550 PLO Turbo MTT at Portomaso Casino for European Poker Tour.
20000 starting chips at 25/50 blinds and 15 min. levels.
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First Table Reads:
1 (late reg) mid aged guy - played PLO cash after hero missed PLO8 MTT, seemed solid
2 late reg - younger German, likely NLHE player || later - maniac, 100% flop cbet (likely NLHE player)
3 young guy, kind of maniac
4 hero
5 older guy with glasses
6 [empty]
7 older guy (eventual read - likely NLHE player)
8 young guy, had "polo" brand shirt (eventual read - likely NLHE player)
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Hero registered early and showed up on time after busting out of the Quintuple Draw MTT.
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Level 1 - Blinds: 25/50
Hero noticed Vil3 was a maniac.
Hero dealt in BB: Ks Qs Tc 2c
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil2 (SB): raises to 150
Hero (BB): calls
(2 players - 300 in pot)
Hero only notes this hand because of the villain dynamics. Unfortunately, hero does not remember if villain won pot, etc...
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Hero dealt in CO: Ax Kd Jh Th
Preflop:
Vil3 (UTG): raises to 175
(folds to hero)
Hero (CO): raises to 450
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 975 in pot)
Flop: Qh 9h 3x
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 525
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 2025 in pot)
Turn: Qh 9h 3x 5x
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 1150
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 4325 in pot)
River: Qh 9h 3x 5x 7h
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
Vil3: shows Qc Jc 3s 2s
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard reraise against a likely maniac.
Flop: Bet/call with wrap/no flush draw.
Turn: Hero continues to apply pressure, but villain continues to call.
River: This might have been a spot to triple barrel, but what is villain's flop/turn calling range? Flush draws? Some wraps? Pair+? Hero decides to avoid spewing with a triple barrel.
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Level 2 - Blinds: 50/100
Hero dealt in HJ: Kd Qh Jd 7h
Preflop:
(folds to hero)
Hero (HJ): raises to 250
Vil5 (CO): folds
Vil7 (But): calls
Vil8 (SB): calls
Vil1 (BB): calls
(4 players - 1000 in pot)
Flop: 4d 6s 9s
(all players check)
(4 players - 1000 in pot)
Turn: 4d 6s 9s 4d
(all players check)
(4 players - 1000 in pot)
River: 4d 6s 9s 4d Tc
(all players check)
Hero did not write down any shown down hands. There may have been a river bet and all players folded.
Hero: mucks hand
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a bit loose over 2 rotations (CO/But were somewhat tight).
Flop: This is a pretty wet flop and hero has no hand. Hero is check/folding.
Turn: Same as flop.
River: Same as flop.
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Hero dealt in button: Ax Ah 4h 2h
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): raises to 250
(folds to hero)
Hero (But): calls
(other players fold)
(2 players - 650 in pot)
Flop: Tx Qh 6h
Vil7: bets 400
Hero: calls
(2 players - 1450 in pot)
Turn: Tx Qh 6h 8c
Vil7: bets 400
Hero: raises to 1350
Vil7: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: With a weak AAxx hand, hero decides to play in position.
Flop: This could be a raise as well, but hero decides to peel.
Turn: Same bet size = weak villain bet (likely bad 2 pair, top pair/top kicker). Hero decides to raise and bluff many/most rivers.
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Hero dealt in CO: Kx Qd Jx 9x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (UTG+1): raises to 250
Vil2 (HJ): calls
Hero (CO): calls
Vil5 (But): calls
(4 players - 1150 in pot)
Flop: Td 8d 4d
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 900
Hero: folds
Vil5: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a spot to reraise the field, but hero decides to keep pot smaller.
Flop: Standard bet/fold when PFR does not bet and another player bets.
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(next hand)
Hero dealt in HJ: Ax Ac Qc 5x
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG, 15k): raises to 250
Vil2 (UTG+1, 25k): raises to 700
(folds to hero)
Hero (HJ, 18k): calls
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1: calls
(3 players - 2250 in pot)
Flop: 7d 6c 3s
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 1600
Hero: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a spot to 4b to ~2500, but what will hero do with SPR = 3 (~13-15k and 5k+ pot size)? Hero decides to play conservatively.
Flop: This is a bad flop for hero's hand. Although it likely missed everyone, hero decides to be conservative and fold.
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Hero's stack: 20k
Level 3 - Blinds: 75/150
Hero dealt in HJ: Ah Jh Xx Xx (or was it AJ suited, but not in hearts?)
Preflop:
Vil2 (UTG): raises to 525
(all players call.)
(7 players - 3675 in pot)
Flop: Kc Qd Th
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 1500
Vil7: folds
Vil8: calls
Vil1: folds
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Hero: calls
(3 players - 8175 in pot)
Turn: Kc Qd Th 7h
Vil8 (20k): checks
Hero (15k): checks
Vil5 (10k): bets 4500
Vil8: folds
Hero: raises all in (14k total)
Vil5: thinks for a long time, then folds, saying he had Jx 9h 7x 5h.
