Overplaying AK, Poker vlog 146

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[@jacobreavis5888]

That was a killer session, Doug. I appreciate you making folds with solid hands. Hope it’ll rub off on me by watching your videos!

[@corey_eyring]

6:28 😂😂 love when that happens. nice vid doug!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Corey.

[@keithb4077]

Damn, Doug- those were some solid folds at the end; the mark a true poker student. Well done; please keep up all the great content!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you sir, more vlogs to come!

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

About time the luck started in your direction. I’m always impressed that you can read your opponents so well. You just seem to know their hand almost all the time! It’s a wonder they keep playing against you! Continued good luck

[@mrhumble2937]

About time? What you been watching 🤣

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

@@mrhumble2937 his luck turned this year, late last year he was losing most of these flips

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Been running pretty good since summer, but January started out shaky. Things seem back to “normal” now, but who can tell what normal should be.

[@chitownshowtime5246]

You're always a class act Doug I'm a love your videos Keep having fun !

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you supporting the vlog, love is a powerful word. I’m happy you are happy. I am having fun doing the vlog and enjoy all the people I’ve met through this adventure.

[@ronlamaster9301]

Running hot in February Doug, much better than January.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

January was slower than I expected, February is looking good so far. 😀

[@edburrage6596]

Great video Doug. I like your hand analysis and the new music. Thanks for thinking aloud with your hands. I enjoy your videos.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Ed, glad you are enjoying the vlog.

[@CoolHandC]

Another great Vlog!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your support.

[@vincentbaca790]

Great analysis Mr. McCuster...enjoyable vlog...look forward to the next...

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks Vincent!

[@Ggoodlad1]

BRILLIANT play, Doug! Your instinct was on - keep listening. Know when to hold em, know when to fold em🎶😎💰

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I thought my play was a B, but I ran well so it looks better. Thanks for your support!

[@timshaw5963]

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky 🍀 than good. Another great vlog Doug! I hope you have an excellent 2023!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I was lucky I won the flip, so far 2023 is better than 2022. Hope it continues. 🤞

[@paulmaier6305]

as usual...what a GREAT GAME!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Both days the games were great.

[@mynmisoli]

Never apologize for raising and winning with AK suited.

[@glenmoney5103]

You’re on a hot streak now Doug!! Buy Zeus some treats!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Zeus gets lots of treats!!

[@naswiipp]

Always great content. Zeus always provides great advice!🐶

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Always!

[@ianshirreffs5604]

Nice win, Doug!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Feels good to run good 😊

[@georgeboyer3110]

Great vlog You ran great and played great We love your vlog. The best out there. Keep it up

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks for saying that George, I appreciate you watching!

[@JohnSmith-ml2zr]

Love your vlogs Mr. Doug keep them coming glad to see you running good hopefully it will continue on in all your up coming sessions!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thank you John, been running good so far, hope it continues.

[@icloudshd7998]

Great vlog Doug!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Thanks

[@wayneduckmann5819]

Great vlog. Made better with your "run good".

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

A little run good is always welcome 🤗

[@helenrachel1479]

Nice job Doug about time your hands hold up congratulations 🎊

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Ran pretty good these 2 sessions. 😀

[@davidgeorgecross815]

Wow nice results 👍. Keep er' rolling...

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The games are good and I ran well.

[@nicholi2789]

Good video! I think the AK hand is what it is. Most Players would have rejammed that spot, and if he had the range you put him on you’re flipping at worst. At least you got max value. However that’s being results orientated I suppose

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The thing that bugs me about the hand is that I wouldn’t jam with AA. I would 4 bet to 225 or so. Makes his call better, and my jam worse.

[@nicholi2789]

@@dougmccuskerpoker Thata true a jam looks more like AK and a 4 bet looks much stronger. Long term you want him to fold in that spot

[@grin_icide]

I’ve had mostly losing sessions due to being 1) afraid of the nuts, 2) overfolding and giving too much credit. Hoping to change things since I have a good understanding of poker theory but it all changes once I sit down at the table I feel. I’m 21 so i got a lot of time to figure it out

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Most of the stress comes from not being properly bankrolled. When you are properly rolled, you are indifferent to the actual outcome of individual events. Always play with in your comfort zone and bankroll.

