You're all over the place even explaining in this video. "This is Vegas on a Friday night so he can have anything" pay him off on a board where A10 became a bluff catcher at best. Immediately after u state, "Vegas games are notoriously nitty so if u add pressure they fold lol." You sir are the reason poker is alive and well. Ty for being you 😆
AK hand. When you're not sure if villain has a medium strength hand or a missed draw, I do a version of the "merge bet" going for thin valuebut also leaving the door open for missed draws to raise. Bet 25% pot and get looked up by worse hand or potentially raised by missed draws. The best of both worlds. Great session!
Funny how we both agree on the sizing but I would've planned on a fold to raises. I do see your merit though but I play 1-2 and 1-3 most folks don't raise much but the nuts at my stakes
The first guy is talking about a trap block bet, the second guy is talking about an actual block bet. Block bet= bet, fold to raise. Trap bet= bet to induce raise, call.
@@davidgraney3413 There aren't many games bigger than $1/3 in the ARK/La/Miss area where I mostly play, so very good players have little choice but to play the $1/3. I don't think low stakes games in the south are much like those in other areas. $1/3 plays more like a $2/5 with typical opens of $15-$25 and the good experienced players make it tougher than most low stakes.
In the A-10 hand where you went with YOUR gut and lost, I was watching HIS gut! His respiration rate increased significantly. In my experience, this is a "I'm really excited to have a monster" tell.
I know you're not looking for poker tips, but I noticed on that loss with the trip nines that he looked at his watch after the check-raise. This is a huge confidence tell. I love when people wear watches at the table for this very reason.
Hey Lexo. Great vlog per usual. I thought you had a good read on the situation with the AK but as I watched it play out I was thinking I would shove the river. He's never checking back the turn with a better hand than AK there, unless it's specifically KdQd. A shove from you will get called by an Ace or an extremely ambitious 2nd pair (like KK) a greater % of the time than you will run into a better hand. Personally don't think I could ever fold the river as played by villain.
I think you made the right decision on the river in the AK hand. He is not calling a big river bet with anything that you can beat. He probably would hero fold KK or even AQ. On the other hand he may bet as a bluff. It does feel like you have the best hand after he checks on the turn unless he specifically has KdQd and hit the hidden nuts on the turn. Given your analysis the best way to maximize is to let him bluff on the river.
GREAT Vlog! Coming from the Northeast, and playing in poker rooms in Connecticut and Massachusetts, I, too found that the Vegas game was very “nitty” in relation to what I was used to. Found myself having a really dial back raise frequency and size to get action.
Lex, on the AK hand- I would have bet small to try and get him to raise. I think he place you on a big A after the called flop raise. By doing so he would try and raise you off it as he tried on the flop. Great content been a subscriber for awhile now.
@dange7360 I don't see you adding any strategic comments. Just smart ass remarks, probably not smart enough to understand how things work. Must have sucked to not have mommy and daddy's love and attention.
That’s a tough spot though because with the way that hand played, even though it really seems like he has the best hand, there aren’t many combos he’s beating that are going to call. He’s probably more likely to lose if the guy calls. On the other hand, it’s more likely for the other guy to bluff after a check than to raise on a bluff. It’s hard to gauge the table from this blog because he wasn’t ever getting called OR raised on the river 😂
I think you played the ak kk hand great. On the river you could bet smallish but it's also nice to have good hands to check call. I'm curious what you would have done if opponent 4bet shoved preflop?
Your AK v "KK" hand, I think what you did was fine if you can call off the stack. Deeper stacks might want to bluff and it would be a tough call. Leading out small would be my thinking to get weak hands to overcall.
On the AK hand, being OOP on the river I would have bet 1/3 pot.. Because the snap raise on the flop is usually indicative of non-nutted hands; let's say 80% of the time it's non-nutted. Then, when opponent checks back the turn, he likely wouldn't do that with AT, AJ, JJ, or 77 since there are so many draws out there - perhaps with KQ, but you have a blocker for that. If you bet 1/3 pot on the river, he might've even raised with the straight blocker, but you would've HAD to call with your straight blocker also. edit: you could've bet 1/4 on the river also, as a block bet. 1/3 pot is similar, but more hands in his range will call your 1/4.
