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First Table Reads (Table 387, back of room - left or middle table):
1 old guy, hero saw at various PLO8 MTTs
2 young guy with polo (eventually - new registrant - red haired young guy)
3 old guy with fleece
4 hero
5 (empty) (late registration - young euro with Scarf)
6 old guy with moustache and glasses
7 middle aged guy (seen at Dealer's Choice - Bryce Y.)
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It was a pleasant surprise to everyone that it was 7 handed. Big O is usually played 8 handed.
Additionally, the structure was changed a couple days before the tournament (which has become normal for WSOP unfortunately).
Hero was running slightly late due to rain storm. It was first time this summer (and 4th time in hero's time in LV) that it was raining.
Unfortunately, hero bought in the night before and was blinded off somewhat.
Hero's stack: 7275
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Level 1 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 25/50; Limit Game Blinds: 25/50, Limits: 50/100
Hero's stack: 7275
Big O
Hero dealt in SB: Ac Qx Jx 4c 3c
(likely 6 handed)
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil? (???): raises to 150
Vil? (???): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
Vil6 (BB): folds
(3 players - 500 in pot)
Flop: 7x 6s 5s
Hero: checks
Vil?: checks
Vil?: bets ???
Hero: folds
Vil?: calls
(2 players - ??? in pot)
Turn: 7x 6s 5s 9s
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero may have 2nd/2nd hand in multiway pot.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ad Jx 9d 3x
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises to 125
Vil6 (But): folds
Vil7 (SB): calls
Vil1 (BB): calls
(3 players - 375 in pot)
Flop: Qd 4c 3s
(all players check)
(3 players - 375 in pot)
Turn: Qd 4c 3s 7x
Vil7: bets 300
Vil1: folds
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has bottom pair due to counterfeited low.
Turn: Standard.
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LO8
Hero dealt in SB: Jx Tx 9x 8x
(6 handed)
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (UTG): calls
Vil2 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
Vil6 (BB): checks
(3 players - 4 small bets in pot)
Flop: Tx 3d 4x
(Hero does not remember action, but Hero folds.)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard, although a little loose. Hero's hand will rarely scoop.
Flop: Standard. Hero could try to peel for a better 2 pair, but it does not look good on many board run outs.
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LO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ad 4d 3x 2x
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
Vil6 (HJ): calls
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (SB): calls
Vil3 (BB): checks
(4 players - 4 small bets in pot)
Flop: 8d Ax 3d
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil6: calls
Vil2: folds
Vil3: raises
Hero: reraises
Vil6: folds
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 5.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: 8d Ax 3d 9d
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: raises
Hero: reraises
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 11.5 big bets in pot)
River: 8d Ax 3d 9d Td
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: calls
Vil3: shows Kx Jx 4x 2x
Hero: gets 3/4 of pot
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has nuts in both directions and just tries to get money in the pot.
Turn: Same as flop.
River: Same as flop and turn. Hero is fortunate that Vil3 was overplaying a unique nut low (which hero also has).
Hero's stack: ~8500
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Big O
Hero dealt in BB: Ad 6x 5x 3x 2d
(5 handed)
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Vil7 (UTG): calls
Hero (CO): raises 175
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (SB): calls
Vil2 (BB): calls
Vil7: calls
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
(4 players - 750 in pot)
Flop: Kd 3x 2d
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil7: checks
Hero: bets 550
Vil7: calls
Vil1: folds
Vil2: raises to 2925 (all in)
Hero: reraises all in (~8k)
Vil7: folds
Vil2: shows Kx Kx Tx 6x 4x
Board: Kd 3x 2d Td 8h
Hero: scoops
Hero's stack: ~12575
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with suited A2 with counterfeit protection.
Flop: Standard. Hero may not have nut low, but hero has 2nd nut low, 2 pair, and nut flush draw.
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Level 2 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 25/50; Limit Game Blinds: 50/100, Limits: 100/200
Big O
Hero dealt in BB: Xx Xx Xx Xx
(5 handed: Seats 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (SB): calls
Vil1 (BB): checks
(2 players - 100 in pot)
Flop: Ax Jx 6x
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
(3 players - 100 in pot)
Turn: Ax Jx 6x Ax
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
(3 players - 100 in pot)
River: Ax Jx 6x Ax Jx
Vil3: bets 100
Hero: calls
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH.
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Big O
Hero dealt in SB: Ad Kx Tx 5x 3d
(5 handed)
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): calls
Vil1 (HJ): calls
Vil2 (CO): folds
Vil3 (But): raises to 200
Hero (SB): calls
Vil6 (BB): folds
Vil7: calls
Vil1: calls
(4 players - 850 in pot)
Flop: Xx Xx Xx
(all players check)
(4 players - 850 in pot)
Turn: Xx Xx Xx Xx
(all players check to Vil3)
Vil3: bets 800
(all players fold)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Unknown due to lack of board.
