Nothing but respect for you Mariano. Thanks for being transparent. That’s what makes you so great compared to many others. You keep it real and that’s what we love. No doubt in my mind you’ll get that money back plus a whole lot more. You’re one of the best poker vloggers if not the best on RUclips. Keep grinding bro
Mariano and Brad Owen are top two in my book; I'll give the edge to Owen because he's more of an entertainer whilst still giving great hand analyses. I wish I could still say Neeme but he's all but disappeared; he's the OG.
Very bad run of cards. I was watching the streams, the line up looked good, thought you and Ethan had a good shot of winning big. Unfortunately it wasn’t in the cards. Taking a short break has helped me throughout my career. Enjoy the beach, your girl, family for a while. The poker games will be waiting for you when you return. Best of luck to you in the future, I’m in your corner every time.
I remembered this video from when you first tried playing higher stakes and specifically remembered you saying you were trying to progress into bigger games and these losses were gonna happen.. Well i recently (3 months ago) quit my job and been playing 3/5 a few nights a week and this past week ive been on a crucial downswing from hell. But it gives me faith seeing this video again and knowing how far you've come, now one of the best players on the biggest live streams winning 3/4 million dollar pots and shit, just gives me motivation to keep pushing knowing this downswing wont last forever and the more i lose the more i learn and eventually 1 day ill be able to progress into bigger stakes like you and get my chance to shine! I appreciate you still putting out these videos even after making it man youre a huge inspiration to alot of us and cant thank you enough for the time and effort you've put into your content! Stay Blessed Mariano ✌️
Shoot your shots while you’re young. If you wait, it’ll be to late. Life happens bro. Money comes and goes but experience lasts forever. Keep your head up.
"I just like it here." A poignant and powerful start to an account, and a line that speaks to the overarching importance of things like natural beauty. As someone in my mid-50s who has seen all of life's ups and downs, I can say that Mariano has more wisdom and savvy than I remotely had at his age. And yet, I wish for this talented and charming young man to have a long conversation with someone much older, from outside the poker world, about the implications of your current path -- financial, emotional, and so much else. Poker Vlogging may look very different -- and be much harder to monetize -- in five years, or five months. Building a nest egg, and mitigating life's disasters, has so many components. Your future may well be in poker, and I hope it is, but you have a world of talents and a life ahead of you. I wish you good choices and great success. Best regards from a fan.
1st thing hat's off to you for trying a bigger game. 2nd I think you and Ethan was too busy trying to prove something amongst the big boys at the table and pride got in the way of playing good. 3rd its tough playing against players who probably have a bigger bank roll than you. Keep the Vlogs coming and I'm sure you'll get it back
Yep. We watch these guys because they present there games well... not about the stakes they play. They'll get up there sooner than later. But no need for them to feel pressure to do so until there bankrolls support it.
It happens my dude. I went on a 100k downswing 5 months in to playing professionally. Standard stuff, just massive coolers tbh. But 4 months later I was completely out of it, even after dropping down significantly in stakes. It takes time but you will get out of it. The hardest part for me was the feeling of stagnation, like I had to catch back up to where I was. Like I was spinning my wheels. I suspect your situation is similar, where your financial well-being is not threatened but it's extremely frustrating putting in hours and seemingly moving backwards.
Must be nice to lose 100k in a few months and not have any financial well being issues, not sure why it made you feel stagnant if you still had a mill in the bank
@@AV-cc5wl I didn't and still don't. Between poker and crypto, I bottomed out around the -120k mark -40k in crypto -80k in poker and that was about 60% of my bankroll gone at the time.
@@paint2932 you literally said playing professionally… also down 120k and that being 60% of your bankroll would be financially worrisome. Not surprised you came out talking crypto lol
Mariano! The community you have built is one of the best out there! Reading through all the comments makes me happy to know what you have accomplished! We are all united, good luck and you will rise much stronger! Trust me
Bro at least you are honest. How many pro youtubers only go over big wins and small losses, never showing they’re big loses. Showing your losses and go over those hands with us is also significantly more valuable as a learning mechanism for those who are still learning the game. I just came back to poker after years and years off, and am still discovering there is a fuckload I need to improve on. Thank you for sharing brother
Honest, transparent and refreshing reflection of the side of poker that can feel challenging whe experiencing run bad or lines just not working as desired!
That's a tough one man. I watched the stream you and Ethan did after the loss and I think you both said a lot of good things on there. I appreciate the ambition to climb the stakes. Success will come if you keep putting in the work. As always, props on another great video.
Mariano I am sorry for this loss you are a great guy I'm sure and you've had many winning sessions too so you're a good player regardless what happened here. I do though want to advise you as a much older gentleman in my mid 60's now I can tell you that 95% of the gamblers out there will go broke one day or another I've seen it with my own eyes many people I've known since the mid 1970's that have lost everything and some of these guys were great poker players too, some great Craps players and some great BJ players but great is just another work of "luck" trust me on this one because when one wins they are a great player but they have to second guess their luck, that's really all gambling is even poker really, I know in poker you can win more often if you are a more aggressive player and try and force others out of their hands regardless of what you have but that comes back to haunt you in bigger stakes games as you are now playing with people with deeper pockets than you and to them $30K may just be a drop in the bucket and the aggressive style will not work anymore..there are even great examples of pros going broke because of their aggressive style like Gus Hanssen for example, even though he had deep pockets there are always others with even deeper ones. Anyways, I don't mean to lecture you even though this might sound like it but making a living in gambling does NOT work for 95% of the gamblers out there and eventually go broke. I like you and like to watch you play you have an interesting channel and a likeable personality so please don't look for bigger stakes games I would hate to see you go broke, stay in small games keep making these videos and put a cap to the days loss even in the small games that way you don't get hurt because trying to outguess lady luck never really worked for anyone..peace bro and good luck on your next outing.