I’d honestly check with a pair of A’s. The way the hand went, like you said he could’ve been on a pair of J’s and made Trips or AJ for two pair. And only slowed down because maybe he put you Trip on A’s. In short anything that Calls a big River bet Probly had you beat and Probly not worth it to find out in a already big pot. But what do I know
I just got back to Florida from Vegas today. 10 year anniversary with the wife.we stayed at paris Friday night I was playing 13 at the Horseshoe. I was drunk when I showed up and plastered when I left at 5 a.m.. i didn't know the drink were free but when i found out, it was on. Free as in $5 dollar tips but it felt free after paying strip prices. I was tiping dealers even when i wasnt winning. I was fucked up.
AK hand. This depends on the player for me but I would often lean towards a small sizing with plans of fold to a raise on the river. Make it 20-30% and fold to raises
AK hand: I check the river as well. Give him a chance to bluff off. Also it’s easier to pick off a single bet bluff then a jam over the top of a thin value bet bluff. What does he call with there that you beat other than AQ. Just my thoughts.
I think checking the river with AK is perfect, you’re the pro but I’ve played for a long time and I think it is very thin value the way the hand was played with all the raising each player is showing a lot of strength. If you bet the river and he goes all in you put yourself in a tough spot bc it’s either a bluff or he has you. It can go either way but as a pro what do you think is the best ev when betting for value now that you look back at it
When he doesn’t bet the turn after the flop raise you should have a strong feeling you have him beat! 😮 So I’d bet the river and if he tries to raise you it’s an ez bluff catch. 😅
I believe checking to induce a bluff in that AK hand is the right play. You're losing to AJ, A10, pocket jacks, pocket 10s, and will only get called by AQ. Well played imho
AK hand. I try to limit myself to play suited the way you played your off suit but it was totally reasonable - AK out of position 3!+ sux. Lead was fine. The flop call was great but it’s an uncomfortable spot - snap raise is a little suspicious but in the moment it’s no fun. If villain fires a second barrel you prob have to lay it down but you nailed it - check back on the turn was light at the end of the tunnel. You could have maybe bet river because there’s no way he’s playing stop and go, and you might get a call from a rec player who levels himself into a call thinking you were attacking his weakness on the turn with a missed draw? But, honestly, you got great value from KK so nicely played.
I think the Ace Ling was the correct move with checking on the river you called the big raise on the flop and following thru Go chase the young wild things in Vegas have fun
Question, i was playing 1/3 at the horseshoe a few days ago. I straddled on the button and they didnt make the blinds act first. The action started next to the blinds like a normal hand. The dealer said thats the way it is there i never seen that anywhere before.
If you lead on the river you are opening yourself to all in at which point your might thoroughly convince yourself he had jacks in the hole. Nice hand. And overall nice bluff catching.
The A♥️4♥️ hand. If you put her on any kind of draw (flush, straight, combo), you got the best hand. I personally would have called the river and let her bluff a brick. If you are willing to bet Ace high on the turn because you believe she is weak, then you should be willing to call off with Ace high on the river if you feel like she's bluffing there. There's nothing better than hero calling with Ace Hi.
I think a small lead there is perfect. You can get value from kk qq aq If you are expecting to check call almost any bet then it seems like a weak 300 lead could induce a raise to call/ get a crying call by kk qq aq. If he’s gonna check back his bluffs then you aren’t getting value there either.
It became obvious that Lex was the drunk aggro maniac at his table blasting off chips 🤣
You're all over the place even explaining in this video. "This is Vegas on a Friday night so he can have anything" pay him off on a board where A10 became a bluff catcher at best. Immediately after u state, "Vegas games are notoriously nitty so if u add pressure they fold lol."
You sir are the reason poker is alive and well. Ty for being you 😆
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Agree. Lol
AK hand. When you're not sure if villain has a medium strength hand or a missed draw, I do a version of the "merge bet" going for thin valuebut also leaving the door open for missed draws to raise. Bet 25% pot and get looked up by worse hand or potentially raised by missed draws. The best of both worlds. Great session!
