550 OE MTT at Portomaso Casino for European Poker Tour.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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OE Games:
Stud Hi/Lo
Omaha Hi/Lo
Rotation started with stud hi/lo then omaha hi/lo.
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First Table Reads:
1 young guy wearing t-shirt
2 guy from PLO, seat 3; 1st table - young guy with backwards cap
3 young guy with hoodie; new entry = T. (German, young male)
4 O. - long haired guy, middle aged
5 late reg - PS Pro Marcin Horecki
6 hero
7 young guy with mid-length hair
8 younger guy with beard and hand bag
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Hero late registered, but is unsure of exact registration time (likely in level 2, but possibly in level 1).
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Level 3 - O8 - Blinds: 150/300; S8 - 75/100/300; Limits: 300/600
Stud Hi/Lo
Hero got a walk in BI to start with (3x 4x) 7x.
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Stud Hi/Lo
(Bring In location may be inaccurate.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Qx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 2x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Kc ____completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 4x ____folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) Xx ____folds
Hero: (4h 5h) Ah ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Xx ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in
(2 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Kc Ks __bets
Hero: (4h 5h) Ah 5d __calls
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Kc Ks Qx __bets
Hero: (4h 5h) Ah 5d 9d __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: This could have been a reraise. There is value in trying to reraise and overrepesent hand for later street fold equity. Hero will likely be OOP the rest of the way.
4th Street: Standard. Hero picked up pair, 3 flush, and 3 low.
5th Street: Hero bricked (no low or 2 pair), so hero folds.
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Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
Hero dealt in CO: As 7x 7x 2s
Preflop:
(folds to hero)
Hero (CO): raises
Vil7 (But): calls
Vil8 (SB): reraises
Vil1 (BB): folds
Hero: calls
Vil7: calls
(3 players - 10 small bets in pot)
Flop: Qx 9c 5c
Vil1: bets
Hero: calls
Vil7: raises
Vil1: calls
Hero: calls
(3 players - 8 big bets in pot)
Turn: Qx 9c 5c Tx
(all players check)
(3 players - 8 big bets in pot)
River: Qx 9c 5c Tx Ky (no flush completes)
Vil8: bets
Vil1: folds
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard. The reraise is bad and indicates hero could be dominated by stronger A2 and some AAxx hands.
Flop: Hero willing to call 1 bet with backdoor low draw, but is then forced to call 2nd bet on reraise. Hero's hand is not great in this spot.
Turn: Flop raiser checks back turn. Could this villain have a bad 2p or set?
River: PFR donk bets with likely AAJ or something similar. Standard fold.
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Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (6c 6x) 2c __brings in__calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Ax __completes
(2 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (6c 6x) 2c Tc ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Ax 5h __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard defend in bring in.
4th Street: Hero bricked and villain semi-picked up. Standard fold.
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Level 5 - O8 - Blinds: 400/800; S8 - 200/200/800; Limits: 800/1600
Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
Hero dealt in BB: Ax Ah 6h 2x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil8)
Vil8 (UTG+1): raises
(folds to hero)
Hero (BB): reraises
Vil8: calls
(2 players - 4.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Ad 4c Qs 9x 4h
Hero: bets
Vil8: calls
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
Flop: Ad 4c Qs 9x 4h
Hero: checks
Vil8: checks
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
Flop: Ad 4c Qs 9x 4h
Hero: bets
Vil8: calls
Hero: shows hand
Vil8: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard to get value.
Flop: Standard.
Turn: Hero is not sure check is best. Hero is most likely going to get value from hands peeling flop, instead of hoping villain bluffs or would stay in weaker hands that can call a river bet.
River: Standard.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Jx ____completes
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Ax Ax) 4x __brings in__calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 8x __calls
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(3 players - 5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Jx Qx __bets
Hero: (Ax Ax) 4x 6x __calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 8x 4x __calls
(3 players - 4 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Jx Qx Jx __bets
Hero: (Ax Ax) 4x 6x Tx __calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 8x 4x 8x __calls
(3 players - 7 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Jx Qx Jx 5x __bets
Hero: (Ax Ax) 4x 6x Tx Qx __calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 8x 4x 8x Jx __calls
(3 players - 10 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Jx Qx Jx 5x (7x) __bets____calls
Hero: (Ax Ax) 4x 6x Tx Qx (4x) __raises
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 8x 4x 8x Jx (Xx) __calls
Hero: shows aces up.
Vil4: shows jacks up.
Vil7: says 8s up.
Hero wins hand.
Analysis:
3rd Street: This should have been a reraise as the bring in. Hero could have a really live hand (3 low flush cards, etc...) and not necessarily buried aces.
4th Street: There could be value in raising here as played. Hero decides to keep things slow (and represent a 4 low hand).
5th Street: Hero is very confused about hand. Vil4 could have 2p/trip jacks, while vil7 could have tripped up too. Hero decides to play it slowly in case of raise from behind (Vil7).
6th Street: Hero decides to try to peel for top 2 pair since pot is bloated and for implied odds (maximum 10 outs for top 2 pair, 2 outs for trips). This could be a fold though.
7th Street: Hero determines likely has best hand since J is in Vil7's board. Hero raises for value and correctly gets value.
Overall, hero probably should have reraised 3rd and possibly raised 4th too.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 27000 at 600/1200 Limits.
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Level 6 - O8 - Blinds: 500/1000; S8 - 200/300/1000; Limits: 1000/2000
Omaha Hi/Lo
Hero dealt in ??: As 9s 9x 2x
Preflop:
Vil?: raises
Hero: calls
(2 players - 5.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Tx 7x Tx (rainbow)
Vil?: bets
Hero: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard.
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Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
Hero dealt in button: As Qx 5s 4s
Preflop:
Vil1 (UTG): raises
(folds to hero)
Hero (But): calls
Vil8 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jh Th 3h
Vil8: bets
Vil1: raises
Hero: folds
Vil8: calls
At showdown, Vil1 shows a set.
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard call with suited A4 and position.
Flop: Given action, easy fold. At least one player has flush.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Xx ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____calls
Vil5: (Xx Xx) 7x ____folds
Hero: (3h 2c) 7h ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 3d __brings in__folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(3 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax ?x ____bets
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ?x ____calls
Hero: (3h 2c) 7h Jc ____folds
Vil4: eliminated at end of hand.
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard call with 2 suit and 732.
4th Street: Standard fold when hero bricks.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) Ax ____calls
Hero: (3s 8s) 3c __brings in
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Ax __calls
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 7x __calls
(4 players - 5.6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil5: (Xx Xx) Ax Tx __checks__calls
Hero: (3s 8s) 3c 4x __checks__folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Ax 3x __bets
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 7x Jx __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard.
4th Street: Hero could continue with pair + 3 low, but could be behind for low plus hero's trip out is dead. Hero decides to be conservative and fold.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x __brings in__calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Hero: (Kx 5x) 6x __completes
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
(2 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x 4x ____bets
Hero: (Kx 5x) 6x 8x __checks__folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: A very loose steal. Vil1 seemed a bit tight.
4th Street: Even though hero picked up a low card, hero decided to give up on steal attempt and simply check/fold.
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Limit Omaha Hi/Lo
Hero dealt in UTG+2: Ax Ax Kx 8x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil5)
Vil5 (UTG+1): raises
Hero (UTG+2): calls
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Qc Td Th
Vil5: checks
Hero: checks
Vil3: checks
(3 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Qc Td Th 9c
Vil5: bets
Hero: thinks for a while, then folds.
Vil3: calls
(2 players - 5.25 big bets in pot)
River: Qc Td Th 9c 7s
Vil5: check
Vil3: check
Vil3: says Queens and tens.
Vil5: mucks
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard with a weak AAxx hand.
Flop: Hero could bet and get value from worse Qxxx, but hero decides to check.