Wow amazing post - no one ever shows this side of the game and it happens all the time. Your honesty and perseverance is very compelling. Keep us posted with your journey and stay strong.
It’s poker! Patience is crucial. I didn’t see that on that session QT off, J9, AT, squeezing with 66 and calling with A high. If is you’re first time moving up your stakes you have to play very tight until you feel more comfortable. Don’t move up just yet if the bankroll isn’t good enough. Keep it up and don’t play with a PSG jersey anymore it’s definitely bad luck!
I was going to the comment the exact same thing, but I'll just thumbs up your comment. Totally agree he needs to play super tight and then maybe adjust his play style depending on how the players are playing at the table. Way too many loose aggressive moves made at the table.
Yeah he really didn’t have to play the aggressive style with offsuit hands like he did. Like why not pick better spots. Either way, he is still a great player but I think he relied on the cards too much in this session. I didn’t mind the squeeze with pocket 66’s as I’ve been theorizing on playing that hand much stronger in deep stack situations but patience is key as jj7 said.
completely agree. First time watching this guy and I’m sure he’s been a great player to get to where he is, but that was wayyy too reckless in every way possible. Can’t blame run bad for any of that.
Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. It’s good to know us non-vloggers are not the only ones that have downswings. It can be a viscious game, but your positive attitude is inspiring.
When taking a shot, I suggest you to take enough time to feel game flow dynamics and come up with your strategy to exploit your opponents. I don't think you did enough of that in this session. Your 3 bets weren't pushing equity, it was simply increasing the variance out of positions against opponents who don't fold enough. Sure, you were running bad here. However, your calls were not sharp which you usually don't make. You also deviated a lot from how you plan to play the hand here and there. I didn't see you doing any when you were playing ur A game in lower stakes.
The attitude in this video is outstanding for the result. Rampage sat and bitched in his "personal channel" video, this was the exact opposite. Lots of respect man a true professional.
Losing is a huge part of growing, and you WILL grow to be a great player since everyone would agree you do have passion for the sport and the time you put in to it including the vlogs. Look forward to witnessing greatness in the future.
I'm so glad to see a poker vlogger include their biggest loss. A problem a lot of early vloggers make is up they're afraid to admit that some days just suck. These are great days to learn lessons about patience, having a sense of humor, and learning to take life in stride.
I’m rooting for you man, don’t listen to the negativity. Keep showing all sides, positive and negatives, in these vlogs. It will make reaching your goals that much sweeter.
I have been playing poker for a living for a long time. The ace high call is one of those calls you make and afterwards you are so mad at yourself. You want to be the hero and your judgment is totally clouded by that. It blows up in your face and you immediately question if you are even good at the game. Been there I know how it is. It’s easy to lose confidence and second guess yourself regardless of past results you’ve had after a play like that. If Mariono is like me and I think he is this will haunt him for a long time. Learn from it try not to dwell on it move on and try to play better next time. Good luck my man. Few people understand how mentally taxing the journey of a professional poker player is.
It's easy for us on the sidelines to say "Hang in there." I will offer this. Your honesty and humble approach to what you share in inspiring. Best of luck with your future.
Thanks for the transparency! Looking forward to the next high stakes vlogs, because like you said, this has happened at the beginning each time you've jumped up in stakes. Good things to follow for a competent player!!
I can tell you are more than just a poker player! Your creativity in your videos far surpasses all the other poker vlogers.... Great Job! See you at the Lodge!!
Oh man. I’m sorry to see this. It was hard to watch and I cant believe the way everything unfolded. You’re still a champion to us and we’ll keep cheering you on no matter what. Keep your head up and hang in there. It’ll be okay.
Don't doubt for one minute you will get it all back and more. I seriously admire your extensive knowledge of the game and appreciate how your transparently share it all with us through these blogs!
It will all work itself in the end, you are an extremely competent player and I expect to see you in the bigger games sooner than later all the time and crushing.
Well done for keeping it real and showing the reality of the ups and downs involved in grinding a living making poker. The tide will turn back in your favour soon.
Not the title line that I was looking for, especially since it was on your vlog. Felt even worse when I saw how visibly gutted you were looking. Having said that, I always feel that it is better to lose on your first attempts rather than win big as that often gives a sense of overconfidence. The loss that follows that overconfident feeling is even larger and more difficult to recover from. The experience will be extremely valuable. Just to let you know, yours is the only poker vlog that I regularly watch and wait for. I truly appreciate your transparency and comments on the games. Best wishes to you and look forward to your forthcoming vlogs.
Watching your video and Rampages video made me sad today. I was rooting for both of you and love watching the combo videos! Keep your head up, keep churning out the videos, I love the content and really enjoy learning from you!!!
