My Biggest Loss of the Vlog, Session from Hell. Poker vlog 55

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[@GetRichorDieScratching]

I’m only past the first hand so far but I experience this all the time at my local poker room ~ it’s insane. Rather than milk full value they over bet shove their entire stack because they don’t want to be drawn out on. It saves me money honestly. He was afraid of the spade flush draw so he jammed to protect his hand.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Yeah, you are spot on. I feel pretty stupid paying him off.

[@GetRichorDieScratching]

@@dougmccuskerpoker nah, we all make mistakes. You had the honesty to even post the hand on this platform. That’s incredible in its own right.

[@cj5rox271]

I'm pretty new but this is a lesson I'm trying to learn in the opposite direction, betting much bigger to push someone off of a draw. I've lost 4 or 5 hands on rivered flushes my last two sessions, pretty frustrating. Betting when I'm ahead but not big enough

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@cj5rox271 I do have a tendency to bet to small which sometimes leads to draw outs. When I feel my opponent is on a draw, I normally increase my bet size to offer poor odds. Sometimes they call and get there, but I feel better about charging them for the draw.

[@cj5rox271]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I'll try to keep it mind, doing my best to remember a lot in these sessions. I know this was a bad session for you but I do have to say I've learned a ton from watching your videos, thanks for that

[@bensantellano]

I've been running into it lately too Doug. Zeus will cheer you up.

[@waveydave727]

Subbed, this guy includes stack sizes, key element to hand analysis!!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for the sub Dave, knowing stack sizes is a key factor in all good decision making.

[@CINDYLEOS]

Keep it up! Don’t worry and also I give you credit for be transparent showing the realistic side ( loosing is also part of the game ) you will come through!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Cindy, bad days happen, it is to be expected. The loss is in the past, time to concentrate on the next session. Looking forward to the MUG, hope to see you there.

[@stevenmartin2070]

Really enjoy the blog. Very honest shows the wins and the loses. Enjoy the commentary. Straight forward. Pleasant voice. Love Zeus.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Steven, poker has it swings, some up, some down. Its is always more difficult editing a losing session, but once I'm done, I put the day behind me and ready myself for the next session.

[@JosephMcguire-h1n]

Just started watching, very enjoyable, relatable.That was a tough session, but in hindsight you made some costly mistakes.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for finding the vlog. I do make mistakes from time to time. Not afraid to share so my viewers can learn from my errors. I believe my game is improving and hopefully so are my viewers game.

[@johnferreira7498]

I love watching your 20-30min vlogs but this one was PAINFUL. At the same time thanks for keeping it real

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It was a difficult vlog to edit, I have to watch each clip 10-12 times during the process. Luckily most of my session are winning ones. Thanks for painfully watching.

[@johnkim8907]

Some vlogers, especially, Rampage or Kyle rarely post their lost. And, their live stream exposed their true poker skill

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Who knows, they could be just crushing the game. It is hard to really know how anyone really does, my only knowledge is what I see from their vlogs. I would say Ethan has improved quite a bit from when I first started watching him.

[@ascherreinberg8826]

It's easy to say they are crushing something but most money they make are sponsors that allow rampage to lose 10k and rebuild bank roll where as a casual player wishes they had that money most of us need to rember when watching these volgs how would u play the hand cause let's face it we all built different

[@MetalSammie]

@@dougmccuskerpoker nah trust me they aint crush Anything! They only show when its over3 and if its downswing and tilt etc they dont show anything but as They get basic lucky and bounce Back with(Probably hogher stakes) And you see Same clickkbait as annoying almost "I lost much few months almost bottom" ...you know that video means he "glad got them Back.."... And team pokerstars pro they aint pros many are just winning big because they get free ENTRIES with high stakes. Anyway Peace and i wish you luck. LOVE YOUR HONESTY! Karma gets you back unlike those who Being so arrogant. They will go broke.✌🏽✌🏽✌🏻☀️

[@mikewilliams3509]

Gave ya a like and subscribed... that 5 is actually the best card you could've hit besides the ace.. sheesh.... then guy hits 6 outter for straight

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for the sub! Yeah that was a rough day. Love the action. The aces hand I got greedy and went for 3 street of value. I think once he calls the flop on such a dry board, I should be wary of sets. A check back on the turn would have saved my stack. I still pay off the river bet either way. Bad days happen, time to focus on the next session.

