So glad you're posting again man, it's really nice to watch a high intermediate/pro poker player and learn new phrases as an aspiring novice like myself. Never knew the phrase Bigger Nalls was just another way to say you got a bad hand but I'll be sure to remember from now on. Nice video!
The term drawing dead means you don’t have any outs while you’re in a hand, I think the term you were looking for is “card dead” which means you aren’t getting any good whole cards! Love the vlogs!
Cool vlog. I like the chill vibe of the channel. The shots in the parking lot brought back some memories of when I played at Commerce back in the day. What’s up with those screens in front of players on the table though? Looks like they’d get in the way.
Glad you enjoyed it. I was actually talking to an older gentleman today about the screens. He told me they installed them 1-2 yrs ago…. Awful mistake, cards get stuck all the time. I believe they are for jackpot bets.
@@KenDavis-uo8kq I went there about a week ago, but the tables were super crammed and I didn’t feel comfortable getting good footage. Also I think they are a lot strict with recording so I didn’t want to risk it. It sucks because the screens are really frustrating…
In the K 10 hand you said he should have raised your $35, but it seems like that is what you would have wanted him to do. From his perspective, if he raised to $100 which would be about a pot-sized bet, what worse hand from his perspective is calling that? Would you have called with your K 10? I don’t think so. So from his perspective I think he made the right move in calling because raising would only fold out worse (like what you had) and gotten called by better (like a rivered straight). The way the hand was played is totally consistent with you having KQ from the other player’s persepctive. It’s in your range when you raise preflop. You check back the flop when all cards are under a 10, suggesting you whiffed the flop. You simply call the BB’s bet on the turn as though you’re drawing rather than raising to rep that you turned top pair good kicker. On the river, he checks to you and you finally show some aggression by betting half pot, which seems like a value bet. Why would he raise you here? EDIT: The way you played is also consistent with a lower straight you river with any 8X holding, especially something like 98 or A8, both of which are in your raising range on the button.
Thanks for that insight. I misspoke on the "raise" there. What I was meaning to say is I am surprised he did not initially bet on the river for value, since hands like KJ and AJ are definitely in my range and I would call with those hands for the right price. He played it well for checking over to me because I felt over confident and bet a larger amount than I would of probably called, him making the call there makes sense since worse hands would fold to the reraise and better hands would call, so I agree with you. Raising on my part was a misplay anyway, since I had decent showdown value, so overall not happy with how I played the hand and verbalized it. Thanks for the input.
I am, I only played with my family here and there growing up, and I’ve only been playing live poker since April of this year. It’s fun and beneficial to get feedback and advice from people that tune in.
@@pokersam yeah no offense but you are weirdly scared of monsters under the bed but at the same time always trying to get more value with smaller bets and I'm just like bro you are never gonna stack someone that way and I feel like you understand the word range and use it a lot but maybe don't have the context of equity distribution to go along with it sorry if I'm being a dick but also I play for the money don't get me wrong I just enjoy playing but some people don't want to study and improve and that is perfectly fine
@@peterveckmen9314 no offense taken brother. I know I’m not good, but I’m always trying to learn and get better. I only started studying and putting the work in last month, feel like I’ve learned a decent amount since then. I appreciate your feedback though.
@@pokersam yeah I'd say learn how to construct a polarized range it's the biggest thing people get wrong like one of the hands with the 10 that you bet on the four straight too thin either bet it big as a bluff or check down and be content with the pot
@@peterveckmen9314 do you recommend any books or software? I read through essential poker math and use gto wizard to study some charts and specific spots. Not sure what to study sometimes and feel lost when that happens.
Thanks for the input. I’ve been trying to be more aggressive in my game, since my best and most profitable sessions are when I am more aggressive. I’ll keep that in mind for the future to not min-bet as often.
wow pokersam vlog so good amazing and music is beautiful on my ear
So glad you're posting again man, it's really nice to watch a high intermediate/pro poker player and learn new phrases as an aspiring novice like myself. Never knew the phrase Bigger Nalls was just another way to say you got a bad hand but I'll be sure to remember from now on. Nice video!
Thanks dude! I am far from intermediate even, I am a beginner but I appreciate the kind words.
Good stuff, man. Keep it up. Three words: Crush Live Poker.
that K 10 off was unlucky river. rip. great video as always Sam!
Yeah that was unfortunate, and thanks!
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Thank you! 🙂
That 9 high straight on the second hand. Love to see it
Editing looking clean here
Thanks for coming back brother. Hand felt great!