AND THAT IS GAMBLING………yes I agree with NEWDAY, thanks for the transparency……..you will bounce back. Your my top 4 Texas holdem vlogers. I have learned so much just by watching these vlogs…….keep HITTING it. I’m gonna keep pushing to be a better player. I’m adding recreational Texas holdem to one of my retirement hobbies. Maybe do a little casino travel just like you guys are doing. DEFINITELY looks like a lot of fun. Thanks again 👍🏽💯💯💯
I’m a relatively new player and I’m on a little bit of a losing streak after some good wins. No matter what, your videos always inspire me to play better and smarter! Always have to stay positive and it would be awesome to play with you sometime
Hey Mariano, I'm not sure how I could cope with a loss like that. I've been following you for a long time and think you are one of the best poker vloggers on the tube. I predict you are going to crush it when you next play 5/10. Phil
Rough one bro but thanks as always for putting yourself out there and being real. Think you still played well for the most part on those streams but sometimes the cards just don't fall right...Keep your head up though, I know you'll bounce back and one day we'll get to see you crushing alongside Garrett and Andy!
A gut punch, and a moment for some reflection. NOT a failure, a teachable moment and time to look at what happened and how to move forward. Always forward never back. Thanks for sharing!
trust the process! very unlucky session but you will get it back...only hand I was surprised by your decision making was the light call down w/ Ace Ten against Reza...Imo it's either Allin (with the nut flush blocker) or fold
@Cesare Cesare i didn‘t check stack sizes…but i think all in (although not advisable against a calling station like reza) or fold are better than a call, especially with his hand not even being a great bluff catcher
Appreciate the transparency and honesty. Keeps me coming back. Most poker vlog channels only show the big wins, but the big losses are just as much a part of poker. Keep up the great content man!
Good for you taking a calculated shot, you can play those games but it is hard playing against players with massive rolls. You'll keep improving, good luck.
What an amazing post... I am sure it was not simple to revisit those hands to created the vlod. I am sure you will do great and much better in the future. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi, this is the first time I write to you. I enjoy your vlog a lot. It is always nice to see you play. As you know loosing is a part of the deal, being a poker player. Regards from Israel
Mariano. Since the buy-ins were $10k and $15k we can assume that you were bankrolled for at least $500,000. 50xbuy in. If not then you were under bank-rolled and were just punting around. Properly bank rolled is not a big problem.
Great vlog, Mariano. Great showing of humility and variance in poker. Also great for others to see someone taking a shot at higher stakes and running very bad. Keep up the great vlogs, keeping it real.
You played well, the cards just didn't fall your way that night. Your openness on the loss is admirable. Anyway, I am now a new Subscriber. BTW: you are very funny on Rampage's vids its a fun and different side of you we don't see much on your channel. Love the vlogs good luck moving forward.
I know the feeling of trying to push the envelope when you're stuck your balls to get out of the red. Hindsight is 20/20 but with multiple loose/sticky player's it's time to play ABC with an occasional bluff. Keep up the grind, always love the quality of your posts
Sorry to hear that you drop that hard without that much punting. You’ve always been transparent and honest about your plays. Unlucky, hope you can bounce back asap
That was brutal. You had been running pretty well for a while. The rubber band eventually had to snap back. I understand about wanting to jump in stakes. Back to grinding though. Good luck. I’m gonna keep watching the vlogs and watching all ads 30 seconds or less. I enjoy the content and the commentary.
You had a rough night. The very last hand you played summed up the night perfectly. But you'll get it back, no doubt. Just don't play with the Rampage mindset where you tell yourself you gotta get it back. Play your game and you'll rebound in no time.
Chin up Mariano, there will be better days ahead. Look forward to watching you play the Friday games with G-man, Andy, and Nick in the near future. Keep grinding and chasing your dreams.
It was brutal watching you play those guys. Those were action junkies and it seemed like all you had to do was either not try and bluff so much which crushed you especially against action players. Also you were running extremely bad but instead of taking a step back you just kept going. That’s the type of table where If you do hit anything you could win 15/20k in one hand. You seem to play way too aggressive and had the same mindset that you were playing in the lower stakes. I couldn’t watch the whole thing I felt so bad for you. Definitely get in the law With solvers. Hope you are analyzing your hand histories.
I’m so grateful for you youtube channel I learn so much from you on how not to play poker so thank you for giving us all this gift of teaching us thank you bless
The losses are as important as the wins… these types of logs really help put it in perspective for people who are trying to go to that next level. Chances are with your skill level, you will definitely surpass into the millions one day and this will just be a funny story you tell to your grandkids
Watched the stream and felt bad for you and rampage, but that game is wild and I've seen swings of 6 figures all the time, with Garret, Gol, Krish and the rest. you guys will be back!
Thanks for this video and for transmitting your deep thoughts and emotions even when things don't go your way... I know you come back stronger and it's just part of the game.💪 See you Mariano. Best greetings from Belgium!
Mario, I play poker also but almost exclusively small stakes at a couple of local casinos here in Missouri. (1-2 no limit with a max 300 dollar buy ins and some 100- 300 dollar buy in tourneys). I know what it's like to do everything "right" and then watch your opponents catch inside straights and 2 outers on the river. Of course I also make the terrible calls and then find out I was in third place all along!! The higher the risk the higher the reward. I just hope that you have maxed out your 401K/Roth IRA for the year and have all your debt paid off. (Non-mortgage debt that is- almost all of us have to carry a mortgage for long term especially in SoCal.) Don't ever forget to pay yourself first and then go have some fun, because the Brinks truck doesn't go to the cemetery with you when it's all over!!
