Playing a $788,000 Pot!!! (Biggest Pot of My Life!) Aces vs Kings vs Kings

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[@xxyanlixx]

"This is the hand you should usually fold 90% of the time................BUT IN THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION......" is the story of Mariano's poker life lmao

[@blankoblanco]

The times he folds pre aren't going to make it into the vlogs, my dude

[@ggreathumbo]

video cuts are not a random sample, its a biased sample where he calss

[@davidbartlett-vowles7006]

Used to think luck didn't exist, but seeing this...most players will go their whole life without this happening to them. Fair play Mariano. Harder you work luckier you get.

[@michaelchennan]

Bruh, you know lotteries have been around for a long time right?

[@davidbartlett-vowles7006]

@@michaelchennan luck in poker

[@claudehopper6192]

I'd hate to play Mariano, you know the runout is always going to cost you with him at the table.

[@simplemanyowds4050]

Ok

[@jimbob8519]

Real men make their own luck - Billy Zane, Titanic

[@mihaucka4087]

You and Rampage are truly a new generation of poker players/vlogers. Old generation mostly stayed in their limits, with occasionally venturing to higher stakes, but you two showed no fear and rose trough the ranks with lightning speed, which makes for a very exiting story. Congrats, keep crushing...

[@thomasmattheww]

He can afford to chase draws and call preflop raises with trash hands only difference between now n his 1/3 sessions ....

[@ianburns3358]

The difference between Mariano and Rampage vs the older generation? The bills are paid with KZbin money which allows them to take risks you otherwise wouldn't. I love it for them, they knew that it they grew their channel the rest would take care of itself, especially Rampage.

[@elio-7911]

@@thomasmattheww do u know how did he reach a stage where he can afford whatever u stated?

[@thomasmattheww]

@@elio-7911 70% hands he wins are by bluffs ....

[@elio-7911]

@@thomasmattheww i got u, but how did he reach a stage where he can bluff huge? And btw knowing when to bluff and make ur op fold, this is called skills

[@HeadTester]

loved seeing Ethan get up and give you a congratulatory hug. you guys are doing great stuff congrats on life lol.

[@MarianoPoker]

He's a great guy

[@felipep99]

He’s a great Mass Poker Representative

[@wildpleasureswildpleasures2355]

Ngl I kinda felt he did it pressed by the fact Dario stood up first and hyped up Mariano being happy for him. So it would of been bizarre for Rampage being closer to him not to do the same.. a fairytale moment nevertheless 🧚‍♀️

[@HeadTester]

@@wildpleasureswildpleasures2355 I think that was to be professional and not bloat or make things more uncomfortable for Mariano. Cheering and getting hyped like Dario kinda did isn't the best look. Not dissing Dario, he was excited.

[@7-2PokerJunkie]

@@wildpleasureswildpleasures2355 Rampage would of probably done something of the sort on his own, but given how the hand had a bit confusion. It was probably not the best to overcelebrate. Besides, it was at the end of the stream. I'm sure off stream, he was going to give Mariano a hug and congratulation and overcelebrate.

[@mjrich621]

Congrats brother never been so excited watching a poker clip in my life. I was definitely happy it was you man.

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks man!

[@nationalstudyacademykim5030]

Once in a life time moment, watching it live was such a treat with 788K on the ine!

[@leehjones]

I know a lot of your audience wants the poker to start at 0:12, but I so enjoy the scenes from other places, especially where you started your pizza delivery and $1/3 career. 😊

[@logandegroff]

This was the most wild session I ever saw live was looking forward to seeing this recap and what you were thinking. Congrats @mariano well deserved.

[@AcePoker444]

The absolute DREAM scenario for the highest stakes. Congrats my man 🙌🏽

[@ride1123]

you and rampage are my fav hustler live guests, love seeing this

[@bigstackD]

What a poker dream to run into those exact hands 👊🏻😁🍻🍻🇦🇺

[@MarianoPoker]

I know right!

[@geohazelman7039]

Hey BigStack! What is the plan for after we reach our target weight? Also, Mariano is the man! Been watching him since he started.

[@timakadaddy]

It’s definitely the dream hand. But being that deep in the hand is the REAL DREAM.

