Top 5 Questions I Ask Myself Every Poker Hand

[@PhilGalfond]

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[@KiiroiSenko1]

I counted. His top 5 questions = 197 questions.

[@markcummings3146]

Phil your content recently has been literal gold dust for aspiring poker players! Thanks So much🙂

[@PhilGalfond]

Very kind words. Thank you 😊 and you’re very welcome!

[@JaxonHaxon]

love that the bonus point ended up being the longest one 😂

[@PhilGalfond]

Oops 😅

[@colincoyne7199]

Such a good call out and response!!🤣

[@robertshawnmitchell]

1. What is my hand? 2. What am I trying to accomplish with my next action? 3. What is my range? 4. What is my opponent's range? 5. What is the board texture and whose range does it favor? 6. Pot size, stack depth

[@B0bi_007]

Why did you list these out? What is the purpose of this video, after you doing this?

[@mastyer0fReality]

I ask these 6 questions but I can't answer them all.

[@gusharalampopoulos8912]

What a joy it is to hear a top player who not only possesses immense knowledge about the game, but also has the ability to convey some of that knowledge to the listener in a manner that the listener can readily understand. Top players usually aren't great "teachers", for a variety of understandable reasons...and it's a real pleasure to hear someone whose personality and eloquence match his immense talent. Thanks a ton for all your videos here, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

[@DanielRall]

Ideal level of topic complexity, explained simply. Thanks Phil!

[@CanariasCanariass]

Thank you Phil!! I am back to playing Poker after a 10 year hiatus. Used to play NL200 and made some nice money while still being in school:).. then I unfortunately had to stop due to personal reasons. But my passion for the game has reignited thanks to you! Sooo good to have you explaining all these concepts! While I do follow most of the concepts you laid out in general, I still really need to get some math and range concepts into my head more and more :) hopefully this can bring my game to the next level. Thank you!

[@PhilGalfond]

You’re very welcome! Glad you’re finding it so helpful!

[@prescriptivegrammarian8721]

Listening to you speak about poker gets me fired up about the elegance of it. Thanks and keep ‘em coming.

[@PhilGalfond]

That means a lot to me because I get fired up about it too!!

[@adragonro]

I was playing micro stakes for years with a lot of breakes. Now getting 40 , I feel like I changed mentally and will start over again. Allways loved your therotical way of looking at poker ❤ thu for this one

[@knoxvegas1997]

Good to see guys who have accomplished so much giving back to the community.

[@richardswan7392]

1. Where's the cocktail waitress?

[@spencerwinston4334]

"The key to No-Limit is to put a man to a decision for all his chips." - Doyle Brunson, RIP, legendary Texas "road scholar." Ty , Phil for presenting your leading edge, poker educational videos. The amount of Chip Reese esque "deep knowledge" and nuance in your decision making process is off the charts fascinating. With all the sophisticated game theory and analytics in poker now, there is one quotation from Texas "road scholar" Doyle Brunson that still to me is the North Star of guidance in planning the responses Pre and post flop. "The key to No-Limit is to put a man to a decision for all his chips." - Doyle Brunson, RIP, legendary Texas "road scholar." As a general guideline, I have found this rule to seriously consider just keeping the game in heads up to 6 person about pre flop and post flop, and trying if at all possible just to be all in by the second street if my "poker instincts" built over thousands of hands give the green light. With even a moderate of hitting the board on the flop, maybe holding a 10 7 and 10 4 6 os is the flop, and my "feel built over thousands of hands" is to just put the man to the test Doyle Brunson style, especially in 3 to 6 max poker tournaments, this plan an creates a tough decision in a tourney for opponent even if he holds AK AJ or maybe 62 on the wild side trying to be a "trapper." Of course, there are exceptions and I'm sure an expert on your level has a sophisticated counter to this "moment of grand decision" for all of one's chips. Crystallizes the decision making for me in the "fog of war" and I can see ol even how opponent has to take a long time in general to decide if he has "the gamble in him." Pot odds, pyschology, context all play are of course critical but the real test is that moment when a player has to respond to a direct challenge to his stack without all the signal from the whole board. Found this Brunson aggressive "instinct" mindset most helpful and extremely useful as a heuristic in short handed tournaments at least, but seems relevant to cash games as well where Doyle first started. Not sure about the relevance to modern big game cash clashes, but even then with millions at stake can you call a huge bet with just high cards or a draw to the flush if millions are on the line, still very very hard decision and an extreme challenge to the opponent. Thanks again Phil for all your pioneering educational efforts and expanding the game of poker worldwide. New US subscriber.