Respect for making the vlog after a negative result. Not the easiest to do I can imagine. I always saw these moments as a chance to work on my mental game. "Mental game of poker" book was a nice start for some theory and hands on tools. Work on cognition, and as a result change your feelings and in the end your behavior on and off the table. You are a very competent player as far as I can tell with your videos, and you make way less mistakes than most at the table. Wish you a good mind set and hope to see you back at the tables sir!
Idk man. The ace high call down was just absolute spew. What is he check raising flop with on a paired low board? Either an 8 or a flush draw or a low pair or 99-JJ (which a pocket pair will usually just check call here)? Checking the turn eliminates the over pairs and 8’s for the most part, but totally can still have a flush or a monster. I’m finding almost no bluffs after the check raise flop. If the flop was 889 with 2 clubs that would be a better board to call down with because he can have straight draws and combo draws that brick IMO.
Hey Mariano, I thought you were one of the better players at the table... you’re creative and smart. Dry patches are inevitable but it’s how you react to them that is important. Keep your head up! We’ll still be here supporting no matter what.
It was just a brutal session of bad cards, miserable turns, and a few dubious decisions but you handled it like the professional that you are. I think that you can beat that game in the long run but need a bigger bankroll obviously. I know you were taking a shot so hopefully the next time you run better. I'll be watching and rooting for you. Good luck to you!
You did it. Respect to you mah brother. Respect! That must have been a hard video to do....but it is what it is - you will have equally large winning sessions too in the near future. So this is all just variance.... Aroni
Fair play for this one man, sometimes it feels like you can do nothing right. Thankfully seeing so many other sessions it's clear you're a very well balanced and talented player 👊🏻
Much respect for putting this out there! Sunday night I was coasting in a game with everything going my way. A new guy sits at the table and calls my raise IP. Flop isn't one I should be C-betting on against good players but this pool seemed soft so I bet anyway. He raised me and only had like $300 behind. I shipped it on him even though I had never played against him before and he sigh called with AA on a 10 high flop. Turn A left no doubt I wasn't winning this hand. That loss wasn't much financially but after that, I ran horrible taking 4 very bad beats. So a night where I was winning 2.5 buy ins, turned into a 2 buy in loss. I was sick to my stomach because I should have just folded the hand vs an unknown player on that type of board and it seemed to spiral into oblivion afterwards. Again, much respect for putting this out there, especially when it was on your own dime. I'm sure you are out punishing people for it as I type.
On the bright side of things, you are up to 72K subs so that has to cushion the financial blow. RUclips is your real bread and butter at this point. Learn from Rampage on that front and post more vlogs. You need an editor to work with you so you can post more often and grow your channel. THAT'S where the consistent money is.
Nothing but respect for you Mariano. Thanks for being transparent. That’s what makes you so great compared to many others. You keep it real and that’s what we love. No doubt in my mind you’ll get that money back plus a whole lot more. You’re one of the best poker vloggers if not the best on RUclips. Keep grinding bro
Mariano and Brad Owen are top two in my book; I'll give the edge to Owen because he's more of an entertainer whilst still giving great hand analyses. I wish I could still say Neeme but he's all but disappeared; he's the OG.
@@ramsayburch6738 well said. I agree
Very bad run of cards. I was watching the streams, the line up looked good, thought you and Ethan had a good shot of winning big. Unfortunately it wasn’t in the cards. Taking a short break has helped me throughout my career. Enjoy the beach, your girl, family for a while. The poker games will be waiting for you when you return. Best of luck to you in the future, I’m in your corner every time.
Thanks Doug ♥️
I remembered this video from when you first tried playing higher stakes and specifically remembered you saying you were trying to progress into bigger games and these losses were gonna happen.. Well i recently (3 months ago) quit my job and been playing 3/5 a few nights a week and this past week ive been on a crucial downswing from hell. But it gives me faith seeing this video again and knowing how far you've come, now one of the best players on the biggest live streams winning 3/4 million dollar pots and shit, just gives me motivation to keep pushing knowing this downswing wont last forever and the more i lose the more i learn and eventually 1 day ill be able to progress into bigger stakes like you and get my chance to shine! I appreciate you still putting out these videos even after making it man youre a huge inspiration to alot of us and cant thank you enough for the time and effort you've put into your content! Stay Blessed Mariano ✌️
Shoot your shots while you’re young. If you wait, it’ll be to late. Life happens bro. Money comes and goes but experience lasts forever. Keep your head up.
This is some extremely good advice!
Experiences come and go. Hang on to your money you will want it when you are older.
Money comes from not spewing money and compounding returns
"I just like it here." A poignant and powerful start to an account, and a line that speaks to the overarching importance of things like natural beauty. As someone in my mid-50s who has seen all of life's ups and downs, I can say that Mariano has more wisdom and savvy than I remotely had at his age. And yet, I wish for this talented and charming young man to have a long conversation with someone much older, from outside the poker world, about the implications of your current path -- financial, emotional, and so much else. Poker Vlogging may look very different -- and be much harder to monetize -- in five years, or five months. Building a nest egg, and mitigating life's disasters, has so many components. Your future may well be in poker, and I hope it is, but you have a world of talents and a life ahead of you. I wish you good choices and great success. Best regards from a fan.
