Poker Battle in LA | Poker Vlog #68

[@michaelsantoria7566]

I’m a big degen gambler fan but this is such a breath of fresh air. Someone who plays great gto and has the exploitative gene his whole life. Really happy KZbin brought me here!

[@hendrikuibo8153]

hmmm he plays LosAngeles gto, he rearly uses gto lines here

[@MarianoPoker]

@@hendrikuibo8153 most of these hands are multi-way so they aren't truly solved. Everyone just likes to say the term GTO

[@elchin3]

@@MarianoPoker hahahah

[@mjriemen]

@@MarianoPoker G! T! O! G! T! O! GTO! GTO!! GTTOOOOO!!!!!

[@princemarkiss17]

bro i would've never left this table

[@leeroy110]

God I miss live poker - living in London, England - watching these vlogs help!

[@T-roc57]

Not any better in canada bro, there are a few scattered casinos opening back up this month but only slot machines available & a 50 person capacity.

[@phantom93qa]

Me too mate, cAnt wait for casinos to reopen. I want play real life no online...

[@nicholaspetrella9554]

I can’t be the only one hoping he would have said “pocket JIGGITIES”

[@ismaelamaya9755]

Shout out to Brad Owen...

[@luvtotrade2009]

Poker is more important that family - Mariano 2021

[@StevieSparkZ]

I luld after he said that

[@j0epark1]

I definitely agree

[@datstudkillacam6046]

@@samgroen3412 He said “spending time” with family

[@PokerBEAST]

“GAMBLING is more important” haha

[@dannvermouff5139]

The same played Shove twice for bluff he was definitly tilted lol

[@chrisbaines5152]

San Dimas High School football rules!!!

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

He loves........ he loves San Dimas!

[@jaredjolley5913]

Atari's were my jam in high school

[@thehusketeers4319]

I only know San Demas because of Bill and Ted

[@allanamancio733]

Great content as always. I was in your area last month and crushed Morongo at the 500NL for 10k in February. My last session there I was trying to get on a table with you but nobody was leaving unfortunately. I'm now in LA and up 6k first week of March between the four rooms. You couldn't be more right about "LA poker" and how they play. Keep up the good work bruddah.

[@MarianoPoker]

Nice man! Would be happy to play with you at 5/10

[@PrakashDumbre]

Legend says only Brad knows how to play Jacks... But Mariano got all the Trips and flushes so we are covered!

[@amanojyaku7160]

50k!!! Congrats Mariano👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾, bin here since 5k. Nice to know that with talent and hard work dreams do come treu. 🖖🏾👊🏾

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks man! You're an OG

[@Dylan-io5um]

Another great video Mariano, love what you're doing for the game of Poker. Neeme esque in your vlogs, I can see the influence. You should do a video about how you got started in poker, built your bankroll, transitioning to playing full time, etc. I know I would certainly be interested in hearing your story buddy! All the best from Canada, keep running good and playing better! Dylan

[@MarianoPoker]

Andrew is the best

[@SeanBenson23]

I was really impressed with this session. I pause throughout the video and ask, “What would I do?” and then check what you did in order to get better. I would have put in the same bet of $230 with the QQ on that river. I literally thought “$230” and then sure enough! But I would have had to dig deep to find that call! Nice work getting his whole stack. I think the 108 cc hand is a little out of line, though (not going to leave you alone lol). It’s the classic example of flopping *something* with a terrible hand (my argument is that there is not much more equity with 108 suited than there is with 108 off), getting stuck (turn call), and then making a play that’s too cute on the river to win the pot. Trust me, I’ve been there-and I love your aggression-but now is not the time with villain’s 3 bet pre. I feel like they’re going to call you down with overpairs far too often, especially with your line (checking back flop).

[@derrickstomberg2709]

I was today years old when I learned San Dimas is a real place.

[@dcoolj9869]

Did you think it was a mythical place?

[@MarianoPoker]

It's right next to Narnia

[@dcoolj9869]

Lmao exactly!

[@bornagainsaint6923]

@@MarianoPoker , Bro are you at the community thats at the corner of Foothill and San Dimas canyon road? I used to live right there next to the arco gas station on hidden creek road. Cool quiet community.

