The best way I can explain my first time playing a live cash game. It was like a episode of dragon ball z, where I felt immense pressure coming off from the other players and that pressure was like gravity pushing me down lmao 🤣. For a 1/2 100 max buy in game. Now these days I roam mostly 2/5 and the occasion 5/10
Just keep at it! I had terrible nerves when I first started playing, uncontrollable shaky hands etc. Still get a bit when I'm moving up in stakes, it's natural :)
@@BluffaloSam i have 42 hours logged. I noticed that the first 30 hours or so, i had shaky hands with monsters. Super cool and calm when bluffing, it's so odd and i don't understand it lol.
What a grind! I was just in Vancouver for a visit. Wish I had some time to play but the traffic prevented me from sneaking a few hours of poker. Congrats on the successful challenge!
Hey Sam, what site do you play poker online for real money? I'm trying to grind some cash game online low limit during the night, thank you ahead@@BluffaloSam
You are seeing a TON of MW flops. I think you should try bumping your RFI and raise after limp sizes up by a BB (5BB). See if it reduces the number of MW pots. If not, add another BB. I see the last hand you tried a different approach. I would just change your open size rather than opening a smaller amount plus a larger amount for limpers because the callers often come after your raise. Try 6 BB next time. :) AJss: This is why I think you should 3! preflop with this hand after a cold-caller, especially when you are going to be oop for the entire hand. As for bet sizing, this is a recreational player, and bet sizes are really only useful for ranging against good regs. Q9cc: Shaking hands mean villain is anxious. It doesn't necessarily mean he is strong. This betting line usually means weakness from a good reg, but I refer to AJss above about making decisions based on bet size against recs. AKo: Dealer should have stated "call" immediately when the chip landed. Do you think this turn, with a three flush and three to a straight, is overbluffed or underbluffed? I think villain has at least 2pr+ (KT, T9s, sets, flushes) as value almost always here, so if you are behind, you are almost always drawing to a flush, and you are 20% to hit the flush on the river. You need 32% to call 166 profitably. Can you make up the additional 12% with villain bluffs or overvalues here? T8dd: Why do you think you need to bet large when the turn is good for villain? I'd instead say that it affects the range you are willing to bet. Imo, you have numerous hands that are comfortable betting big for value. (You can have every combo of sets.) Because of that, you want to bet big. You shouldn't bet large because a card is good for villain. Imo, that usually means you should bet smaller because it causes more of your range to be marginal. But in this case, I think the bet size was just fine because your range bet means you can still have 55 and even 86s. T8hh: I think the turn bet was optimistic. Why do you want to get stacks in on the river? You are overbetting with a marginal hand. That's generally a bad idea, even with a flush draw. The end result shows why making a polar bet can be problematic with a non-polar hand. T9o: Ugh. Jamming into 4 players. None of these checks were indicative of hand strength. They were checking to the raiser. I would not discount sets when MP leads. Recs do all kinds of strange things. Maybe he thinks the flop is too scary and he wants to make sure he gets a bet in. LET'S GO 10K!
I tried quite a bit upping the raise size, it didn't really work, kept upping it, still going very multiway, and getting limp reraised they win the max now. Had a $70 raise go 5 ways 😂 AJ definitely 3bet pre T8dd: if the card is better for my opponent I do a lot less betting, narrower range for me = larger bet size T8hh I was more using pot geometry to get it all in OTR, and put his 1 pair type hands in a tough spot. 10k is coming!!!!
@@BluffaloSam 5 ways for 70 is just nasty. I can get on board with most of the other things you said, although I'd be careful with basing your bet size on the portion of your range that is betting. Rather, I'd base my bet size on that range's nut concentration and how well it does vs villain's continues....
@@MaydayAggro It was supposed to be $45, but a sneaky green chip stowed away! Yeah, I think this bet sizing was old thinking from like 10 years ago, and it's a bit outdated.
@@BluffaloSam Peppermill casino has the best poker room in the city, Ben Deach, a poker vlogger, regularly plays there. I play there as well. The structures are a little different though. 0/2 blind (one blind game and time raked) and 0/5 with a 10 dollar straddle (which plays deep). I hear silver legacy in downtown Reno have good games at night on weekends.