1st thing hat's off to you for trying a bigger game. 2nd I think you and Ethan was too busy trying to prove something amongst the big boys at the table and pride got in the way of playing good. 3rd its tough playing against players who probably have a bigger bank roll than you. Keep the Vlogs coming and I'm sure you'll get it back
That’s on point
Yep. We watch these guys because they present there games well... not about the stakes they play. They'll get up there sooner than later. But no need for them to feel pressure to do so until there bankrolls support it.
He lost in the prior stream and came back overplaying. When he should had played the same or better. He played worst
@@aznexile602 exactly!!!
Ditto!
It happens my dude. I went on a 100k downswing 5 months in to playing professionally. Standard stuff, just massive coolers tbh. But 4 months later I was completely out of it, even after dropping down significantly in stakes. It takes time but you will get out of it. The hardest part for me was the feeling of stagnation, like I had to catch back up to where I was. Like I was spinning my wheels. I suspect your situation is similar, where your financial well-being is not threatened but it's extremely frustrating putting in hours and seemingly moving backwards.
Must be nice to lose 100k in a few months and not have any financial well being issues, not sure why it made you feel stagnant if you still had a mill in the bank
@@AV-cc5wl why play poker professionally when you can play recreational and still be comfortable with losing 100k
@@AV-cc5wl I didn't and still don't. Between poker and crypto, I bottomed out around the -120k mark -40k in crypto -80k in poker and that was about 60% of my bankroll gone at the time.
@@paint2932 you literally said playing professionally… also down 120k and that being 60% of your bankroll would be financially worrisome. Not surprised you came out talking crypto lol
@@jt7365 people who brag about losing money make me LUL then they bring up crypto and it makes more sense
Mariano! The community you have built is one of the best out there! Reading through all the comments makes me happy to know what you have accomplished! We are all united, good luck and you will rise much stronger! Trust me
Bro at least you are honest. How many pro youtubers only go over big wins and small losses, never showing they’re big loses. Showing your losses and go over those hands with us is also significantly more valuable as a learning mechanism for those who are still learning the game. I just came back to poker after years and years off, and am still discovering there is a fuckload I need to improve on. Thank you for sharing brother
Honest, transparent and refreshing reflection of the side of poker that can feel challenging whe experiencing run bad or lines just not working as desired!
That's a tough one man. I watched the stream you and Ethan did after the loss and I think you both said a lot of good things on there. I appreciate the ambition to climb the stakes. Success will come if you keep putting in the work. As always, props on another great video.
Thank you for your honest assessment on this vlog I know it wasn't easy but having the courage to share it with us is the sign of a good teacher.
Mariano I am sorry for this loss you are a great guy I'm sure and you've had many winning sessions too so you're a good player regardless what happened here. I do though want to advise you as a much older gentleman in my mid 60's now I can tell you that 95% of the gamblers out there will go broke one day or another I've seen it with my own eyes many people I've known since the mid 1970's that have lost everything and some of these guys were great poker players too, some great Craps players and some great BJ players but great is just another work of "luck" trust me on this one because when one wins they are a great player but they have to second guess their luck, that's really all gambling is even poker really, I know in poker you can win more often if you are a more aggressive player and try and force others out of their hands regardless of what you have but that comes back to haunt you in bigger stakes games as you are now playing with people with deeper pockets than you and to them $30K may just be a drop in the bucket and the aggressive style will not work anymore..there are even great examples of pros going broke because of their aggressive style like Gus Hanssen for example, even though he had deep pockets there are always others with even deeper ones. Anyways, I don't mean to lecture you even though this might sound like it but making a living in gambling does NOT work for 95% of the gamblers out there and eventually go broke. I like you and like to watch you play you have an interesting channel and a likeable personality so please don't look for bigger stakes games I would hate to see you go broke, stay in small games keep making these videos and put a cap to the days loss even in the small games that way you don't get hurt because trying to outguess lady luck never really worked for anyone..peace bro and good luck on your next outing.
Mariano is young, he needs to push so he makes a breakthrough. You don't succeed in life by sitting on the fence.
Wow amazing post - no one ever shows this side of the game and it happens all the time. Your honesty and perseverance is very compelling. Keep us posted with your journey and stay strong.
It’s poker! Patience is crucial. I didn’t see that on that session QT off, J9, AT, squeezing with 66 and calling with A high. If is you’re first time moving up your stakes you have to play very tight until you feel more comfortable. Don’t move up just yet if the bankroll isn’t good enough. Keep it up and don’t play with a PSG jersey anymore it’s definitely bad luck!
I was going to the comment the exact same thing, but I'll just thumbs up your comment. Totally agree he needs to play super tight and then maybe adjust his play style depending on how the players are playing at the table. Way too many loose aggressive moves made at the table.
Yeah he really didn’t have to play the aggressive style with offsuit hands like he did. Like why not pick better spots. Either way, he is still a great player but I think he relied on the cards too much in this session. I didn’t mind the squeeze with pocket 66’s as I’ve been theorizing on playing that hand much stronger in deep stack situations but patience is key as jj7 said.
completely agree. First time watching this guy and I’m sure he’s been a great player to get to where he is, but that was wayyy too reckless in every way possible. Can’t blame run bad for any of that.
