Great “episode”…the most important takeaway from this vlog is you did right by your dog. That was really touching man. Took that long road trip so he’d be more comfortable. That’s a real man. Well done brother
I think part of the reason Mariano can get away with these really aggro 3 and 4 bets preflop is he is more willing to empty the clip preflop than his opponents often. If you’re going to fight aggression with aggression you have to be willing to put in the 5 bet bluff and sometimes get it in with low equity.
Yep. If he felt Mariano was taking advantage of Klu’s mistake then the move would be to reraise. That would be the next level move. Lex isn’t there yet.
@@user-td7he4wm6yAnd what are you? You sound like you're just talking out of your ass! He's out there living the dream, the dream dream that we all want. And you are not. So stop saying nonsense 🙄 and learn! Learn from someone who's doing and living it like him! Enough said you fool.
If you thought Mariano was using the out of turn call to raise (in real time) why not just call the 3k when the pot odds were in your favor? In theory, you were only risking $2300 since the NIT game was on.
I love watching your vlog. You are so real and a very thoughtful player. I absolutely love that you drove all that way to Texas so that you could assure that Rogue would be okay. That shows what a big heart you have. We did a similar thing last year when American Airlines refused to let our little Oliver on the plane because he couldn’t stand up and turn around in his carrier. We went from Charlotte, NC to the Black Hills in South Dakota. It took us 5 days going and coming home. We were on the tail end of a tornado in Nashville on the way home. Our commitment to our little guy was well worth it. I wish you all the success. 🍀💯
Keep getting after it Alex. You are definitely my favorite vlogger and i look up to your uploads the most. Keep being real and doing what you’re doing man! Also, you got me good with the kings fake fold. I actually yelled at my screen lol. I know you ain’t scared money so that actually surprised me.
I’m happy i waited!!! Hahaha i almost closed the TH-cam app on my phone when you said you folded the KK haha. Big supporter of yours wishing you all the best big dog.
Not really. He bluffed raised in a lot of spots where scared money wouldn't raise. Can we see your vlogs then? Nope didn't think so cos you havent made any.
@@marksimpson2321 I agree with this to an extent, but players will often call the first barrel…. Against loose players you have to fire a coupla bullets often. His instincts were pretty good on most of the bluff spots he just needed to follow through a little more often.
It is really great how you prioritize and value the health and comfort of your dogs. That says a lot about your character. Whether you are up or down after a session of poker, Rogue will be there waiting for you to come back.
I can definitely relate to how you said you were putting too much pressure on yourself to win, and I liked your insight about how you can't control the cards and the lineup, etc. You're right that it's important not to force anything to happen if it's not meant to be. I've had similar experiences in my poker career. Keep calm and grind on!
In my opinion. Mariano puts pressure on the players with money. Therefore, sometimes he loses a lot, and sometimes he wins if he hits the flop. He did the same to you.
You played the Kings perfectly! And I fall into a bad mindset sometimes. All I can say is ONLY YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW YOU REACT TO ANY GIVEN SITUATION OR FEELING!
Hell, the add started right when u said, “ I decide to fold” in the KK hand. And I’m like oh crap! Then the video starts again and u said u guys got bluffed I’m never folding 😂😂
Hey @lexopoker if you ever want to play at Hard Rock, Tampa... I live on the way for you.. near Tampa. I have two friendly dogs, a fenced yard and a nice house. We would be happy to watch Rogue for you. Thanks.
Yes, I'm sure he would love to leave his dog with some rando off the internet. No offense, I'm sure you're likely a fine person, but I don't think he would take the chance.
hey lex, I usually don't comment but had to lol, I love your vlogs, your a straight abc player, you make a living at it. wish I could say the same, yes bigger stakes players are on a completely different level, you will get there. I hope its soon. keep up the good work
Great SHOT take! And Nice job merging your 3-bet flop frequency ranges with underpairs on boards where your opponents ranges are capped especially on Ace boards...now that's a next level play...especially against OMCs with low VPIPs and high fold equities. And don't fret, I doubt the great Mariano himself knows what his small blind calling range to 4-bets are either
The lengths we go to for our dogs. Love it. Have done some very similar things. Also push back in pots with aggressive players like Mariano. They can’t have it all the time and often don’t have it.