[@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth]

I done this in 2/5 game all in preflop 2k they made a straight.

[@rafspoint]

Saw this live and I was super proud of this moment. Congratulations my friend

[@JeffBoski]

I knew your channel was destined for greatness back when you had 5,000 subs. I have enjoyed witnessing your meteoric rise through the stakes. Well deserved Mariano, I love to see it.

[@weemark18]

enough commenting on vids and start doing some editing boski its been 10 days you slob!

[@niuren]

totally agree! I think I started watching Mariano during covid when he had like 20k subs too!

[@dinkomalinko8585]

Was happy to see you get those AA you played them perfectly.. ‘guys can we please run it twice’ lol well played and said.

[@jmurda8533]

Actually him drinking a little too much almost cost him 250k

[@counterfeit4450]

@@jmurda8533 Yeah but as far as the play, his call instead of re-raising certainly got him more value

[@robertw8897]

@@counterfeit4450 True, but on the flip side....he would have only made 250k ish.......still not bad....lol

[@counterfeit4450]

@@robertw8897 yeah, not like 250K is anything to complain about. Tbh though, either of these guys with KK could’ve gotten away from it. Especially the last guy making the call. He’s literally always up against Aces somewhere.

[@jmurda8533]

@@counterfeit4450 agree 100%. The fact that both players just called preflop made it hard for the last guy to lay down the kings.

[@mattpitstick6884]

The QT hand from dentist Dave… just lmao. Literally just giving you money 😂

[@jacobpotter2237]

He’s a true fish.

[@DarthLoki]

Having watched the vlog since you started, seeing you go from the wins in those days to a hand like this is seeing the fulfillment of the dream all poker players have. Well done, man. Well done!

[@kenjireyes6510]

Watching airball drooling on the sidelines should be the highlight of the hand 🤣

[@michaelm5734]

Incredible. I started watching you when you were playing 1/2 1/3 2/5 at Morongo. I have never seen anybody advance in stakes like you have. Watching Brad, Andrew and Doug buy the Lodge and now Adam, Matt and Kyle open a card room down south, I'm curious if you and Ethan have any ideas of purchasing a poker room together? Seems like it's the popular thing to do these days!! GL in the future... love your short stories.

[@Ploya.]

Crazy to see how much you’ve grown, in life and in poker. Proud of you brother!

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks man

[@kylehutchison7647]

I won $50 the first time I played Holdem and felt so big d*** about it. Greg Raymer year which lit a fire in me for several years afterwards. Played home games regularly, and my bachelor pad had a poker table instead of a dining room table which hosted way too many after bar seshes. Stopped playing regularly when i met my wife which came at a crazy point in my life. Fast forward a decade or so, I stumbled across the vlog scene. Not sure if you two like being grouped together, but you and Rampage have lit a fire in me and made me really miss this wonderful and brutal game. I single you two out because you by far make the best content. I was watching this stream live and was so stoked for you like you were one of the homies 😂. Absolutely love the life changing content dude

[@ericbush1544]

It is a huge deal, just because Yang might figure you guys were helping each other… which would be cheating. You want anyone ever thinking you’re a cheat? No, you don’t. No talking about the hand during the hand. It’s a rule for a reason

[@tomsmith4475]

Been hurt out of work for 2 years and counting, I miss playing poker so bad but I just can't afford it now. Started watching Rampage last year and that brought me to your channel. Been living vicariously ever since! Keep the run good and videos coming, I'll be rooting for you both!

[@jeffshackleford3152]

Hope you get better. Maybe give some low stakes online a try.

[@TorpedoBryan13]

Mariano looks absolutely hammered in the second stream

[@niuren]

Congrats Mariano, I am so happy for you! I started watching you and all the poker vloggers during covid but you and Brad are the only ones I am still subscribed to. I watch Brad for his witty pick up lines and dry humor and I watch you for your amazing editing and analysis. It’s funny cuz I am a tennis professional and watching you is kinda like me watch professional tennis players: I surely can’t do what you or they can do but it’s just as fun watching you guys than playing poker or tennis myself. Keep up the good work and may God bless your soul! ❤

[@iacosta79]

I was at The Gardens this night grinding the 5-5 and the AA hand is all players at the table were talking about. Congrats.