Turn: Hero should be calling 100% of time. Vil5's bet is not like in PLO8 or PLO which screams of some strength (slowplayed T, some straights). It could be a steal, even with a player behind. Hero should at least peel 1 street. If hero gets raised from behind, then folding is best.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx ____calls
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Jx Jx) 3x __brings in__calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7d __raises
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(2 players - 9 2/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx 8x ____folds
Hero: (Jx Jx) 3c 5c ____bets
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7d Kd __checks__calls
(2 players - 5 7/10 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (Jx Jx) 3c 5c Kx ____checks
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7d Kd 4d __checks
(2 players - 5 7/10 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (Jx Jx) 3c 5c Kx 8x ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7d Kd 4d 7x __bets
(2 players - 7 7/10 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (Jx Jx) 3c 5c Kx 8x (Jx) ____raises
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7d Kd 4d 7x (Xx) __bets______folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard, although there may be value in raising as the bring in.
4th Street: Hero bets with best board against a brick.
5th Street: Vil7 catches a scare card (3 flush/2 low board), hero checks.
6th Street: Vil7 likely auto bets pair. Hero continues and will likely check/fold if hero doesn't make 2p/trips.
7th Street: Hero makes a nut high hand and raises for value. Villain was likely betting 2p.
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Limit Stud Hi/Lo
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Tx ____calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (5c 4c) 8c ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in__calls
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Jd __calls
Note: Vil1's board may be incorrect.
Note: Vil7 is all in at some point in this hand. It could be as early as 6th.
(4 players - 5 3/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Tx 6x 4x Kx (Xx) ____checks_____calls
Hero: (5c 4c) 8c 4h 8s Ad (Kx) ____checks_____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 2x Tx 7x 4x (Xx) ____bets
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Jd 3d Kh Qc (Xx) __checks____calls
(4 players - 1 all in - 4 4/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Tx 6x 4x Kx (Xx) ____checks
Hero: (5c 4c) 8c 4h 8s Ad (Kx) __checks
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 2x Tx 7x 4x (Xx) __checks
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Jd 3d Kh Qc (Xx) __checks
(4 players - 1 all in - 4 4/5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Tx 6x 4x Kx (Xx) ____calls
Hero: (5c 4c) 8c 4h 8s Ad (Kx) __bets
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 2x Tx 7x 4x (Xx) __calls (all in)
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Jd 3d Kh Qc (Xx) __calls
(4 players - 1 all in - 4 4/5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Tx 6x 4x Kx (Xx) ____folds
Hero: (5c 4c) 8c 4h 8s Ad (Kx) __bets
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 2x Tx 7x 4x (Xx) ____
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Jd 3d Kh Qc (Xx) __calls
Hero: shows 8s and 4s
Vil8: mucks
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard to raise with 3 to a low straight flush.
4th Street: Hero semi-picks up with pair and bets for value.
5th Street: Hero should have continued betting in this spot for value. While high boards are scary, hero still has outs to get better than a low 2 pair (and still back into a low).
6th Street: Hero now decides to lead with Ace scare card (and 4 to a low).
7th Street: Hero is hoepfully bet/folding in this spot. Villains would likely raise with better than 2p against a likely low hand.
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(4 Tables Left)
Second Table Reads:
1 mid aged guy with glasses - seen in all mixed games
2 older guy
3 younger guy - G.
4 mid aged grey hair - Niko I?
5 older guy, bald
6 T H (German, younger male)
7 hero
8 T K - long hair, beard, younger person (~23)
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Level 9 - O8 - Blinds: 600/1200; S8 - 300/400/1200; Limits: 1200/2400
Omaha Hi/Low
Hero dealt in BB: Ad Kc 6h 3d
Preflop:
Vil2 (UTG+1): raises
Vil3: folds
Vil4: calls
(folds to hero)
Hero: calls
(3 players - 7.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Kc 5c Js
Hero: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: bets
Hero: calls
Vil2: calls
(3 players - 5.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Kc 5c Js 2s
Hero: checks
Vil2: bets
Vil4: calls
Hero: calls
(3 players - 8.25 big bets in pot)
Turn: Kc 5c Js 2s 5s
Hero: checks
Vil2: bets
Vil4: calls
Hero: folds
Vil2: Shows As 3s Xx Xx.
Vil4: mucks.
Analysis:
Preflop: This could be a reraise pre, but hero is short stacked and will not have any fold equity.
Flop: Standard to c/c as tptk is not a super strong hand.
Turn: Standard. This could be a spot to check/raise the field if hero was deeper. Hero picks up nut low + gutshot.
River: Hero could pick off a random bluff on river with top 2 pair, but hero decides to be conservative. Additionally, the nut flush card gets there on the river. Vil2 who donked out of turn on river likely picked up equity.
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Hero's stack: 6200
Stud Hi/Low
Hero dealt: Ax 4x Ax
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __brings in
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7s __completes__calls
Hero: (Ax 4x) Ax __reraises
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(2 players - 6 1/4 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7s 6h 5h 7h (8x) ____calls
Hero: (Ax 4x) Ax 8x Jx 6x (Kx) __bets
(2 players - 4 1/8 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7s 6h 5h 7h (8x) ____bets
Hero: (Ax 4x) Ax 8x Jx 6x (Kx) __checks__calls
(2 players - 4 1/8 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7s 6h 5h 7h (8x) ____bets
Hero: (Ax 4x) Ax 8x Jx 6x (Kx) __checks__calls
(2 players - 4 1/8 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7s 6h 5h 7h (8x) ____bets
Hero: (Ax 4x) Ax 8x Jx 6x (Kx) __checks__calls
Boards:
Hero: Ax 4x Ax 8x Jx 6x Kx
Vil6: Ax 5x 7s 6h 5h 7h 8x
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard to isolate completion.
4th Street: Hero's board is still strong and bets out.
5th Street: Hero bricked and villain's board becomes scary. Although villain did not raise 4th street, hero could be getting freerolled. Hero is too short to fold.
6th Street: Hero picked up a bit (low draw which may or may not be good) and is likely going with hand.
7th Street: Same as 6th street. It is sad villain backed into 2 pair, but hero was drawing live to scoop (pair up) or get a better low.
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Hero out in 30th of 43 runners.
Field seemed to have more random players than the other mixed game tournaments (mainly because players were not scared off by random games like 5 stud or badeucy), but there were not too many weak players though.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
550 PLO Turbo at Portomaso Casino
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.
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.
550 Quintuple Draw at Portomaso Casino
550 Quintuple Draw MTT at Portomaso Casino for European Poker Tour.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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Quintuple Draw Games:
A-5 Triple
2-7 Triple
Badugi
Badacey
Badeucey
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Rules clarification:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Q: Are there really antes? Should it be a low starting limit? Should it follow the precedent like OE and Quintuple Stud and others (50 starting big bets at 200/400 limits)? I realize the games will play bigger since it's the nature of lowball draw, but 100 doesn't seem consistent.
A: Draw - Good catch thank you. I think this was originally written for NL Single not Limit Triple. In our 8 Game structures it never has an ante. I'll ask Toby to correct it.
Structure sheets (starting blinds/limits) were not synchronized with other limit tournaments :(. Starting with 100 big bets is too deep, although lowball games play bigger.
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First Table Reads:
1 mid aged Male with glasses from Uruguay, eventually found out he had massive chip lead HU in HORSE DC, but ended up in 2nd.
2 hero
3 middle aged guy
4 late reg - younger guy
5 young guy
6 late register - German PS pro
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Hero late registered, but is unsure of exact registration time (likely in level 2, but possibly in level 1).
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt in button: Kx 8x 7x 3x 2x
Predraw:
(folds to hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): reraises
Vil4 (SB): folds
Hero (But): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil3: 2 x/c 1 x/c pat x
Hero: 1 b pat b pat x
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero shows 87532 and wins pot.
