I like your bet ... I like the standard 1/3 pot size bet there myself ... I like that it can disguise your monster hands and your big draws ... gives no information to your opponent!
Think the hand was played perfectly, especially if you believed he had a made hand. Only time I would just call the raise on the turn is if there was some belief that he was bluffing pure air. Dont think he is putting 700 in the pot without some kind of equity, better to get it in without any scare cards coming to freeze the action.
And I also agree Aces w Ace of hearts would be a nice hand to bluff with for balance in that same situation (not sure if you really need to be balanced at 1/3 though, would depend on who you are playing)
Mark, I agree with your assessment about only calling the turn raise in such scenarios. I didn't expect this to be one of those times, which is why I went with it. 😄
What an excellent run this week Huggie! Got rid of your run bad right off the bat to put you in line for your greatest yet! As far as the AK hand, I think your sizing is spot on disguising not only the strength of your hand, but grows the pot at the same time. It also offers the villain a good price to continue with a myriad of hands in this spot! Great job! Congratulations on not only playing your biggest pot but also winning it! I'm sure this one will be remembered for a long time! See ya next week brother!
Yeah, I'm so happy I was able to take that huge pot down after losing two huge pots in earlier $1/3 sessions. It definitely gave me some added confidence! Hopefully the trend continues long term (though I have had some losing sessions since then, which will be since in a future vlog). Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!
@@HuggiePoker always brother! I gotta say that what drew me too you was the low stakes, what keeps me coming back is because of your skill not only in the play of the cards, but also the way you explain your thought patterns that go along with the play! One never knows the lives we touch just being kind and gracious to other human beings! You've encouraged me to get back to playing for the first time in about an least 4 years and even then didn't play a lot. Now I've made it the last 3 weeks and has done so much for my life. I'm disabled and rarely go anywhere but the Dr office but with encouragement I get from you and others truly Inspires me. Anyway slay em at the tables brother.
Wow, that's so awesome to hear, Ray! I hope you're enjoying getting back into it, and hopefully you're killing it at the tables! I'm flattered that I can help inspire you even though that's not at all what I set out to do here -- I'm just trying to have fun and share my adventure! Let me know how it goes, I'd love to hear your updates as you progress.
Thanks, Bradlee! I'd love to take the game on more seriously, but unfortunately it's just not in the cards right now (no pun intended). Maybe sometime down the road I'll give it a go!
@@HuggiePoker hey if ur making a great profit at low stakes why move up? Your doing great there. The goal in poker is to win money. Not to prove u can beat the best players for high stakes. Why risk it. I'd stay just how ur doing now. Keep up great work can't wait to see new videos.
I've shared that sentiment, I definitely have felt very intimidated just trying to get myself to play bigger stakes the first few times! I'm still feeling that way, but it's subsiding a bit at $1/3, though it's definitely still there for $2/5. I think it's just one of those things where it'll only go away with experience. Thanks, and good luck!
I used some of your strategies at the Bike in L.A this weekend and tripled my buy-in. I over bet for value, my trip 9's to a 10 high board and my A-Q to a Q-J-3 board. I got calls on both and the hands held up. I normally would make just standard bets and get sucked out on. Good luck !
Great content! I just recently found your channel. I am learning the game of poker and hoping picking up some tips. Thanks for vlogging. Keep up the on run good.
at 9:30 a 140 downbet seems like perfect sizing. I'd prefer a smooth call on turn and maybe donk jam river but he wasn't folding with his holding no matter what
Since I've started playing $1/3 MTS more, I've been finding that trapping in these spots works better at $1/2 than it does at the $1/3 game. Specifically, people aren't overvaluing hands as much, and they may be less willing to get the money in on scary river cards, where it could go check/check. In that AK hand specifically, the river paired the board, and it would have been scary for either of us to value bet there, leaving money on the table (for me). If my hand was a boat at that point, or another hand that is not going to be scared of some river cards, I'd be more inclined to take that route I think.
@@HuggiePoker excellent points! the bet/three bet just looks so strong but it could also look like a strong overpair that wants to protect from straight/flush draws
@@grahamplayscards It definitely looks strong, but with him having committed $700 already, he only had a little over $900 more behind. That's almost half his stack (or what's left of it on the turn) in the middle already, and I figured he would be willing to get it in at that point.