[@kiaser21]

Be excellent to each other.

[@j0epark1]

Nice double up dude! Loved the lines you took. You’re owning these Battles of Los Angeles

[@topshelf1055]

For a little "HG" (yes, that's what the locals call this casino) backstory. This casino originally started as a game in a literal trailer. It became big and eventually moved to a mobile 'tent' structure (was not a literal tent). They built a permanent building a few years ago, which is really nice and one of the most comfortable casinos in the area. Low and behold, they gamble in tents once again lol.

[@fupaface3321]

That’s hilarious they make them Build another structure n Because you can’t play inside but end up playing inside in the new structure. Gavin is so smart.

[@ubermikesocal]

Hey Mariano, it's Mike the Squirrel Man. We played the 5/10 table today at Morongo 03 19 2021. QQ vs your J10 suited for $100 preflop, flop was K of clubs Q of Hearts 9 of clubs. All in by me with a set of Queens and a backdoor flush draw on the flop versus your flopped King High Straight. I had a few outs especially when the 3rd club hit the turn.... any Queen any club or a 9 or K on the river would have got the win for me but your straight held! Haha, first time playing 5/10 and first time playing the man himself Mariano, and he busts me! It's alright though, we all had a good time at the table. Nice playing with you dude. I will bring my squirrel chip holder next time as well.

[@MarianoPoker]

Nice meeting you Mike. Sorry about the cooler, I'm sure next time it will be the other way around. Take care

[@ubermikesocal]

@@MarianoPoker No worries man. As we both know that's poker. We will play again someday!

[@bradhere]

I'm not the best poker player, but even living vicariously through your playing I could tell that jam against your queens was "wtf" worthy.

[@xyntec]

dude, seriously: your sarcasm is pure entertainment-gold. Keep it up! :)

[@joelewertow5979]

"...& I'm filming a vlog after all." Pure gold :)

[@ZeusGod-Oficial]

I stopped playing poker and gambling all together , but seeing theses vids really helps me take de edge off , thankss

[@jonathanwalker5967]

Mariano great content bro! I gave up poker as I wasn't enjoying playing online and all of our casinos in the UK are closed :( after watching your blogs I will be back playing regular when they reopen! Keep up the good work man 👍🏼👌🏼

[@kinnialex]

"However while family is important...more important than that is gambling (Duh)." Finally someone who understands the true meaning of life, I must subscribe.

[@MarianoPoker]

Let's just keep it honest

[@mize30]

Congratulations on 50k subs. Not surprising great content.

[@jfejapan2829]

I concur that you played really well, especially a couple of the calls where you had to think it through. Doesn't hurt that the deck is also smashing you in the face (or does it hurt?). For those who say vloggers only show winning hands/sessions, I can see where your 2021 videos would make people think that, but I know it's just a god-mode run.

[@MarianoPoker]

I'm just on a gross heater.

[@jpina76]

Nice man solid game play, entertaining video as always. Your value betting was on point, one mistake made that can be corrected was your 10 8 hand. When the button raised preflop with multiple players in the hand very likely he has a premium hand. Him checking on the flop u had good read to not bet out, however when he value bets on turn good chance he is ahead, when he made the "old same bet" on the river in this situation very likely the old same bet is trying to induce a crying call, raising him only mistake.

[@MarianoPoker]

He wasn't even the button but yeah sorry coach

[@aussiegrows8096]

That poker room looks like a quarantine centre lol

[@Покр86]

True 🤣🤣🤣

[@JConboy87]

Love seeing Mariano's opponents visibly tilted with their fists pounding the table when they make big spewy punts

[@danielwilliams9753]

The Gardens is my home casino. You can make some serious money in these games. There is a lot of, shall we say optimistic plays by the players here. They don't like to fold and will often bluff if checked too frequently. That is what that AJ and the guy with the T does on a regular basis there. Enjoyed this one Mariano, thanks.