Funny how we both agree on the sizing but I would've planned on a fold to raises. I do see your merit though but I play 1-2 and 1-3 most folks don't raise much but the nuts at my stakes
The first guy is talking about a trap block bet, the second guy is talking about an actual block bet.
Block bet= bet, fold to raise.
Trap bet= bet to induce raise, call.
@@davidgraney3413 There aren't many games bigger than $1/3 in the ARK/La/Miss area where I mostly play, so very good players have little choice but to play the $1/3.
I don't think low stakes games in the south are much like those in other areas. $1/3 plays more like a $2/5 with typical opens of $15-$25 and the good experienced players make it tougher than most low stakes.
Ending your session with shades on, walking backwards out of the casino (with a win!) is priceless.
In the A-10 hand where you went with YOUR gut and lost, I was watching HIS gut! His respiration rate increased significantly. In my experience, this is a "I'm really excited to have a monster" tell.
Lmao with that goofy smile at the end after toasting your beer. Lolz
Great vlog! Nice plays! Beginning to think you are aggro maniac in this one.
I know you're not looking for poker tips, but I noticed on that loss with the trip nines that he looked at his watch after the check-raise. This is a huge confidence tell. I love when people wear watches at the table for this very reason.
I used to go to frostburg right near wvu and the parties were legendary. Keep running it up lex
Good win lex your game is getting better all the time keep up the good work lol
Hey Lexo. Great vlog per usual. I thought you had a good read on the situation with the AK but as I watched it play out I was thinking I would shove the river. He's never checking back the turn with a better hand than AK there, unless it's specifically KdQd. A shove from you will get called by an Ace or an extremely ambitious 2nd pair (like KK) a greater % of the time than you will run into a better hand. Personally don't think I could ever fold the river as played by villain.
I think you made the right decision on the river in the AK hand. He is not calling a big river bet with anything that you can beat. He probably would hero fold KK or even AQ. On the other hand he may bet as a bluff. It does feel like you have the best hand after he checks on the turn unless he specifically has KdQd and hit the hidden nuts on the turn. Given your analysis the best way to maximize is to let him bluff on the river.
Whiskey and IPA as a stimulant?! I'll take your word for it......
Running good while drinking is awesome 😎 hehe congratulations lex. Looking forward to see more videos like this
GREAT Vlog! Coming from the Northeast, and playing in poker rooms in Connecticut and Massachusetts, I, too found that the Vegas game was very “nitty” in relation to what I was used to. Found myself having a really dial back raise frequency and size to get action.
Lex, on the AK hand- I would have bet small to try and get him to raise. I think he place you on a big A after the called flop raise. By doing so he would try and raise you off it as he tried on the flop. Great content been a subscriber for awhile now.
@dange7360 I don't see you adding any strategic comments. Just smart ass remarks, probably not smart enough to understand how things work. Must have sucked to not have mommy and daddy's love and attention.
I like your AK play, it plays great as a bluffcatcher and you can always catch your villain value owning themself w worse A
“I get my lame on the list.” 😂 A sign of things to come? Keep grinding Lex. Love your play and videos. ❤👍
Nice ride fam... Thanx for sharing 😊
I look forward to meeting you one day!
*you explain the why and what very well! 👍
I was going guess wrestling as a sport. Much respect. I wrestled one year in college.
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A Q is refered to as the parking lot hand
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"Snap folds very quickly." Yes, clearly tipping a few Lex. 😁 Enjoy your videos.
It was nice chatting with you, the fireball game was strong =)!
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When he auto raised big on flop I went to him having queens or kings…good play call lex! Good fold at 19:00
My favourite vlog, Lex. I would also bet about 25-33% with AK, so there is room for a bluff-raise or a call with a worser hand.
That’s a tough spot though because with the way that hand played, even though it really seems like he has the best hand, there aren’t many combos he’s beating that are going to call. He’s probably more likely to lose if the guy calls. On the other hand, it’s more likely for the other guy to bluff after a check than to raise on a bluff. It’s hard to gauge the table from this blog because he wasn’t ever getting called OR raised on the river 😂
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I think you played the ak kk hand great. On the river you could bet smallish but it's also nice to have good hands to check call. I'm curious what you would have done if opponent 4bet shoved preflop?