The term drawing dead means you don’t have any outs while you’re in a hand, I think the term you were looking for is “card dead” which means you aren’t getting any good whole cards! Love the vlogs!
Gotcha, appreciate the clarity. I was definitely card dead for a bit there lol. Thanks for tuning in.
Wut casino do u play at im in LA as well looking for a place to play live
What’s up bro. I play at Commerce, Bike, and sometimes Hustler. The clips you see are at the Commerce.
Love this longer vlog! Who’s that little character with you
Thanks, it’s the Radish Spirit from Spirited Away!
Cool vlog. I like the chill vibe of the channel. The shots in the parking lot brought back some memories of when I played at Commerce back in the day. What’s up with those screens in front of players on the table though? Looks like they’d get in the way.
Glad you enjoyed it. I was actually talking to an older gentleman today about the screens. He told me they installed them 1-2 yrs ago…. Awful mistake, cards get stuck all the time. I believe they are for jackpot bets.
@@pokersam how annoying. Ever consider vlogging at the Bike?
@@KenDavis-uo8kq I went there about a week ago, but the tables were super crammed and I didn’t feel comfortable getting good footage. Also I think they are a lot strict with recording so I didn’t want to risk it. It sucks because the screens are really frustrating…
In the black… not green
I’m in the black! Thanks for the heads up.
In the K 10 hand you said he should have raised your $35, but it seems like that is what you would have wanted him to do. From his perspective, if he raised to $100 which would be about a pot-sized bet, what worse hand from his perspective is calling that? Would you have called with your K 10? I don’t think so. So from his perspective I think he made the right move in calling because raising would only fold out worse (like what you had) and gotten called by better (like a rivered straight).
The way the hand was played is totally consistent with you having KQ from the other player’s persepctive. It’s in your range when you raise preflop. You check back the flop when all cards are under a 10, suggesting you whiffed the flop. You simply call the BB’s bet on the turn as though you’re drawing rather than raising to rep that you turned top pair good kicker. On the river, he checks to you and you finally show some aggression by betting half pot, which seems like a value bet. Why would he raise you here?
EDIT: The way you played is also consistent with a lower straight you river with any 8X holding, especially something like 98 or A8, both of which are in your raising range on the button.
Thanks for that insight.
I misspoke on the "raise" there. What I was meaning to say is I am surprised he did not initially bet on the river for value, since hands like KJ and AJ are definitely in my range and I would call with those hands for the right price. He played it well for checking over to me because I felt over confident and bet a larger amount than I would of probably called, him making the call there makes sense since worse hands would fold to the reraise and better hands would call, so I agree with you. Raising on my part was a misplay anyway, since I had decent showdown value, so overall not happy with how I played the hand and verbalized it. Thanks for the input.
Ah I see. I agree. Subscribed!
@@vincentng1781 Thanks friend! Hope others read your comment so they understand what I was trying to say. 😅
You seem pretty green to the game bro
I am, I only played with my family here and there growing up, and I’ve only been playing live poker since April of this year. It’s fun and beneficial to get feedback and advice from people that tune in.
@@pokersam yeah no offense but you are weirdly scared of monsters under the bed but at the same time always trying to get more value with smaller bets and I'm just like bro you are never gonna stack someone that way and I feel like you understand the word range and use it a lot but maybe don't have the context of equity distribution to go along with it sorry if I'm being a dick but also I play for the money don't get me wrong I just enjoy playing but some people don't want to study and improve and that is perfectly fine
@@peterveckmen9314 no offense taken brother. I know I’m not good, but I’m always trying to learn and get better. I only started studying and putting the work in last month, feel like I’ve learned a decent amount since then. I appreciate your feedback though.
@@pokersam yeah I'd say learn how to construct a polarized range it's the biggest thing people get wrong like one of the hands with the 10 that you bet on the four straight too thin either bet it big as a bluff or check down and be content with the pot
@@peterveckmen9314 do you recommend any books or software? I read through essential poker math and use gto wizard to study some charts and specific spots. Not sure what to study sometimes and feel lost when that happens.
Why are you min-clicking any open? It's live poker and you should be raising 4-5x on an open. He checked, afraid of an 8.
Thanks for the input. I’ve been trying to be more aggressive in my game, since my best and most profitable sessions are when I am more aggressive. I’ll keep that in mind for the future to not min-bet as often.
@@pokersam I like commit to a 1:1 play to study ratio. Even 2:1 is better than nothing. Good luck on your journey.
@@nickg408 I agree. What are some methods of study that helped you get better early on?
Finally some serious content