Turn: Unknown due to lack of board.
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LO8
Hero dealt in BB: Ah Jx 7x 5d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (But): calls
Vil3 (SB): checks
Hero: checks
(3 players - 3 small bets in pot)
Flop: Ax 3x 5x
(all players check)
(3 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Ax 3x 5x 2x
Hero: bets
Vil3: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has little equity and may put bets in only for half.
Turn: Hero decides to bluff at pot and turn hand into bluff. Hero is bet/folding. This could be a spew as hero does have 75 low + 2 pair on a 4 straight board.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ax 6x 3x 2x (rainbow)
(6 handed)
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
Vil7 (CO): calls
Vil1 (But): calls
Vil2 (SB): folds
Vil3 (BB): checks
(4 players - 225 in pot)
Flop: Kx 8x 6x (rainbow)
Vil3: bets 200
Hero: calls
Vil7: folds
Vil1: folds
(2 players - 625 in pot)
Turn: Kx 8x 6x 6x (rainbow)
Vil3: bets 500
Hero: calls
(2 players - 1625 in pot)
River: Kx 8x 6x 6x 3x (rainbow)
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 1500
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero has a low wheel hand and would prefer to see a multiway pot.
Flop: Standard. Hero has bottom pair + uncounterfeitable low. Hero currently prefers to keep other players in pot.
Turn: Hero considers slowplaying and letting Vil3 continue to bet at pot. Hero likely has best hand.
River: Hero makes large value bet in hopes of getting called by worse. Would a smaller bet have worked? It's debatable and may not get as much value. If the bet is closer to 1/2 bet, Vil3 has to call even if getting quartered.
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Hero's stack at Level 3 break (Limits: 150/300) - 12100
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Vil7 (Bryce Y.) made a good point at some point in the tournament:
My goal is to build stack and apply lots of pressure. The goal is to get others to fold 1/2 the pot.
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Level 3 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 50/75; Limit Game Blinds: 75/150, Limits: 150/300
LO8
Hero dealt in UTG: Ad Jx 3d 2d
Preflop:
Hero (CO): raises
Vil5 (UTG+1): calls
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (SB): calls
Vil2 (BB): calls
(4 players - 8 small bets in pot)
Flop: 8x 5x 8x
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Hero: calls
(4 players - 6 big bets in pot)
Turn: 8x 5x 8x 8x
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets
Vil1: folds
Vil2: folds
Hero: calls
(2 players - 8 big bets in pot)
River: 8x 5x 8x 8x 9x
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: A raise may have been better since hero has a strong hand and low counterfeit protection.
Flop: Standard.
Turn: Standard. Hero is getting a good enough price and closing action to go for half the pot.
River: Standard. Vil5 likely has an 8 or an overpair, both of which are better than villain. Vil5 may also be bluffing with a low draw and a better Axxx.
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Big O
Hero dealt in BB: Kx Kx Tx 4x 3x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO): calls
Vil2 (But): calls
Vil3 (SB): folds
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 275 in pot)
Flop: Kx Jc Tc
Hero: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 275
Hero: calls
Vil1: calls
(3 players - 1100 in pot)
Turn: Kx Jc Tc Ac
Hero: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 375
Hero: folds
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 1850 in pot)
River: Kx Jc Tc Ac 4s
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 900
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has top set, but it is on a 3 broadway board with a flush draw. Hero calls and hopes for board pair or low card.
Turn: Hero gets neither. Vil2 bets very small. It seems almost like Vil2 has a really low flush, a broadway straight, or air. Hero could continue, but hero has 1 villain acting behind. This is a close fold.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in But: 9x 8x 6x 5x
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises to 200
Vil6 (SB): folds
Vil7 (BB): calls
(2 players - 450 in pot)
Flop: Kx 3x 4x (rainbow)
Vil7: checks
Hero: bets 200
Vil7: calls
(2 players - 850 in pot)
Turn: Kx 3x 4x 8x (rainbow)
Vil7: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 850 in pot)
River: Kx 3x 4x 8x 7x (rainbow)
Vil7: bets 300
Hero: calls
Vil7: shows Ax 5x Xx Xx
Hero: chops pot
Analysis:
Preflop: This is a loose raise. Hero has middle run down.
Flop: Standard. Hero is semi-bluffing and hoping Vil7 folds a naked A3xx.
Turn: Standard. Hero can easily be freerolled in this spot.
River: This might have been a hero live misclick. Hero can raise/call. It would not be unheard of to be 3/4 in this spot, and Vil7 may bet/call with a set and no low.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in ??: Ah Kh 7x 2x
Preflop:
(unknown action, but Hero is all in versus Vil?)