[@jacobpotter2237]

That pretty damn cool.

[@agentcrypto7741]

Why did fiend weakness when DM went all in, tell your hand to DM in secret then tell Yang to “not worry about it” when confronted?

[@LarryJuarez]

Wow!! Sick hand at the end. I rewatched it several times on the HCL stream and it was crazy. I would agree in that you may not want to disclose your hand while there is still play. However, that was awsome. Hope the good run continues, keep it going. Great job Mariano!!!!

[@wills2954]

Good for You Mariano! It couldn’t have gone to a greater and nicer player, a genuine person all in all! 🙌🏽❤🔥

[@redmatrix]

Congrats! I watched it "live" and it was sweet. I like when Ethan told you "you couldn't even give me a week bro?" haha

[@BobWilliams-kk1zz]

You're way off base in minimizing the severity of talking to an all-in player while there's still action behind and that's not something specific to this hand.

[@markstakelbeck8889]

Saw this the morning after the big hand happened and was so happy for you!!!! Congratulations I am always rooting for you! You are by far my favorite vlogger! You grind it out and have worked hard to get where you are! Keep it up man!!! Look forward to seeing more big wins for you!!!

[@typicallymoody]

Dude this scenario at these stakes is literally every poker players ultimate dream. Half a mil profit in ONE HAND!! Nuts. Congrats bro, totally deserved. The poker gods have smiled upon you

[@randynBroncos]

I Hope Yang gets to understand that there was no angle. Han and Yang leaving might have them thinking something fishy was going on

[@ArninhoDuebelinho]

It was kind of fishy and i understand why they left

[@Seriously_Eh]

Han posted his opinion in the Hustler comments, post stream.

[@ameritrev]

Couldn’t be happier for you!! Been following for so long and have loved your journey! Well deserved, because you’ve put in the HARD work!

[@CrimsonWulph]

Mariano, ive been a long time subscriber. We have never met before and live on opposite sides of the globe. But i can honestly say that i love you like a brother. You have inspired me to be a better poker player and i can never repay you for this. Im so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Keep going strong my brother. I love you.

[@KungFury69]

I loved watching this live, I was so excited for you, I'm still excited for you and I want to keep being excited for you Mariano!

[@Jyraia33]

Easy man

[@danj87lfc]

so good to watch you win this watched it live and was so happy for ye been watching you play for about 2 years i think and the rapid rise of you and rampage is so good to see even though you a solid player you give action and are not scared to barrel it off make it fun to watch good luck and well done you deserve it!

[@WarmDeck]

Mariano’s intros are always r/oddlysatisfying

[@patrickclark7714]

Marni will be in this game in no time, absolutely crushing it. IYKYK

[@reitzmj1]

What did she finish with that night. I fell asleep

[@MrPhilthysick]

So awesome Mariano. I’m happy for you. Win or lose, you keep pumping out great content. Keep up the great work.

[@timsullivan4566]

Can't think of a single more deserving vlogger named Mariano who should have won that hand.

[@davelavigne2133]

If I had those aces, the boards would have run out straights.

[@TheCurtisMatten]

Dude... this is amazing. Watching this I just wanted to bump into you on the street, hug you, shake your hand and say well done you deserve it and also thank you for the amazing content for the last couple of years. You deserved that win 🏆

[@StonerCreek74]

As I was watching this live I've never yelled harder at the television for a hand to hold up. Congratulations man!

[@edwardaki2749]

Wow dream come true bro! That’s poker-congratulations on the big win!keep grinding and making these videos ✌🏻🙏🏼👊🏼

[@allenh5389]

After the last couple blogs I find myself wondering did I just watch the man’s last vlog.

[@janrofuli3262]

Very nice win Mariano! Are you staked playing these big games?

[@michaelbooth1097]

Well done mate, been following you for a while and was overjoyed with your win. You deserve it bud!

[@luzgarcia7079]

Who needs Garret when you have Mariano? Good luck as always, we’ll deserved win!!! Have watched the clips over and over again!!!

[@jaywindley]

AA vs KK vs KK: 1/150792 in an 8-handed game. Damn!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Was watching live, what a cooler. Congrats!! You played great, as usual. 😊

[@howard2031]

Haha, i love seeing some of the poker bloggers I sub to in these comments.