[@brianpeters5419]

Thank you for the videos and good reminders of situations I over look or just forget. I mostly watch one or two of your videos before I start playing online poker & I've been able to take my time and make better decisions which has been giving me better results & a good time at the tables. Run good and have a great day. Big fan thanx you!!

[@PhilGalfond]

Awesome! You’re very welcome, and thank you for the kind words!

[@vincentlai4474]

The theory explanation of continuing iwth 50% of the range with a pot sized bet was great... thanks for that reminder on how pot odds relates to ranges

[@Seadevil910]

Thanks Phil this really helped me. My mind is always overwhelmed and racing I overthink spots too much. Been playing today and it's much smoother knowing exactly what to think about.

[@PhilGalfond]

Amazing! Thank you for letting me know and you’re very welcome ☺️

[@Thomas-sb2fg]

This is the most important poker related video I have ever seen in my life. Thanks!

[@ianclark2665]

I play a lot of poker and I just discovered this channel, it's absolutely wonderful, thank you.

[@brandonherrscher6557]

Great insights and I have done all those bad habits working on channeling that energy to productive strategic thinking. Thanks Phil. 10/10

[@ethancryder8570]

The things that go through my head during a hand is consistently. Strength of hand, how the action played around the table and what position am I in to the flop, pot odds, how many outs I have once the the flop betting starts and how likely it is I’ll improve on the turn or river. All while this is happening you need to calculate what ranges of hands your opponent can have and how they’re betting and how much they’re betting. That’s mainly it other than making reads based off an opponents history and play style

[@joeyfiuza]

This video remembers me about what I learned in the book dy BalugaWhale called Easy Game back more than ten years ago. Especially the part dealing with "What Am I Trying To Accomplish ?" Good stuff and good refresher ! Keep it up ! 🥳And Thanks 🙏🏻😎

[@johnhammersmith8487]

You have many good videos but this is my favorite so far ... Great thoughts! Thanks Phil!

[@PhilGalfond]

Awesome!! Thank you so much!

[@bradensmith8170]

This was awesome! It’s nice to feel justified in some of my thought process and simultaneously have my eyes opened to very new ideas at the same time! You’re an excellent teacher, Phil.

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank so much, Braden! I love to hear descriptive comments like this one, especially when it’s about how my video has helped you!

[@Roversfan95]

Mr Galfond, thank you for all your recent posts, exceptional content from a truly brilliant young man. Additionally you have the most relaxing voice, should make a ton of meditation/sleep recordings, would sell in the gazillions. Thanks again and all the very best for all your endeavours.

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you, reading this made me very happy 😊

[@susymay7831]

Fabulous video and great timestamps! 👏

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you 😊

[@allanbarnhill6974]

LOVE these short videos you keep putting out! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge.

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you 😊

[@kevind9562]

I agree 100% with an earlier comment - you are an excellent teacher

[@PhilGalfond]

☺️ thank you

[@Dagonavleski]

Mr. Galfond I enjoy your videos, they give me better understanding! Keep it up

[@PhilGalfond]

Glad you like them! I’ll keep it up 🙂

[@Nathan-lj2cj]

Thank you for your time invested in these vidz

[@gametheoryimpossible]

Can’t believe it took me this long to find your channel. Love the content

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you and welcome! 😃

[@gametheoryimpossible]

@@PhilGalfond if you’re curious for analytics, your shorts got to me first. After enough of them I finally checked out the channel.