[@JackFitzhugh]

Just got my Zeus card protector in the mail, it's really nice thanks!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Happy to know it got there safe. Enjoy.

[@HighTonnage]

I like how Doug does a check in from different places in the house.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Lol.

[@C2B]

I couldn't click the video fast enough!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I know you know about rough days, hope we both get back on the winning track.

[@TheErolking]

Dam, i run also Bad ,The last sessions....you play it good ,go on and you will get it back

[@chenjunyifeng6957]

This was just so unlucky! You are a solid and great player 😤

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

There is a lot of variance in poker no matter how well you play. That’s why bankroll management is the most important aspect of poker, after knowing how to play poker😀

[@chenjunyifeng6957]

@@dougmccuskerpoker that’s good!

[@mickeymike5179]

one thing I love and learn about live cash games is that if you sit at the wrong seat with bad luck, you can always request a table change. I do when I have the best starting hand and keep getting sucked out, I don't force it, instead I look for a better seat and it has paid off and sure stopped me from loosing what I would have lost if stayed in the bad luck seat.

[@mickeymike5179]

the QQ vs Q10 hand and him flopping a straight would have been my first warning sign. I don't give bad luck many chances. The K3 of diamond vs the ace7 diamonds and the K better kicker than you. also the KK vs AA I would have gotten up immediately and waited for a different table. if no table then I do drive to other casino if time permits. If not I go home and wait for better day.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I think there is something to moving seats or tables, not so much to change your luck, but so your opponents feel your luck might be different. If you change tables, no one there has any idea if your running good or bad.

[@beachfraser3747]

A few days away with the Mrs, (Cornwall) its beautiful down there, if you ever come to the UK then thats a great place to visit, hope youre well, running bad and losing is part of poker, weve all been there, its always a marathon never a sprint, regards Fraser

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Well said, poker is a marathon, the chips will find their way home.

[@beachfraser3747]

@@dougmccuskerpoker Always, sometimes it just happens, thats poker, its part of the game, im going broke with KKs preflop, what can you do? Keep safe bro, regards from across the pond!!

[@anthonymorris6801]

First time I watched your vlog, really enjoyed your commentary. Keep it up!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for watching, happy you found the channel.

[@MrNeumoney]

Tuff day Dougie. While I watched you live sitting next to you.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Yeah D, it wasn't a good day, but at least I got to sit next to my friend at the table!

[@craigfuller1532]

I appreciate the honesty.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Honestly is the best policy, plus I can get a tax write off. Lol

[@stevenjackson615]

Holy moly Doug. Sometimes poker ain’t fun ay

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Bad days happen, handling bad days and learning from your errors is what it’s all about. I made mistakes, one big one on the first hand and many smaller ones throughout the day. I will continue to improve and feel confident the chips will find their way home.

[@nickfromyuma1691]

i just had a session very similar to yours. you seem unphased which i admire. keep grinding.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks, in the big picture this is just a little bump in the road.

[@jfejapan2829]

Only one word to describe that session: BRUTAL. Don't worry, you'll get 'em on the next one!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Gotta love the action, my chips will find their way home.

[@dacgours55]

Commenting before viewing based on title- it will turn around my man.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

spoiler alert, it already has

[@HFH]

You know that new Bieber song? You got your run bad from the source here in SoCal 😂 those are the worse sessions ever. You played well! Good luck on a successful MUG, sorry I can’t make it!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I was really hoping you would come, we will miss you.

