What. Just. Happened?! | Poker Vlog #18

Hey! My name is Mariano, and this channel was created to share some poker sessions, as well as document the journey of growing a baby bankroll while attending college.
In this episode, I cover some of the strangest hands I've played over the last week. The next vlog will be from Las Vegas, so stay tuned!
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[@dannydavidson2949]

I’m a very simple man I see a Mariano video I click it

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you Danny 🍻

[@GUNNER9119]

Hey man, take it from a long time live player: when you make it clear you're going to either fold or call a final bet and your opponent interrupts you/talks to you they are trying to deter you from what you are about to do. It's almost always a good confirmation of your decision. Opponents will keep to themselves knowing that most people will talk themselves into going with what their plan was. If you're unsure of what to do and your opponent is not very experienced, try projecting that you're leaning toward one decision or another and watch their reaction. Quiet - wants you to do what you're projecting. Talking - wants to change your mind. Any outside influence can change a person's decision making in the moment, and they wouldn't want to risk talking you out of what you were going to do if they wanted you to call/fold. Keep up the good thought processes though, and play your game. Low stakes poker rewards ABC plays, and try not to level yourself. Good luck at the tables 👍

[@sampantiliano]

Anyone who stops you from putting in a call doesn’t want a call!!

[@Aarondatingcoach]

Sam Pantiliano my thought exactly

[@smurphy78226]

Absolutely. Lol, I think the first rule of poker is if they try to stop you from calling, you are good haha

[@DominationRotation]

Such a weird fold.. by showing a 6, the number of likely value hands that beat us is reduced to 1 Combo!! In relation to the 9 combos of KQ, and 3 combos of QQ (12 less hands to worry about..)

[@rsting4ever328]

I shoved with pocket kings once pre flop, saying I would show if he folds, and it got him to call lol so I think it can go either way. But I do agree you're right most of the time.

[@anklebracelet5907]

Hilarious interjection of the 'Office'. Need more. Thanks.

[@JYLee-rr1sy]

I came across your vlog by accident. I never, nearly never youtube anything unless I'm specifically looking for DYI tips or something. However, I have to say after seeing about half a dozen of your vlogs, despite being relatively young, you come off mature, obviously detail oriented, and professional. I have to say for someone your age your ability to be objective is impressive. You give due credit where due and criticize a situation with consideration for all of the relevant surrounding facts. Enjoy watching and hearing about your sessions. Keep it up

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks Joshua I appreciate your feedback and support 🙏🏼

[@DrivenTrucking]

Love the Gman intro 👊🏻

[@1981erez]

Another great vlog! So fun and instructional to watch. Thanks Mariano, Thumbs up!!

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you!

[@nickhaywood4448]

You keep up the great work broski !! Also loving the hair! Micro betting is a new play I have been using. Has been super effective.

[@aleiterful]

“Oh great another poker vlogger........” “Oh wow solid hand analysis, doesn’t sound like a robot, explains his action well... subscribe ✅”

[@MarianoPoker]

Glad to pass the test 🙏🏼

[@shawnchouinard268]

You make so many good calls yet fold with him having only 1 combo that can beat you! I was shocked you folded that hand. Great video bro.

[@SCPokervlogs]

You say this was a quickly edited one but as someone who’s just started vlogging myself this is still very well put together 👍

[@xExtremeFrissonx]

Yeah your videos still need a lot of work

[@kmsnow6292]

The famous "let me show you one card trick". I ran into this many times over the years myself. The most memorable one was the hand I played in a 5/10 game at the Venetian over 5 years ago. A guy bluffed me off with a 1200 all-in bet all the turn (with the pot size of ~800) where I had AQ with an A on the board. He said, "let me show you a card", and flipped over an A. Somehow I was convinced he had two pairs and so I folded. He then turned over his other card which was a small kicker for one pair. I could never forget that hand and that phrase after these many years. Always remember this very key thing at the table, nobody is ever nice enough to basically say "I don't want to take your money, so let me show you something so you could fold". Not to mention on your 86 hand, you also had a 4 to 1 odds to call.

[@ryanmurray7619]

“That’s not cool, uh ya that’s not cool” I died laughing man sucked out on ya!

[@yolocards2]

Micro bet, nice. Classic Johnnie/Andrew Vibes move.