And his analysis has lots of contradictions. He looks at Reza through a GTO lens and then through a degenerate lens. Can't have it both ways
Thanks for sharing and keeping it real. It’s good to know us non-vloggers are not the only ones that have downswings. It can be a viscious game, but your positive attitude is inspiring.
Hi Mariano, remember: to be a winner , first you need to feel the adversity. That's the best lesson. Don't stop fighting. Thank you.
This is why we love Poker. The good, the bad and the ugly. Looking forward to another one of your videos. Go get them!
When taking a shot, I suggest you to take enough time to feel game flow dynamics and come up with your strategy to exploit your opponents. I don't think you did enough of that in this session. Your 3 bets weren't pushing equity, it was simply increasing the variance out of positions against opponents who don't fold enough. Sure, you were running bad here. However, your calls were not sharp which you usually don't make. You also deviated a lot from how you plan to play the hand here and there. I didn't see you doing any when you were playing ur A game in lower stakes.
Keep your head up boss. You’re my favorite Vlogger for a reason. So humbled, smart and a great player. It will come around
The attitude in this video is outstanding for the result. Rampage sat and bitched in his "personal channel" video, this was the exact opposite. Lots of respect man a true professional.
Losing is a huge part of growing, and you WILL grow to be a great player since everyone would agree you do have passion for the sport and the time you put in to it including the vlogs. Look forward to witnessing greatness in the future.
I'm so glad to see a poker vlogger include their biggest loss. A problem a lot of early vloggers make is up they're afraid to admit that some days just suck.
These are great days to learn lessons about patience, having a sense of humor, and learning to take life in stride.
I’m rooting for you man, don’t listen to the negativity. Keep showing all sides, positive and negatives, in these vlogs. It will make reaching your goals that much sweeter.
I've been watching from the start, you have progressed for sure and can only get better. Set backs happen but your come-back will be epic!!
Amazing attitude: Mature, Honest, Professional. And it’s gotta be hard to be those things after a double whammy like that. Props.
You got an immediate “like” here due to the simplicity and straightforwardness of your headline.
Just like the video without saying anything holyshit
I have been playing poker for a living for a long time. The ace high call is one of those calls you make and afterwards you are so mad at yourself. You want to be the hero and your judgment is totally clouded by that. It blows up in your face and you immediately question if you are even good at the game. Been there I know how it is. It’s easy to lose confidence and second guess yourself regardless of past results you’ve had after a play like that. If Mariono is like me and I think he is this will haunt him for a long time. Learn from it try not to dwell on it move on and try to play better next time. Good luck my man. Few people understand how mentally taxing the journey of a professional poker player is.
It's easy for us on the sidelines to say "Hang in there." I will offer this. Your honesty and humble approach to what you share in inspiring. Best of luck with your future.
Thanks for the transparency! Looking forward to the next high stakes vlogs, because like you said, this has happened at the beginning each time you've jumped up in stakes. Good things to follow for a competent player!!
I can tell you are more than just a poker player! Your creativity in your videos far surpasses all the other poker vlogers.... Great Job! See you at the Lodge!!
Oh man. I’m sorry to see this. It was hard to watch and I cant believe the way everything unfolded. You’re still a champion to us and we’ll keep cheering you on no matter what. Keep your head up and hang in there. It’ll be okay.
Don't doubt for one minute you will get it all back and more. I seriously admire your extensive knowledge of the game and appreciate how your transparently share it all with us through these blogs!
It will all work itself in the end, you are an extremely competent player and I expect to see you in the bigger games sooner than later all the time and crushing.
Always great cinematography skills. Keep your head up and keep us posted!
Well done for keeping it real and showing the reality of the ups and downs involved in grinding a living making poker. The tide will turn back in your favour soon.
I left a like. Least I can do with that brutal sessions. Thanks for being so open about the process. GL moving forward.
Not the title line that I was looking for, especially since it was on your vlog. Felt even worse when I saw how visibly gutted you were looking. Having said that, I always feel that it is better to lose on your first attempts rather than win big as that often gives a sense of overconfidence. The loss that follows that overconfident feeling is even larger and more difficult to recover from. The experience will be extremely valuable. Just to let you know, yours is the only poker vlog that I regularly watch and wait for. I truly appreciate your transparency and comments on the games. Best wishes to you and look forward to your forthcoming vlogs.
Another day in the life. You still winning king gorgeous life and you play poker for a living! Stay gracious and humble you will always succeed
Please stop with this ''King'' bullshit.
Watching your video and Rampages video made me sad today. I was rooting for both of you and love watching the combo videos! Keep your head up, keep churning out the videos, I love the content and really enjoy learning from you!!!
AND THAT IS GAMBLING………yes I agree with NEWDAY, thanks for the transparency……..you will bounce back. Your my top 4 Texas holdem vlogers. I have learned so much just by watching these vlogs…….keep HITTING it. I’m gonna keep pushing to be a better player. I’m adding recreational Texas holdem to one of my retirement hobbies. Maybe do a little casino travel just like you guys are doing. DEFINITELY looks like a lot of fun. Thanks again 👍🏽💯💯💯
The beach is a great place to clear your mind before a session bro
when you feel really bad about it, just remember there were some people who shorted Tesla stock :D
That's brutal, but actually put a smile on my face.