Analysis:
Predraw: This is not a spot to cap predraw. Hero has a decent 1 card draw to 87, but it's not great.
1st Draw: Standard
2nd Betting Round: Standard when card ahead.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard.
3rd Draw: Standard even when villain pats.
4th Betting Round: This could have been a value bet. Villain may pat/check a 9 here.
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt in HJ: 7x 5x 4x 2x Xx
Predraw:
(folds to hero)
Hero (HJ): raises
Vil3 (CO): reraises
(folds to hero)
Hero: calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Hero: 1 x/c 1 x/f
Vil3: 1 b 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7x 5x 4x 2x Xx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7x 5x 4x 3x 2x
Hero called flop bet, but folded to turn bet.
Analysis:
Hero thought it was A-5, not 2-7.
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard as hero could be getting freerolled by check/raising.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: This is a tough spot in A-5 and probably the right fold. Unfortunately, hero did not realize it was 2-7.
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt on button: 7x 4x 3x 2x Xx
Predraw:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO): raises
Hero (CO): reraises
(folds to Vil1)
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil1: 2 x/r 0 b pat b
Hero: 1 b/c 1 c 1 f
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x Jx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x 2x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x 7x
Hero said, "I kept getting a bunch of blockers."
Vil1: says he had 8x 6x 5x 4x 3x
Predraw:
1st Draw: Hero has smooth 7432x 1cd. This is a standard raise/cap.
2nd Betting Round: Standard bet/call once check/raised since villain is likely pat.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to peel.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: Hero does not really beat a bluff. Although Vil3 is betting river, hero likely would call with any 8.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt on button: 7c 4d 2s Xx Xx (not low cards, IIRC).
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): folds
Vil4 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil4: 2 x/c 1 b/r pat b
Hero: 2 b 2 r/c 1 c
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7c 4d 2s Ks 9c
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7c 4d 3h 2s Jc
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 7c 4d 3h 2s 4h
Vil4 shows; 7s 6d 4h 3s 2c (6432 badugi). (76/6)
Vil4 scoops.
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: This could actually be a check. Hero did not really improve hand and could be behind.
2nd Draw: Standard even after villain drew one.
3rd Betting Round: Hero bets with likely the best badugi half. Hero getting reraised is not good as villain is likely pat. What is villain's bet/raise range? A lot of pat hands with some badugis.
3rd Draw: Hero draws to hope to get half.
4th Betting Round: Standard.
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Hero also saw 76532 (6532 badugi) scoop 87532 (7532 badugi).
AKA: 76/6 scoops 87/7.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in CO: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Predraw:
Vil6 (UTG): calls
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil5 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil5: 2 x/c 1 x/f
Vil6: 2 x/c 1 x/f
Vil1: pat b pat b
Hero: 2 c 1 f
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Predraw: Standard with smooth 6 draw.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard call given pot size and still drawing smooth.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard fold. Calling to drawing 2 cards on last street is a mistake.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in CO: 6x 5x 3x Xx Xx (no low card blockers)
Predraw:
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil6: 3 x/f
Vil1: 2 x/c 2 x/c 1 x/c
Hero: 2 b 1 b 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 5x 3x 2x 8x
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 5x 3x 2x Kx
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 5x 4x 3x 2x
Vil6 mucks hand.
Hero wins pot.
Predraw: This a somewhat rough draw. With a relatively weak 2cd, this is a call.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard to bet when improved to 1cd.
2nd Draw: Hero should not keep the 8 with 2 draws to go.
3rd Betting Round: Standard with smooth draw. If hero's draw is rougher, hero should check behind.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: Hero is likely bet/calling, although a bet/call may be behind some of the time. Villain may check/raise a 74 or worse.
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Hero's stack at Level 5 break: 12000 @ 200/400 blinds and 400/800 limits.
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Badugi
Hero dealt on button : 5h 4d 2h Xx
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): calls
Vil4 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil3: 2 b 1 b pat b
Vil4: 2 f
Hero: 2 c 1 c 1 c
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 4d 2h As Xx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 4d 2h As Ad
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: Kc 4d 2h As
Vil3: Shows Q6xx badugi
Hero: mucks
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard peel after improving to strong 1cd.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: This might actually be a fold if hero understood villain's betting range as badugis or better.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: This might actually be a fold unless hero thinks villain is snowing. Even bad villains will not value bet a Q or better on the river.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt in HJ: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Predraw:
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): raises
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil5: 2 x 2 b/c pat x
Vil6: 3 x 3 f
Vil1: 2 x 1 c/c 1 x
Hero: 2 x 2 r
Vil3: 2 x 1 r pat x
Hero did not write down show down.
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Note: Deck was reshuffled.
Predraw: This may have been a loose call. Many of the other players are tight, so many of the deuces are gone and hero may never get a smooth draw.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Hero's hand did not improve. Hero checks.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to check/fold with 2 card draw and 1 betting round to go.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt in UTG: 8c 7d 6h 4s 7x (8764 badugi)
Predraw:
(5 handed)
Hero (UTG): raises
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (BB): raises
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil1: 3 x/f
Hero: 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 8c 7d 6h 4s 7x (8764 badugi)
Predraw: This may be overly weak and could be an eventual fold if it gets MW. HU, this is a fine hand to likely bet/bet/check unless hero gets 2-7 TD hand.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Villain drew 3 (correctly) and hero bet correctly. Villain did not catch anything and check/folds.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in HJ: 6x 4x 3x 2x 2x
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (HJ): raises
Vil3 (CO): call
Vil4 (But): folds
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): folds
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil6: 2 x/c 2 x/c 1 x
Hero: 1 x/c 1 x/c 1 x
Vil3: 1 b 1 b pat x
Vil3: shows 76xxx
Vil6: mucks
Hero: mucks
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x Kx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x 8x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x 4x
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Hero decides to conserve chips. Since hero is OOP, it is the better pot control play. There is merit to betting since hero's draw is relatively smooth though.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to continue same as 2nd betting round.
3rd Draw: This is actually be a tough decision. Hero does not know if Vil3 is still drawing or pat.
Hero could freeze (check/call previous betting round, then stand pat), but this means hero's hand is never strong. Hero might be able to get to showdown cheaper.
Hero has a relatively premium draw (64), so it is probably better to draw live and try to get value from multiple opponents.
4th Betting Round: Hero is unfortunately check/folding, although hero could periodically try to bluff/raise. Hero does not even have a hand to bluff catch.
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Hero's stack: 700
Badugi
Hero dealt in SB: Kx Jx 6c 3d(63 2 card hand)
Predraw:
(folds to hero in SB)
Hero (SB): calls all in
Vil5 (BB): checks
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Hero: 2 1 1
Vil5: 2 2 1
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6c 3d Xx Xx (2 card hand)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6c 3d Ah Xx (3 card hand)
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 3x Ah Jh (3 card hand)
Vil5: Shows 5 3 A Q (3 card hand).
Hero: out
Predraw: Standard given hero's stack size.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Draw: Standard.
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Hero out 18th of 18 entries. Hero at least won a pot or two.
Two players in particular did not ever play badeucy or badacey. (IIRC, Vil4 and Vil6.)
Many villains were rather tough, and hero noticed some were snowing (1:pat:3 after villain raised/patted) for example.
The MTT was rather small. TBH, hero's track record in lowball draw tournaments is being one of the first people to be eliminated!
Hero is in a lot better shape than before.
Hero needs to continue to gain experience in lowball draw games, especially badeucy. SWC (Seals with Clubs) was very helpful training.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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Quintuple Draw Games:
A-5 Triple
2-7 Triple
Badugi
Badacey
Badeucey
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Rules clarification:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Q: Are there really antes? Should it be a low starting limit? Should it follow the precedent like OE and Quintuple Stud and others (50 starting big bets at 200/400 limits)? I realize the games will play bigger since it's the nature of lowball draw, but 100 doesn't seem consistent.