[@jerrykellerman9725]

I know it will be hard to grasp especially when your there in motion but originally you were going to call with 8,6 all from ur own thinking and sizing this 'acorn guy ' then he got to you with showing a 6 now your original assessment has slid out the door as he didn't want the call and his only stand was hypnotic stunning your original decision. The greatest play is that of the mind

[@stevehungerford4305]

Love your vlog. If you happen to be in Vegas from June21-27, I’ll buy you dinner or a beer or whatever you want. Also, I’ll bring the $10,000 for that painting! 😜

[@Kushsmoka420]

LMAO that was a crazy fold. I've been there myself which is why my curiosity usually gets the best of me in situations like that. Good luck in Vegas at the WSOP. Also I have one suggestion for the vlogs, when you show your lunch/dinner please give it a rating between 1-10. That can help others when ordering food at the casino's. Similar to how Boski does it on his vlogs.

[@MarianoPoker]

Probably worst fold I've made, but still wanted to share it. Thanks for the support Frank

[@andreweschbach7225]

Running 4s is sick. See you in Vegas!

[@droneenthusiastmp4787]

Good luck in Vegas Mariano. Hope you crush it. Cheers!

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@joshnagel8819]

I watch all your vids but somehow just came across this one. The 6-3 hand at the end had me dying. I for sure would have folded for the exact same reasons you did and I thought for sure he was going to show K-6 of spades. Felt your pain but had to laugh… great poker story!!

[@chemstudent4826]

This was my thinking too. K6, Q6 suited. No bluffs made sense in that spot. It was a value heavy spot

[@Notconceitedjustbetterthanyou]

Regardless if he had pocket 6s you should still be calling

[@brittdoughtie5597]

Thanks for the Vlog. Best of luck at the WSOP! 🍀🍀🍀

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you Britt 👍🏼

[@tyelerdimone8205]

Hey man I enjoyed the vlog! Nice video

[@rossferger9229]

Good luck in Vegas!! Run good, play good!!

[@bryandajay4401]

Imo perfect example why you can’t rely solely on someone’s image when deciding what to do. Sometimes you just have to go with your initial decision and believe in your hand.

[@MarianoPoker]

Agreed

[@garlandchan151]

Great entertaining vlog. Usually don't give too much advice on these things but on 77 hand, when BB only has $133 in his stack and he raises to $23 and gets two callers, you have an excellent opportunity to isolate and raise to $150 and get it heads up (or potentially take the pot down without a flop)

[@MarianoPoker]

Can't really represent much after limping though.

[@gregarmamentos4562]

I train several times a week for a century ride on my bike and while riding I love to watch your catalog of videos

[@west2663]

What’s the instrumental in the beginning of the video?!?!

[@issamnaber6431]

It’s nice playing with you at the Lake ... you left the game just in time before all the commotion that took place at your table lol .. Nice vlog as usual and good luck in Vegas .

[@MarianoPoker]

I heard about that. Thank you for the support 🍻

[@dredugan6893]

Omc makes a move priceless!!

[@MarianoPoker]

REKT

[@dillonisland]

15:52 when your opponent tells you “hold up I wana show you a card” right before you are about to call, is one of the biggest love tells you can make! YOU 100% should of called! The only reason he is showing you a card is so you can make the fold! THATS THE ONLY REASON!

[@btownplayr]

I'm with you on your theory to go with a micro bet with your QQ holding. But don't you think you miss some value, if a player in that spot ends up just calling instead of jamming, by only betting the $10. If a player is going to call a bet in that spot, I would think you're better off making it at least $25, as your theory still applies and would at least allow you to induce more money into the pot if he does just call and doesn't end up jamming there. Unless you're just 100% certain he's going to re-raise, I think more often than not, you're missing out on some action. Just my thoughts. Quality video again mate. Thanks.

[@Hyde_and_Seek]

When someone sees you’re about to call and says “Wait...”, call.

[@MarianoPoker]

Agreed. Bad fold, just wanted to share nonetheless

[@Bluesun223]

God that 8,6d kills me to watch !!!

[@paulmaier6305]

HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a GREAT hand for an OMC to have!!!

[@MarianoPoker]

Agreed, although it didn't feel too funny in the moment 😂

[@americopedroni6837]

I normally play poker at a little tavern close to home, the game can get pretty upsetting with a bunch of drunks. Also it can be very profitable!!