How could you possibly think on the first hand he has 89 unless it’s of hearts u think he’s calling the flop bet with a back door straight draw and no overs ?
Hey Sam I’m a security supervisor at parq unfortunately for yourself there is a no filming hard rule at parq and all bc casinos going forward you will not be allowed to film on property or on any gaming table including poker failure to follow such rules can result in a banning someone from our team will be talking to you next time on property
I played my first casino cash game last week. $1/$2. It's not easy. The nerves are definitely a factor.
Hey it was the same for me don't worry it'll get wayy better bro nd you'll feel 💯 comfortable. Keep at it!
The best way I can explain my first time playing a live cash game. It was like a episode of dragon ball z, where I felt immense pressure coming off from the other players and that pressure was like gravity pushing me down lmao 🤣. For a 1/2 100 max buy in game.
Now these days I roam mostly 2/5 and the occasion 5/10
Just keep at it! I had terrible nerves when I first started playing, uncontrollable shaky hands etc. Still get a bit when I'm moving up in stakes, it's natural :)
@@BluffaloSam i have 42 hours logged. I noticed that the first 30 hours or so, i had shaky hands with monsters. Super cool and calm when bluffing, it's so odd and i don't understand it lol.
@Jon60531 depends what you're nervous about, it does go away eventually!
I really like the 88 play realizing you didn't have ideal showdown value nd turning your hand into a bluff! Pro move
Thanks buddy!
When you come by Portland highly recommend stopping by Portland meadows! Best room in Portland and no rake!
No rake??? I'm gonna try hit as many card rooms as possible on the way down!
What a grind! I was just in Vancouver for a visit. Wish I had some time to play but the traffic prevented me from sneaking a few hours of poker. Congrats on the successful challenge!
Yeah, rush hour can get pretty bad if you're not familiar with the routes!
Really enjoying the vlog, Sam! Best of luck on the felt :)
Thank you! Glad you're getting something out of it :)
Come through Portland! We have some absolutely awesome poker here!
I will! I've been meaning to visit Portland for ages, I'll try get rough dates and see if I can make it for a game or two down there!
Nice playing with you yesterday at Villa. Keep on grinding :)
You too Garrett! Hope to play for stacks at 5/10 with you some day :)
Nice, can’t wait to watch new vlog daily
It takes me minimum 4 hours to edit and voiceover a video, no way I can achieve daily 😂
Hey Sam, what site do you play poker online for real money? I'm trying to grind some cash game online low limit during the night, thank you ahead@@BluffaloSam
It's OK Bluf. You will get them.
great drive
You are seeing a TON of MW flops. I think you should try bumping your RFI and raise after limp sizes up by a BB (5BB). See if it reduces the number of MW pots. If not, add another BB. I see the last hand you tried a different approach. I would just change your open size rather than opening a smaller amount plus a larger amount for limpers because the callers often come after your raise. Try 6 BB next time. :)
AJss: This is why I think you should 3! preflop with this hand after a cold-caller, especially when you are going to be oop for the entire hand. As for bet sizing, this is a recreational player, and bet sizes are really only useful for ranging against good regs.
Q9cc: Shaking hands mean villain is anxious. It doesn't necessarily mean he is strong. This betting line usually means weakness from a good reg, but I refer to AJss above about making decisions based on bet size against recs.
AKo: Dealer should have stated "call" immediately when the chip landed. Do you think this turn, with a three flush and three to a straight, is overbluffed or underbluffed? I think villain has at least 2pr+ (KT, T9s, sets, flushes) as value almost always here, so if you are behind, you are almost always drawing to a flush, and you are 20% to hit the flush on the river. You need 32% to call 166 profitably. Can you make up the additional 12% with villain bluffs or overvalues here?