[@AnthonyCD-o7y]

For board texture & range advantage- Optimal play is only optimal if your opponent is playing Optimal play (GTO) otherwise, it’s completely subjected to exploit in itself. GTO assumes after all the exploitative plays, after all the counter defense plays, we’re simply left with one reigning strategy. Problem is- That strategy can fail you in tournament, or an 8 hour session, and the player will simply suggest “well I’m within the variance, it’s okay” So for the recreational player/semi pro player- the correct play is to exploit ur oops at 1/3$ etc bc most likely they’ll loose 5 buy-ins without even recognizing their mistake let alone be able to adjust. So sure keep playing GTO

[@pokerbaby808]

My dad was in Phil’s first year VIP room at WSOP!- The Poker Baby

[@pandoracoaching8787]

The last part was definitly the best to me. The first part is cool too. I think it makes everyone happy. People wich are not advanced can have some take away as same a more advance player. I spent so much time watching you that it almost feel that u are family. I would kill to be part of your poker study group. Thank you for the good material and for your time! Keeep on crushing on social media.

[@PhilGalfond]

Very kind words 😊 thank you! So glad you’re enjoying the content.

[@nzgkilla]

Why is this dude so likable lol

[@utterlyrelaxed9109]

Hi Phil,thanks for the videos I have a qustion that i would like you to explain me Inever understood how high rollers pros go from counrty to country with so much money or how they tranfer it??? Lets say how you go to china or australia to play 500/1000 and if you win lets say 500,000 how you tranfer the back?

[@jbpokerwar8962]

Phil u have come a long way on KZbin. GREAT JOB, love the content

[@PhilGalfond]

I appreciate that! Thank you 😊

[@fabian13333]

Bonus point is very helpful thank you Phil

[@PhilGalfond]

You’re very welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@djm2196]

Great vid Phil! You've got a new subscription! Feels like you are really coaching. thanks!!

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@ashleyowens5231]

Loved this breakdown of spr. ❤

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Best poker content on KZbin 👏🏼

[@bakudandan9924]

Phil, thanks again for a quality video, I'm curious to know what kind of water dispenser that is in the background? I've seen them in National Parks and other various areas. Thanks in advance amigo and continued success to you.

[@itskmillz]

Board texture is soooo important. One of the coolest lessons I learned is there are spots, for example SBvBTN 3bp, where SB will have range bets and range checks (specifically for PLO but I'm sure this probably applies to NLHE as well)

[@PhilGalfond]

Yes! Absolutely. It's really important to start understanding these, not only so that you make the range cbets, but so that you don't hand read incorrectly, thinking "oh this guy would probably have slowplayed top set here" when he's actually cbetting range.

[@melstone8590]

I wonder if, secretly, this guy is truly, the best poker player ever. Never considered it before but I will now.

[@GreenOwlLandscapes]

Thank you

[@letsinvestigateit]

I don't even realize I ask myself questions in poker hand. It kind of just processes through my brain fast all at once on what to do. I forgot how complex poker is and my mind has simplified it over the years where I can figure out the situation a lot faster. I guess I should be more patient with my opponents on their decisions cause this stuff processes in my brain automatically. I always think they are trying to play slow cause Tom Dwan is slow, but poker has a lot of thinking involved especially for newer players. I am starting to think a shot clock is not a good idea for recreational players anyways.

[@melstone8590]

The #1 thing on the list, is so freakin 'obvious, yet, I see so many cocky players think that they are so above everything that their hand doesn't matter. Thank you Phil.

[@dannydornacher8109]

A+ vid. just fantastic.

[@scott5770]

As I’m watching this content, seems these are the “usual” thoughts going through my head….I guess I’m world class then???? Hahaha let’s go

[@SquattersVision]

I´m not here cuz I´m taking poker seriously, just enjoy watching this mate 😉😘😀

[@PhilGalfond]

That’s good to know!! I wonder how many of my viewers are the same. Can you share more about why you enjoy educational content like this when you’re not taking poker too seriously?

[@SquattersVision]

@@PhilGalfond Sure! I´m just very interested in poker. Have thought at times to take it seriously but always end up seeing that it´s not for me, not in that sense. Still it speaks to me and fascinates me very much, in many ways. Mostly the mindset of it in general. Or just watching you for example going through your thought processes. Sort-of fulfills this part in me that wanted to proceed with poker professionally.