Aggressive opponents are my favorite to have at the table with large stacks. I always call with mediocre and junk hands in bloated pots and tend to stack 1 or 2 of them.
The KQo hand at about 11:45. Why did you "down bet" after the flop? I've seen you do this pretty frequently across your vlogs, and not the only time in this session. What's your thinking there?
I think downbetting on flops is more common in bigger games than smaller stakes games. It basically accomplishes the same goal of getting missed hands to fold while keeping in hands that are behind for a good price. We also don't want to overly bloat the pot with just one pair, even though it is top pair. This hand is a good example where, if I had bet more on the flop before checking back the turn, you can imagine we would have faced a much larger river bet while still only having the same amount of information.
Yeah, that's true, I do tend to open up a bit more once I've got more chips in front of me. Part of it has to do with feeling more comfortable with the game, but I do think there's something to be said for not letting it get out of hand.
So glad you're enjoying the content, Chris! If you check out the "About" page on my channel, there's a "View Email Address" button you can click to find it.
It depends on where you play, but I typically play at The Lodge, which has the lowest fees around here. They charge $25/month for a membership and $10/hour for a seat. There's no rake, so it's basically a trade-off. It's a great price when you're getting hands and running well, but it obviously doesn't feel good when you're card dead.
What do you want to do? Its up to you. Want to run it twice? We run it once Shadiness. Good vlog. Too shallow for me to call three bet 1st hand oop. I dont know if it is your play style or what, but you are always in the best loose games
On one of the dryest boards in history, blocking all top pairs this dude decides to take almost a 2/3rds sizing 🤣 and is surprised when both players fold. I guess you're targeting calls from QJss and 78ss? That's it though. That's a very poor sizing. I like a 1/4 sizing of 65$. Maybe somebody spazzes. Betting 150$, nobody is spazzing.
We're 700+ bigs deep on a flop that KJ, KQ, QJ, 87, TX, 9X, and a lot of pairs are probably calling a bet on. We've seen in this session and earlier ones that players in Texas are willing to call pre-flop 3-bets and 4-bets with a wide range, and I've also got an aggressive image at the table that I'm expecting opponents to play back at me with. I've got no reason to play it slow here.
What continuation bet sizing do you think is appropriate on the flop of the AK hand at 9:28?
I like your bet ... I like the standard 1/3 pot size bet there myself ... I like that it can disguise your monster hands and your big draws ... gives no information to your opponent!
140 bet is fine, especially with your style. Smaller sizing=more of your range you can bet with
Think the hand was played perfectly, especially if you believed he had a made hand. Only time I would just call the raise on the turn is if there was some belief that he was bluffing pure air.
Dont think he is putting 700 in the pot without some kind of equity, better to get it in without any scare cards coming to freeze the action.
And I also agree Aces w Ace of hearts would be a nice hand to bluff with for balance in that same situation (not sure if you really need to be balanced at 1/3 though, would depend on who you are playing)
Mark, I agree with your assessment about only calling the turn raise in such scenarios. I didn't expect this to be one of those times, which is why I went with it. 😄
11:00 ayyyyy congrats!
Hey, thanks man!
“Can we run it Twice” at the end😂😭
🤣
Superb lower stakes content. Subscribed!
What an excellent run this week Huggie! Got rid of your run bad right off the bat to put you in line for your greatest yet! As far as the AK hand, I think your sizing is spot on disguising not only the strength of your hand, but grows the pot at the same time. It also offers the villain a good price to continue with a myriad of hands in this spot! Great job! Congratulations on not only playing your biggest pot but also winning it! I'm sure this one will be remembered for a long time! See ya next week brother!
Yeah, I'm so happy I was able to take that huge pot down after losing two huge pots in earlier $1/3 sessions. It definitely gave me some added confidence! Hopefully the trend continues long term (though I have had some losing sessions since then, which will be since in a future vlog). Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!