Vil?: shows Ax Tx 3x 2x
(2 players - ???? in pot, 1 player all in)
Board: 5x 4x Tx Ax 6d
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard hand to get all in preflop.
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Big O
Hero dealt in SB: Ac Kc Qx Tc 9x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil6)
Vil6 (UTG): calls
Vil7 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
Vil5 (BB): checks
(4 players - 300 in pot)
Flop: Jx 6d 4h
(all players check)
(4 players - 300 in pot)
Turn: Jx 6d 4h Ks
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 225
Vil6: calls
Vil7: calls
Hero: calls
(4 players - 1200 in pot)
River: Jx 6d 4h Ks Jx
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 400
Vil6: folds
Vil7: folds
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with high run down and suited Ace.
Flop: Standard. Hero has no hand.
Turn: Standard. Hero closes action and has wrap to nuts.
River: Standard. Hero bricked and Vil5 likely has some sort of high hand. Hero may be able to bluff check/raise given small Vil5's bet size though.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in BB: 9x 6x 3x 2x
Preflop:
Vil6 (UTG): calls
Vil7 (UTG+1): folds
Vil1 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 275 in pot)
Flop: Qx 6x 5x
Hero: bets 200
Vil6: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has bottom 2 pair, a gutshot, and 3rd nut low. Hero likely has most equity and bets for value to price out Qxxx, naked low draws, etc...
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Level 4 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 50/100; Limit Game Blinds: 100/200, Limits: 200/400
4PLO8
Hero dealt in But: As 9x 6x 3s
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (HJ): raises to 250
Vil3 (CO): folds
Hero (But): calls
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): calls
(3 players - 800 in pot)
Flop: Qd Jx 9d
Vil6: bets 700
Vil2: folds
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has bottom pair and little equity with a 3 high board.
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LO8
Hero dealt in UTG: Ad Ax 9h 2h
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): raises
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (BB): calls
(2 players - 4.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Qd 5x 3x
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Qd 5x 3x 7d
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: raises
Hero: calls
(2 players - 7.25 big bets in pot)
River: Qd 5x 3x 7d Tx
Vil3: bets
Hero: calls
Vil3: shows Ax Qx Xx 2x
Hero: gets 3/4 of pot
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard.
Turn: Standard. Hero has nut flush blocker, so hero is less concerned about a check raise with turned nut flush draw.
River: Standard. Hero sees little value in raising with 1 pair/nut low. Hero is chopping with 2p+ok low (or just 2 pair and non-nut low), hero may be three quartering some villains overplaying bad 1p and nut low, and hero may be getting quartered a smaller percentage of the time with 2p/nut low.
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LO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ad Jx 9x 2d
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises
Vil6 (But): folds
Vil7 (SB): calls
Vil1 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6 small bets in pot)
Flop: 8x 4x 2s
(all players check)
(3 players - 3 big bets in pot)
Turn: 8x 4x 2s 9s
Vil7: bets
Vil1: calls
Hero: calls
(3 players - 6 big bets in pot)
River: 8x 4x 2s 9s Js
(all players check)
Vil1: shows Tx Tx 6s 3s
Vil1: mucks
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero bricked.
Turn: Standard. Hero may have best high hand.
River: Standard. Hero may have best hand.
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Big O
Hero dealt in BB: Ax 6x 5s 3s 2s
Preflop:
Vil6 (HJ, ~10k?): calls
Vil1 (CO): folds
Vil2 (But): raises to 300
Vil3 (SB): folds
Hero (BB, 8125): calls
(3 players - 950 in pot)
Flop: 8x 4x 2x (unsure if rainbow or 2 tone board, hero does not have flush draw either way)
Hero: checks
Vil6: checks
Vil2: bets 800
Hero: raises to 2500
Vil6: calls
Vil2: folds
(2 players - 5950 in pot)
Turn: 8x 4x 2x 6x
Hero: bets 5625 (all in)
Vil6: calls
Vil6: shows Ax 7x 5x 3x Xx
Board: 8x 4x 2x 6x 2x
Hero: gets 3/4
Hero's stack: ~12k
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. There could be merit in raising with a lot of low/wheel cards though.
Flop: Standard. Hero has wrap and uncounterfeitable low. Even without a flush draw.
Turn: Standard. Hero hopes to get called by worse (like ok Ax 3x Xx Xx Xx).
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ax Jd 3d 2x
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises to 250
Vil7 (But): folds
Vil1 (SB): calls
Vil2 (BB): calls
(3 players - 750 in pot)
Flop: Qd Th 5c
Vil1: checks
Vil2: bets 500
Hero: folds
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 1750 in pot)
Turn: Qd Th 5c Jx
(Hero did not write down any further action.)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has little equity (gutshot, backdoor uncounterfeitable low).