[@MarianoPoker]

But the drop is $8 🤮

[@danielwilliams9753]

@@MarianoPoker Yeah, that is the worst part

[@beforelandx]

@@MarianoPoker which casinos have the lowest rake in socal

[@beforelandx]

where do you see 8$ drop. I count 7 on the button at 2:07

[@jingrat03]

Wow! 5/10 right now is really your home. Love the way you assess your opponents hands. Keep it up man!

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks :)

[@denovo09]

Jesus, how the hell are these people playing 5/10?!

[@joelewertow5979]

Was thinking same thing. Edit: just bc they play 5/10 doesn't necessarily mean they're any better than 2straight limit players

[@mjriemen]

Lots of money in LA... also they surprisingly don’t spread many lower limit No Limit games with reasonable buy in amounts, they have like $1/3 max $120 buy in games and other weird stuff. So some guys play $5/10NL.

[@643doubleplay9]

@@mjriemen 1/3NL is 100 to 200 buy in. Pretty shallow IMO

[@SoCalburro]

It's hard to watch! Makes me excited and wish I was there. Some much extra money. I'm from Perris, CA. People don't throw money around like that here. 🤣🤣👌

[@rbswan9897]

Man, to be young and exploitative........loving the content big M, keep it. up. Next time get that last dollar tho!

[@adeldazeem3711]

I actually liked the check push with the 10 there. As you said that people don't attack your range enough, there it is attacking QQ JJ for a fold and 99 and lower pairs for a hero value.

[@MarianoPoker]

He's definitely not doing it intentionally

[@PokerBEAST]

I’m thinking with the pocket Tens second hand, a check on the turn may have been best to induce something/underrepresent your hand. Just a thought but maybe I’m wrong!

[@MarianoPoker]

Betting range here is almost mandatory, a check would be a blunder

[@jt4391]

@@MarianoPoker is it fine to check back KK here? Only risking an A to roll off and an 9. If he had 99. All small pockets below 8 are drawing dead.

[@johngilbert7359]

Always good to be happy with your play! That is a rare bit of happiness for sure!

[@solanomuentes9364]

You should come out to Atlantic City, NJ on the east coast . I’m pretty sure there are a bunch of fans of this vlog from this area, including myself . Would be awesome to sit down and play with you bud ! Keep up the great work on your videos. Cheers !

[@PokerBEAST]

What phone are you filming with? Thanks

[@DignBod]

13:50 looks like he's enjoying himself opposite you.

[@dylanhalll407]

LMAO

[@davidroberts5778]

Bro you make the sickest vlogs I've seen. Your a hell of a good poker player and I really enjoy watching all your vlogs.

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks a lot man

[@dmck7958]

Truuuue! Standard Gardens right there. Bunch of butt clicking 😁🤣🤣

[@MarianoPoker]

Click clack

[@Adam-ey3ud]

Wonder what would have happened in the pocket aces hand had you made it a bit more

[@giftos1313]

Thats a good session right there! I thought you played every hand almost perfectly except the 10 8 s one. I mean you just violated the first rule of live poker. Dont try to get people off big hands lol. It was pretty clear he had JJ+ you said it your self. Other than that, awesome content as usual, keep it going!

[@travisbrassfield6362]

I was left with the same impression. And if you ARE going to try to get him off that range, raise way, way bigger, somewhere around 6-700 gets it down significantly more often IMO

[@tylernarducci2365]

you already know when Mariano drops a video we on that 💯

[@MrTigroz]

Man I was really waiting for Brad’s face to appear on those jacks

[@mickeymike5179]

what camera do you use to record the table?

[@ahmedkhamlichi6622]

More important than family is gambling "duh" 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@nolanforcier1796]

Your commentary is awesome!!!! Love your vids. Keep em comin

[@casualfan3358]

Can i play pokerbros even if im in cali? Thought you couldnt play online cash games if you were from cali. Can someone clarify this please. How do you get paid out.. Would love to play some online low stakes from home

[@MarianoPoker]

Yes, you can play anywhere as it's not a poker website per se

[@1015katie]

Nice and early good morning staring my week right 😎congrats love on ur 50k🙌🏼🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Shessyyy]

Damn that call with QQ must've felt great👍😂

[@MarianoPoker]