A: Draw - Good catch thank you. I think this was originally written for NL Single not Limit Triple. In our 8 Game structures it never has an ante. I'll ask Toby to correct it.
Structure sheets (starting blinds/limits) were not synchronized with other limit tournaments :(. Starting with 100 big bets is too deep, although lowball games play bigger.
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First Table Reads:
1 mid aged Male with glasses from Uruguay, eventually found out he had massive chip lead HU in HORSE DC, but ended up in 2nd.
2 hero
3 middle aged guy
4 late reg - younger guy
5 young guy
6 late register - German PS pro
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Hero late registered, but is unsure of exact registration time (likely in level 2, but possibly in level 1).
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt in button: Kx 8x 7x 3x 2x
Predraw:
(folds to hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): reraises
Vil4 (SB): folds
Hero (But): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil3: 2 x/c 1 x/c pat x
Hero: 1 b pat b pat x
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 8x 7x 5x 3x 2x
Hero shows 87532 and wins pot.
Analysis:
Predraw: This is not a spot to cap predraw. Hero has a decent 1 card draw to 87, but it's not great.
1st Draw: Standard
2nd Betting Round: Standard when card ahead.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard.
3rd Draw: Standard even when villain pats.
4th Betting Round: This could have been a value bet. Villain may pat/check a 9 here.
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt in HJ: 7x 5x 4x 2x Xx
Predraw:
(folds to hero)
Hero (HJ): raises
Vil3 (CO): reraises
(folds to hero)
Hero: calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Hero: 1 x/c 1 x/f
Vil3: 1 b 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7x 5x 4x 2x Xx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7x 5x 4x 3x 2x
Hero called flop bet, but folded to turn bet.
Analysis:
Hero thought it was A-5, not 2-7.
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard as hero could be getting freerolled by check/raising.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: This is a tough spot in A-5 and probably the right fold. Unfortunately, hero did not realize it was 2-7.
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2-7 TD
Hero dealt on button: 7x 4x 3x 2x Xx
Predraw:
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (CO): raises
Hero (CO): reraises
(folds to Vil1)
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil1: 2 x/r 0 b pat b
Hero: 1 b/c 1 c 1 f
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x Jx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x 2x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 7x 4x 3x 2x 7x
Hero said, "I kept getting a bunch of blockers."
Vil1: says he had 8x 6x 5x 4x 3x
Predraw:
1st Draw: Hero has smooth 7432x 1cd. This is a standard raise/cap.
2nd Betting Round: Standard bet/call once check/raised since villain is likely pat.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to peel.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: Hero does not really beat a bluff. Although Vil3 is betting river, hero likely would call with any 8.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt on button: 7c 4d 2s Xx Xx (not low cards, IIRC).
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): folds
Vil4 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil4: 2 x/c 1 b/r pat b
Hero: 2 b 2 r/c 1 c
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 7c 4d 2s Ks 9c
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 7c 4d 3h 2s Jc
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 7c 4d 3h 2s 4h
Vil4 shows; 7s 6d 4h 3s 2c (6432 badugi). (76/6)
Vil4 scoops.
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: This could actually be a check. Hero did not really improve hand and could be behind.
2nd Draw: Standard even after villain drew one.
3rd Betting Round: Hero bets with likely the best badugi half. Hero getting reraised is not good as villain is likely pat. What is villain's bet/raise range? A lot of pat hands with some badugis.
3rd Draw: Hero draws to hope to get half.
4th Betting Round: Standard.
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Hero also saw 76532 (6532 badugi) scoop 87532 (7532 badugi).
AKA: 76/6 scoops 87/7.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in CO: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Predraw:
Vil6 (UTG): calls
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil5 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil5: 2 x/c 1 x/f
Vil6: 2 x/c 1 x/f
Vil1: pat b pat b
Hero: 2 c 1 f
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 2x Ax Xx Xx (no blockers)
Predraw: Standard with smooth 6 draw.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard call given pot size and still drawing smooth.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard fold. Calling to drawing 2 cards on last street is a mistake.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in CO: 6x 5x 3x Xx Xx (no low card blockers)
Predraw:
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil6: 3 x/f
Vil1: 2 x/c 2 x/c 1 x/c
Hero: 2 b 1 b 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 5x 3x 2x 8x
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 5x 3x 2x Kx
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 5x 4x 3x 2x
Vil6 mucks hand.
Hero wins pot.
Predraw: This a somewhat rough draw. With a relatively weak 2cd, this is a call.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard to bet when improved to 1cd.
2nd Draw: Hero should not keep the 8 with 2 draws to go.
3rd Betting Round: Standard with smooth draw. If hero's draw is rougher, hero should check behind.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: Hero is likely bet/calling, although a bet/call may be behind some of the time. Villain may check/raise a 74 or worse.
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Hero's stack at Level 5 break: 12000 @ 200/400 blinds and 400/800 limits.
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Badugi
Hero dealt on button : 5h 4d 2h Xx
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (But): raises
Vil3 (SB): calls
Vil4 (BB): calls
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil3: 2 b 1 b pat b
Vil4: 2 f
Hero: 2 c 1 c 1 c
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 4d 2h As Xx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 4d 2h As Ad
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: Kc 4d 2h As
Vil3: Shows Q6xx badugi
Hero: mucks
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Standard peel after improving to strong 1cd.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: This might actually be a fold if hero understood villain's betting range as badugis or better.
3rd Draw: Standard.
4th Betting Round: This might actually be a fold unless hero thinks villain is snowing. Even bad villains will not value bet a Q or better on the river.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt in HJ: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Predraw:
Vil1 (HJ): raises
Hero (CO): calls
Vil3 (But): folds
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): raises
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil5: 2 x 2 b/c pat x
Vil6: 3 x 3 f
Vil1: 2 x 1 c/c 1 x
Hero: 2 x 2 r
Vil3: 2 x 1 r pat x
Hero did not write down show down.
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 4x 3x Xx Xx (643r)
Note: Deck was reshuffled.
Predraw: This may have been a loose call. Many of the other players are tight, so many of the deuces are gone and hero may never get a smooth draw.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Hero's hand did not improve. Hero checks.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to check/fold with 2 card draw and 1 betting round to go.
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Badeucy
Hero dealt in UTG: 8c 7d 6h 4s 7x (8764 badugi)
Predraw:
(5 handed)
Hero (UTG): raises
(folds to Vil1)
Vil1 (BB): raises
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil1: 3 x/f
Hero: 1 b
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 8c 7d 6h 4s 7x (8764 badugi)
Predraw: This may be overly weak and could be an eventual fold if it gets MW. HU, this is a fine hand to likely bet/bet/check unless hero gets 2-7 TD hand.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Villain drew 3 (correctly) and hero bet correctly. Villain did not catch anything and check/folds.
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A-5 TD
Hero dealt in HJ: 6x 4x 3x 2x 2x
Predraw:
(folds to Hero)
Hero (HJ): raises
Vil3 (CO): call
Vil4 (But): folds
Vil5 (SB): folds
Vil6 (BB): folds
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Vil6: 2 x/c 2 x/c 1 x
Hero: 1 x/c 1 x/c 1 x
Vil3: 1 b 1 b pat x
Vil3: shows 76xxx
Vil6: mucks
Hero: mucks
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x Kx
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x 8x
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 4x 3x 2x 4x
Predraw: Standard.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Betting Round: Hero decides to conserve chips. Since hero is OOP, it is the better pot control play. There is merit to betting since hero's draw is relatively smooth though.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Betting Round: Standard to continue same as 2nd betting round.
3rd Draw: This is actually be a tough decision. Hero does not know if Vil3 is still drawing or pat.
Hero could freeze (check/call previous betting round, then stand pat), but this means hero's hand is never strong. Hero might be able to get to showdown cheaper.
Hero has a relatively premium draw (64), so it is probably better to draw live and try to get value from multiple opponents.