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Hero's stack at Level 5 break (Limits: 250/500) - 7850
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Updated First Table Reads (Table 387):
1 (level 5) younger guy with white shirt
2 (level 5) old guy with glasses on strap
3 old guy with fleece
4 hero
5 (empty) (late registration - young euro with Scarf)
6 old guy with moustache and glasses
7 (level 4) - younger guy
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Level 5 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 50/100; Limit Game Blinds: 125/250, Limits: 250/500
LO8
Hero dealt in UTG: As Jd 5d 2x
(6 handed)
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil6)
Vil6 (HJ): calls
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (SB): calls
Vil3 (BB): checks
(4 players - 4 small bets in pot)
Flop: 9d 5h 3h
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: checks
Vil6: bets
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Hero: calls
(2 players - 3 big bets in pot)
Turn: 9d 5h 3h 9c
Hero: checks
Vil6: bets
Hero: raises
Vil6: calls
(2 players - 7 big bets in pot)
River: 9d 5h 3h 9c 7s (notes listed 5s, but this does not make sense given end result)
Hero: bets
Vil6: calls
Vil6: shows Ax Qx 8x 2x
Hero: wins 3/4 of pot
Analysis:
Preflop: This is a good hand to limp as it is not that strong.
Flop: Standard. Hero has middle pair and nut low draw while closing action.
Turn: This was a little bit non-standard, but hero is trying to generate fold equity in case of a brick river.
River: Hero bets for value and is called. Hero ends up with 3/4 of pot as Vil6 was calling with weakest part of range.
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Big O
Hero dealt in But: Xx Xx Xx Xx Xx (no recorded hole card history)
(7 handed)
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): raises to 200
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): calls
(other players fold)
(2 players - 450 in pot)
Flop: Ax Jx Tx
Vil7: checks
Hero: checks
(3 players - in pot)
Turn: Ax Jx Tx 8x
Vil7: checks
Hero: bets 350
Vil7: folds
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH.
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Big O
Hero dealt in ??: Ax Ax Kx 9x 9x
Preflop:
(unknown action, but hero enters pot
(? players - ??? in pot)
Flop: Ax 6x 7x
(Hero folds to bet.)
Analysis:
Preflop: Unknown due to lack of preflop action.
Flop: Standard. Hero hopes to get half the pot back, and there is a good chance that hero may be outdrawn for high.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in BB: Ah Jx 5h 4h 3h
(6 handed)
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 450 in pot)
Flop: Ax 5x 4c
Vil8: checks
Hero: checks
Vil1: bets 200
Vil3: folds
Hero: calls
(2 players - 850 in pot)
Turn: Ax 5x 4c 8c
Hero: checks
Vil1: bets 400
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero could consider raising out of blinds too.
Flop: This seems ok closing the action. Hero has 3 pair, gutshot to wheel, and 1 blocker to wheel.
Turn: This is a call based on flop action. Hero should have called multiple streets or folded flop. Hero's line is inconsistent.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in But: Ac Kx Jx Tc
Read: Seats 5 and 6 have been tight.
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises to 500
(all players fold)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Read helps make this even easier.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ac 5x 3x 2c
Read: Seats 5 and 6 have been tight.
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises to 500
(all players fold)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Read helps make this even easier.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in BB: 8h 6h 5x 5x
Preflop:
Vil5 (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 300 in pot)
Flop: As 4s 2x
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 200
Vil5: calls
Vil3: folds
(2 players - 700 in pot)
Turn: As 4s 2x Ad
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 400
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: This is a good bet with blockers and backup 2nd nut low draw. Hero generates lots of fold equity with blockers (5) especially by firing many blank turns.
Turn: This is not a great card for hero. Vil5's range consists of many Axxx (and A2xx) hands. Hero gives up on bluff.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in But: Ax Ac Tx 3c
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises to 350
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 825 in pot)
Flop: 2h 6h 5h
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets 525
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with strong AAw hand.
Flop: Standard even without nut flush. This could be a check since this is a lockdown board and nuts rarely change (sans counterfeit low)
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Big O
Hero dealt in CO: Xx Xx Xx Xx Xx
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (??): raises to 300
Hero (??): calls
(other players fold)
(2 players - 725 in pot)
Flop: Ac 9c Qc
Vil3: bets 400
Hero: calls
(2 players - 1525 in pot)
Turn: Ac 9c Qc Xx
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 1100
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH. This is a good spot to float if hero has air.