I hope they're still holding
Yeah but they shorted with other people’s money though.
There's also that billionaire CEO lady who is likely going to jail for most of her life. Things can always be worse lol
@@Ihave10billionsubs I think you mean Karen the super trader
I’m a relatively new player and I’m on a little bit of a losing streak after some good wins. No matter what, your videos always inspire me to play better and smarter! Always have to stay positive and it would be awesome to play with you sometime
Hey Mariano, I'm not sure how I could cope with a loss like that.
I've been following you for a long time and think you are one of the best poker vloggers on the tube. I predict you are going to crush it when you next play 5/10.
Phil
Much respect Mariano. Best poker vlogger big brother. Mean Mindset can't be matched. I see you at the top soon. Stay quality. Big love!
Rough one bro but thanks as always for putting yourself out there and being real. Think you still played well for the most part on those streams but sometimes the cards just don't fall right...Keep your head up though, I know you'll bounce back and one day we'll get to see you crushing alongside Garrett and Andy!
Can see the gutted feeling on your face when you were leaving that table with a loss. Keep your head high man you are a good poker player my man 🙌🏻
He shouldn't play against these guys who can reload 5000 times...they have too much money. I can tell he was not completely comfortable.
Favorite channel… keep grinding man you know the best is yet to come.
The pressure got to you bro! Stay solid and play your game consistent no matter the stakes. You will bounce back bro
You’ve come a long way. Your doing great. You’ve bumped up your buy in. There is a learning curve
I totally understand. It's a hope and a dream to play in the big game. One day it's going to pay off. Keep pushing bro!
You’re imo one of the best players in the vlogger category. Sometimes you can’t do anything when card dead. Best of luck in the future games! Cheers
A gut punch, and a moment for some reflection. NOT a failure, a teachable moment and time to look at what happened and how to move forward. Always forward never back. Thanks for sharing!
trust the process! very unlucky session but you will get it back...only hand I was surprised by your decision making was the light call down w/ Ace Ten against Reza...Imo it's either Allin (with the nut flush blocker) or fold
@Cesare Cesare i didn‘t check stack sizes…but i think all in (although not advisable against a calling station like reza) or fold are better than a call, especially with his hand not even being a great bluff catcher
Appreciate the transparency and honesty. Keeps me coming back. Most poker vlog channels only show the big wins, but the big losses are just as much a part of poker. Keep up the great content man!
Good for you taking a calculated shot, you can play those games but it is hard playing against players with massive rolls. You'll keep improving, good luck.
You’re a real dude. Thank you for sharing. You are a competent player! . Keep pushing !
Keep grinding brother!
Poker is a hard way to make an easy living.
Your honesty and transparency through the debacle are refreshing. Thank you for sharing even this painful one.
What an amazing post... I am sure it was not simple to revisit those hands to created the vlod. I am sure you will do great and much better in the future. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi, this is the first time I write to you. I enjoy your vlog a lot. It is always nice to see you play. As you know loosing is a part of the deal, being a poker player.
Regards from Israel
Mariano. Since the buy-ins were $10k and $15k we can assume that you were bankrolled for at least $500,000. 50xbuy in. If not then you were under bank-rolled and were just punting around. Properly bank rolled is not a big problem.
Thanks for the sincerity! Keep improving! From defeats u learn the most
Great vlog, Mariano. Great showing of humility and variance in poker. Also great for others to see someone taking a shot at higher stakes and running very bad. Keep up the great vlogs, keeping it real.
You are still my favorite poker blogger!
Even more now
You played well, the cards just didn't fall your way that night. Your openness on the loss is admirable. Anyway, I am now a new Subscriber. BTW: you are very funny on Rampage's vids its a fun and different side of you we don't see much on your channel. Love the vlogs good luck moving forward.
One of your realest vids ✊🏾
I’ve seen you many of many times at morongo. Have never said hi but that will change. Nothing but respect here. I know how much these sessions hurt.
I know the feeling of trying to push the envelope when you're stuck your balls to get out of the red.
Hindsight is 20/20 but with multiple loose/sticky player's it's time to play ABC with an occasional bluff.
Keep up the grind, always love the quality of your posts
Sorry to hear that you drop that hard without that much punting. You’ve always been transparent and honest about your plays. Unlucky, hope you can bounce back asap
That was brutal. You had been running pretty well for a while. The rubber band eventually had to snap back. I understand about wanting to jump in stakes. Back to grinding though. Good luck. I’m gonna keep watching the vlogs and watching all ads 30 seconds or less. I enjoy the content and the commentary.
Appreciate the transparency! Keep at it Mariano
You had a rough night. The very last hand you played summed up the night perfectly. But you'll get it back, no doubt. Just don't play with the Rampage mindset where you tell yourself you gotta get it back. Play your game and you'll rebound in no time.
Chin up Mariano, there will be better days ahead. Look forward to watching you play the Friday games with G-man, Andy, and Nick in the near future. Keep grinding and chasing your dreams.