'Twas nice

[@lstruggy]

What about the K9 call?!? 🤯👍🏽📈

[@brendaklinger3339]

@@lstruggy it's nice when you make some hero calls that go your way... Then you make a horrible bluff into pocket aces and then since you're being results oriented you say I truly played all my hands well... You got lucky in at least 6 hands in this session.. like when 9,10 was good on that board 4 or 5 handed.. Then you call a guy down with K9 that u think was bluffing that had AJ... Well since you're commenting after the session knowing your results how easy is it to make yourself sound like you knew he was bluffing when it was really just a hero call that went your way ?! You are a spewtard as usual that had a session go his way... Don't hurt yourself patting yourself 2 hard on the back...You have to have a bankroll of at least $50k to $100k to play this way...Otherwise you're just 1 step away from Tap City...I have to admit it's entertaining but you are the 1 just clicking buttons and gambling.. Trying to put others in a position that they have to call off there whole stack that don't know you're an Agro maniac..Remember Arizona where you flipped for stacks without even looking at your cards preflop... Just call it what it is.. Straight up gambling... When you're a calling station you don't make great calls.. You just do what you always do and call... Right?! Oh you ran like Jesus on Water in the beginning of session and then the hand you made horrible bluff vs Aces was played horrible from start to finish and the final hand of session was an additional $50 to call with 10,5 of hearts and to prove how lucky you got this session and how bad the players were especially at a 5-10 game including you! The flop comes all hearts giving you the 10 high flush and another heart comes on river and your hand still holds and I think you even go for thin value...lol

[@chrisbuchanan8579]

the power of protecting your checking range with strong underpairs!

[@bobsmith3197]

Excellent short vid as always. Mariano clearly in the top 5 of vloggers!

[@joshuacolemam9168]

Question on the QQ hand what was most important factor that made you call a river jam?

[@MarianoPoker]

No gamble no future

[@okiepokertraveler1718]

You still haven't played Hustler or Hollywood Park. Hollywood Park was pretty nice when I went there a couple of years back.

[@MarianoPoker]

They don't have 5/10 lately

[@okiepokertraveler1718]

@@MarianoPoker that would make perfect sense. But you could print money at 2/5 there.

[@geohazelman7039]

Can't you call in to the poker room to see how long the list is before going if it isn't on the app?

[@favor4afavor823]

Yeah, and they will normally put you on the list if you tell them you're on the way 👍

[@MarianoPoker]

They don't have phones connected at the moment

[@Cent013]

I'm a FAN since DAY 1 !

[@diegophillips797]

you still planning on being in Houston on the 11th? Im assuming not because yo didnt mention it but I still wanted to ask lol

[@MarianoPoker]

I'll be there in a few weeks

[@davidwatkins242]

Great vlogs. Enjoy your approach to the game

[@troylombardo3002]

The back of my head and cracked android is honored to be in the vlog.. killed it as always bro'

[@MarianoPoker]

👍🏼

[@jhawkthebeastpsn872]

I have a question can you leave the table at any time? Or do you have to wait until everyone busts out

[@bornagainsaint6923]

Yes leave at anytime, its cash table, not in tournaments.

[@jhawkthebeastpsn872]

@@bornagainsaint6923 thank you!

[@roc804]

Cash game, you can get up whenever you want to. It's considered poor etiquette to leave right after winning big but that's a personal choice. If you're not a regular in a particular game then I don't believe it matters much. Good luck

[@1nikomartinez]

Some kamikaze bluffs at that card room 😬. Nice call with QQ. I would have hated it but probably would have had to call also. Just a really strange line. How disgusted would you have been if he turns up KJ though 😂

[@mattfitzpatrick2315]

I played 2/5 last week QQ in BB ..UTG raises to 20 3 people call. I make it 110..MP calls. Flop 468 rainbow. I bet 200 be snaps Turn the 2..I shove, he called with 57 (suited of course) flopped straight. Of course I hit a useless Q on the river!! I watch this and many blogs, none of them show the gross or run bad.. I think we would appreciate seeing the occasional frustration..everyone looks good when they flop a boat lol

[@christopheranderson6146]

How can I message an admin on poker bros without a phone number to add? On the app it says to message @KSM_HS on telegram for support. But after I downloaded app it’s asking me for a phone number. Sorry for noob question.