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Big O
Hero dealt in BB: 8x 5x 3x 2x 2x
Preflop:
Vil5 (UTG): calls
Vil6 (UTG+1): folds
Vil7 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 350 in pot)
Flop: Ac Jc 4s
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 300
Vil7: folds
Hero: calls
(2 players - 950 in pot)
Turn: Ac Jc 4s Ks
Hero: bets 800
Vil5: calls
(2 players - 2550 in pot)
River: Ac Jc 4s Ks 7c
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 1500
Hero: calls
Vil5: shows Ax Kc Kx 4c Xx
Hero: chops pot
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero could also check/raise this board, but it is a bit wet with a flush draw on board.
Turn: Hero represents a broadway and bets. Hero would likely bet all non-flushing river cards and some backdoor flush cards too.
River: Hero did not make a consistent play. Hero does not think any worse hand is going to fold. Hero should have check/raised or continued betting on river.
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Level 6 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 75/150; Limit Game Blinds: 150/300, Limits: 300/600
PLO8
Read: Vil2 likes to try to steal orphan pots
Hero dealt in BB: Xx Xx Xx Xx
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (But): calls
Vil3 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 450 in pot)
Flop: Qc 3c 8s
(all players check)
(3 players - 450 in pot)
Turn: Qc 3c 8s 3s
Vil3: bets 300
Vil4: raises to 1100
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH.
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LO8
Hero dealt in CO: Xx Xx Xx Xx
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (UTG+1): calls
Vil3 (HJ): calls
Hero (CO): calls
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (BB): checks
(4 players - 3.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: 9h 7s 5c
Vil7: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil2: folds
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 2.75 big bets in pot)
Turn: 9h 7s 5c 4s
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil4: folds
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH.
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LO8
Hero dealt in UTG+1: Ax 6x 3c 2c
Preflop:
Vil3 (UTG): calls
Hero (UTG+1): calls
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (But): calls
Vil1 (SB): folds
Vil2 (BB): checks
(4 players - 4.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Tx 6c 5c
(all players check)
(4 players - 2.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Tx 6c 5c Qc
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero could bet in this spot with middle pair + uncounterfeitable low in multiway pot. But checking also works.
Turn: Hero picks up more equity and semi-bluffs at pot.
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Big O
Hero dealt in CO: Ac Qc Jx 8c 4c
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): calls
Vil5 (But): calls
Vil6 (SB): folds
Vil7 (BB): checks
(4 players - 675 in pot)
Flop: 2d 3d 4s
Vil7: checks
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
Vil5: bets 525
Vil7: calls
Vil1: folds
Hero: folds
(2 players - 1725 in pot)
Turn: 2d 3d 4s 2c
Vil7: checks
Vil5: checks
(2 players - 1725 in pot)
River: 2d 3d 4s 2c Th
Vil7: bets 1000
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero has weak suited ace in late position.
Flop: Standard. Hero has a horrible low and bottom pair.
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LO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ah 8x 4x 3h
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (BB): calls
(2 players - 4.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jx Td 6d
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Jx Td 6d 9x
Vil1: bets
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero bluffs with air, but hero could also consider betting turn instead.
Turn: Standard. Hero has no equity and little fold equity when Vil1 donk bets.
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Hero's stack at Level 7 break (Limits: 400/800) - 10400
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Level 7 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 100/200; Limit Game Blinds: 200/400, Limits: 400/800
Big O
Hero dealt in But: As Ax 9s 6x 6s
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises to 500
Vil1 (BB): calls
(2 players - 1100 in pot)
Flop: 8x 7x 3s (rainbow)
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 1100 in pot)
Turn: 8x 7x 3s Ts (rainbow)
Vil1: bets 775
Hero: calls
(2 players - 2650 in pot)
River: 8x 7x 3s Ts 4s (rainbow)
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets 2500
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has overpair and bad low draw on a web board.
Turn: Hero picks up backdoor equity and calls. This could be a spot where hero folds though.
River: Standard. Hero tries to push Vil1 out of pot with high hand. Hero needs to be careful about balancing bet sizes in this spot though.
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Big O
Hero dealt in SB: As Ax Ax 3c 2d
Preflop:
Vil6 (UTG, 3000): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB, 11000): raises to 1700
Vil7 (BB, 8000?): folds
Vil6: calls
(2 players - 3600 in pot)
Flop: Ts 7s 3x
Hero: bets 3000
Vil6: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero sees short stack and tries to isolate. Given hero's stack size, hero does not mind playing a larger pot against Vil7 even if OOP with a strong hand.
Flop: Standard.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Kx Ks Ts 8x
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): calls
Vil2 (UTG+1): calls
Vil3 (HJ): folds
Hero (CO): calls
Vil5 (But): calls
Vil6 (SB): calls
Vil7 (BB): checks
(6 players - 1200 in pot)
Flop: Ah Kh 9h
(all players check)
(6 players - 1200 in pot)
Turn: Ah Kh 9h Js
Vil6: bets pot (1200)
(all players fold)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero hopes to get to showdown.