[@zamanski7094]

Love the content you been putting out!

[@PhilGalfond]

Thanks, Zamanski!!

[@chriswiggins6909]

Well, I'd like to first say that everything Phil mentions as the top 5 things he thinks in a hand is what I also think in a hand. I just wish I played like Phil and had the same results. My results are solid, but not legendary! :)

[@coolbeans8682]

Thanks, Phil! I'd like to hear you address some more advanced (and specific) concepts in the upcoming videos, if possible. How is the bet going, btw? 🙂 Cheers from Sweden

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you! Any specific suggestions? Bet is going... not great. I'll probably lose, but I've got a gutshot!

[@coolbeans8682]

@@PhilGalfond You will hit that gutshot! I've seen your videos man and you never miss a 4-outer 😎Maybe you could do a video about donk-bets on the turn, when they are used and how the ranges are constructed? And how do we keep our checking-ranges properly defended? Maybe you could show a few hand examples, I dunno.

[@MindOverEverything]

@@PhilGalfond I know a guy who can help you win that weight loss bet. That guy is me. I'll DM you one more time on Twitter

[@Southlakesown]

Awesome content once again Phil. Quick question: do you consider yourself better at NLHE or PLO? How do you approach your educational content knowing that the majority of your audience are NLHE players?

[@PhilGalfond]

I’m definitely better at PLO, but, if I’m being honest, I believe I’d still beat almost all of the NL coaches out there at NL 😬 Since the audience is more NL-focused, I try to talk more about NL concepts.

[@Southlakesown]

@@PhilGalfond haha you'd beat them at NL AND be better than them at coaching! As I've mentioned before you've got a serious talent for teaching. I might have to sign up for a Run It Once course if your free content is this good.

[@EugenePortlen]

Any maths shortcuts to work out geometrical bet sizing?

[@Kal-Reegar]

Sorry Phil I’m already subscribed, I’ll do the next best thing and give you a comment and a like though!

[@live4therisk220]

Great stuff Phil! You are so intelligent. My goal is to keep working on my game that i have so much confidence in my decision making at the tables.

[@PhilGalfond]

😊 thank you for the kind words. I hope my content continues to help you!

[@j.sarnak1391]

Thanks Phil.

[@cameronandrew1853]

I think I c bet way too often as the preflop raiser. I’m trying to check it over more on boards that favor the callers range but my stats at like 60% c bet lol

[@ArtificialGamingIntelligence]

Hi Phil, I've just purchased a subscription to Vision GTO trainer and I'm really liking it so far, but I have a question. Where can I see the HU preflop ranges it uses so that I can visualize and study them?

[@PhilGalfond]

Awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it and thanks for the question 🙂 Head to practice mode. Then the second tab (preflop). Choose the spot you want to look at the range for (like raise first in, 100bb). Then practice one hand, and use the area on the right to filter for different hands/cards to explore the range. If you want more detailed instructions, check out the Vision Discord.

[@gordonrules123]

Do I have enough money in the atm to rebuy if I get called ?

[@mikehong2691]

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[@hymnofashes]

You're the man!

[@MrDemi81]

i m not that a good poker player but i think i m not hat bad to comparing anyone ine the world except Phil Galfond in my opninion. Of course it is due to i have some ablitity to understand some basic skills but never thought high level pros like Phil Galfond thinks these kind of things! Because it is very hard to implement all these things into the game!

[@ryanfrerotte2805]

Before I do anything, I ask myself "Would an idiot do that?" and if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing.

[@Wildcampingfree]

7. What does the solver say I should do here?

[@Jaspervanlaethem]

Love your content!

[@PhilGalfond]

I appreciate that! Thank you 😊

[@mazovje]

I love you and your content

[@elasmojones]

All this stuff is great...you make an all-in shove and someone pulls a 3 outer on you and you go home. Running good is king

[@Tony-zv9eu]

subbed just because of the bonus point😅

[@PhilGalfond]

😂 ♥️

[@OMCPoker]

Sorry to say that my mind will go blank and I play be rote. Focus for me is a bit of a problem. So I developed a little token which remains me what I should be focused on.