Love the content lex, it’s hard when you play these bigger games and money is valuable to you unlike some of these people. Keep pushing the limits your a good dude
I like his vlogs but that's definitely the case. I'd rather see him play 5/10 than something he can't afford. You see him lose post he should win and you get that Rampage gonna be homeless type vibe if he loses.
Never have I heard a player's name mentioned this much on a vlog, and this is at least the 2nd "Mariano envy" vlog from Lex. Not only is he under your skin, but he knows it and plays accordingly.
Maybe but nearly everyone in the world would be a fish in this game. He won $3000 + without getting great hands and he bluffed and got reraised bluffed a lot. Always funny to listen to keyboard warriors who couldn't beat 0.01/0.02 on acr 😂
This video summed up my weekend trying 10 NL online - up 'n down like a yo-yo. Ran like a God on Saturday, and can't hit the flop to save my life on a Sunday. The swings really mess with your head.
You’ve become one of my favorite vloggers. I enjoy your aggressive play against Mariano but sometimes you just have to let the cards come to you. Keep up the good work.
Mariano Im sure knows he has an edge of you especially being a fellow poker TH-camr thats a tighter player that not only plays to win money but for content. You need to definitely get some more bluffs off on him and 5 bet more especially after the Q2 hand is like a never ending rerun playing in your head.
Those glasses are awesome Lex. Which ones are they ? I would really love to know the model. I would really appreciate it!!!! Always love watching your vids.
I kenneled our 2 frenchies when we went on vacation for 8 days once and when I came back they had infections and stomach viruses, never again.. And this was at a good place!!
Love the dedication to your pup, bro. Have been a fan of the vlog since the beginning. Felt the need to finally comment after hearing the Rouge story. Good luck
Same here. I’m not generally one to comment but the well being of animals hits me in my feels man. He did the right thing and hopefully the poker gods will reward him!
Lex you played just fine I was at the lodge last Saturday it was cool to see you back at the lodge wish I could be there this weekend but going to the beach with the family so keep up the good work
You mentioned in the outtro you might stop at the Beau in Bilioxi on your tirip back to Florida. I've enjoyed your VLogs from the beginning, and it would have been great to meet you. I go to south Florida a couple of times a year, so maybe I can catch up with your sometime. --jazbo
Great vlog, Lex. I think your read on the Mariano 43h hand was correct: Mariano did get some advantage, but there was nothing malevolent going on. Mariano just happened to be the beneficiary, this time.
It's easy to say why Mariano made the 5 bet after the fact when Lex is doing a voice over.. He could have made that same play with AQ,A5 suited or even a tricky played AK... I'm just saying Lex is saying that he thinks Mariano used that as info after the fact and I agree he did but what if He had AK or AQ or KQ do you think there would be as big of a deal made of it...I would be happy Mariano did it.. Lex basically only has 3 outs at best...Not knowing what others held for sure or the burn cards in a reg game..So even if an Ace didn't get burned he has 3 outs vs JJ not counting getting really lucky with Straights or flushes...
I see you stretching yourself. And I see you getting better. Good on ya. Keep up the videos. I hope we get to see Houston. (And more of the leggy brunette who kept walking around behind you.)
You'll know i watched till the end, and I'll be the friend to say it. And I'm a 💯 dog lover too - plz don't challenge that. But you gave up control on the way to Texas, and it showed, Lex Its not Rogue's fault, and I'm glad you're looking out for him - he needs ya. But ya did. Cool story about Moe too! Did you guys talk about wrestling?
Lexo, next time consider Rover for your dogs, me and my wife board dogs as an additional income, you can find a lot of good sitters with great reviews, we get finnicky dogs all the time and then they don’t want to leave😂. Usually cheaper then those “dog hotels”
I noticed that you recorded the stream footage with your phone. Do you edit on your phone too? If not, there’s better ways to get a copy of the stream.
Lex, he didn’t mean to act out of turn so I don’t see the point in saying “let’s make sure we act in turn…” twice. Then fling your cards in the air back to the dealer. Unnecessary drama man, just chill.