4th Betting Round: Hero is unfortunately check/folding, although hero could periodically try to bluff/raise. Hero does not even have a hand to bluff catch.
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Hero's stack: 700
Badugi
Hero dealt in SB: Kx Jx 6c 3d(63 2 card hand)
Predraw:
(folds to hero in SB)
Hero (SB): calls all in
Vil5 (BB): checks
1D 1B 2D 2B 3D 3B
Hero: 2 1 1
Vil5: 2 2 1
Hero's hand after 1st Draw: 6c 3d Xx Xx (2 card hand)
Hero's hand after 2nd Draw: 6c 3d Ah Xx (3 card hand)
Hero's hand after 3rd Draw: 6x 3x Ah Jh (3 card hand)
Vil5: Shows 5 3 A Q (3 card hand).
Hero: out
Predraw: Standard given hero's stack size.
1st Draw: Standard.
2nd Draw: Standard.
3rd Draw: Standard.
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Hero out 18th of 18 entries. Hero at least won a pot or two.
Two players in particular did not ever play badeucy or badacey. (IIRC, Vil4 and Vil6.)
Many villains were rather tough, and hero noticed some were snowing (1:pat:3 after villain raised/patted) for example.
The MTT was rather small. TBH, hero's track record in lowball draw tournaments is being one of the first people to be eliminated!
Hero is in a lot better shape than before.
Hero needs to continue to gain experience in lowball draw games, especially badeucy. SWC (Seals with Clubs) was very helpful training.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
550 HORSE Dealer's Choice at Portomaso Casino
550 HORSE Dealer's Choice MTT at Portomaso Casino for European Poker Tour.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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HORSE Dealer's Choice Games:
Limit Hold'em
Limit Omaha Hi/Low
Razz
Stud
Stud Hi/Low
HORSE Dealer's Choice Rules - Players are dealt 3 cards, player on the button looks at his/her cards and picks which 1 of the 5 HORSE games they will play that hand. Game changes every hand.
Rules clarification:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Q: Is it "roll your own up card"? Or is it 2 cards dealt separately, then deal 3rd card separately, and let button choose game?
A: DCH - It is roll your own, however it goes from the button around to the left with the cut-off being the last player to roll. All games will be played with blind structures rather than the stud games having antes.
Other rules discussed during the tournament:
Action starts with UTG.
There is no bring in or antes.
Cards are dealt from left of the button (like in a button/blind game).
If there is a missing player for a stud game choice, a random card is picked as player's door card.
This game was previously played at a PCA and was known as Paradise Poker. It may have been the 2011 or 2012 twoplustwo.com player's choice event.
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First Table Reads:
1 old guy w/ beard
2 young guy with glasses (read - bluff capable)
3 young guy
4 young guy
5 mid aged guy with long hair
6 hero
7 young guy with beard
8 young guy with beard and glasses
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Hero late registered, but is unsure of exact registration time (likely in level 1).
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Hero dealt on button: Kh Qh Qc
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: Kh
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil3: folds
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
Hero: raises
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
(7 players - 14 small bets in pot)
Flop: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil7: checks
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil7: folds
(6 players - 10 big bets in pot)
Turn: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil7: checks
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil8: folds
Vil1: folds
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
(3 players - 13 big bets in pot)
River: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero: checks
Vil4 - says he folded JJ (or maybe QQ).
Analysis:
Game Selection: This is actually a tough decision. It may have been better to actually choose Stud Hi and show the offsuit queen or king.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero can get value from many pairs < K.
Turn: Hero can get value from many pairs < K.
River: At first glance, this is likely an easy bet. Are villains capable of check/raising river after check/call two streets? Many would raise turn in case villain shuts down with non-7 and straights.
Looking back at hand now, this is a super easy value bet since hero discarded a K!
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Game Chosen: LO8
Hero dealt in CO: As Qx 6x 3x
Unfortunately, hero did not write down hand, so hero is unsure of actual preflop/flop action. Since there is no HH, it is likely a flop fold.
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Hero dealt on button: Tc Jd Ks
Hero chooses: Stud Hi
Hero rolls up card: Ks
(Order of up cards may be incorrect.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Qx ____completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Kx ____folds
Hero: (Tc Jd) Kx folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in__folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Hero folds.
Analysis:
Game Selection: 3 high boardwday cards is another tough decision. LHE is a bit weaker, so hero decides to make his draw a little better.
Rolled Up Card Selection: Hero prefers to stay OOP and keep betting pressure since all cards are high. Maybe it is better to actually put 10 as door, but others seemed to be rolling higher up cards.
3rd Street: Unfortunately, dead hero cards = fold.
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Dealt to Hero on Button: 2c 7c Jc
Hero chooses: Stud Hi
Hero rolls up card: Jc
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 6x ____calls__calls
Hero: (2c 7c) Jc ____raises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Lx __folds
(2 players - 5.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 6x 9c ____folds
Hero: (2c 7c) Jc 7x __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard raise to show aggression/initative with likely being OOP (and avoiding cheap play for "BB").
4th Street: Although Vil4 semi-picked up, hero continues to bet with likely the best draw (pair + 3 flush)
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Game Chosen: LHE
Hero dealt in SB: As Js Xx
Hero discards: Xx (5h?)
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (UTG+2): raises
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
(BB): folds
(2 players - 5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Xx Xx Xx
(Unfortunately, hero does not remember action, but hero likely folded somewhere to villain aggression.)
Analysis:
Discard: Standard
Preflop: Since it is an early position raise, hero does not reraise preflop.
Flop/Turn/River: Unknown since action is unknown.
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Game Chosen: Stud Hi/Low
Hero dealt: Kc Kd 6h (rainbow, not sure of suits)
Hero rolls up card: 6h
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 3x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Hero: (Kc Kd) 6h __raises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Jx __folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Analysis:
Up Card: Mandatory to have buried overpair. There is a larger chance villains will see a misrepresented hand and hero can scoop.
3rd Street: This is an easy complete. Unfortunately, there is no action.
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Game Chosen: LO8
Hero dealt in BB: Kx Kh Th 2x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil4)
Vil4 (But): raises
Vil5 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): calls
(3 players - 6 small bets in pot)
Flop: Tc 5d 2h
Vil5: checks
Hero: checks
Vil4: bets
Vil5: calls
Hero: folds
Turn: Tc 5d 2h Ks 4h
River: Tc 5d 2h Ks 4h
Analysis:
Preflop: This may be a loose call, but this seems ok to hit set and/or 2nd nut flush.
Flop: This may be a tight fold. Hero has top/bottom no low in MW pot. Perhaps this is a better spot to check/call and continue on high (or 3) turns.
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Dealt to Hero on Button: Ac As 9d
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: 9d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero: raises
(other villains fold)
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(3 players - 7.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: 4x Qx Jd
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(3 players - 5.25 small bets in pot)
Turn: 4x Qx Jd 4d
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Game Selection: AA has better preflop equity than AA9 has 7 card stud equity.
Discard: Standard.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard.
Turn: Standard.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 20500 @ 600/1200 limits.
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Level 6 - Blinds: 300/600, Limits 600/1200
Game Selection: LO8
Hero Dealt in CO: Ah 6c 5c 2c
Preflop:
Vil5: calls
Hero (CO): calls
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1 (BB): checks
(5 players - 5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Kx Qh 6h
(all players check)
(5 players - 2.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Kx Qh 6h 5h
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil5: bets
Hero: calls
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
(5 players - 7.5 big bets in pot)
River: Kx Qh 6h 5h Jx
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil5: bets
Hero: folds
Vil7: folds
Vil8: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: One pair and backdoor low draw = check. There may be some fold equity though.
Turn: Could this be a spot to raise? Not really, as hero is rarely getting called by worse and hero has little fold equity multiway. Hero calls to spike boat outs or nut low.
Vil5's bet is a flush.