Well played on the Ah 4h hand. I couldn't of done it.
Your AK v "KK" hand, I think what you did was fine if you can call off the stack. Deeper stacks might want to bluff and it would be a tough call. Leading out small would be my thinking to get weak hands to overcall.
On the AK hand, being OOP on the river I would have bet 1/3 pot.. Because the snap raise on the flop is usually indicative of non-nutted hands; let's say 80% of the time it's non-nutted. Then, when opponent checks back the turn, he likely wouldn't do that with AT, AJ, JJ, or 77 since there are so many draws out there - perhaps with KQ, but you have a blocker for that. If you bet 1/3 pot on the river, he might've even raised with the straight blocker, but you would've HAD to call with your straight blocker also. edit: you could've bet 1/4 on the river also, as a block bet. 1/3 pot is similar, but more hands in his range will call your 1/4.
I think checking to induce was the right play as played. And if the guy actually had kk he's probably not calling much on the river
Congrats on the session 👏
Tell us some Bouncer stories in a future vlog!
Nice win.
It's nice to see you have a few drinks and relax.
I’d honestly check with a pair of A’s. The way the hand went, like you said he could’ve been on a pair of J’s and made Trips or AJ for two pair. And only slowed down because maybe he put you Trip on A’s. In short anything that Calls a big River bet Probly had you beat and Probly not worth it to find out in a already big pot. But what do I know
Nice win. What kind of BR do you have for a game this big? Or are you taking shots ?
I just got back to Florida from Vegas today. 10 year anniversary with the wife.we stayed at paris Friday night I was playing 13 at the Horseshoe. I was drunk when I showed up and plastered when I left at 5 a.m.. i didn't know the drink were free but when i found out, it was on. Free as in $5 dollar tips but it felt free after paying strip prices. I was tiping dealers even when i wasnt winning. I was fucked up.
I think a coffee would have been a better drink choice when you are at a favorable table.
Loved playing at Bellagio. Also love the match the stack 1/2 at MGM it's a great game. I always end my trip there cuz it's close to the airport
Forgot how much I like Goose Island and Newcastle. Thanks Lex!
If we count the number all-inns, I just wonder who was the drunk guy ;-)
I love instead of coffee or a red bull to wake up you get whiskey and an ipa.
AK hand. This depends on the player for me but I would often lean towards a small sizing with plans of fold to a raise on the river. Make it 20-30% and fold to raises
That was an amazing over shove to a 400 pot bet on turn with the A6 of hearts on the fish! Then then j9 over shove. Who are you! You are a monster!
Agrees with your disappointment in yourself. I cringed at that call.
AK hand: I check the river as well. Give him a chance to bluff off. Also it’s easier to pick off a single bet bluff then a jam over the top of a thin value bet bluff. What does he call with there that you beat other than AQ. Just my thoughts.
AK hand, he slowed down, so I woulda felt confident firing about $800 at the end there. Hoping he had a hand like kings
Every situation is different. It's very rare a person will play any hand the same way because the people and chip stacks are rarely ever the same.
It's you, you're drunk aggro maniac at the table. The first half of the vlog just barreling away.
I feel like I got click-baited Lex!
Turns out the drunk aggro was you! 😁😎
On the AK hand, maybe bet on the turn for discovery. Nice hand!😎💰
That was sick shove with the A4H I love that play
Beast!! Alcohol to wake you up!! From a fellow Hokie, good on you!
I think checking the river with AK is perfect, you’re the pro but I’ve played for a long time and I think it is very thin value the way the hand was played with all the raising each player is showing a lot of strength. If you bet the river and he goes all in you put yourself in a tough spot bc it’s either a bluff or he has you. It can go either way but as a pro what do you think is the best ev when betting for value now that you look back at it
Cool video man always enjoy your content. Goose Island IPA is pretty damn good too btw 😁
I like that you threw down a few in honor of WV the greatest party school in the Country!
Calls a bet for 500 because 500 is just pocket change apparently. Lol. I wish it was for me as well.