I don’t mind Lex saying once politely “let’s make sure we all act in turn”.. but to have the disdain/tilt in his voice, and to windmill his cards back to the dealer he comes off as a whiny, sore loser, b*tch.. yes people should act in turn, but mistakes happen, and lifetime poker is just one big session. Act with more grace knowing you’re a winning player overall.
@@lexopoker Read through this entire comment section and honestly wonder if you were actually raided by bad actors. Remember, a lot of these people are barely 1/2 winners (if at all) who are living their poker "dreams" vicariously through watching spewy LAGs build stacks thinking that it is the dominant style. Continue being solid, and more than anything else, do not feel like you have to prove anything to anyone, when you play your game, you win at these stakes.
Lex, if you know Mariano is likely to use the out of turn info to put in a re-raise with garbage, then you should be able to just send it. You had the situation read perfectly and should be (and were) well ahead. He'd have folded in a second.
Great “episode”…the most important takeaway from this vlog is you did right by your dog. That was really touching man. Took that long road trip so he’d be more comfortable. That’s a real man. Well done brother
If this was prison break you'd be holding Marianos pocket
LOL ( Lex holding Mariano's pocket, while Mariano parades around the room with a big smile )
LMFAO
I think part of the reason Mariano can get away with these really aggro 3 and 4 bets preflop is he is more willing to empty the clip preflop than his opponents often.
If you’re going to fight aggression with aggression you have to be willing to put in the 5 bet bluff and sometimes get it in with low equity.
Yep. If he felt Mariano was taking advantage of Klu’s mistake then the move would be to reraise. That would be the next level move. Lex isn’t there yet.
Mariano has the bankroll to play these stakes. Lex does not. Not sure why the guy does this. It's dumb.
@@internetposta7389lex is nit he’s not a pro
@@user-td7he4wm6yAnd what are you? You sound like you're just talking out of your ass! He's out there living the dream, the dream dream that we all want. And you are not. So stop saying nonsense 🙄 and learn! Learn from someone who's doing and living it like him! Enough said you fool.
@@internetposta7389 Mariano was down a million in a year time span, last I saw...
What a wonderful video, Lex. From the bottom of our hearts - Thank you!
Regardless of the outcome, your progress is evident.
If you thought Mariano was using the out of turn call to raise (in real time) why not just call the 3k when the pot odds were in your favor?
In theory, you were only risking $2300 since the NIT game was on.
Because Lex is a nit.
Ok, ok, you got me on that KK fold-bluff. I yelled at the screen *"You are playing with scared money dude!!!"* That was great. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
i was in my head like hes not hes not no way
You are my favorite Poker Vloger! Love all your content and always rooting for you!
Seeing that boy made me smile. He’s so sweet and he looks so happy with you.
Watching two of my favorite vloggers roast one another on their respective channels is must-see TV.
I love watching your vlog. You are so real and a very thoughtful player. I absolutely love that you drove all that way to Texas so that you could assure that Rogue would be okay. That shows what a big heart you have. We did a similar thing last year when American Airlines refused to let our little Oliver on the plane because he couldn’t stand up and turn around in his carrier. We went from Charlotte, NC to the Black Hills in South Dakota. It took us 5 days going and coming home. We were on the tail end of a tornado in Nashville on the way home. Our commitment to our little guy was well worth it. I wish you all the success. 🍀💯
Love your vlogs LexO keep up the good work!!!! Awesome 👍
Keep getting after it Alex. You are definitely my favorite vlogger and i look up to your uploads the most. Keep being real and doing what you’re doing man!
Also, you got me good with the kings fake fold. I actually yelled at my screen lol.
I know you ain’t scared money so that actually surprised me.
Is that Vince McMahon?
Was gonna ask the same thing
bruh.......
(That’s 1 of his 3 illegitimate kids - he’s def not playing with his own money)
Ed McMahon?
@rh6761 Shane o mac has a couple illegitimate brothers?
I’m happy i waited!!! Hahaha i almost closed the TH-cam app on my phone when you said you folded the KK haha. Big supporter of yours wishing you all the best big dog.
You were definitely scared money in this game brotha.
He played bad for sure.
Not really. He bluffed raised in a lot of spots where scared money wouldn't raise. Can we see your vlogs then? Nope didn't think so cos you havent made any.