[@northcabinent4222]

@Dougmccusker wasn't this amazing to see unfold as it was happening?! I loved the expression of his openents. Utter heart break

[@chester999777]

you handled the entire hand perfectly, won with compassion but also deserve to be super pumped. congrats man

[@ArninhoDuebelinho]

Lol u serious?😂😂😂

[@chester999777]

@@ArninhoDuebelinho yep

[@ArninhoDuebelinho]

@@chester999777 then please get a clue.

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

I have seen this on many channels, all from a different perspective. That said. I can't help but wonder if you really remember the experience clearly. 🥴

[@66Pipes66]

Very happy for you 👊, love how casual Double M was about it 😂

[@domenicandriano2386]

What else can be said, couldn’t of happened to a nicer guy. Props to you brother and I wish you continued success.

[@maximilianremmert5206]

once in a while = allways :D Love your content man!

[@TheDrjosh07]

I'm soooooo happy for you, Mariano! You have such a bright poker future ahead of you. I've followed you for a couple years and it's quite remarkable how much you improve every time you play. I can't wait to see your next personal best win... I'm guessing 1-2 million dollar pot in your future in the next year! Cheers to many more bigger pots to come. God bless my friend!

[@flipperp3293]

followed your story from near the start.. I'm so bloody happy for you.. Well done man

[@haoxuanhuang1238]

That flat call is genius! been watching you for so many years since you played $1/$2 and move to the high roller 100/200. LFG Mariano💪

[@pumpedupdart6859]

LOL, Airballs face when your racking those chips says "welp those chips are never coming my way".

[@TylerMorales]

Nice you posted it!! So excited to watch this! Good shit man!! A hand to remember!!

[@jonathanwilliams8512]

Luck is just when preparation meets opportunity.

[@xouvang3724]

Congratulations on that hand… I watched the whole stream no hand interested until that 788k hand… been following since day one… never miss any of your blog.. you’re amazing

[@nnandrei]

It's Mariano's world, we just live in it

[@rhcp9009]

When it happened live I LOVED spamming the HCL chat with “THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF” - Mariano 😉

[@efiorentino1024]

Man you should remember this heater while you're on the downswing. Hope you have a profitable year

[@TylerDavid-on8qr]

Holy shit I was saying this guy was the luckiest person in poker and then somehow this video clip shows up in my feed. You have gotta be kidding me with how lucky this guy has gotten on the good side of massive coolers. Like the nuts vs 2nd nuts with you holding the best is happening way more than it should. This is literally the dreamiest spot ever in a no limit game and this guy just keeps finding spots just like this.

[@gabrieldelacerda7200]

That cold call with aces really sealed the deal. Lots of folks would have re-raised all in and potentially cost themselves money. Coolest call for $500k ill ever see.

[@TheSchauer]

This man was making 1-3 content like 3 years ago and now just won a near $800,000 pot lol… what a crazy sentence

[@CoachBaileyCooper]

I remember when you first said to your buddy, were gonna be millionaires. Keep at it kid! 🎉

[@1funnymonk3y]

Insane. I’ve been watching you since the start. You have taught me how to play poker. Congrats man!

[@pungentzeus]

AMAZING bro, so happy for you Mariano! You're GOATed my boy

[@daltonwilliams777]

i genuinely do not understand why yang was so upset that you showed double your hand while waiting for the tank call. double shoved and he was already committed to the pot why yang had a choice to call or fold. nothing out of hand was from showing your hand. that was a great all in man.

[@JasonHall1984]

Amazing hand... congrats on the massive win! Excited to see you continue the heater!

[@HBSurferH2O]

Watching your journey to this point has been amazing, entertaining, and thought provoking. Well done and best of luck moving forward.

[@deventayal7680]

Congrats bro you deserves these run good times no cap

[@MarianoPoker]

🚫🧢

[@deventayal7680]

@@MarianoPoker bro your the dream dude but people you like you just help go inspire me to play even with the run bad in cards because Ik it has occurred to you and kept going

[@ChonkySlotDonkey]

Crazy seeing you go from 1/3 to this just a few years after...Motivation! This is like a 10th place finish at the WSOP in one hand lmao! Go buy a house in Vegas!!!