For me with AK play, for sure I would have thin value bet 1/3. The range was cap with his XB turn.
I think you’re correct to check the river, I think you can, and do some hand to Pat that would fold to any bet he would make
Took me until about the third drink order to realize the title referred to you :p I'm dumb.
When he doesn’t bet the turn after the flop raise you should have a strong feeling you have him beat! 😮 So I’d bet the river and if he tries to raise you it’s an ez bluff catch. 😅
I like the check call option for the AK hand. If you bet and get raised what are you beating?
I like the check on the river there with AK.
How did you not see he had a 9 there? Lol. I love watching these “pros” over think their hands and donk
I believe checking to induce a bluff in that AK hand is the right play. You're losing to AJ, A10, pocket jacks, pocket 10s, and will only get called by AQ. Well played imho
Lex, I would have done exactly what you did on the River.
How are you able to film this?
When you see a bet of 420, usually it means they don’t have it. It’s a clown tell.
Nice job Lex 👏
AK hand. I try to limit myself to play suited the way you played your off suit but it was totally reasonable - AK out of position 3!+ sux. Lead was fine. The flop call was great but it’s an uncomfortable spot - snap raise is a little suspicious but in the moment it’s no fun. If villain fires a second barrel you prob have to lay it down but you nailed it - check back on the turn was light at the end of the tunnel. You could have maybe bet river because there’s no way he’s playing stop and go, and you might get a call from a rec player who levels himself into a call thinking you were attacking his weakness on the turn with a missed draw? But, honestly, you got great value from KK so nicely played.
I would call with A, 10 too Lex. So you did good…
AK: I dunno, if he over shoves river on your attempt at a value bet, that’s a decision I don’t want to have to make lol
I would have folded AK pre flop . I hate that hand . Rarely ever wins so I just fold AK preflop
Good Lord I hope you're joking 😂
Whiskey and beer to wake up (0.o)...naa got to go a Jeagerbomb man!!!
I think the Ace Ling was the correct move with checking on the river you called the big raise on the flop and following thru
Go chase the young wild things in Vegas have fun
Best vlog to date !!!!
Nice win.
AT is an easy call riv. I suggest you start studying the game. If you fold AT you’re folding almost everything. You’re experiencing hindsight bias.
Question, i was playing 1/3 at the horseshoe a few days ago. I straddled on the button and they didnt make the blinds act first. The action started next to the blinds like a normal hand. The dealer said thats the way it is there i never seen that anywhere before.
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Like a Lot the beer thing 🤣
Damm it seems u were having a good time fun video
I enjoyed the video and I'd say you got out at a good time, any later and the whiskey would've taken over your seat !
The A-K vs the K-K hand, you most definitely should have thrown a value bet, say $550.
If you lead on the river you are opening yourself to all in at which point your might thoroughly convince yourself he had jacks in the hole. Nice hand. And overall nice bluff catching.
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The A♥️4♥️ hand. If you put her on any kind of draw (flush, straight, combo), you got the best hand. I personally would have called the river and let her bluff a brick. If you are willing to bet Ace high on the turn because you believe she is weak, then you should be willing to call off with Ace high on the river if you feel like she's bluffing there. There's nothing better than hero calling with Ace Hi.
Any chance you could explain your statement "depositing in your account" or if that is the same as a lock box for the chips?
11:42, which missed flushdraws exactly? Also keeping in mind he has raised massive pre.
I lead out on the ACE KING 👍🏻
I think a small lead there is perfect. You can get value from kk qq aq
If you are expecting to check call almost any bet then it seems like a weak 300 lead could induce a raise to call/ get a crying call by kk qq aq. If he’s gonna check back his bluffs then you aren’t getting value there either.
You used to wrestle in college? Do you currently do any martial arts? BJJ, Muay Thai or Judo?
Why are you only doubling the straddle when you raise preflop?
That $500 punt on his Q9 hand was UGLY, Lex. Rouge could use that for treats instead of your calling arm...🙄🤣
You played the AK hand perfectly would have done the same thing
Love the Goose Island IPA
I would've bet the river on AK only because he checked turn but your play was totally fine as well either would be fine