T8dd: Why do you think you need to bet large when the turn is good for villain? I'd instead say that it affects the range you are willing to bet. Imo, you have numerous hands that are comfortable betting big for value. (You can have every combo of sets.) Because of that, you want to bet big. You shouldn't bet large because a card is good for villain. Imo, that usually means you should bet smaller because it causes more of your range to be marginal. But in this case, I think the bet size was just fine because your range bet means you can still have 55 and even 86s.
T8hh: I think the turn bet was optimistic. Why do you want to get stacks in on the river? You are overbetting with a marginal hand. That's generally a bad idea, even with a flush draw. The end result shows why making a polar bet can be problematic with a non-polar hand.
T9o: Ugh. Jamming into 4 players. None of these checks were indicative of hand strength. They were checking to the raiser. I would not discount sets when MP leads. Recs do all kinds of strange things. Maybe he thinks the flop is too scary and he wants to make sure he gets a bet in.
LET'S GO 10K!
I tried quite a bit upping the raise size, it didn't really work, kept upping it, still going very multiway, and getting limp reraised they win the max now. Had a $70 raise go 5 ways 😂
AJ definitely 3bet pre
T8dd: if the card is better for my opponent I do a lot less betting, narrower range for me = larger bet size
T8hh I was more using pot geometry to get it all in OTR, and put his 1 pair type hands in a tough spot.
10k is coming!!!!
@@BluffaloSam 5 ways for 70 is just nasty. I can get on board with most of the other things you said, although I'd be careful with basing your bet size on the portion of your range that is betting. Rather, I'd base my bet size on that range's nut concentration and how well it does vs villain's continues....
@@MaydayAggro It was supposed to be $45, but a sneaky green chip stowed away!
Yeah, I think this bet sizing was old thinking from like 10 years ago, and it's a bit outdated.
"A little bit old" lol thanks for the content
I'm getting up there! hahaha
I’m in TX very north of Dallas but I play at Choctaw
How are the games? I'm gonna be in Austin around December I believe
I can tell you all the best rooms in Reno if you find yourself in these neck of the woods! Good Luck!
Let's hear em! I'm gonna do a week or two in Reno possibly.
@@BluffaloSam Peppermill casino has the best poker room in the city, Ben Deach, a poker vlogger, regularly plays there. I play there as well. The structures are a little different though. 0/2 blind (one blind game and time raked) and 0/5 with a 10 dollar straddle (which plays deep).
I hear silver legacy in downtown Reno have good games at night on weekends.
Peppermill… 🤷♂️
Thats about it, right?
@@mjriemen pretty much, go where the action is
Well played and great breakdowns
Come play at the Gardens in Southern California.
I'll check it out!
How could you possibly think on the first hand he has 89 unless it’s of hearts u think he’s calling the flop bet with a back door straight draw and no overs ?
Man called an UTG raise with 74s with like 5 players left to act. Anything is possible at this point lmao
Which Casino is this? Is it near your home city?
They're all in Vancouver
Hey sam can i ask what tools you use to study
Review hands with friends, used to play 25nlz on stars, study preflop charts extensively
Are you playing at palm beach kennel club in Florida?
Pretty far away from there hahaha I'm in Vancouver, BC
They have the same table and almost the same chip color lol
Sion as u asked what bluffs can he have i said kq of hearts to myself before u said it 😂 watch all your vlogs hood insight
You're smarter than me hahahaha didn't expect that hand to call the turn overbet tbh
@@BluffaloSam definitely not smarter I feel like a learn a lil something every time I watch
@jonathanspincken5657 Thanks buddy :)
Hey Sam! Got Any plans to play in the states soon?
Yeah, heading down the coast in the next couple of months
@@BluffaloSam west?
@brock83995 Vague plans for west coast, maybe also Austin Texas as well
@@BluffaloSam ooouuu! Keep us up to date!
@@brock83995 will do!
I don’t recommend going all in against 5 players with an open end
That is what I call a "punt" 😂
Hey Sam I’m a security supervisor at parq unfortunately for yourself there is a no filming hard rule at parq and all bc casinos going forward you will not be allowed to film on property or on any gaming table including poker failure to follow such rules can result in a banning someone from our team will be talking to you next time on property
Sounds good Bill.