[@HFH]

@@dougmccuskerpoker you just want some Charlie Chips

[@jeaniewomack2960]

Brutal and I had one of those days yesterday, lost pocket aces three times in a row.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Ouch, that is brutal.

[@VitoC.]

Ok that made me ill...especially that K5 hand. You know these types of days come in once in a while - hopefully very rare. Anyway keep it up as this is just a small bump in the road!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Agreed, small bump in the road indeed. Those chips will find their way back to my stack eventually. Gotta love the action.

[@TrenosUK]

Man I love this vlog it is up there with Brad, Johnnie and Rampage when it comes to the poker vlogs that i must watch when they are uploaded. Will be super disappointed if ur subscribers don’t balloon anytime soon.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you for the compliment. Being mentioned in such a great group of vloggers is a great honor. I will continue to put out the best content I can, if I succeed, viewers will follow. Thanks for your support.

[@ngarunhouth6098]

Thanks for the card protector!!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Hope it brings you some good luck.

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

The variance got you. Only your initial call was incorrect. Some days you can shoot the side of a barn from inside! Better luck next time. Looking forward to using my Zeus card protector soon.

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

Can’t not can

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I didn't have Zeus on my cards that first hand.

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

I was getting crushed until last weekend - quads for a Monte Carlo bonus and finally my “please pair the board” prayer was answered. Net win? $10 but man was I STUCK. I’ll take it. Let’s root for a turnaround and the Dougie Dough to return home!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for the sympathy, turn around coming.

[@gordonfrank470]

Never enjoy anyone running bad. Been there done that and it's never fun, but remember there are days when nothing goes wrong. Enjoy your videos, keep up the excellent content,

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Bad runs happen, gotta love the action.

[@gordonfrank470]

@@dougmccuskerpoker So true about the action, your gut was telling you to fold but your brain said no way this can happen to me this many times in a session. Folding is harder than it looks

[@v1kefan198]

Tough day for sure! Keep on grinding as hopefully these days are few and far between.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It shouldn’t take too long grinding it back, the action is good.

[@bullyboy131]

Wow. That session was hell. Hope your run good kicks in soon.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

bad days happen, just put it behind me and get ready for the next session

[@bullyboy131]

@@dougmccuskerpoker True. My bankroll is still low and I only bring 3 bullets. When I'm in a down swing I try to minimize its impacts. I try not to be too results oriented but I think you need to be a little because if not then you're ignoring the down swings.

[@waynehussey4544]

You got your balls kicked in, sorry brother. I feel you.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Not the first time, won’t be the last either. Lol

[@davidkrafsig195]

I’ve had too many of those sessions. Sorry you had that one.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I didn’t play my best, but felt I played well enough to win. Hopefully both of us are ready for some run good.

[@aaronbarton2008]

Wow that was a rough day. Sorry sir

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks, but I know bad days happen. Just have to focus on the next session and do my best.

[@Bubbapug1985]

Doug, tough session man. Happens to me in holdem, have some 'winning' sessions then get kicked 'really' low and humbled, bleh.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Good days and bad come and go, eventually my money will find it’s way home.

[@stevenjackson615]

I’ve lived in nor cali for about 35 years now, for whatever reason never been to capital, see you at the meet up.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I look forward to meeting you Steven, it should be a great time.

[@stevenjackson615]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I play at peppermill, thunder valley and stones. I’ve wanted to visit the capital but it just hasn’t happened. See you on meet up day

[@vettenam100]

So brutal 😟. You’ll get it back next time Doug🍀🍀

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Gotta love the action

[@luckymaggie6594]

Same experience with wet board. I have a set, Ccbet half pot and he jams with his straight and I called.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I feel a fold is correct, I talked myself into a call because I didn’t understand why someone would jam there. As it turns out, guess he was fearful of me drawing out.