[@jerrellmccool8378]

Bro I can't believe you folded the 8,6 hand. No way he bets a set on the flop and highly unlikely he has a better 2 pair. At worst your chopping, at best your winning. After watching your vlogs from the beginning I was shocked to hear you say fold. You definitely took a long time thinking which lead to you talking yourself into a fold. Glad to see your moved on and got a win from the session. Thanks for sharing your losses as well as your winning hands too. Peace from PNW.

[@MarianoPoker]

My worst fold ever tbh

[@jerrellmccool8378]

Anyone that has played poker long enough has made a fold they wish they didn't. Welcome to the club bro!😂

[@danilo555555]

literally, i hope this never stops being a routine thing where i wake up, go upstairs, make food, sit down, open my laptop, go on youtube and see a new vlog from you on my home page lol...awesome

[@richiem7716]

New subscriber. Appreciate your vlog buddy.

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you Richard 🙏🏼

[@theejayzeeable]

Nice one, Mar. There are going to be other spots live that you're going to run into where a villain is going to look like he's trying to help you similar to this one. Usually it's through speech-play. Ask yourself: Ok? Why is this guy trying to save me chips? After asking yourself, you'll make the correct call or bet usually. I say usually because there are levelers like Jamie Gold in the WSOP who was telling villains exactly what he had because he knew that they would think he was bs'ing. Lol. But those are exceptions.

[@cassiusm164]

Lmao he plowed you with 😂 😂 6-3 offsuit

[@zachcieslinski8022]

oh trust me i know the feeling of them flipping over 6,3. i had pocket rockets and raised and continued bet until the river. The board was Q 2 8, rainbow, turn was a 7 and the river came out another 8 and he raised 60 dollars. i only bought in for 100. i thought about it and folded thinking he had a set. and he flips over 6,3 off-suit.

[@markrobertbb]

Never underestimate an old man, something I've learned the hard way. Some of them got moves lol

[@MarianoPoker]

Slowly starting to realize that

[@danielscarfo3230]

I would have showed him a 6 too just to see his reaction 😂

[@collegefraud1308]

They be tricky sometimes lol act like they helping u out but nooo

[@alienman479]

😂no more hero folding, I been there before bro. Happened to me in Hollywood at St. Louis.A guy showed me a bluff n I went on tilt, but it was a good tilt. I never folded anything again that night. I called n played everything. At the end of the poker session, which was about 14 hours, I took all their chips. So I cashed $5500 in a $1-2 no limit game with a buy in of $100. They were so pissed off 😂

[@MarianoPoker]

Thanks for the support. Nice session 👍🏼

[@grimaceburgers4491]

I just stayed at that casino last week. A lot of the regulars there do a bunch of bluffing so if you ran good unlike me you could easily make a killing which you did.

[@liamhalliday8437]

Enjoying the commentary and I know you don't want to talk about it but... but... I have to say with the 68 after the flop, I don't like how passive you played on either the flop or turn tbh. You also have QQ and KK and AA in your range, and all of those continuation bet on that board, regardless of players (indeed it's pretty wet and lots of people, so more reason to bet for equity protection) If you get re-raised, you can shove and continue that story and put pressure on everything. You can also legitimately check-raise on the flop. Then on the turn bet, I feel like if you're truly worried he has trips or 2 pair, you're not getting great odds if you're drawing dead to a diamond so you should fold, even with +6/8 it's marginal at best, and so I think you can also raise on the turn and again put pressure on everything and not truly fear a call. Maybe the fold on the river is the best bit but I feel like you've created a story and that's that. I agree with what you're saying at lower stakes (I play £1/£2 and average 15bb an hour) regarding having to call down a wide range. He has everything there from AK and AQ and getting carried away, to things like A10d, and even some J10, d or otherwise. You also have the blocker to trip 6s which is the most likely pp to flat your trips, and if that's happened or he has QQ / KK it's just unfortunate. I feel like although occasionally you look like a donkey, you make more money by calling down in those spots (I sort of specialise in letting people bet into me. Sure, sometimes they get there, but sometimes they spew off £150 just from trying to win the opening £15 after the flop).

[@NicholasStein]

Your analysis was different than mine. I did not think about the story Mariano was telling with the passive flop and turn play in the same way as you did.