[@MarianoPoker]

Telegram uses your phone number to message, it's the same as WhatsApp

[@truthspotter1758]

16:20 was he pissed?

[@elyastoohey6621]

That fist thumping on the table seems pissed off lol.

[@MarianoPoker]

He was laughing actually

[@FuscoFoodReviews]

While family is important, more important than that is GAMBLING. My frigin dude I loled on that one.

[@ryanrico5309]

Good run man! Keep the vids coming and keep killing it out there 👌🏽🔥☘

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks Ryan!

[@user-ld6zk6qj6w]

Mariano, there’s an app called Poker Atlas. I’ve been using it to add myself to the wait list before heading out to the Bike in L.A.. It can be glitchy at times but it usually saves me a ton of time. It tells you how many players are on the wait list.

[@ryandrest2056]

Clicking buttons turning pair of tens into a bluff . Next hand you do same thing. I see what u did there. Like the vlog showed me where to play during covid . Thanks.

[@BaoNguyenTP]

The Garden Casino is the best place to play 5-5 games! I play occasionally and still have 2 sessions that I won $3300 and $2100 with $600 max buy in! And I never lost more than 1 buy in! Trapping is the best play there!

[@andreiiosep8228]

Definitely, the best poker videos!

[@MarianoPoker]

Neeme is 🥇 but thanks

[@andreiiosep8228]

@@MarianoPoker I follow him also, but definetly I prefer your videos. Maybe he play better poker than you🤪 but the quality of your vlog is much better. And you record form a lot of places wich is fantastic. Good job Mariano! Hope to sem you în Vegas...when they will open the boarders😉

[@derpclip]

I thought you looked familiar. Till the very end when I seen your sweatshirt. 👍

[@stretch5832]

Even tho Family is important, most important is Poker WOW!😂😂

[@ibaiez]

Old man coffee rage at 16:20 is priceless

[@n_a8917]

Hahaha

[@MarianoPoker]

He was just laughing actually

[@Critsil]

PD great video, its the first I see and will be watching more for sure. gj

[@Покр86]

Nice video man and nice performance, good game 👌👍

[@VP-uy7xb]

Do you ever post a losing session or I am just getting highlights of your best moment throughout all your sessions?

[@MarianoPoker]

I lose often, but decide before playing if I'm filming that session

[@jcstanley27]

Mariano are you playing any of the LAPC events? Or WPT in SD?

[@MarianoPoker]

Nah

[@jcstanley27]

@mariano keeping it strictly cash game 💰💸

[@MarianoPoker]

I like to leave whenever I want

[@virtuoso1064]

Excelente Mariano! 👍😎🇪🇨

[@mattbrown4269]

Is there a real water park called Waterloo?

[@pablogonzalezmoreno4073]

When I get KJ suited or not I play it. When I get JK I question myself about playing it.

[@harshitgoyal9916]

you can mention your playing position and stack in the below area as well. Will be more detailed

[@MarianoPoker]

I don't want to have all this crap on the screen, it starts to look like I take poker seriously

[@jakethesnake1366]

Great video once again. Do you have another channel for just drone videos and editing? I like the poker, but I think your filming skills are phenomenal. Love it, cheers from Georgia USA

[@scottmendelson8176]

How long was the wait?

[@robloo1782]

Going to hawaiian gardens is worst than DMV...at least at dmv you can get appointment, at gardens not usual to see 30 plus names on board..

[@robloo1782]

Unusual

[@marcobenson2830]

Mariano i luve your stuff & content. Big love from Montreal 🙏🙏

[@VitoC.]

Playground open?

[@marcobenson2830]

@@VitoC. unfortunately not yet 😔😔

[@peterdawson3536]

Great Vlog, You mentioned at the end you were super happy with every hand you played. IMHO the Tc8c hand at 12:53 might be an overplay. Clearly your table is super loose and fishy. Your value at this table is value betting and some bluff catching in the right spots. Not trying to make bad players fold good hands. I also think its not a big enough raise to put real pressure on overpairs in this spot.