[@justindonahue9315]

Rough one there man

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Yeah, brutal

[@philiphardy8650]

Brutal session Doug but hang on in there we hava all had them.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I’m good, I’ve seen many rough patches but will continue to grind.

[@matt_cah]

Brutal. I don't really disagree with any decision you made. Some days the deck just hates you.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

that first call was bad, after thinking about it for a while I need to ask myself, what are the chances he is bluffing or overvaluing a hand? and if he is, what's the chance he will draw out? With this particular player, both answers make a fold correct.

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

brutal x_x imma try to come at the end of the month for the meetup game :)

[@ESPPoker]

Tough run Doug hope to see you bounce back next session

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Spoiler alert, most of my dough has found its way back home.

[@ESPPoker]

@@dougmccuskerpoker HAHAHA good to hear!

[@bayareafamilyhikes6298]

Feel the pain my friend!! That’s how it goes some days!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It’s only one bad day, my money will find it’s way home.

[@notmeagain5647]

ouch that's rough

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Didn't feel good, but I know days like this are inevitable, just have to put it behind me and move on.

[@ericnerenberg7064]

Tough season

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It happens, I’m ready for the run good session now.

[@jamesecarson5631]

Doug: Great tape, despite your misfortunes. I am not good enough to preach. My experience is that humans are very difficult to predict and that my assessments are mostly guess work as to the basis behind their behavior. With nine or so players at the table, the emotional "rationale" is beyond the pale. It is such a great game of entertainment value.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I really enjoy competing at something at my age, poker is perfect. Good days, bad days, they both happen and are to be expected. I didn't play my best, but I believe my chips will eventually find their way back to my stack.

[@shrekogre6597]

That session was rough.... We'll get 'em next time

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Looking forward to running better my next session.

[@gski7073]

I wonder if casinos learn dealers to cheat and steal all your money. Had a losing session today. I bought in 7 times, played for 5 hours and never had a winning hand 🤔🤔

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

From all my years of playing in a Casino, I would say that the chances of being cheated by a dealer is very close to zero. Nothing is impossible, but they have no interest in who wins or loses. They are there for tips.

[@bartsupino813]

QUADS to end the day OUCH Don't we all know those days

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

yeah, I felt like I was beat. Thought he was going to show me 77. If I was playing better I would check back the turn and aim for value on the river. I tried for 3 streets of value, greed got me in trouble.

[@hattershouse710]

Tough session. Hopefully you rebounded on the next one. P.S. Email sent!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Bad days happen, I try not to let short term luck effect my long term plays.

[@coldsmokemunster5447]

Wow the run bad. Hope the cards get a better run.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I didn’t play well either, especially that first hand.

[@eveliovarela2279]

Damn bro poker is brutal sometimes

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It can be, I think the key to doing well in the long run is accepting the fact that some days will be like this. You just have to move on to the next session and do your best.

[@eveliovarela2279]

@@dougmccuskerpoker definitely, every time I lose $400+ I always take a break . I need a bankroll . I want to be a winning poker player so bad but can’t seem to get there . Like this last weekend I lost $520 in two sessions . I’m not playing till I have like a $2000 bankroll at least . One time this guy at the table Told me I have to be able to burn a $100 dollar bill and not feel anything and then I will be a good poker player . Good luck out there though bro . I got a lot of respect for all poker players

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@eveliovarela2279 playing poker on a short bankroll is asking for trouble. Build a nice cushion, take small shots in weak games. Once you have 20 buy ins the stress and swings don’t bother you as much. When you play short, every pot has too much importance and you will tend to make poor decisions.

[@richardalfaro1986]

Keep your head up, ull get all that back soon, maybe on the 24th lol

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Most of my money already found it’s way home😉

[@707ridah]

Sorry if I wasted your time if you went to grayton and didn't have fun I'm glad I met you though for played with you for a little while

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I only had 6 hrs to play, getting stuck on the rail sucks, wanted a longer session but it wasn’t in the cards. It was nice meeting you and I hope to see you on the 24th.