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard play on dry board. Hero is waiting for non-pairing turn to hopefully get money in middle.
Turn: Hero put Vil5's range as AJ more than J9 with redraw. With hero's hand (w/ flush draw), hero wants to freeroll opponent before scare card hits.
Even if hero had naked AJxx, hero wants to get all money in on turn before scare card hits.
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Level 4 - Blinds: 100/200
(6 handed)
Hero dealt in CO: Ah 9x 8h 4h
Preflop:
Vil2 (UTG): raises to 400
Vil3 (HJ): calls
Hero (CO): calls
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (BB): calls
(4 players - 1700 in pot)
Flop: Kc Qx 6c 2h
Vil2: checks
Vil3: bets ~1100
Hero: folds
Vil7: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with suited ace in likely MW pot.
Flop: Standard.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 20800 @ 200/400 blinds
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First Table Updated Reads:
1 (late reg) mid aged guy - played PLO cash after hero missed PLO8 MTT, seemed solid
2 younger Russian maniac, 100% flop cbet (likely NLHE player)
3 young guy, kind of maniac
4 hero
5 older guy with glasses
6 younger likely internet player (seemed to be playing on PS on his mobile phone while waiting for hands and did not seem to pay attention).
7 older guy (eventual read - likely NLHE player)
8 young guy, had "polo" brand shirt (eventual read - likely NLHE player)
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Hero dealt in CO: Ah Jh 9x 2x
Preflop:
Vil2 (UTG+1): raises to 900
Vil3 (UTG+2): calls
Hero (CO): calls
Vil6 (SB): calls
Vil7 (BB): folds
(4 players - 3600 in pot)
Flop: 8c 3d 3h
Vil6: checks
Vil2: bets 3000
Vil3: folds
Hero: folds
Vil6: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard against maniac in likely MW pot.
Flop: Hero seriously considered a float, but hero has no equity (backdoor flush draw). Hero decides to wait for another opportunity.
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Hero dealt in UTG: Ax Ad Jd 8d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (UTG+1, 30k): raises to 900
Hero (HJ, 23k): calls
Vil5 (CO, 11k): calls
Vil7 (SB, 30k): calls
(4 players - 4000 in pot)
Flop: Ah Kh Tc
Vil7: checks
Vil2: bets 2100
Hero: calls
Vil5: folds
Vil7: folds
(2 players - 8200 in pot)
Turn: Ah Kh Tc 2s
Vil2: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 8200 in pot)
River: Ah Kh Tc 2s Jd
Vil2: bets 1000
Hero: calls
Vil2: shows Q9xx (or AQxx)
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Could hero reraise here? Perhaps, but hero gets into awkward spot with SPR = ~6.
Flop: Hero wants to let villain bluff turns/rivers.
Turn: Hero probably should have bet/called here as a float, but hero decides to let villain bluff river.
River: This is a bad river card since Q+broadway just became a winning hand. Hero bluff catches.
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Level 7 - Blinds: 300/600
Hero dealt in CO: As Js 8x 3x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (UTG+2, ~35k): raises to 1500
Hero (CO, ~21k): calls
Vil7 (BB, ~30k): calls
(3 players - 4800 in pot)
Flop: Jx 6x 5h
Vil7: checks
Vil2: bets 2500
Hero: calls
Vil7: folds
(2 players - 9800 in pot)
Turn: Jx 6x 5h Ah Qx
Vil2: bets 4600
Hero: calls
(2 players - 19000 in pot)
Turn: Jx 6x 5h Ah Qx
Vil2: almost immediately says "all in."
Hero: snap calls.
Vil2: mucks hand immediately.
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard against villain who has been opening very wide.
Flop: Standard to call with top pair and see how turn/river cards play out.
Turn: Hero is never folding his hand regardless of river cards. Villain's range is so wide and hero decides to make a stand with 2 pair.
River: Hero is snap calling this "relative blank". In all honesty, hero is making same play as seat 1 earlier when that player made a stand against same maniac.
Hero's stack: 49700 @ 300/600
Vil2 says "I need to play better", tightens up in spots, and eventually busts as we break tables.
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Second Table Reads:
1 young guy
2 older guy
3 mid aged guy with medium length hair
4 mid aged guy with cap
5 empty, eventually young Asian with PS.com logo and suit
6 young guy watching on phone
7 hero
8 young guy, spiked hair and glasses
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Level 8 - Blinds: 400/800
Hero dealt in : 9x 7s 6s 5x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil3 (UTG): raises to 1600
Hero (CO): calls
Vil2 (BB): calls
(3 players - 5200 in pot)
Flop: Qc 7h 3s
Vil2: checks
Vil3: bets 3600
Hero: folds
Vil2: folds
Analysis;
Preflop: Standard. This is too small of a rundown to 3 bet.
