how I was going to crawl back from the turns of bad luck and, at times, induced POOR POOR play. Brother, I feel your pain in this one. Through it all, you maintained your composure and discipline (K-10 hand, I can understand the line of thought, but we must beware our own bias brought to the table through past information...and give credit to any players ability to hit a hand, as well as their awareness of their own table image and strategizing to leverage it as such...humans, though the spectrum is wide, are fairly intelligent, adaptable creatures). To wrap this up, as one follower commented, and I've found true in my journey these past 18 months...take a few days off. Remember why you began this endeavor, take advantage of your time freedom, enjoy the FL water and sunshine, feed the soul however you do so and return to the tables once you feel grounded and centered. The game is going nowhere, as you know, it's only going to take 1 or 2 good runs to more than recover this loss and get back in the black. You got this!

[@Michael-hr5wf]

Way to keep it real with the grinds of the UP's and downs Lex.. Keep rolling Brotha.

[@cegavas]

Officially my favorite vlogger 🔥 love the rawness of this episode. Keep it up, it always comes back and then some. 💰💰 felt a similar way after a session at Aria last week and this puts in perspective that it’s just part of the game👍

[@tailhooked7208]

That track at the beginning looks like a ton of fun! Another killer vlog Lex. Keep em coming!👍

[@ceciliasagrero5868]

Loved the outro. Moments in poker we can ALL relate to. Respect to you for posting this and showing the good, bad, and the ugly in poker.

[@bradleyyeates4098]

My favorite vlogger for a reason. You keep it so real showing the ups and downs. Keep up the grind you can't run horrible forever 💯

[@calfan8838]

Love that you’re sharing a real view of the grind. Really inspiring.

[@erikacez1]

Another great video. I like the way you explain every decision in great detail.

[@zackashbel8925]

Hey Lex video suggestion, would you be able to do a bankroll management video? Like how much in your bankroll you should have for certain stakes, and when to move up stakes, or any other metrics you have. Thanks!

[@geoffin99]

Rule of thumb is about 30 buy-ins to play professionally, some say less some more by about 10 in either direction. A fair amount of players at this level are getting staked to some degree also, since for this 5/10/25 game with a reasonable buy-in of $5K you are talking about a $100K-200K bankroll to be able to withstand variance and to not be playing with scared money

[@mattym8]

George gave the answer. Now go grind it out. It’s pretty simple.

[@Cheeto888]

Awesome Vlogs man. Keep up the good work!

[@kennydespuzeau1906]

You're becoming one of my favorite vlogger. You keep it real with great hand analysis. I can hear your voce every time I am playing. thanks again for the great content. Keep it up Brotherman.

[@williamclark1233]

Keep your head up....love your vlogs...I am learning alot

[@garyantunano5205]

Shake it off, Lex. You are playing well at the 10/25 level with only 3 years experience. That is incredible in itself. This is going to happen more and more often over the years. Take it in stride. You’ll get it back next week

[@radphilospher]

Hey Lex, just wanted you to know that this is the vid the earned my subscription. I like the honesty, the real authentic life of a live cash game pro. I hate these nights man. Whenever I have a stupidly hot night, I always keep the cold nights in mind. I hate losing way more than I like winning. Nothing romantic about the grind, except the feeling of incremental improvement. That's the real high, knowing you've improved just a little bit month to month. Thanks for the content brother. Keep fighting.

[@braxtonbliss9440]

Awesome video man! I liked the real talk at the end.

[@markjaeggli5715]

Not much good ever comes from starting the story with “I over limp KT offsuit” haha

[@geoffin99]

You said it better than me! Only 2 options here and call is not one of them.

[@lexopoker]

This is pretty close. Because it’s a straddle pot with 3 limps we don’t really want to iso raise with this hand it’s not strong enough given all the action and stack sizes. Folding seems too tight . It’s a close one

[@Hijak3]

@@lexopoker only reason I’d defend it is because you’re on the button

[@gamblingbuddha8825]

@@lexopoker calling is arguably the worst option. This should strictly be a 3bet or fold from the button IMO

[@jasonfarmer4490]

@@gamblingbuddha8825 it cant be 3bet because it was limped. Sorry to be the smart ass to point this out.

[@namaman]

Love your honesty. Great analysis. My number one blogger.

[@joebohlken8095]

Tough one Lex. Don't let it get to you. Better days ahead.

[@ddevilsuggestions]

Keep your head up my man. Being a pro poker player is not easy. The wins are fun and all but learning to deal with the losses and cold streaks are incredibly tough. Never hurts to take a day or 2 off to clear your head. Don’t play on tilt! Good luck

[@vettenam100]

Hang in there bro. We’ve all had days like this. Thank you for your honesty. Tomorrow is a new day - will be your day🍀

[@Declan4253]

Just had my first pretty big losing session in 2/5 (I am the guy that said hi to you while waiting in line to cash in). I REALLY appreciate that you show a losing session like this. Makes me feel much better. I think I got outplayed once....maybe....but in general think things just didn't go my way (there was one exception where I got the nut straight on the turn with a nut flush draw - that was a dream, but the only good hand really). Anyway, thank you for showing the good AND the bad and I agree that you played fine; just one of those sessions. Pleasure to meet you and good luck.