[@707ridah]

@@dougmccuskerpoker understandable and I feel you on that.. I made 2700$ that night so it was a good day. Do you have a recommendation for a hotel in that area? TIA

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@707ridah happy you crushed it, as for a hotel, I don’t really know. I’ve never had a need for one in Sac.

[@707ridah]

@@dougmccuskerpoker cool thanks anyway and my family is gonna look for me.. I'll see you guys out there on the 24 the thou

[@cesare13098]

Down swings are the worst hang in there. I was down 3k last month and this month I’m up 10k. Variance is a b*tch

[@waynehussey4544]

And the other guy was right, Zeus will cheer you up.

[@andrewallin7856]

Was a good call you block the Q

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I thought about blockers, but even with the blockers I think it’s a fold. I just leveled myself into calling thinking why would he overbet so big if he had it. I know better now.

[@camus6208]

we only lose $ with good cards. The bad ones are thrown away. Sorry for the setback. You seemed aware of this session being bad, is this time to get up and go? Following “the books” is great most days but…… Is that a leak? Continuing playing while the stars are not aligned? Again sorry for the loss..

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The game seemed good, So I decided to fire one more bullet. I was done after that.

[@carlkoh]

Sorry you lost Doug! Halfway through I can see what you mean by running bad....Great video though! Tc.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Carl, there were many hands that day that went bad, seemed like every pot over $100 I lost. But I did win a few, just enough to give me hope.

[@FishPoker]

Dam...the "would he do that if he had a strong hand" line has messed me up so many times b4 its not even funny . Tough session, you'll be back up next time

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Erick, excited for our MUG.

[@FishPoker]

@@dougmccuskerpoker it's gonna be awesome!

[@joshshapiro5970]

WE WANT ZUES

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

There are Rumors of Zeus attending the meet up game on the 24th.

[@MrInzeo]

I’m shocked he called with that. I think you did the best with what you had. The poker gods were not supporting you.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It’s his money, gotta love the action

[@TheRealHaans]

You played alright, just a run bad kinda day.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

the first hand was bad IMO, after that, I didn't play my best and ran poorly. Bad days happen, time to move on and play the next session.

[@TheRealHaans]

@@dougmccuskerpoker Good news, Casinos are opening up here in B.C. starting tomorrow!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@TheRealHaans happy to hear it, the action should be good.

[@TheRealHaans]

Turns out I was wrong. "Community poker is not being offered initially, as to support the health and wellbeing of our players, BCLC is only resuming games that can be played face-up or with one-time use cards. Some casinos may offer some poker variant games, such as Texas Hold’em. For these games, players are not be allowed to touch the cards. They are dealt face-up and organize the cards from highest to lowest value for players. We look forward to offering community pokers to our players in the future." Dog nammit politics and fine print.......

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@TheRealHaans I can imagine how frustrating it must be for poker players up there. I’m sure it will open up soon.

[@marktombazian6490]

A10 clubs? I'd have called for the flush or the catch the 10s...maybe A10 and no sets, maybe a straight. I never fold that hand when I'm losing chips...

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

This player proved to me he didn't raise light, no need to chase him OOP with a hand that had large reverse implied odds IMO.

[@Triple152]

This was a brutal session to Watch 😩

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It didn't feel good from my perspective either, but bad runs happen, just have to except it and move on.

[@Triple152]

@@dougmccuskerpoker yes sir I’ve learn how to deal with type of runs. Just shrug my shoulders and look forward to the next session

[@lordchinchilla9045]

LOL!!!

[@traviscoates6878]

"The dealer has some issues counting out, counting out "the thing." Lol sounds like frustration there Dougie

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I was frustrated

[@ascherreinberg8826]

When it's not ur day walk away

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I did walk, right after the AA, game was good, action good, my mental attitude after the AA bad, I walked.