@@marksimpson2321 I agree with this to an extent, but players will often call the first barrel…. Against loose players you have to fire a coupla bullets often. His instincts were pretty good on most of the bluff spots he just needed to follow through a little more often.
He doesnt' have the bankroll for it. He shouldn't be playing these things until he's got more.
He’s scared money all the time, lmao
It is really great how you prioritize and value the health and comfort of your dogs. That says a lot about your character. Whether you are up or down after a session of poker, Rogue will be there waiting for you to come back.
I can definitely relate to how you said you were putting too much pressure on yourself to win, and I liked your insight about how you can't control the cards and the lineup, etc. You're right that it's important not to force anything to happen if it's not meant to be. I've had similar experiences in my poker career. Keep calm and grind on!
Love the vlog bruh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
U are one hell of a person.. much 💖 love for you my brother.
Rogue is one special dog ! Good for you Lex 🐕 😊👍
Hahahhaha. You got me buddy. I was yelling at my phone. Noooo. Nooo Lex!!
Yeah... you got "UP" real early in the stream...!!! *Glad you came through with the "W" $$$
Your vlogs are really improving 👏 keep up the great work.
long time follower. Never comment, but dropping a comment for the algorithm in support of Rogue and you driving out to play poker.
Finally Rogue makes an appearance. Nice work
I wish the kids in Gaza were dogs so you and Lex O would care about them
In my opinion. Mariano puts pressure on the players with money. Therefore, sometimes he loses a lot, and sometimes he wins if he hits the flop. He did the same to you.
From the first hand.. I could tell what kind of game this would be. You flip open ended in the nit game, in position, why aren’t you blasting lol.
Don't forget he is a complete f luck box.
@@user-ql9it8go2j This is also an option.
You played the Kings perfectly! And I fall into a bad mindset sometimes. All I can say is ONLY YOU CAN CHOOSE HOW YOU REACT TO ANY GIVEN SITUATION OR FEELING!
His real challenge is that he can't afford this game.
Hell, the add started right when u said, “ I decide to fold” in the KK hand. And I’m like oh crap! Then the video starts again and u said u guys got bluffed I’m never folding 😂😂
Hey @lexopoker if you ever want to play at Hard Rock, Tampa... I live on the way for you.. near Tampa. I have two friendly dogs, a fenced yard and a nice house. We would be happy to watch Rogue for you. Thanks.
Yes, I'm sure he would love to leave his dog with some rando off the internet. No offense, I'm sure you're likely a fine person, but I don't think he would take the chance.
hey lex, I usually don't comment but had to lol, I love your vlogs, your a straight abc player, you make a living at it. wish I could say the same, yes bigger stakes players are on a completely different level, you will get there. I hope its soon. keep up the good work
just a pure cool dude, love it 🤘
Great SHOT take! And Nice job merging your 3-bet flop frequency ranges with underpairs on boards where your opponents ranges are capped especially on Ace boards...now that's a next level play...especially against OMCs with low VPIPs and high fold equities. And don't fret, I doubt the great Mariano himself knows what his small blind calling range to 4-bets are either
Love your honesty Lex! Don't listen to the haters.
Yaaaaaaaaaayyyy Rouge way to go to Texas. Safe travels to you and Rouge Lex.
The lengths we go to for our dogs. Love it.
Have done some very similar things.
Also push back in pots with aggressive players like Mariano. They can’t have it all the time and often don’t have it.
Keep up the good work you will get through the variance. Just play solid. Good luck at the tables.
Love the content lex, it’s hard when you play these bigger games and money is valuable to you unlike some of these people. Keep pushing the limits your a good dude
I like his vlogs but that's definitely the case. I'd rather see him play 5/10 than something he can't afford. You see him lose post he should win and you get that Rampage gonna be homeless type vibe if he loses.
Sometimes it’s tough to simply enjoy the journey. Cheers
Never have I heard a player's name mentioned this much on a vlog, and this is at least the 2nd "Mariano envy" vlog from Lex. Not only is he under your skin, but he knows it and plays accordingly.
He never once throws shade at him......Mariano is just involved in a lot of hands.....
@@itsblizzxrd Let these Mariano fanboys continue to be delusional, it is fun for the rest of us to laugh at.