River: Brick = fold.
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Game Selection: LO8
Hero dealt in SB: Ad Tx 9x 3d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil4?)
Vil4 (CO): raises
Vil5 (But): folds
Hero (SB): calls
Vil7 (BB): folds
(2 players - 3 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: checks
Vil4: checks
(2 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: bets
Vil4: calls
(Note: Action may have been check/check.)
(2 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
River: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero does not remember Vil4's hand, but it may have been a chop or a hero scoop.
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero has bottom pair and a gutshot. Hero check/folds.
Turn: Hero has a bad 2 pair. This is a spot to get value since villain checked flop. Check/check may have been ok too, but likely passive and villain has shown little strength.
River: Hero has bad 2 pair on 3 low board. Hero would likely check/call.
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Game Selection: Stud Hi/Low
Hero dealt in ??: Ad 3d 5d
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5d
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c ____raises
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(3 players - 3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h __checks
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh __checks
(3 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts __checks
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks __checks
(3 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts Ac __bets
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks 6x __calls
(3 players - 3.5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts Ac (Xx) __bets
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks 6x (Qx) __calls
Vil3: Shows 6432A and ATxxx high.
Hero chops pot.
Analysis:
3rd Street: This is actually a spot where hero should reraise for value.
4th Street: Hero checks with brick and villain checks behind. Hero put villain on steal range.
5th Street: Same as 4th.
6th Street: Hero could likely have best low draw and high hand. Hero decides to conserve chips and just call. (Hero is rarely getting scooped since villain would have to have either a pair or a low, but not both.)
7th Street: Hero has likely best hand unless villain backed into 2 pair.
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Game Selection: LHE
Hero dealt in BB: 8c 7c 6c
Discard Selection: 6c
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil5)
Vil5 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): checks
Flop: Th 7h 4x
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Discard Selection: Higher cards are better. Sadly, this is not stud hi/low or stud hi.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero bets middle pair to price out broadway overcards.
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Game Selection: Razz
Hero dealt in ??: Td 8c 5d
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5d
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x ____checks
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x __calls
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x __calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
(3 players - 3.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx ____calls
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x __bets
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx __calls
(3 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx 3x 2x ____checks
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x 9x Ax __checks
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx Tx 8x __checks
(3 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx 3x 2x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x 9x Ax __bets
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx Tx 8x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to peel in LP with limper in front and no big door cards between hero and "BB".
4th Street: This could be a villain steal with best board. Hero decides to peel.
5th Street: Hero bricked and continues to check since opportunity is likely lost to steal pot. Hero would have made a mistake not betting here if checked to with a low door card.
6th Street: Standard.
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Game Selection: Stud
Hero dealt in ??: Ah Kh Th
Rolled Up Card Selection: Th
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2d ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Qs ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qc ____completes
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Kc ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 9d __folds
(2 players - 2.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx ____bets double
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td ____calls
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx ____bets
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x ____calls
(2 players - 5.25 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx ____bets
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x ____calls
(2 players - 7.25 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx 5s (Kx) ____checks
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x 9x (7c) ____checks
Vil4: Says "I have the board".
Hero mucks hand.
Many opponents say "nice hold".
Analysis:
3rd Street: In a likely steal spot, hero defends with AKT suited. This could actually have been a reraise on 3rd street since flush draw is live.
4th Street: Hero continues with pair and 2 overs + 3 flush even to a double bet. Hero has live overs to a hand that is very unlikely trips due to another dead Q.
5th Street: Hero is continuing likely to showdown.
6th Street: Hero is continuing likely to showdown.
7th Street: There is little fold equity if hero bets. Hero checks behind.
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Game Selection: LHE
Hero dealt in UTG: Tx Tx Xx
Discard Selection: Xx
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): raises
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (But): calls
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil5 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Kc 8c 8d
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: calls
Vil5: calls
(3 players - 4.75 big bets in pot)
Flop: Kc 8c 8d Jd
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: folds
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero is likely double barrelling and could probably find a check/fold if raised.
Turn: Standard bet. Even though it is an overcard, hero decides to continue to bet and price out overcard draws. It is likely a river check if any villain calls.
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Game Selection: Razz
Hero dealt in "BB": Jc Ax 5x
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5x
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 4x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 5x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 3x ____calls
Vil5: (Xx Xx) Ax ____folds
Hero: (Jx Ax) 5x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 5x __raises
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Ax __calls
Analysis:
3rd Street: Equity Simulation needed. With so many hero dead cards, should hero peel closing action?
http://propokertools.com/simulations/show?d=4355AA&g=rz&h1=AJ5&h2=%288-8-%295&h3=%288-8-%293&h4=%288-8-%29A&s=generic
All tight ranges (unrealistic)
Razz Simulation ?
600,000 trials (Randomized)
dead cards: 4355AA
Hand Equity Wins Ties
AJ5 17.53% 105,184 0
(8-8-)5 31.27% 187,610 0
(8-8-)3 17.11% 102,677 0
(8-8-)A 34.09% 204,529 0
EP range is tighter, everyone else is peeling with bricks.
Razz Simulation ?
600,000 trials (Randomized)
dead cards: 4355AA
Hand Equity Wins Ties
AJ5 21.57% 129,407 0
(8-8-)5 36.51% 219,085 0
(T-T-)3 14.86% 89,179 0
(T-T-)A 27.05% 162,329 0
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Level 7 - Blinds: 400/800 and Limits: 800/1600
Hero's stack: 1400
Dealt to Hero on Button: Qx Qd 8d
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: 8d
Preflop:
Vil3: raises
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
Hero (But): calls (all in)
Vil8 (BB): calls
(5 players - 1 player all in - 10.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
Vil8: bets
Vil3: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil5: folds
(4 players - 1 player all in - 6.75 small bets in pot)
Turn: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
(all players check)
(4 players - 1 player all in - 6.75 small bets in pot)
River: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
Vil8: bets
Vil3: folds
Vil4: folds
Vil8: shows Ah Qh (nut flush)
Hero: out
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero is likely ahead.
Turn: Hero is ok with turn card.
River: Hero does not like odds of surviving.
Hero is not sure why villain is donking with overs and backdoor flush draw. Sigh.
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There were many interesting decisions regarding game choice. Unlike many of the other Dealer's Choice events, hand selection seemed to be more prevalent in choosing game then assessing villain tendencies.
Hero out: 29/40.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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HORSE Dealer's Choice Games:
Limit Hold'em
Limit Omaha Hi/Low
Razz
Stud
Stud Hi/Low
HORSE Dealer's Choice Rules - Players are dealt 3 cards, player on the button looks at his/her cards and picks which 1 of the 5 HORSE games they will play that hand. Game changes every hand.
Rules clarification:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Q: Is it "roll your own up card"? Or is it 2 cards dealt separately, then deal 3rd card separately, and let button choose game?
A: DCH - It is roll your own, however it goes from the button around to the left with the cut-off being the last player to roll. All games will be played with blind structures rather than the stud games having antes.
Other rules discussed during the tournament:
Action starts with UTG.
There is no bring in or antes.
Cards are dealt from left of the button (like in a button/blind game).
If there is a missing player for a stud game choice, a random card is picked as player's door card.
This game was previously played at a PCA and was known as Paradise Poker. It may have been the 2011 or 2012 twoplustwo.com player's choice event.
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First Table Reads:
1 old guy w/ beard
2 young guy with glasses (read - bluff capable)
3 young guy
4 young guy
5 mid aged guy with long hair
6 hero
7 young guy with beard
8 young guy with beard and glasses
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Hero late registered, but is unsure of exact registration time (likely in level 1).