[@MrInzeo]

A’s gets killed with 5’s. What is your go to beverage after this loss??

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Can’t think of any drink that would change the outcome, just have to be ready next session.

[@conqurr]

Pok Queens everybody folds,pok Jack's everybody folds. Pok aces 1caller for $20. Callers has pok 5s and makes quads. That sounds like my session on pokerstars

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Run bad happens in live games too.

[@johnkim8907]

How much you lost this session?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

1500. 😟

[@aztecwarrior9729]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I am pretty sure it's a hit on your winnings so basically you just lost some of their money. So weird how I just lost a big hand with AK vs 55s last night I raised $50 and the guy calls preflop and hit a set then quads. He is usually a tight player so I guess he felt like gambling yesterday cause he was calling all the draws.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@aztecwarrior9729 everyone has bad days, losing back a portion of my winnings is to expected. Variance is a cruel beast, you never know when it is going to sneak up and take a bite out of your bankroll.

[@YouTubecensored]

Must he blown money

[@marktombazian6490]

I played 4/8 @ sycun Sunday night. Up & down $500, just farting around, walked out down a few bucks. Truth is, I was just farting around & wasn't serious or cared about winning. And got outdrawn but not outplayed and didn't care. Truth is, I could have been up $1200 in 10 hours on an action table. Not the cards, just me. BFD. Ha.

[@ascherreinberg8826]

Best thing to do after losing a big hand is walk from table

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I need to try that more often, I don't because I don't want my opponents to know I'm frustrated. I just say nice hand and play on. But I can see when a walk around the Cardroom would be beneficial.

[@aztecwarrior9729]

walk and leave or just walk and chill to cool off

[@nothingleft2lose-]

Your loose passive play is kind of atrocious. I feel like you need to tighten up your preflop ranges. Also stop flatting small raises multi way.... Especially in position. Raise or fold.... The K3 suited hand on the button comes to mind. Also stop being results oriented and superstitious. Any thing that has happened prior to your current hand is irrelevant and should have no bearing on your decision making in the current hand. The game your in also seems terrible. You might wanna practice better game selection. Stop having "standard" sizing.... i.e. like your $20 bet. Your bet sizing needs work.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

You make some very good points, I agree with your analysis. I tend to play passive to often and should use the 3 bet or fold mentality. I do need to vary my cbet sizing. I will keep your suggestions in mind my next session. Thanks for the feedback, it helps me improve my game.

[@rajaramramaswamy6560]

Can’t do much you just ran into it a bunch of times you played right

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I felt that first hand was bad, the rest of the day I don't feel I made any big mistakes, but I could probably play better than I did.

[@marktombazian6490]

Putting in that much time on vlogging is like editing your home sec tapes...every one is filming their poker games? Like who cares? Obviously, a lot of people. It's like free love in the 60's/70's. Everyone was boinking like crazy and talking about it since no cell phones but VHS cameras changed everything. Home sec tapes. Now? Poker has replaced sex. Hahaha! Life's a laugh.

[@nsant]

Interesting comparison

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I think I would prefer the old days and sex, lol

[@marktombazian6490]

@@dougmccuskerpoker no thinking about it, definitely prefer then to now. I saw a vlog of 3 young men, 22ish, going to play cards. No babies, just cards & yakking. Seriously? @ that age? Hahaha! They have no idea, not a clue...oh yeah, let's go play cards, be totally degenerate (& one said that!) Hahaha! I'm so over the card vlogs, like I'm gonna see something I haven't done? Nope.

[@Justicesdad]

Is this satire or fr?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It’s real, actual hands, actual loss.

[@justinnscanlon]

Youch! Funny how sessions like this are never included in the promotions for card rooms.

[@illhaveanother4365]

Not funny at all. Why the hell would they do that?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Commercials show people winning, small print is for the gambling hotline.