[@grin_icide]

@@dougmccuskerpoker I mean, to be honest, I don’t live NEAR any poker room (being from NY). So it’s like 1.5+ hours to get to any single one. Wish I got to play more consistently, and set money aside for a true bankroll. I play 1/2 and really enjoy it, but as dumb as this sounds - I feel like I’d perform better at 1/3 since I actually have studied a lot. Feel like at 1/2, so much of that theory, GTO, and “making moves” doesn’t exist. When I watch vlogs and educational content, they’re tailoring more towards a game that has true ranges and whatnot. I’m probably wrong, and I’m gonna keep playing 1/2 since I enjoy the low stakes of it at my young age (only making 2k-3k a month, in college, and living at home still). Your vlogs have helped me a lot, and are truly so entertaining

[@timgray3311]

Appreciate the vlog. Everyone would benefit from watching your aggression and hand selection. Amazing when the people you play with get tired of you raising and call lighter and lighter. LOL.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Targeted aggression is the key. Some players play fast all the time, some never play fast. I think that keeping your opponents guessing what gear you’re in pays.

[@PokerPillar]

Thanks for another great vlog. Any meet up games planned for this year?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I’m trying to convince Andrew Lok to come out of retirement, a meat up game might do the trick.

[@johnnyblaze8030]

Doug you have only been playing for 1hr 55min and already had AA and QQ. I play for 5 hrs and never see those hands!!

[@trinity27777]

Last night the guy right next to me in the first 30 minutes got aces back to back, then kings twice, Jack's 4 times, and aces again, then queens all in 30 minutes, while I got 8 5 off suite 3 times in a row and plenty of 9 2 off suite, played for 5 hours and never got a single pocket pair 😮‍💨

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Sometimes the premium hands come, sometimes they don’t. Just play the hands you have to the best of your ability.

[@TheErolking]

No overplay for me,you played it very well

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I feel a good size 4 bet may look stronger. My plan was to put pressure on hands I was flipping with, I figure he would fold all pairs smaller than QQs and fold at least some QQs rather than risk his stack on a flip.

[@johnruggieri9996]

Hi Doug. The previous vlog got me thinking when you were in for $2k, which is unusual for you. How many buy-ins do you typically bring (if you prefer not to answer, I understand) and have you ever got down to your last buyin for the session? Thanks!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Good question! I normally have 4 buys ins, only once in the last few years have I left because of insufficient funds. If the game is good and the stacks are deep, I may add 1000 to my stack to cover most players. Of course my goal is to grind up the 500 to a sizable stack, but even the best plans don’t always pan out.

[@brandont2376]

So nervous he left the Zeus chip on the AA

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Lol, didn’t even realize I did that until I was editing. The dealer did get a nice tip.

[@supa007germany]

what is your format of taking notes, it was very difficult for me to take notes the hands i played.i either miss suited type or sometimes the pot amount. what is your style?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

It’s work, have a notebook that I take down all the pertinent information after each hand. Short handed games are extremely difficult. Video picks up info as well, try to always get the glimpse of the board.

[@HoangTruong-vk7ek]

shoving w AKs is never a bad play... its bad only if your opponent has a bad hand and snap folded. AKs has 42% against QQ+/AK so you're actually flipping against the top of their range. Plus getting a fold from TT/JJ would be tremendous

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

That was my thinking at the time. Then I realized that I am not shoving with AA there. I would 4 bet, KK would shove a very small %, now my hand looks like AK or QQ, JJ. Makes calling with QQ easier. He is still risking the flip, but he doesn’t fear the over pair. I now feel normal size 4 bet would be more effective in getting more folds from QQ. JJ and TT would most likely fold either way.

[@HoangTruong-vk7ek]

@@dougmccuskerpoker QQ is almost never a fold pre-flop unless there r 3 or more people in the pot showing extreme aggression. Heads up 4bet pot QQ is either a call or 5bet shove.

[@408ChessMaster]

When's the next meetup game? Just started playing at Capitol and it's a fun room

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

I will talk with management to see if we can find a date that works.

[@408ChessMaster]

@@dougmccuskerpoker cool I'll be keeping up with the vlog as usual, looking forward to an update

[@petlove_india]

Next time when u win ,give me $100 ,, I will also play poker

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

All ready have enough dependents

[@dimitrilopez11]

I need a poker mentor 😢

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Lots of good vloggers giving out free info.

[@markg6796]

Do you have any bluffs ?

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Some, not every hand makes the vlog. Last weeks vlog there was a bluff first hand played.

[@xdeddy7644]

Why so cheap man lol. Wins a pretty good pot with aces and tips a 1$ dollar.

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

A $1 tip is fine

[@mrhumble2937]

That's how players that play all the time tip. Takes a lot from winnings if not. As long as he's tipping all good.

[@pnwjinx7155]

Cheap Cali players just how it goes.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

The dealers always get something, big pots, I tip more.