[@DominationRotation]

Such a weird fold.. by showing a 6, the number of likely value hands that beat us is reduced to 1 Combo!! In relation to the 9 combos of KQ, and 3 combos of QQ (12 less hands to worry about..) Anyways.. I'm not that keen on live reads, but if he suddenly wanted to show a card while you were getting ready to toss in your chips, did he really want a call?

[@ytlongbeach]

another great vlog episode!! i think you construct well. also, the way you do hh's is good, and not boring. i think you look better with your natural, dark hair. i'm a guy, so it doesn't matter. lol

[@stevenc8281]

You mean to tell me that is not his natural hair?

[@bullyboy131]

Micro bets are good against players who like to over play their hands as well.

[@MarianoPoker]

Agreed.

[@davidjohnson3581]

On the 78 of diamonds hand, the flop is KQ with the 10 of diamonds. I’m def seeing a turn with 3/5 of a straight flush. To tight

[@Zingyvlogs]

What camera do you use??? GoPro?

[@rikkdagrinder8500]

Hey Mariano, What color of hair did you dye with? awesome dude.

[@chrismcnally1058]

Hey is there any more context to the comments in the beginning? What is entertaining the fishes mean? Is it literal entertainment like talking and joking or does it have to deal with playing hands against them and since your a shark beating them post flop and just outright out playing them in general?

[@TheHardRockG6]

I like the chippers at Lake Elsinore!

[@happycat6836]

He wouldn't show 6 if he has set, which abviously what you to call not fold, when you did not snap call he knows you don't have set, that's why he shows the cards, besides there is only one hand that could beat you, you should always call with second nuts

[@douglasblum309]

Big fold mistake, when he showed you the six i would have insta called. that is him trying to appear strong which means he is weak

[@vrz2000]

if someone shows you a card it’s usually when they want a fold, no ones gonna show a winning hand if they want a call

[@olinater5]

Hey Mariano, what are your go to poker books? Love the content

[@priebec]

You missed the most important part of his story...he showed you the 6 when he saw that you were calling! No matter what he showed at the point, his story is that he DIDN’T want you to call. Basic situation reading there my friend...better luck next time.

[@MarianoPoker]

No I misspoke. I had not moved at all when he showed a card

[@daviddzamba8166]

interesting hands and commentary

[@ppmaster04]

Hey great vlog always!!

[@Bum_Hip]

That’s why I would have shoved on the turn. I’m not saying my play Is correct, I mean you have better results than me.

[@MarianoPoker]

I'm sure that has merit too

[@chefjordanp5901]

I think the 8 6 hand was a smart fold, if he shows a 6 and is betting that aggressive every street then he easily is representing two pair which beats your two pair.

[@DD-vc7fq]

you do realise that the guy stopped Mariano from calling by showing one of his cards? you do realise a guy that wants to get called would never, ever do such a thing? this is the easiest call ever, because the guy just gave one of the most obvious live tells he could possibly give.

[@jeffgemm5080]

That 44 runout. So sick

[@4betfrom4thblind86]

I jumped when I thought we almost rear ended the Toyota.

[@gamblincabbie9505]

What the hell bleeping a simple BLEEP on a flop??? Wait, did I just get bleeped??? Lets see... four... (ok so far).. five... (good) ... BLEEP (damn it!!!)

[@Wulahhi]

liked the driving not too slow 😂

[@matthewegert8339]

Why just call with the nuts? Trip Q's on that board is the best hand. Surprise they didn't make you sit out a round.

[@ostreds]

@11:22..probably the sorriest looking steak...but @ $11, i guess that is what you get. When they give you A-1Sauce, you know the quality is low.

[@jacksock5418]

Not to be too obvious or a chat pro, but we cannot ever be folding 86 there. 160 into a pot of ~400. We just have way too good of a price. I think we're supposed to just jam turn and not overestimate how strong the range is at a low stakes table in a single raised pot. The fish are just not thinking on the level of "oh, well I shouldn't be betting into 5 opponents with a hand worse than top,top no draw because I have way better hands to value bet, bluff or semi-bluff here", they're just playing their cards face up ipso de facto.

[@MarianoPoker]

Yes it's a bad fold, pretty obvious looking back at it /: thanks for the support 🙏🏼

[@jacksock5418]

@@MarianoPoker it's all good, I've made my share of bad folds. Onwards and upwards!