Turn: Somewhat tight fold. Hero is now behind broadway straights as well and has 5 other players left to act if hero calls.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in HJ: Ax Qd 7d 3d
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (HJ): raises to 500
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (BB): calls
(2 players - 1100 in pot)
Flop: Kc 8s Tc
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 1100 in pot)
Turn: Kc 8s Tc 3s
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 1100 in pot)
River: Kc 8s Tc 3s Jx
Vil1: bets 800
Hero: folds
Vil1: shows Th
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard, although it could be somewhat loose.
Flop: This could actually be a cbet since hero has little equity.
Turn: Standard. Hero is likely check/folding.
River: Hero misread hand after looking back at hand history.
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LO8
Hero dealt in BB: Xx Xx Xx Xx
Preflop:
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (HJ): calls
Vil1 (CO): calls
Vil2 (But): calls
Vil3 (SB): folds
Hero (BB): checks
(4 players - 4 small bets in pot)
Flop: 8x 6x 6x
Hero: checks
Vil7: checks
Vil1: bets
Vil2: folds
Hero: folds
Vil7: folds
Analysis:
Unknown due to lack of HH.
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Big O
Hero dealt in UTG: 6x 5x 4s 3s 2x
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (CO): calls
Vil1 (But): folds
Vil2 (SB): calls
Vil3 (BB): checks
(4 players - 800 in pot)
Flop: Ks 9s Kx
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets 400
Vil7: folds
Vil2: calls
Vil3: folds
(2 players - 1600 in pot)
Turn: Ks 9s Kx 6d
Vil2: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 1600 in pot)
River: Ks 9s Kx 6d Ts
Vil2: bets 1800
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. (Unfortunately, this isn't 5 card draw.)
Flop: Borderline spew. Hero decides to bluff at this pot. Unfortunately, it does not work.
Turn: Hero is giving up on bluffing.
River: Standard. Hero folds to bet.
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Updated First Table Reads (Table 387):
1 (level 5) younger guy with white shirt
2 (level 5) old guy with glasses on strap - 1st level thinker - bets pot with nuts, but could be freerolled
3 old guy with fleece
4 hero
5 (level 7) - African American male with New York Mets gear
6 old guy with moustache and glasses
7 (level 4) - younger guy
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Level 8 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 100/200; Limit Game Blinds: 300/500, Limits: 500/1000
4PLO8
Hero dealt in CO: Ac Qx 6x 3x
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (CO): raises to 500
Vil6 (But): calls
Vil7 (SB): folds
Vil1 (BB): calls
(3 players - 1600 in pot)
Flop: Js 8h 2d 6c Ah
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets 1100
Vil7: folds
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 3800 in pot)
Turn: Js 8h 2d 6c
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 3800 in pot)
River: Js 8h 2d 6c Ah
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has nut low draw and bets for fold equity.
Turn: Hero picks up pair and nut low. This may have been a better spot to continue to barrel and check river if called.
River: Hero likely missed value on the river. Hero has decent 2 pair (aces up) + ok low (86 low) that may get called by worse 2 pairs/no low.
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Level 8 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 100/200; Limit Game Blinds: 300/500, Limits: 500/1000
LO8
Hero dealt in SB: Tx 5c 3c 2x
Read: Vil3 tends to open wide
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (But): raises
Hero (SB): calls
Vil5 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6 small bets in pot)
Flop: 8h 4d Js
Hero: checks
Vil5: checks
Vil3: bets
Hero: folds
Vil5: calls
(2 players - 4 big bets in pot)
Turn: 8h 4d Js 5x
Vil5: checks
Vil3: bets
Vil5: calls
(2 players - 6 big bets in pot)
River: 8h 4d Js 5x Kx
Vil5: checks
Vil3: bets
Vil5: calls
Vil5: shows Kxxx
Vil3: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero suspects Vil3 is raising wider than AW hands, thus hero has better equity in hand.
Flop: Standard. Hero has little equity and non-nut draws in a multiway pot.
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Big O
Hero dealt in UTG: Ax 9c 7x 3c 2x
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
Vil5 (UTG+1): folds
Vil6 (HJ): calls
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (SB): calls
Vil2 (BB): checks
(4 players - 800 in pot)
Flop: 8c 7c 5x
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Hero: bets 500
Vil6: folds
Vil1: folds
Vil2: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has decent equity with pair, bad flush draw, and uncounterfeitable low. Hero is willing to thin field and try to commit lots of money in a HU situation.