[@Justin-np3ki]

My ADHD brain during a hand. 1) what's my hand and how do I play my range in this spot 2) what am I doing if I'm called/raised/3bet 3) I'm so tilted I sat at the red-light 3x in a row 4) apologizing to dealer for completely not realizing action is on me 5) asking dealer if it's still on me

[@vevhat]

I want to play poker for a living but I have 3 kids a lovely wife and a regular 9 to 5 job. What do you suggest me to do to make poker my full time job. I love poker but my wife don't like me to gamble she want garuntee money.

[@oleksandrsviderskyi7378]

thanks Phil !

[@PhilGalfond]

You’re very welcome!

[@rvarg89]

Does anyone know at 10:42 why opp. HAS to call with 50% of their range when facing the pot odds he mentions?

[@Scottjf8]

In MTT's you also need to think about effective stack size AND when does the blinds go up? Too many people call off and then get short and then the blinds go up and you have 6bb now and no fold equity

[@wayne9287]

"Did I put too much fabric softener in my dryer?"

[@mosheovadya]

Fantastic

[@navitaneja823]

Do you have any website or courses to offer as I wanna learn more poker from you !

[@PhilGalfond]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the content! First step is to subscribe here if you haven’t 😃 I own runitonce.com, but most of my own content there is focused on PLO. We have excellent NL coaches though! I’d highly recommend trying out From The Ground Up NL if you’re looking to take the next step.

[@gutembas1236]

Love these videos, but the last two with "background music" I found highly distracting (specially after watching a dozen with pure Phil voice).

[@CNCTEMATIC]

90% of my thinking time in a hand is working out how much money is in the pot😆

[@PhilGalfond]

Relatable.

[@billzepp69]

Man my range was every single hand until everyone kept saying hand rang this and that. I think I am going back to every hand is my range. And gto is another trap like this the optimal play is so rarely the right play for complete domination. I know this sounds stupid but how often does a good and line up with a good spot like to have the worlds align is way harder. Like why the hell do I always get good hands in first position and shit when I am the dealer.

[@untouchable360x]

6. Don't blame poker for bad beats. Ask yourself why you keep coming back to the tables.

[@brewdir]

Phil this is god tier shit in 10 minutes

[@PhilGalfond]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jackhalas9493]

Oh. OK. Got it! lol

[@tphuynh85]

Nice

[@dbump2]

AQ ❤. Oh f&$@ ! I ordered a drink that I really want to see get here. I fold

[@Sejdr]

Buttons..I mash....I Win!

[@6StormShadow]

He's talking about blockers then says level 1 game play

[@evrenturan5632]

🐐

[@straight_flizzy]

#PureGold

[@Blllaze]

Best

[@PhilGalfond]

😊

[@korypeters2059]

Those who see the light end up here i hope i dont run into any of you at the tables 😂😂😂

[@depalma13]

Why am I here? Why did I waste my life at a card table? I wonder if that hot waitress will go out with me? How did I get this deep in debt? How long do I have left?

[@YoungGunny]

But what if your playing with 🐟? 🤣

[@DaveFu]

Phil you got some grey hairs peaking out. Take care of it. It's -ev. I think one principle that doesn't get stated enough is that knowing all the applicable concepts can at times seem to be counterintuitive and apparently conflict. So prioritizing the concepts optimally to game conditions is more important. 1. Vegas 2. The Fing Mirage 3. Am I one Casino management job away from being Robert DeNiro in Casino? #MrsGworkingatTheAria

[@wxonwxoff]

At the end of the day, poker NERDS win all the money

[@Edward-xd1td]

I'm no nerd I just study I played a lot of years and I seal up my leaks learn a little GTO play exploitive especially live and that gets the money too.. you don't have to be a nerd LOL

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

not in plo

[@whbot]

quit giving this stuff away. general population getting to strong as it is 😄

[@PhilGalfond]

Are they though? 😁

[@whbot]

Well RIO membership definitely helps staying well ahead curve.

[@joshuajamesnorman882]

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[@PhilGalfond]

🤔

[@JackFate61]

Thanks Phil