Flop: Hero has a pair, gutshot, and backdoor flush draw. This is a fold.
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Level 9 - Blinds: 600/1200
Reads: Vil5 - appears to be raising often preflop.
Hero dealt in : Ac Qc Jc 9x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil5)
Vil5 (UTG, 60+k): raises to 3300
Hero (UTG+2, 46k): calls
Vil1 (CO, 40+k): calls
(3 players - 11700 in pot)
Flop: 5d 4c Th
Vil5: bets 9100
Hero: folds
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 29900 in pot)
Turn: 5d 4c Th 9c
Vil5: bets pot
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a 3b IP, but a UTG raise may be strong even from a maniac. Hero also has position and decides to keep pot smaller.
Flop: Standard.
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Hero's image has been tight.
Hero dealt in UTG: Ah Kh Qh 5x
Preflop:
(folds to hero)
Hero (UTG): raises to 2500
Vil6 (BB): checks
(2 players - 5600 in pot)
Flop: 7s 6s 6x
Vil6: checks
Hero: bets 3500
Vil6: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Given hero's tight image, hero decided to try to "steal" a pot with a somewhat marginal hand. Normally, this is a limp or fold.
Flop: Given hero's tight image, hero would bet once and check/fold if called.
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Level 10 - Blinds: 800/1600
Hero dealt in button: As Tx 8x 3s
Preflop:
(folds to hero)
Hero (But, 45k): raises to 3500
Vil8 (SB): folds
Vil1 (BB, 40k): calls
(2 players - 7800 in pot)
Flop: 2h 2d 5c
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 7800 in pot)
Turn: 2h 2d 5c Js
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets 4300
Vil1: raises to 10500
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard raise from button with suited ace.
Flop: Hero decides to not cbet here and try to hit gutshot. Hero was trying to balance in spots instead of a blatant "flop steal" and having to commit 2+ bets on flop/turn continuation bet.
Turn: This might have been a spot to wait until the river to make a bet and see more information from villain. The board is so dry that it still looks like a steal. Hero's river only bet looks more credible with trips/boat.
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Level 11 - Blinds: 1000/2000
Hero dealt in :
Preflop:
(folds to Vil5)
Vil5 (UTG+2, 60+k): raises to 4500
Hero (CO, 35k): calls
Vil1 (SB, 40+k): calls
Vil2 (BB, ~20k): reraises all in
Vil5: folds
Hero: folds
Vil1: calls
Unfortunately, hero does not remember showdown hands.
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Redraw for 3 tables/24 players.
Hero's stack: 28,700
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Three Table Redraw Table Reads:
* = same player from previous table
1 *young Asian with PS.com logo and suit
2 *young guy
3 middle aged (or younger) guy, small mustache
4 *mid aged guy with beard
5 *hero
6 young guy
7 mid aged guy with hoodie and glasses
8 *old guy with beard, glasses
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Hero's stack: ~33k
Level 12 - Blinds: 1200/2400
Hero dealt in CO?: Xx Xx Xx Xx (likely a suited Ace or rundown, less likely KKxx)
For this HH, hero assumes a hand like Ac Jc 9s 8h.
Preflop:
(folds to Vil4)
Vil4 (HJ?): raises to 8400
Hero (CO?): calls
(2 players - 20400 in pot)
Flop: Qd 9c 2h
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 20400 in pot)
Turn: Qd 9c 2h 7s
Vil3: bets 2500
Hero: call
(2 players - 25400 in pot)
River: Qd 9c 2h 7s 8s
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 8500
Vil3: calls
Vil3: shows KT77 (KTss)
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has little equity and hopes to get a decent turn card.
Turn: Hero is likely peeling due to such small bet, chance to bluff, and some equity (trip/gutshot). Villain's bet is extremely weak.
River: It turns out villain was just trying to extract value and get bluff on river. It succeeded.
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Hero's stack: ~12k
(5 handed)
Hero dealt in HJ: Ac Qc Tx 9x
Preflop:
Vil2: raises to 5000
Hero: reraises to ~12k (all in)
Just as hero announced raise, the TD had many racks since there was going to be a rebalance to 2 tables (16 players left).
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2: calls
Vil2: shows Ax Kx Qx 7x (not sure if hand was suited, maybe to K)
Board: 8x Jc 5x Kc Kx
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a questionable shove. AQ does not beat a tighter opening range. Vil2 did not seem to be opening a lot in limited time of play.
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Hero out in 16th of 56. 11 spots payed.
The field seemed soft and there were many players who were NLHE players or players who were "just in turbo mode" and not slowing down.
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