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Level 9 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 150/230; Limit Game Blinds: 300/600, Limits: 600/1200
LO8
Hero dealt in But: As Ac Qc Jd
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): raises
Vil1 (UTG+1): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): calls
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): folds
(3 players - 7.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: 6h 5c 2d
Vil7: bets
Vil1: calls
Hero: folds
(3 players - 4.75 big bets in pot)
Turn: 6h 5c 2d 2s
Vil7: bets
Vil1: calls
(3 players - 6.75 big bets in pot)
River: 6h 5c 2d 2s 5s
Vil7: bets
Vil1: calls
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has overpair on 3 low board. Hero folds because hero is not likely to scoop.
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LO8
Hero dealt in CO: Kx Qx Jx 9x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
(folds to Vil6)
Vil6 (SB): calls
Vil7 (BB): folds
(3 players - 7 small bets in pot)
Flop: Qc 4s 8d
Vil6: checks
Vil3: bets
Hero: calls
Vil6: calls
(3 players - 5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Qc 4s 8d 2h
Vil6: checks
Vil3: bets
Hero: folds
Vil6: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero's play is inconsistent for check/calling with top pair on 2 low board versus hand earlier in session.
Turn: Hero is hoping to get half and is not last to act. Hero folds.
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Hero's stack at Level 9 break (Blinds: 600/1200) - 9875
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Level 9 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 150/300; Limit Game Blinds: 300/600, Limits: 600/1200
LO8
Hero dealt in HJ: Ah 9x 7x 3h
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (HJ): raises
Vil5 (CO): folds
Vil6 (But): calls
Vil7 (SB): folds
Vil1 (BB): calls
(3 players - 7 small bets in pot)
Flop: 3x Tc 3c
Vil1: checks
Hero: bets
Vil6: calls
Vil1: folds
(2 players - 4.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: 3x Tc 3c 5d
Hero: bets
Vil6: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Hero has suited A3 in LP.
Flop: Standard. Hero has nut trips and slowplaying is not an option given 2 tone board. Villains may also call with Tx or JJxx+.
Turn: Standard. Same as flop.
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Big O
Hero dealt in SB: Ax 8x 4x 4x 3x
(6 handed)
Preflop:
Vil6 (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO): raises to 600
Vil3 (But): folds
Hero (SB): calls
Vil5 (BB): folds
Vil6: calls
(3 players - 1950 in pot)
Flop: 2x 9x 7d
(all players check)
(3 players - 1950 in pot)
Turn: 2x 9x 7d 8d
Hero: bets 1300
Vil6: calls
Vil1: calls
(3 players - 6150 in pot)
River: 2x 9x 7d 8d 6x
Hero: bets 4000
Vil6: calls (all in)
Vil1: folds
Vil6: shows Ac Qc Tx 5x 3x
Hero: gets 3/4 of pot
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has small pair and uncounterfeitable low.
Turn: Standard. Hero has decent equity (2nd pair) + uncounterfeitable low.
River: This should be a check/call. Hero can easily get quartered as there is a 4 straight on board. Hero is fortunate to get 3/4 of pot.
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Big O
Hero dealt in But: Ax Kx Jx Tx 2x
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): folds
Vil1 (UTG+1): raises to 600
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): calls
Vil5 (SB): calls
Vil6 (BB): folds
(3 players - 2100 in pot)
Flop: 3x 7d 8d
Vil5: checks
Vil1: bets 1300
Hero: calls
Vil5: folds
(2 players - 4500 in pot)
Turn: 3x 7d 8d 7x
Vil1: checks
Hero: checks
(2 players - 4500 in pot)
River: 3x 7d 8d 7x 4x
Vil1: bets 3000
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero has some overs to make a better top pair.
Turn: Standard. Hero still has no equity other than nut low.
River: Standard, although argument for calling is also probable given it is not a large bet size. Hero is likely getting quartered, but is it often enough.
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Big O
Hero dealt in But: Ac 8x 2x Xx Xx
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): raises to 600
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): calls
(folds to Vil7)
Vil7 (BB): calls
(3 players - 1950 in pot)
Flop: 2x Ad 8c
(all players check)
(3 players - 1950 in pot)
Turn: 2x Ad 8c 8h
Vil7: bets 1300
Vil1: calls
Hero: calls
(3 players - 6150 in pot)
River: 2x Ad 8c 8h 9h
Vil7: bets 5000
Vil1: folds
Hero: calls
Vil7: shows 8x 4x 3x 3x 2x
Hero: scoops
Hero's stack: ~19000
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a spot to reraise and isolate.
Flop: Standard. Hero does not have a low hand and could be getting freerolled.
Turn: Hero wants to let 2 likely low hands (or a worse high hand) add money into the pot.
River: Hero does not believe worse hands are calling by raising. Hero is fortunate that Vil7 was overplaying a non-nut boat.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in BB: Ah 5h Xx Xx
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO): raises to 600?