[@gregorystgermain713]

You got what you deserved. you really need to reevaluate your play in consideration of GTO strategy. you rely way too much on live reads. get back to the basics.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I think GTO is a very good base, and I admit I need to get stronger. What book or site would you recommend? I also feel players underestimate the value of live reads. I feel the best players are strong in both areas.

[@gregorystgermain713]

@@dougmccuskerpoker If you want to achieve consistent results, a foundation has to be based in GTO theory. Live reads should only be factored in in close spots, in my opinion. If you want to gain a solid foundation in GTO-based play, I recommend Upswing Poker as the place to be. Doug Polk and the other instructors give high-quality, GTO based instruction and also account for the times when live reads play a part,

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@gregorystgermain713 thanks for the tip!

[@gregorystgermain713]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I will offer one more piece of general advice from a GTO-based perspective. I see this from many otherwise good players at the 1-2, 1-3, and 2-5 limits, It is the overuse of the continuation bet. Time and time again, I see many good players almost robotically C-bet the flop as the preflop aggressor without taking into account whether the pot is heads-up or multiway, In a multiway pot, your c-bet frequency should drop dramatically and if the pot has 4 or more players, you should basically, depending on the flop of course, be very infrequent with C-bets in this spot. In fact, delayed C-bet works much better multiway in many circumstances from both a math perspective (only one card to come) and a psychological perspective at these limits; on the flop at these limits hope springs eternal as a decent % of the player population will call flop C-bets with as little as runner runner flush draws and naked overs. Please note that this C-betting advice applies only to multiway pots.Heads-up, GTO and myself, advocate a ver, very high C-Bet frequency. When I teach my friends that are learning the game, I start them out with a basic 100% heads-up c-bet frequency for basically 1/2 pot. As they progress in their learning, I add checking flopped nutted hands and completely hopeless hands and start to add varying C-bet sizing from 1/3 through 3/4 pot depending on flop texture and opponent stickyness.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@gregorystgermain713 that is very good advice! My cbet % is high, mainly because my opponents defend % is so low. I’ve noticed that the better players in the 2-5, 5-5 games defend at a higher frequency and are more willing to attack your range on boards where your range is weak. I have been adjusting my cbets in tougher games and have been using a delay cbet more often. I really enjoy hearing feedback from better players like yourself, I still have a lot to learn. I ran thru the Jonathan Little course a few months ago when they had a free 3 day special. I was glued to my iPad for those 3 days, it had excellent content. I also tried out upstart on some special, but it was basic stuff. They hold back most of the good stuff so people will pay. I am sure that the information there is worth the cost, but try explaining that to my wife. Lol. Thanks for the feedback, feel free to comment on my play anytime.

[@marktombazian6490]

QQ first hand...should have dumped it. You didn't run bad, you played badly. Running bad is bs...playing bad is the truth. Never blame the cards...it's always about you...chump is a chump. Ha.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I played that hand very poorly, my logic was flawed, I should have folded to this particular player.

[@marktombazian6490]

@slicer1028 i never blame the cards, the dealers, or the other players. I only ask myself "WTF were you thinking, you idiot?!" And then I laugh because it's an irrational thing to do, playing cards,because the game is irrational. Logic does not apply to random chance. Poker is random chance. Otherwise, AA would never lose & J2 os would never win. Not true, is it? Nope!

[@marktombazian6490]

@@dougmccuskerpoker hey Doug, I just wanted to let you know I am done with the poker vlogs. I wish everyone could fortune. Good luck. There are other things more interesting to me than the endless hands of poker. Take care 🙂

[@Yourfavhater]

Is the meet up game first come first serve? How many tables?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Will will be having a sign up board on Poker Atlas a week or so before the MUG. Number of tables is tough to predict, my initial conversation with Capitol indicates 5-6 tables. They are a smaller room so I would recommend signing up early to insure a seat. When the sign up is available I will announce it.