I think mindset is very important. Great self-awareness
Really good advice. Patience.
We've all played games like this! For you to be able to book a win says a whole lot about you! Very proud of you brother!
I doubt many people play at these stakes
20:40 You were the fish in the this game. The shark smelled blood and took advantage.
Yep
He's a nit.
@@jackspinner4727lol, what? If he was a fish, he would call
He ended up money? 🤷♂️
Maybe but nearly everyone in the world would be a fish in this game. He won $3000 + without getting great hands and he bluffed and got reraised bluffed a lot. Always funny to listen to keyboard warriors who couldn't beat 0.01/0.02 on acr 😂
That Mariano guy is pretty good, he should start a vlog 😅
This video summed up my weekend trying 10 NL online - up 'n down like a yo-yo. Ran like a God on Saturday, and can't hit the flop to save my life on a Sunday. The swings really mess with your head.
You’ve become one of my favorite vloggers. I enjoy your aggressive play against Mariano but sometimes you just have to let the cards come to you. Keep up the good work.
Mariano Im sure knows he has an edge of you especially being a fellow poker TH-camr thats a tighter player that not only
plays to win money but for content. You need to definitely get some more bluffs off on him and 5 bet more especially after the Q2 hand is like a never ending rerun playing in your head.
Those glasses are awesome Lex. Which ones are they ? I would really love to know the model. I would really appreciate it!!!! Always love watching your vids.
good stuff lex i thought you played well. mariano is a tough, tough player
I kenneled our 2 frenchies when we went on vacation for 8 days once and when I came back they had infections and stomach viruses, never again.. And this was at a good place!!
Great vlog 👍
Love the dedication to your pup, bro. Have been a fan of the vlog since the beginning. Felt the need to finally comment after hearing the Rouge story. Good luck
Same here. I’m not generally one to comment but the well being of animals hits me in my feels man. He did the right thing and hopefully the poker gods will reward him!
Lex you played just fine I was at the lodge last Saturday it was cool to see you back at the lodge wish I could be there this weekend but going to the beach with the family so keep up the good work
He played very badly.
@@jacobpotter2237very bad
We need a Mariano vs. Lex O celebrity boxing match.
Nickname for Elliot = Vince McMahon
Yeah, Good Stuff. Lexo Convo...Good luck on tomorrow nights live stream..
You mentioned in the outtro you might stop at the Beau in Bilioxi on your tirip back to Florida. I've enjoyed your VLogs from the beginning, and it would have been great to meet you. I go to south Florida a couple of times a year, so maybe I can catch up with your sometime. --jazbo
Great vlog, Lex.
I think your read on the Mariano 43h hand was correct: Mariano did get some advantage, but there was nothing malevolent going on. Mariano just happened to be the beneficiary, this time.
It's easy to say why Mariano made the 5 bet after the fact when Lex is doing a voice over.. He could have made that same play with AQ,A5 suited or even a tricky played AK... I'm just saying Lex is saying that he thinks Mariano used that as info after the fact and I agree he did but what if He had AK or AQ or KQ do you think there would be as big of a deal made of it...I would be happy Mariano did it.. Lex basically only has 3 outs at best...Not knowing what others held for sure or the burn cards in a reg game..So even if an Ace didn't get burned he has 3 outs vs JJ not counting getting really lucky with Straights or flushes...
I do the same thing no matter the game. Always have 1-2 beers to loosen up!
I enjoy watching you taking chances and playing out of your comfort zone ,,it's encouraging to me to do the same ,,keep up the good content :)
Was not bluffed by your KK fold….. it went right to an ad … and I said … I know Lex too well … he’s going all in !😂
i think you have a good plan.. good luck..
Nice blog mate
I love a good drink, I never have one when gambling. The only thing it accomplishes is you’ll make a play you shouldn’t.
were you playing a tournament at harrahs in pompano?
Dude always knows what they have after the cards have been dealt 😂😂
damn man Mariano's got your number.
I see you stretching yourself. And I see you getting better. Good on ya. Keep up the videos. I hope we get to see Houston. (And more of the leggy brunette who kept walking around behind you.)