(other players fold)
Hero (BB): calls
(2 players - 1350 in pot)
Flop: Qx Jh Th
Hero: bets 900
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 3150 in pot)
Turn: Qx Jh Th 6h
(both players check)
(2 players - 3150 in pot)
River: Qx Jh Th 6h 4x
Hero: bets 1700
Vil1: calls
Vil1: had lower flush
Hero: wins pot
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. Vil1 could be opening a wide range. Hero is unsure if there was a 2 or 3 also in hand. If there was, this becomes a trivial call.
Flop: Hero makes semibluff donk bet. Hero plans to give up if called.
Turn: This could be a leak to check instead of bet. Hero checks based on initial reasoning, since hero could be up against many made hands with hero having little fold equity. Hero is fortunate to see Vil1 check.
River: Hero should have bet larger on the river.
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4PLO8
Hero dealt in UTG: 6x 4x 3x 2x (rainbow)
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (BB): checks
(2 players - 750 in pot)
Flop: Kh Jh 5x
Vil3: bets 400
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard.
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LO8
Hero dealt in BB: Tx Tx 6x 4x
Preflop:
Vil5 (UTG): calls
Vil6 (UTG+1): folds
Vil7 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (BB): checks
(3 players - 3.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jc Th 2d
Hero: bets
Vil5?: calls
Vil7: folds
(2 players - 2.75 big bets in pot)
Turn: Jc Th 2d Ad
Hero: bets
Vil5: calls (all in?)
Vil5: shows Ax 9x 8x 2x
(2 players, < 4.75 big bets in pot, 1 player all in)
Board: Jc Th 2d Ad 8D
Vil5: out
Hero: scoops
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero likely has best hand and bets for value.
Turn: Same as flop especially against short stack.
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PLO8
Hero dealt in SB: Ac As Kc Js
(7 handed, as seat 5 is refilled before hand)
Preflop:
(folds to UTG+1)
Vil7 (UTG+1): calls
Vil1 (HJ): calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
Vil2 (BB): checks
(4 players - 1200 in pot)
Flop: Qc Jx Tc
(all players check)
(4 players - 1200 in pot)
Turn: Qc Jx Tc Qd
Hero: checks
Vil7: checks
Vil1: bets 1000
Hero: calls
Vil7: folds
(2 players - 3200 in pot)
River: Qc Jx Tc Qd 7s
Hero: checks
Vil1: bets 2500
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: This is actually bet with nuts and redraw. Hero wants players to get second best hand.
Turn: This was not a good turn card for hero. Hero calls one bet to redraw to royal. Vil1 may be betting as a bluff (although it is unlikely).
River: This is another close spot. Vil1 may be betting as bluff, but it is unlikely.
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Level 10 - Pot Limit Game Blinds: 200/400; Limit Game Blinds: 400/800, Limits: 800/1600
PLO8
Hero dealt in BB: Ac Ax Ax 4c
Preflop:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO, ~8k): raises to ~1400
(folds to Hero)
Hero (BB): reraises pot to 4800
Vil1: calls
(2 players - 8200 in pot)
Flop: Ks 5s 8x
Hero: bets all in
Vil1: calls
Vil1: shows Ah 4s 3c 2d (perfect badugi)
(2 players - ~16k in pot, 1 player all in)
Board: Ks 5s 8x 5x Qx
Vil1: out
Hero: scoops
Hero's stack: ~26250
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with shorter stack in pot and folded to hero.
Flop: Standard. Hero is betting any flop.
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Updated First Table Reads (Table 387):
1 (level 9) - mid aged guy with NO cap.
2 (level 5) old guy with glasses on strap
3 old guy with fleece
4 hero
5 (level 9) - young Russian
6 old guy with moustache and glasses
7 (level 4) - younger guy
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Big O
Hero dealt in UTG+2: Ac Qx Tx 8x 3c
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (UTG+2): raises to 900
Vil5? (CO): calls
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (BB): calls
(3 players - 2900 in pot)
Flop: Qx Ts 2s
Vil1: checks
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets 1900
Vil1: folds
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with suited A3. It could be a little loose in EP without other wheel cards.
Flop: Standard. Hero has strong high hand, backdoor low draw, but does not want to give free cards on drawy board.
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Big O
(next hand)
Hero dealt in UTG+1: Ac Ax Qx Tx 5c
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (UTG+1): raises to 900
(other players fold)
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
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At 10 minutes remaining, an arbitrary number of hands are played before end of night.
Hero does not remember how many hands are played before bag and tag for the night. (It may have been 4 hands.)
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Hero's stack at Level 11 break (at bag and tag for night) (Limits: 1000/2000) - 27625