@@HuggiePoker always brother! I gotta say that what drew me too you was the low stakes, what keeps me coming back is because of your skill not only in the play of the cards, but also the way you explain your thought patterns that go along with the play! One never knows the lives we touch just being kind and gracious to other human beings! You've encouraged me to get back to playing for the first time in about an least 4 years and even then didn't play a lot. Now I've made it the last 3 weeks and has done so much for my life. I'm disabled and rarely go anywhere but the Dr office but with encouragement I get from you and others truly Inspires me. Anyway slay em at the tables brother.
Wow, that's so awesome to hear, Ray! I hope you're enjoying getting back into it, and hopefully you're killing it at the tables! I'm flattered that I can help inspire you even though that's not at all what I set out to do here -- I'm just trying to have fun and share my adventure! Let me know how it goes, I'd love to hear your updates as you progress.
Great playing and win. I can tell your comfort level is rising. Keep it up
Thanks, Doug! Hoping to get another chance at some more $1/3 again soon. 🤞
Love watching your low stakes play. You say your just a rec player but I know pro players when I see one. Your bet sizing and timing are spot on.
Thanks, Bradlee! I'd love to take the game on more seriously, but unfortunately it's just not in the cards right now (no pun intended). Maybe sometime down the road I'll give it a go!
@@HuggiePoker hey if ur making a great profit at low stakes why move up? Your doing great there. The goal in poker is to win money. Not to prove u can beat the best players for high stakes. Why risk it. I'd stay just how ur doing now. Keep up great work can't wait to see new videos.
I just wish I had time to play more is all, regardless of the stakes. 🙂
Congrats on the win and the move up in stakes. I am on a nice three month run, but don't have balls to move up yet. Maybe someday.
I've shared that sentiment, I definitely have felt very intimidated just trying to get myself to play bigger stakes the first few times! I'm still feeling that way, but it's subsiding a bit at $1/3, though it's definitely still there for $2/5. I think it's just one of those things where it'll only go away with experience. Thanks, and good luck!
Really enjoyed this! Just getting into poker and have never played at a card house or casino.
Glad you liked it! Good luck if you decide to give it a go.
What books or videos would you recommend to learn to play at your level.
Love the content, would also love to see what tough spot to fold more often
I used some of your strategies at the Bike in L.A this weekend and tripled my buy-in. I over bet for value, my trip 9's to a 10 high board and my A-Q to a Q-J-3 board. I got calls on both and the hands held up. I normally would make just standard bets and get sucked out on. Good luck !
That's awesome to hear, way to go!
Great content! I just recently found your channel. I am learning the game of poker and hoping picking up some tips. Thanks for vlogging. Keep up the on run good.
Hey Joe, so glad you're liking the vids. Poker's a fun game, with so many nuances -- hope you have a good time learning it!
at 9:30 a 140 downbet seems like perfect sizing. I'd prefer a smooth call on turn and maybe donk jam river but he wasn't folding with his holding no matter what
Since I've started playing $1/3 MTS more, I've been finding that trapping in these spots works better at $1/2 than it does at the $1/3 game. Specifically, people aren't overvaluing hands as much, and they may be less willing to get the money in on scary river cards, where it could go check/check. In that AK hand specifically, the river paired the board, and it would have been scary for either of us to value bet there, leaving money on the table (for me). If my hand was a boat at that point, or another hand that is not going to be scared of some river cards, I'd be more inclined to take that route I think.
@@HuggiePoker excellent points! the bet/three bet just looks so strong but it could also look like a strong overpair that wants to protect from straight/flush draws
@@grahamplayscards It definitely looks strong, but with him having committed $700 already, he only had a little over $900 more behind. That's almost half his stack (or what's left of it on the turn) in the middle already, and I figured he would be willing to get it in at that point.
This is an intense 1/3 table wow!
The 1/3 games in Texas are legit!
Good stuff
Thanks, Anderson!
Aggressive opponents are my favorite to have at the table with large stacks. I always call with mediocre and junk hands in bloated pots and tend to stack 1 or 2 of them.
See you on the felt.... good session
Thanks, Paul! Nice running into you the other day.
Saw you in E's latest vlog as well!
Question I’ve never been to a casino but I’m going to one soon. how does tipping the dealer work ?
I admire your high beting style, an how you take advantage of the game "it is called nlh for a reason
Thanks, Rey!