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Hero dealt on button: Kh Qh Qc
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: Kh
Preflop:
(folds to Hero)
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil3: folds
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
Hero: raises
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
(7 players - 14 small bets in pot)
Flop: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil7: checks
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil7: folds
(6 players - 10 big bets in pot)
Turn: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil7: checks
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil8: folds
Vil1: folds
Vil2: calls
Vil4: calls
(3 players - 13 big bets in pot)
River: 7h 5c 7d 8d Ks
Vil2: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero: checks
Vil4 - says he folded JJ (or maybe QQ).
Analysis:
Game Selection: This is actually a tough decision. It may have been better to actually choose Stud Hi and show the offsuit queen or king.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero can get value from many pairs < K.
Turn: Hero can get value from many pairs < K.
River: At first glance, this is likely an easy bet. Are villains capable of check/raising river after check/call two streets? Many would raise turn in case villain shuts down with non-7 and straights.
Looking back at hand now, this is a super easy value bet since hero discarded a K!
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Game Chosen: LO8
Hero dealt in CO: As Qx 6x 3x
Unfortunately, hero did not write down hand, so hero is unsure of actual preflop/flop action. Since there is no HH, it is likely a flop fold.
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Hero dealt on button: Tc Jd Ks
Hero chooses: Stud Hi
Hero rolls up card: Ks
(Order of up cards may be incorrect.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Qx ____completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Kx ____folds
Hero: (Tc Jd) Kx folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in__folds
Vil5: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Hero folds.
Analysis:
Game Selection: 3 high boardwday cards is another tough decision. LHE is a bit weaker, so hero decides to make his draw a little better.
Rolled Up Card Selection: Hero prefers to stay OOP and keep betting pressure since all cards are high. Maybe it is better to actually put 10 as door, but others seemed to be rolling higher up cards.
3rd Street: Unfortunately, dead hero cards = fold.
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Dealt to Hero on Button: 2c 7c Jc
Hero chooses: Stud Hi
Hero rolls up card: Jc
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 6x ____calls__calls
Hero: (2c 7c) Jc ____raises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Lx ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Lx __folds
(2 players - 5.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 6x 9c ____folds
Hero: (2c 7c) Jc 7x __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard raise to show aggression/initative with likely being OOP (and avoiding cheap play for "BB").
4th Street: Although Vil4 semi-picked up, hero continues to bet with likely the best draw (pair + 3 flush)
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Game Chosen: LHE
Hero dealt in SB: As Js Xx
Hero discards: Xx (5h?)
Preflop:
(folds to Vil2)
Vil2 (UTG+2): raises
(folds to Hero)
Hero (SB): calls
(BB): folds
(2 players - 5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Xx Xx Xx
(Unfortunately, hero does not remember action, but hero likely folded somewhere to villain aggression.)
Analysis:
Discard: Standard
Preflop: Since it is an early position raise, hero does not reraise preflop.
Flop/Turn/River: Unknown since action is unknown.
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Game Chosen: Stud Hi/Low
Hero dealt: Kc Kd 6h (rainbow, not sure of suits)
Hero rolls up card: 6h
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 3x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Hero: (Kc Kd) 6h __raises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Jx __folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Analysis:
Up Card: Mandatory to have buried overpair. There is a larger chance villains will see a misrepresented hand and hero can scoop.
3rd Street: This is an easy complete. Unfortunately, there is no action.
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Game Chosen: LO8
Hero dealt in BB: Kx Kh Th 2x
Preflop:
(folds to Vil4)
Vil4 (But): raises
Vil5 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): calls
(3 players - 6 small bets in pot)
Flop: Tc 5d 2h
Vil5: checks
Hero: checks
Vil4: bets
Vil5: calls
Hero: folds
Turn: Tc 5d 2h Ks 4h
River: Tc 5d 2h Ks 4h
Analysis:
Preflop: This may be a loose call, but this seems ok to hit set and/or 2nd nut flush.
Flop: This may be a tight fold. Hero has top/bottom no low in MW pot. Perhaps this is a better spot to check/call and continue on high (or 3) turns.
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Dealt to Hero on Button: Ac As 9d
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: 9d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil3)
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(folds to Hero)
Hero: raises
(other villains fold)
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(3 players - 7.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: 4x Qx Jd
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil2: calls
Vil3: calls
(3 players - 5.25 small bets in pot)
Turn: 4x Qx Jd 4d
Vil2: checks
Vil3: checks
Hero: bets
Vil2: folds
Vil3: folds
Analysis:
Game Selection: AA has better preflop equity than AA9 has 7 card stud equity.
Discard: Standard.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard.
Turn: Standard.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 20500 @ 600/1200 limits.
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Level 6 - Blinds: 300/600, Limits 600/1200
Game Selection: LO8
Hero Dealt in CO: Ah 6c 5c 2c
Preflop:
Vil5: calls
Hero (CO): calls
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1 (BB): checks
(5 players - 5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Kx Qh 6h
(all players check)
(5 players - 2.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Kx Qh 6h 5h
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil5: bets
Hero: calls
Vil7: calls
Vil8: calls
Vil1: calls
(5 players - 7.5 big bets in pot)
River: Kx Qh 6h 5h Jx
Vil8: checks
Vil1: checks
Vil5: bets
Hero: folds
Vil7: folds
Vil8: folds
Vil1: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: One pair and backdoor low draw = check. There may be some fold equity though.
Turn: Could this be a spot to raise? Not really, as hero is rarely getting called by worse and hero has little fold equity multiway. Hero calls to spike boat outs or nut low.
Vil5's bet is a flush.
River: Brick = fold.
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Game Selection: LO8
Hero dealt in SB: Ad Tx 9x 3d
Preflop:
(folds to Vil4?)
Vil4 (CO): raises
Vil5 (But): folds
Hero (SB): calls
Vil7 (BB): folds
(2 players - 3 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: checks
Vil4: checks
(2 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
Turn: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: bets
Vil4: calls
(Note: Action may have been check/check.)
(2 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
River: Jc 7x 3x Tc 5c
Hero: checks
Vil4: checks
Hero does not remember Vil4's hand, but it may have been a chop or a hero scoop.
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero has bottom pair and a gutshot. Hero check/folds.
Turn: Hero has a bad 2 pair. This is a spot to get value since villain checked flop. Check/check may have been ok too, but likely passive and villain has shown little strength.
River: Hero has bad 2 pair on 3 low board. Hero would likely check/call.
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Game Selection: Stud Hi/Low
Hero dealt in ??: Ad 3d 5d
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5d
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c ____raises
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
(3 players - 3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h __checks
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh __checks
(3 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts __checks
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks __checks
(3 players - 1.5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts Ac __bets
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks 6x __calls
(3 players - 3.5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 6c 7h Ts Ac (Xx) __bets
Hero: (Ad 3d) 5d Qh Ks 6x (Qx) __calls
Vil3: Shows 6432A and ATxxx high.
Hero chops pot.
Analysis:
3rd Street: This is actually a spot where hero should reraise for value.
4th Street: Hero checks with brick and villain checks behind. Hero put villain on steal range.
5th Street: Same as 4th.
6th Street: Hero could likely have best low draw and high hand. Hero decides to conserve chips and just call. (Hero is rarely getting scooped since villain would have to have either a pair or a low, but not both.)
7th Street: Hero has likely best hand unless villain backed into 2 pair.
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Game Selection: LHE
Hero dealt in BB: 8c 7c 6c
Discard Selection: 6c
Preflop:
Vil7 (UTG): calls
(folds to Vil5)
Vil5 (SB): calls
Hero (BB): checks
Flop: Th 7h 4x
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil7: folds
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Discard Selection: Higher cards are better. Sadly, this is not stud hi/low or stud hi.
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero bets middle pair to price out broadway overcards.
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Game Selection: Razz
Hero dealt in ??: Td 8c 5d
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5d
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x ____checks
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x __calls
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x __calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Bx __folds
(3 players - 3.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx ____calls
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x __bets
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx __calls
(3 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx 3x 2x ____checks
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x 9x Ax __checks
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx Tx 8x __checks
(3 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 3x Qx 3x 2x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 5x 2x 9x Ax __bets
Hero: (Tx 8x) 5x Kx Tx 8x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to peel in LP with limper in front and no big door cards between hero and "BB".