[@patrickplayspokerbadly6230]

Not just "probably shouldn't have said anything until action completes" but absolutely should not have, we should simply never discuss our cards while someone is waiting to act That said When I first saw this hand debated on another channel I immediately read it for what it was and commented the same Mariano has 100% always shown he is a class act and I bet he was simply being nice to Double M knowing Yang is likely to long tank. You have never done anything even slightly questionable morally or ethically, Mariano, so there was never any doubt in my mind that you were simply buzzed, playing for a pot that was nosebleed large, almost high on excitement with Aces in this situation, yeah, you should not have said anything as a general rule but I feel you did nothing to be chastised for let alone (as some have done) insulted for

[@Danny-pi1xh]

How much did you tip the dealer after that hand?

[@いしけんチャンネル-l8c]

His poker income last year was around 300k right? This year is gonna be crazy, Mariano is a million player this year

[@justinspirito4919]

How did that dude double float with Q10 then just not bet the river??? These games are amazing for guys like you and rampage.

[@XcellentXteriorsSA]

I knew you had told him you had aces and glad no one pushed for you to say what you said. Was it a little out of line with action still there, yes, but he was already all in and couldn’t do anything about it. Congrats on the massive win.

[@escsniper]

That was WILD. I watched the live stream, and Doug Polk's video on this. So to finally get to see you cover it here was awesome. Congrats man!

[@FreePokemonGiveaway]

Bro SO happy for you, that’s an amazing experience and to have it while still grinding must mean so much. Congratulations you absolutely deserve it with the grind you’ve been on. Here’s to all your continued success!

[@digitaldavid5633]

I like that you get these out quickly from your sessions and don't sit on content forever like some poker vloggers do.

[@pierregodeau4286]

Congratulations buddy!! You deserve it.

[@8mondaymonkey]

I don’t believe in luck. Luck=preparation+opportunity. Mariano was prepared and was presented with an opportunity.

[@CubanRider]

This one is for the AGES! The fact that both Double M and Yang were stacked with 250k+ each was wild. The stuff of dreams man.

[@joek9324]

Crazy insane I have been watching your life since 1/3 vlogs. Fucking sick. Jealous and happy for you at the same time. Thank you for all the free entertainment

[@LitCentralMillennialXLIII]

Poker legend in making. It’s fun to see , congratulations Mariano 💪🏿

[@chrischappa962]

Mariano in this vid: once in a lifetime hand Mariano one month later: hold my beer

[@thomashazlewood4658]

Great video! The lesson there is DON"T DRINK when playing. Judgement is off and tongue gets loose. Han and MM had the same face you wore when Dentist Dave took you down. I sympathize with those facing the worst news.

[@rickcox9043]

Love the way you do vlogs. Congratulations on your win. You have made me a better player. Thx

[@holdemNE1]

Yes it was a very huge deal to tell someone your hand with action left. 68.3% of all Wild West poker shootings were caused by hand exposure.

[@JustAskingAndCurios]

Saw this the same day. You really should NOT have told Double M you had AAs since there was another player Yang downstream. Almost lst his call bet....

[@kingslyshum9155]

Congrat! We r all so happy for you! Watching you and your journey is truly inspiring. We all wish we can be half as successful as your are. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@siakapbaung8311]

looking back at the video posted by HCL . I damn sure that Han already told Yang that he heard you saying that you've aces to double M before he shoved all in , maybe he doesnt believe Han , i dont know. Its kind weird to me

[@luiszepeda3604]

FIGO! Your face and comments after MM jams reminds me of the good old FIGO bit you had in the early days.

[@sylvainguinepain5624]

I watched that stream live. That last hand was unreal. I once was in a live tournament where I was in the small blind. UTG raises, UTG+1 reraises, next player 4-bets all in. I looked down at JJ and fold. The big blind goes all in, UTG all in, UTG+1 all in. The hands were AA, KK, KK, QQ, and I folded JJ. The short stack had QQ and flopped a set to win the main pot.

[@jasonhollister28]

Mariano I was watching this day… dude that was such a ridiculous night!!!! Congratulations man!