[@whatever5575]

the way i see it, it's just a losing session magnified by the stake you play, but it's nothing out of ordinary. everybody who plays cards have experienced it.

[@dannyhicking]

I am new to your channel mate but lovin' your work. The post game review was RAW and honest

[@SpX-StarCraft]

love your video man. other poker blog out there only post video of them winning which is sad. keep it up brother !! love from USA

[@MrGreyUSC]

Enjoyed the podcast, very cool to learn about your background. Training with Noah Olsen and competing for Regionals appearance is sick! 💪

[@stevedreybus949]

Part of the game Lex. Think long term. You will be fine

[@garysonofgary1325]

Definitely gonna check out the podcast! Also, Rogue is a handsome fella!

[@jmbd1593]

You know what man ? I like you even more because you posted this. Many vloggers don't show their terrible sessions. You do. Props to you. You'll comeback stronger next time.

[@scotland369]

Dude thanks for sharing the reality of poker. Too many vloggers just show highlights of them scooping big pots. I've crushed 2/5+ for years and every now and then I get a session like this - every hand is like running into a brick wall haha.

[@nickwakeham9548]

When I have sessions like this (I go 4 table online full ring) where every hand is a struggle I just shut it down and say "short term results mean nothing" three times, exhale and come back tomorrow haha

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Only a poker player knows what another poker player goes through 🙏🏼

[@lee2676]

I feel you on days like this. You will bounce back though. Thanks for showing us not just the ups, but the downs as well.

[@Kingofnyc1221]

I really love your vlog!!!! KEEP GRINDING BROTHAA!

[@dspatchin]

I appreciate the transparency....this is the rough part of being a pro.

[@inmotionconsulting]

Appreciate the transparency. Getting over these bumps is what will make you a great player.

[@justinlehrbaum8368]

Loved seeing the mtb clip, I mtb as well and not only is it amazing but I think it’s such a great hobby to have and mix in with poker. Gives you that chance to get out and enjoy nature but still get a rush!

[@Michaelperry1985]

Great video as usual Lex. You'll smash em next time

[@cirquemagic]

Thanks for posting this one. Such a great illustration of our bad days. Especially when it’s multiple bad days.

[@MrBurlyboxing]

Hang in there big dog! At the end of the day you played well and we all deal with variance. You handled it well and your vlogs are fire!

[@luisp3732]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed love the videos man plus I stay in Broward county too so it’s dope to see someone play at the Hollywood Hard rock. Maybe I’ll run into you and say what’s up. Keep em coming man ✊🏼

[@marktito6169]

Poker is the only game where you do everything right and your opponents do everything wrong and you still take an ass kicking. I feel the pain.

[@sharkcapper]

Never experienced so much emotion on a poker vlog. The silence at the end really hit me hard when I had a familiar session in California. The comments below are excellent advise. Thanks for posting and keep grinding.

[@dustin9106]

Never go broke in a limped pot 😁

[@bobbyfreebandz1732]

The side the don’t want you to see! we all have gotten in our car after a session and drove home NO MUSIC! Lol Good Vid Lex!

[@dingleberry4013]

Great to see the tough times as well. Absolutely no soul in the vloggers that only document when they are running good.

[@ChaosInModeration]

I dunno, Villian potting the flop and the turn and then coming over the top of your raise for your stack is a huge action. I was fully expecting a set there.

[@allamandocyou]

Best Poker Vlogger in the game!!!

[@NClottery]

Thank you! Dude you just got a sub great video ! Thank you for explains balance I had no what it means for a newbie like me 👍🏿

[@mattatdi]

Loved this episode. One of the best even though it wasn't all roses. We all know the 4am feeling in the car, stuck piles.

[@joshuameeker2304]

Totally respect posting the loss. Poker as a profession can be brutal!

[@connie0613]

Yesss

[@SsEeBbAaSsTtIiAaN__]

Great honest video. Sometimes poker is hard but these are experiences wich will improve your game in the next months/years. I agree that your play wasnt that bad. good fold with t4, good fold with jj. When youre 4K down these folds are hard to make but you did it! One more hour on the bike through some Trails and the mindset is back!

[@traviscoffey7373]

I appreciate the honesty. Most poker blogs only show winning sessions.

[@georgeladopoulos1941]

You get them next time- great vlog!!

[@alonsobueno4761]

Kudos for being so honest and showing the good and bad. You WILL get that money back. Stay focus and Good Luck!

[@danielgarland9838]

You had a good assessment of what you thought your play was for the session. Based on what you thought your opponents tendencies are even though I'm not a poker coach it looked fine. My hope was that you took a break after the KK vs A9 hand or in the very least didn't let that hand stick in your head! Great vlog Lex! Outstanding work as always!!