The KQo hand at about 11:45. Why did you "down bet" after the flop? I've seen you do this pretty frequently across your vlogs, and not the only time in this session. What's your thinking there?
I think downbetting on flops is more common in bigger games than smaller stakes games. It basically accomplishes the same goal of getting missed hands to fold while keeping in hands that are behind for a good price. We also don't want to overly bloat the pot with just one pair, even though it is top pair. This hand is a good example where, if I had bet more on the flop before checking back the turn, you can imagine we would have faced a much larger river bet while still only having the same amount of information.
@@HuggiePoker Super helpful response. Thanks!
Your question prompted me to write a blog article on the topic, if you're interested. huggiepoker.com/blog/the-strategy-behind-the-down-bet/
Nice one😁
Thanks, Lisa!
Good job!
Damn- I’m a few days late. Nice work.
Thanks, buddy!
Holy Moly, what a huge win again, +20k Bankroll. Amazing
& Almost 2k Subs 😍
Deserved
So close! 😄
Played Very loose at that big 4K peak. Always tends to happen after a huge win. Mind over matter keep it tight
Yeah, that's true, I do tend to open up a bit more once I've got more chips in front of me. Part of it has to do with feeling more comfortable with the game, but I do think there's something to be said for not letting it get out of hand.
texas and tight dont mix
Nice comeback!
Thanks, man! Not gonna lie, this was a very feel good session. 😉
@@HuggiePokerYeah, I bet it felt better than good. Lol
😂
This is by far my favorite poker channel!!! Do you have an email you wouldn't mind giving out? Wouldn't mind chatting about some of these hands.
So glad you're enjoying the content, Chris! If you check out the "About" page on my channel, there's a "View Email Address" button you can click to find it.
Sorry Huggie I went on your channel and hit about, and I only see your social media accounts. Don't want to be a pain lol.
@@chrisrodgers429 No worries. Use huggie at huggiepoker dot com.
W is a W and this was a W THANKS FOR THE CONTENT
For sure, Bart!
What bankroll app is that?
I use Pokerbase. It's free!
U r turning into a beast!!!!!!
Wow, thanks Ray! Hopefully it continues, thanks for watching buddy!
Huggie how much did you start your bankroll with bro?
I started with $320, but only ever had to buy in for $140 of it. I had a pretty lucky start to be honest!
Wow...how much are the fees? Seems kinda steep???
It depends on where you play, but I typically play at The Lodge, which has the lowest fees around here. They charge $25/month for a membership and $10/hour for a seat. There's no rake, so it's basically a trade-off. It's a great price when you're getting hands and running well, but it obviously doesn't feel good when you're card dead.
If you think about it, you will see that you will lose at least $10 an hour from rake at a normal casino. In the long run the price is excellent.
What do you want to do?
Its up to you.
Want to run it twice?
We run it once
Shadiness.
Good vlog. Too shallow for me to call three bet 1st hand oop. I dont know if it is your play style or what, but you are always in the best loose games
All the games I've played in Texas have been like this, the action here is pretty wild. 🙂
$20K calendar YTD?
Since July of 2021. $10k was from 2021.
U should have check the 4/5 hand to act like the ace is scaring your big pair u rep with 4 bet, but Hindsight is 20/20 obviously
Huggie? Really? Wtf
You need to trap more,
On one of the dryest boards in history, blocking all top pairs this dude decides to take almost a 2/3rds sizing 🤣 and is surprised when both players fold. I guess you're targeting calls from QJss and 78ss? That's it though. That's a very poor sizing. I like a 1/4 sizing of 65$. Maybe somebody spazzes. Betting 150$, nobody is spazzing.
We're 700+ bigs deep on a flop that KJ, KQ, QJ, 87, TX, 9X, and a lot of pairs are probably calling a bet on. We've seen in this session and earlier ones that players in Texas are willing to call pre-flop 3-bets and 4-bets with a wide range, and I've also got an aggressive image at the table that I'm expecting opponents to play back at me with. I've got no reason to play it slow here.
its texas, they could give 2 shits about sizing lol, always size up in texas.
@1:40.. T8cc calling his buddy's $170 on 764r flop ? seems totally legit 🙄