[@TheMadridTv]

Dude come on!!!!!!!! Pot is already 500+!! And it is just a 161 to call... terrible fold

[@justinscherb749]

Lol decided to watch one of your old blogs. Your humor is about as dry as mine.

[@NicholasStein]

I have been watching a lot of the guys on pokercoaching.com and their conclusion seems to be is that almost no villian in low/medium stakes is folding if he calls the flop. On the 8d 6d hand you got bluffed. I happens. Maybe you want to try putting yourself in his shoes. When you did not raise the flop, he might have thought his 66 was good and he was not putting you on K or Q but a flush draw, which was true. When you missed your flush he read you as a blank and thought his 66 was good enough to try to push you off 66 since you had him pegged as on OMC. You are a better player than me, so I could be wrong. I thought he rivered 222. Good luck in Vegas.

[@antnee8377]

That old guy crushed ya soul...

[@MarianoPoker]

Owned me pretty hard

[@Ken-ev8zx]

Come play the juicy home games I go to. There is a great 1 in garden grove and another in Corona

[@johnkim8907]

Poker vlog of May

[@MarianoPoker]

Thank you John 🙏🏼

[@matthewtx5265]

Just came across the vlog. Nice one. New sub here

[@jacure123]

The chance of him getting a set of 6s were very slim since you have the other 6. I would've called.

[@abhaybhatt4286]

K6/Q6 sounds pretty possible that's definitely a hand that limps in

[@JEFFG40]

MICRO BET WORKED, I USED TO BET 25% OF THE POT TO INDUCE THE SAME..

[@Mike-kp8ej]

How else should he played top pair on the flop?

[@shaundejwan9035]

I would have called for sure after seeing the 6.

[@jeremecox1]

Are you gonna play the WSOP main event?

[@s0ldier898]

i aint gonna lie i thought you were gonna hit that car at the start of video lol

[@cp_digital]

Dope lime green hoodie where did you get it?

[@MarianoPoker]

Young and Reckless for $16 :)

[@robh3089]

Was the 6-3 opponent Jamie gold??

[@ryanorrock6501]

15:30 Think about the psychology. He beats nothing. He sees you are about to make a 'crying call' (thought with 2 pair, is it really?) So, he says "wait. Let me show you a card." He stops you from calling (and beating him with just about anything). He shows you the strongest thing he can (a single pair of 6's). Now, he gets you to think what he wants you to think...that he has 66 DESPITE the fact that you hold the blocker :D Play the player, not the cards, young man...

[@derekmcjay8914]

Love your content but damn man.... I have no idea how you don't snap call once he tried to stop you from calling.

[@ELKORA2324]

#18✅

10,5 poker players ...what a fuck

[@Ans0327]

Super ocd of me but there’s quite a bit of times in your vlogs where the pot size doesn’t match what you say. Never huge amounts but it bugs me lol. Anyhow great content

[@MarianoPoker]

Accounting for rake. OCD restored

[@MrBleedk]

I love your videos.. but I would say u need some gamble to become better.. u miss out on too much value, when u have made hands imo. Thx for posting, keep em coming :D

[@hectormeneses6460]

Lol,I think I'd fold there too.good vlog

[@pinoypapapizza]

Old guy basically played you. Tricked you to reconsider. Oh well, part of the learning curve I guess. Next time.

[@arana001]

limp calls a raise with 10 5o? great game imo

[@Muffinarm_]

I really don't care. The river is also a four and now I really care.

[@Averylikethepaper]

Bruh how many sets do you get a game

[@MarianoPoker]

It's a matter of practice

[@leonlonnielove1069]

Do you ever have a losing session or just don't really post those? Lol nice Vlogs tho

[@MarianoPoker]

Yeah I lose like everyone else. Luckily, I've ran mostly good when vlogging

[@footballfan8989]

Why is he showing the 6? Does he really need to do anything to get a call for the last 160 when you are both pot committed and the river is a blank?

[@MarianoPoker]

Idk but it melted my brain pretty well

[@footballfan8989]

@@MarianoPoker yeah I was thinking he is representing k6 or q6. Still hard to lay that down given the price unless you don't have cash to rebuy

[@NeuraPod]

Easy game... Runout: Quad 4's. hahah

[@alboneya2064]

Is poker your career?

[@ekw555]

OMC uses his "old man equity" to take you to school.

[@MarianoPoker]

Owned me pretty hard