[@orenrubin2711]

Tough loss, but you played well. Hindsight is always 20/20. You learnt from it and will crush it next session. Those kind of players are always tempting to stack….. Embrace the variance. What makes poker so special is that losers can sometimes win. It’s what brings them back and it’s precisely how you make a living-eventually the odds will be in your favour. 60%+ of the time. That’s all you need.

[@calebfazenbaker8973]

Been watching your videos for a couple weeks now not realizing I watched you wrestle a few times at Mountain Ridge when I was in high school lol. Small world!

[@bonzossticks9405]

You got this bro. Part of the game. Better nights on the way!

[@RobinHood-pf2bf]

You earned a sub for that vlog. Wish you better days!

[@wanderingcameras2371]

Very brave of you putting it all out there 👊✊

[@roadmap999]

Great video. Keep your head up!

[@stewiegriffin6503]

found today channel... and I like it... I also commented and subscribed

[@gregorydurand5211]

Lex, was already a fan but subscribed today.. All of you vloggers bring great value and perspective and most of all honesty in your assessments. Look back at Johhnie Vibes Reno disaster when he stepped to up a couple years ago.. more recently look at Brad Owns run bad streak.. all of you will rebound due to sound fundamentals IMO. Best of luck..

[@nolanforcier1796]

Great vid!

[@michaelnguyen5100]

Tough run mate. You will be back dude

[@simsource1407]

Love your vlogs brother. You kinda mushed yourself saying you knew the downswing was coming lol. Keep crushing

[@BigB_267]

Man this feeling is too familiar. Back when the Hard rock was the only casino open in south florida I would drive there from Miami. Lost almost all my sessions and had some quiet car rides home haha. Part of the game man keep it up

[@RobertoTorres-sm7rs]

love the vids

[@OMGChupapi]

I like how you’re sharing more than just poker. I’m here for poker but keep posting more on the bike. Sick stuff. Maybe food, bike, poker. Some drunk commentary lol

[@roozbehimanian]

Sometimes it's happened bro , I had same situation in 1/3 lost 2K with so many good hand but take at least 3 days off and then go back , don't go right away after day you lost it still in your mind and could damage u more than last episode. Good luck bro & don't give up 👍

[@ElijahRay4494]

Saw you at Hardrock few weeks ago, didn’t want to bother you as it was 1:30am. Great content!

[@martinroberts3952]

win or lose - still the best poker vlog going! hope you smash the next several sessions bro!

[@forestcannon9903]

Love your transparency 👍

[@NClottery]

I just came across this channel and I really appreciate the fact he explains balance , range advantages, etc For a newbie like me I will also share and like this video ! I like this guy he has a good vibe about him

[@Kenshin29]

Thank you for sharing your poker wins and losses. Sometimes the sessions turn out this way. You made some great folds and didn’t tilt away all your money. Keep your head up.

[@mikemckeon8976]

Another honest Vloger willing to show how bad sessions can run. I can feel your pain Lex, even though I don't play at those limits, even player has experienced a session where it seems you always have the 2nd best hand. You have a great mental outlook, and sometimes it's best to just get up and walk around, or change tables, or drop down limits for the night to get some 9f the run good back. I hate it when a player who has shown bluffs, or over playing a weak hand, always has it when I've got the 2nd best, but that's the way the damm game goes sometimes, I'm sure you'll be back in the black no time.

[@blanejr1]

Makes you crazy when everyone seems to be flopping sets / boats against you and when you get the pocket pair it's never hitting.

[@ashn6852]

Keep it up bud, finally a glimpse of a real poker player

[@StreetSoulLover]

I just ran in to a CLP video from back in 2018, where you called in with a hand from the Hialeah Casino, back in the $1/$2 days Great to see how far you have come brother!

[@mitchellandrisevic4328]

Keep ya head up!

[@branchtana315]

I feel your pain Lex. Some days are so terrible that your mind can't even comprehend that it's possible. To try to put things into perspective a bit for you, with the mandatory straddle on it's a 10/25 game as opposed to a 5/10 game. $6k is a rough night, but in that game it's only 240 big blinds which in theory isn't the most horrendous outcome. At least this terrible session was preceded by some really good sessions.

[@charlespryor7643]

Nice vlog, hang in there!

[@habz83]

Unlucky man. We've all been there. Chin up and tomorrow is another day

[@leehjones]

Love the mountain bike intro!

[@MrX_1234]

I live in south Florida but haven’t played poker in years. Love the vids, hopefully you get on a winning streak.

[@denghuiwu7756]

I am with you Lex. Just have a terrible session yesterday losing set over set, two pairs to set, two pairs to runner runner. And end up losing two buy in. Still need to go back today

[@blank5210]

Keep grinding!

[@justincoyne5209]

New subscriber. Good stuff Lex

[@jacob61194]

Much Respect Lex. I think a lot of people respect videos like this more than only winning! We've all had tough days, professionals are no exception! Love your videos my dude