[@tigerskob]

I also think 3betting an EP raise with KJoff oop in the first hand is not a long term positive EV play

[@notthenuts5354]

Nice hero call with the queens. When the villain's line makes zero sense, sometimes you have to close your eyes and hope your instincts are on the money.

[@hornetguy9063]

I like the idea of check raising all in as a bluff against Mariano's range, since you can basically use any hand KQ and stronger potentially for value. I don't like doing it with a ten. That makes no sense. Why not just call and try to beat hands like AQ and AJ?

[@notthenuts5354]

@@hornetguy9063 Yup. It's weird. Especially since Mariano's leading river. Seems like he's making it pretty clear he beats a ten and likely doesn't have much fold equity.

[@hornetguy9063]

@@notthenuts5354 Some people will fold range here, so I get it. But the ten wins sometimes, and if you're against a player who actually understands their own hand range, you're going to get called by QQ/JJ. So you win the same when Mariano is bluffing and lose way more when he isn't.

[@henrydaley5919]

What's the biggest pot you won?

[@MarianoPoker]

$7K or $8K maybe

[@henrydaley5919]

@@MarianoPoker wow! Keep up the great videos and good luck :)

[@starttakinnotez]

I need to play higher stakes next time I go to the casino. 1/2 & 1/3 just isn't cutting it for me anymore.

[@MarianoPoker]

The drop makes those unbeatable

[@DavidHernandez-op4tg]

That guy that went all in with the 10s... thats crazy typical LA poker.

[@MarianoPoker]

Yeah weird

[@lisathorp8576]

Watched all your videos over last couple of days and really enjoyed them. I wish you all the best, but I'm not sure how above average you have run as standard. Sets, quads, improving to boats. I pray it lasts for you, but I'd protect and prepare for when it ends

[@MarianoPoker]

Fully aware that I'm running top 5%.

[@zekebones34]

San Dimas High School Football Rules! If you know you know

[@chrisbaines5152]

Beat me to it, lol

[@kiaser21]

Woah!

[@chinafunnycrazyvideos4078]

more likely dont care

[@kiaser21]

@@chinafunnycrazyvideos4078 Bogus!

[@chrisbaines5152]

@@chinafunnycrazyvideos4078 non heinous dude

[@rtanaka]

Keep up the excellent quality vlogs. Thanks.

[@MarianoPoker]

👍🏼

[@mikewirz3172]

See bro! Bet this makes your recent trip to Vegas seem like a distant memory? Keep grinding man!

[@alejandroamaro8303]

Nice content! Like Always Mariano. Keep it up. 👍

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks man!

[@martinpier2073]

Congratulations, a successful session. But they also threw out the money in some cases (QQ vs. Tx; K9s vs. AJo ...). But nice to have arrived at the new level. Greeting from Germany, Martin.

[@jamescrawford2547]

I feel like the pocket jacks hand is far from a slam dunk call. In that spot, you’re flipping a coin at best against AK, at worst you’re crushed by an overpair. I really don’t see many players doing that with worse than Jacks.

[@MarianoPoker]

Dude it's not even 50 BB's, don't be a nit

[@mykalhenry]

"after mom birthed me, I been wondering what she's done for me lately"

[@adamvalerino6474]

I was thinking the guy who was bluffing with A high had missed diamonds, helped that you had a good blocker too!

[@MarianoPoker]

Which hand?

[@adamvalerino6474]

@@MarianoPoker when you had QQ with the Q of diamonds on the paired board and you were right, great job

[@tomvanpoppel2948]

Love the vid, what camera do you use? Gl bro

[@WillPage]

Great call w/ QQ ... he may of thought he had the best hand. I think given action, I would have maybe thought a 10 is the best hand. At least, I would think a raise should work on the river after ops checking, checking, checking.

[@Santos_carpi0]

I love your videos man thank you for sharing with us !! Greetings from San Francisco CA buena suerte 🍀

[@MarianoPoker]

Gracias amigo