It was brutal watching you play those guys. Those were action junkies and it seemed like all you had to do was either not try and bluff so much which crushed you especially against action players. Also you were running extremely bad but instead of taking a step back you just kept going. That’s the type of table where If you do hit anything you could win 15/20k in one hand. You seem to play way too aggressive and had the same mindset that you were playing in the lower stakes. I couldn’t watch the whole thing I felt so bad for you. Definitely get in the law With solvers. Hope you are analyzing your hand histories.
Minor setback for a major comeback my guy. Soon enough, these will be regular losses for you and the wins will be even bigger. Stay up.
I’m so grateful for you youtube channel I learn so much from you on how not to play poker so thank you for giving us all this gift of teaching us thank you bless
The losses are as important as the wins… these types of logs really help put it in perspective for people who are trying to go to that next level. Chances are with your skill level, you will definitely surpass into the millions one day and this will just be a funny story you tell to your grandkids
Watched the stream and felt bad for you and rampage, but that game is wild and I've seen swings of 6 figures all the time, with Garret, Gol, Krish and the rest. you guys will be back!
You are a good guy,man! Keep strong, you are the best. That things happend
Thanks for this video and for transmitting your deep thoughts and emotions even when things don't go your way... I know you come back stronger and it's just part of the game.💪 See you Mariano. Best greetings from Belgium!
Mario, I play poker also but almost exclusively small stakes at a couple of local casinos here in Missouri. (1-2 no limit with a max 300 dollar buy ins and some 100- 300 dollar buy in tourneys). I know what it's like to do everything "right" and then watch your opponents catch inside straights and 2 outers on the river. Of course I also make the terrible calls and then find out I was in third place all along!! The higher the risk the higher the reward. I just hope that you have maxed out your 401K/Roth IRA for the year and have all your debt paid off. (Non-mortgage debt that is- almost all of us have to carry a mortgage for long term especially in SoCal.) Don't ever forget to pay yourself first and then go have some fun, because the Brinks truck doesn't go to the cemetery with you when it's all over!!
Respect for making the vlog after a negative result. Not the easiest to do I can imagine. I always saw these moments as a chance to work on my mental game. "Mental game of poker" book was a nice start for some theory and hands on tools. Work on cognition, and as a result change your feelings and in the end your behavior on and off the table. You are a very competent player as far as I can tell with your videos, and you make way less mistakes than most at the table. Wish you a good mind set and hope to see you back at the tables sir!
Idk man. The ace high call down was just absolute spew. What is he check raising flop with on a paired low board? Either an 8 or a flush draw or a low pair or 99-JJ (which a pocket pair will usually just check call here)? Checking the turn eliminates the over pairs and 8’s for the most part, but totally can still have a flush or a monster. I’m finding almost no bluffs after the check raise flop. If the flop was 889 with 2 clubs that would be a better board to call down with because he can have straight draws and combo draws that brick IMO.
rampage and mariano out here making reza and randall emmett look like pros haha
I love watching the journey. Stay the course and keep on moving.
Hey Mariano, I thought you were one of the better players at the table... you’re creative and smart. Dry patches are inevitable but it’s how you react to them that is important. Keep your head up! We’ll still be here supporting no matter what.
It was just a brutal session of bad cards, miserable turns, and a few dubious decisions but you handled it like the professional that you are. I think that you can beat that game in the long run but need a bigger bankroll obviously. I know you were taking a shot so hopefully the next time you run better. I'll be watching and rooting for you. Good luck to you!
GOOD TO SEE YOU BROADCAST YOUR LOSES AS WELL AS WINS.... UNFORTUNATELY THIS WILL HAPPEN... STAY STONG AND FOCUSED... YOULL COME BACK... GOOD LUCK
Thanks for posting. Makes me feel less insane about losing 3500 this week. Having a great hand but not the best hand can be very brutal.
Hang in there bro! Keep up the great work on the Vlogs!
You did it. Respect to you mah brother. Respect! That must have been a hard video to do....but it is what it is - you will have equally large winning sessions too in the near future. So this is all just variance.... Aroni
Fair play for this one man, sometimes it feels like you can do nothing right. Thankfully seeing so many other sessions it's clear you're a very well balanced and talented player 👊🏻
When i rewatch the videos i have a hard time watching this one. I feel a deep personal sense of loss
Much respect for putting this out there! Sunday night I was coasting in a game with everything going my way. A new guy sits at the table and calls my raise IP. Flop isn't one I should be C-betting on against good players but this pool seemed soft so I bet anyway. He raised me and only had like $300 behind. I shipped it on him even though I had never played against him before and he sigh called with AA on a 10 high flop. Turn A left no doubt I wasn't winning this hand. That loss wasn't much financially but after that, I ran horrible taking 4 very bad beats. So a night where I was winning 2.5 buy ins, turned into a 2 buy in loss. I was sick to my stomach because I should have just folded the hand vs an unknown player on that type of board and it seemed to spiral into oblivion afterwards. Again, much respect for putting this out there, especially when it was on your own dime. I'm sure you are out punishing people for it as I type.
Thanks for the content man 🙏
Tough session bud. Good luck grinding it back up & I hope your next shot goes better!
We all have those days. Keep your head up and continue moving forward. All the best.
On the bright side of things, you are up to 72K subs so that has to cushion the financial blow. RUclips is your real bread and butter at this point. Learn from Rampage on that front and post more vlogs. You need an editor to work with you so you can post more often and grow your channel. THAT'S where the consistent money is.