Damn Mariano owning Lex hard 😅
You’re better than what I saw on the first 3/4th of this session. Take a breath and get your head back in the game!!!
Put a pair of shades on and take your dog with. Service dog 😊
I watched the live stream last night. And there was a sick bluff by Moe on Mariano. It was a great hand. Go back and watch that. 😮
You'll know i watched till the end, and I'll be the friend to say it.
And I'm a 💯 dog lover too - plz don't challenge that.
But you gave up control on the way to Texas, and it showed, Lex
Its not Rogue's fault, and I'm glad you're looking out for him - he needs ya. But ya did.
Cool story about Moe too! Did you guys talk about wrestling?
What a good fur baby daddy, least u can see u were off ur game & can adjust, maybe drink something a little stronger than a beer to calm the nerves😁
Lexo, next time consider Rover for your dogs, me and my wife board dogs as an additional income, you can find a lot of good sitters with great reviews, we get finnicky dogs all the time and then they don’t want to leave😂. Usually cheaper then those “dog hotels”
Glad you arrived safely. I have been a tad irritated with a previous comment by you but I will let it go
It's such and easy game when you see the other players' hands.
Moe reminds me of that bad guy in The Town.
Mariano had the additional info, sure, but you did too. Lolll
Yes and then blaming others lol you got outplayed , admit it then
@lexopoker dude you have progressed leaps and bounds since I started watching your channel. Cash Game Killer
You knew exactly what Mariano was doing after the out of turn bet. I wished you moved all in on his face 😂
Exactly thought for thought as it happened he should’ve done it tho would’ve been epic if it all came together
Same with A10 KJ smh 😂 Yes, we are all pros when we can see the cards, but jeez 😂
I noticed that you recorded the stream footage with your phone. Do you edit on your phone too? If not, there’s better ways to get a copy of the stream.
I live in Port Saint Lucie and we are available you can dropped Rogue off. He looks like a sweetheart.
Lex, that's one handsome pup.
When do you plan on being at the Beau in Biloxi?
Dude said “it’s my great grandmothers favorite hand” HAHAHAHAHAHA BRO LEX YPU GOT WRECKED AND NEEDLED
Rouge is gonna expect to go every time now😂
Truth. Now he has to come to Texas with you on every stream.
Mariano is the Furthest from rich, Always selling his action anytime he can...
Keep going! Rooting for you! F all the haters on here
Lex, he didn’t mean to act out of turn so I don’t see the point in saying “let’s make sure we act in turn…” twice. Then fling your cards in the air back to the dealer. Unnecessary drama man, just chill.
I don’t mind Lex saying once politely “let’s make sure we all act in turn”.. but to have the disdain/tilt in his voice, and to windmill his cards back to the dealer he comes off as a whiny, sore loser, b*tch.. yes people should act in turn, but mistakes happen, and lifetime poker is just one big session. Act with more grace knowing you’re a winning player overall.
PS - Lex you don’t need to wear the Nit Button on your shirt to shame yourself, you already did.
Easy all in with AJ pre in this 3 way spot
Good job
AJdd in the BB, was a bad fold. No need to blame anyone else 😂
Is it a bad fold because you know the outcome?
@@lexopoker Read through this entire comment section and honestly wonder if you were actually raided by bad actors. Remember, a lot of these people are barely 1/2 winners (if at all) who are living their poker "dreams" vicariously through watching spewy LAGs build stacks thinking that it is the dominant style. Continue being solid, and more than anything else, do not feel like you have to prove anything to anyone, when you play your game, you win at these stakes.
You play very well brotha. Great reads just hard to grasp these stakes for me. Hope you run well 🙏🏽
Lex, if you know Mariano is likely to use the out of turn info to put in a re-raise with garbage, then you should be able to just send it. You had the situation read perfectly and should be (and were) well ahead. He'd have folded in a second.
Good call to take Rogue with you
We need Mariano vs Lex heads up. I feel a rivalry brewing. 🧑🍳
Mariano was a bit underhanded in that 3/4Heart, but he was not wrong. Klu gave him that advantage
This session hurts bro Mariano took complete advantage you. But to your defense it is higher stakes and I get that part of it
Wining after you get outplayed by Mariano😅. Time to grow a pair, or go back down in stakes