4th Street: This could be a villain steal with best board. Hero decides to peel.
5th Street: Hero bricked and continues to check since opportunity is likely lost to steal pot. Hero would have made a mistake not betting here if checked to with a low door card.
6th Street: Standard.
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Game Selection: Stud
Hero dealt in ??: Ah Kh Th
Rolled Up Card Selection: Th
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2d ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Qs ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qc ____completes
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th ____calls
Vil7: (Xx Xx) Kc ____folds
Vil8: (Xx Xx) 9d __folds
(2 players - 2.5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx ____bets double
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td ____calls
(2 players - 3.25 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx ____bets
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x ____calls
(2 players - 5.25 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx ____bets
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x ____calls
(2 players - 7.25 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Qx Qx Jx 5s (Kx) ____checks
Hero: (Ah Kh) Th Td 6x 9x (7c) ____checks
Vil4: Says "I have the board".
Hero mucks hand.
Many opponents say "nice hold".
Analysis:
3rd Street: In a likely steal spot, hero defends with AKT suited. This could actually have been a reraise on 3rd street since flush draw is live.
4th Street: Hero continues with pair and 2 overs + 3 flush even to a double bet. Hero has live overs to a hand that is very unlikely trips due to another dead Q.
5th Street: Hero is continuing likely to showdown.
6th Street: Hero is continuing likely to showdown.
7th Street: There is little fold equity if hero bets. Hero checks behind.
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Game Selection: LHE
Hero dealt in UTG: Tx Tx Xx
Discard Selection: Xx
Preflop:
Hero (UTG): raises
(folds to Vil3)
Vil3 (But): calls
Vil4 (SB): folds
Vil5 (BB): calls
(3 players - 6.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Kc 8c 8d
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: calls
Vil5: calls
(3 players - 4.75 big bets in pot)
Flop: Kc 8c 8d Jd
Vil5: checks
Hero: bets
Vil3: folds
Vil5: folds
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Standard. Hero is likely double barrelling and could probably find a check/fold if raised.
Turn: Standard bet. Even though it is an overcard, hero decides to continue to bet and price out overcard draws. It is likely a river check if any villain calls.
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Game Selection: Razz
Hero dealt in "BB": Jc Ax 5x
Rolled Up Card Selection: 5x
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 4x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 5x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 3x ____calls
Vil5: (Xx Xx) Ax ____folds
Hero: (Jx Ax) 5x ____folds
Vil7: (Xx Xx) 5x __raises
Vil8: (Xx Xx) Ax __calls
Analysis:
3rd Street: Equity Simulation needed. With so many hero dead cards, should hero peel closing action?
http://propokertools.com/simulations/show?d=4355AA&g=rz&h1=AJ5&h2=%288-8-%295&h3=%288-8-%293&h4=%288-8-%29A&s=generic
All tight ranges (unrealistic)
Razz Simulation ?
600,000 trials (Randomized)
dead cards: 4355AA
Hand Equity Wins Ties
AJ5 17.53% 105,184 0
(8-8-)5 31.27% 187,610 0
(8-8-)3 17.11% 102,677 0
(8-8-)A 34.09% 204,529 0
EP range is tighter, everyone else is peeling with bricks.
Razz Simulation ?
600,000 trials (Randomized)
dead cards: 4355AA
Hand Equity Wins Ties
AJ5 21.57% 129,407 0
(8-8-)5 36.51% 219,085 0
(T-T-)3 14.86% 89,179 0
(T-T-)A 27.05% 162,329 0
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Level 7 - Blinds: 400/800 and Limits: 800/1600
Hero's stack: 1400
Dealt to Hero on Button: Qx Qd 8d
Hero chooses: LHE
Discard: 8d
Preflop:
Vil3: raises
Vil4: calls
Vil5: calls
Hero (But): calls (all in)
Vil8 (BB): calls
(5 players - 1 player all in - 10.5 small bets in pot)
Flop: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
Vil8: bets
Vil3: calls
Vil4: calls
Vil5: folds
(4 players - 1 player all in - 6.75 small bets in pot)
Turn: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
(all players check)
(4 players - 1 player all in - 6.75 small bets in pot)
River: Jh 5x 3x 3h 7h
Vil8: bets
Vil3: folds
Vil4: folds
Vil8: shows Ah Qh (nut flush)
Hero: out
Analysis:
Preflop: Standard.
Flop: Hero is likely ahead.
Turn: Hero is ok with turn card.
River: Hero does not like odds of surviving.
Hero is not sure why villain is donking with overs and backdoor flush draw. Sigh.
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There were many interesting decisions regarding game choice. Unlike many of the other Dealer's Choice events, hand selection seemed to be more prevalent in choosing game then assessing villain tendencies.
Hero out: 29/40.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
550 Quintuple Stud at Portomaso Casino
550 Quintuple Stud MTT at Portomaso Casino for European Poker Tour.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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Quintuple Stud Games:
7 Stud High
7 Stud Hi/Lo
7 Stud Razz
7 Super Stud Hi/Lo
5 Stud High
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According to the TD, they were dealing super stud hi/low in this format:
UK common format: Deal 4 cards, discard one, then roll your own up card.
US common format (during WSOP mixed games): Deal 5 cards with 1 up card, then discard 2 cards if player continues past 3rd street.
However, hero noted that the post indicated otherwise (from 2p2 and answered by PSLiveNeil):
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Hi PSLive Toby. I was reviewing structure sheets and it looks like there are some random typos or inconsistent things. Some of the structure sheets look like they were cut off. Some do not list betting limits.
Q: Super Stud Hi/Low - Are players dealt 5 cards, discard 2 and roll your own up card like in these rules:http://www.barge.org/rules/superstud8.html
It seems like there is sometimes inconsistent rules which is why I ask.
A: SS - We are playing Super Stud with 4 down and 1 up. Players will not be able to choose their up card, it will automatically be the 5th card they receive.
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Hero late registered in level 2.
Betting Structure and Limits: 50/75/250/500
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First Table Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy
3 guy with long hair and glasses
4 grey hat with glasses
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald
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First Table Updated Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy (eventual read: aggro, bets even with razz hand, didn't bet with board strength)
3 guy with long hair and glasses (inexperienced with bet position in razz)
4 grey hat with glasses - probably experienced, British player - seen often - tends to limp, steal pot with entire range
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald
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Level 2 - Betting Structure and Limits: 50/75/250/500 (50 ante, 75 bring in, 250 lower limit, 500 upper limit)
Super Stud Hi/Low
Dealt to Hero: Ad 5s 5d 7c
Hero discards: 5s.
Hero rolls up card: 7c.
3rd Street (order of cards may be different):
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Hero: (Ad 5d) 7c __brings in__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Analysis:
Discard: This is a tough spot. A55 could be good starting hand, but hero decides to go with a razz hand with two flush. This is probably a mistake and maybe should have
3rd Street: Easy fold. There are many dead hero cards.
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Dealt to Hero: 6d 3d 8x 2s
Hero discards: 2s
Hero rolls up card: 8c.
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s __brings in
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah __completes
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx __calls
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Xx __folds
Hero: (6d 3d) 8h __folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Xx __folds
(3 players - 4 1/2 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s 6c ____calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah Kh __bets
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx Kx __calls
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s 6c As ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah Kh Th __bets
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx Kx Tx __calls
Analysis:
Discard: Flush potential is better even with a razzy hand.
3rd Street: Easy fold.
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Stud Hi
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 9c __completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 4x __brings in
Hero: (6c 7c) 8c __folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero's hand is pretty dead. 1 club and pair/straight outs are dead.
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Stud Hi/Low
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c __brings in__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c __completes
(2 players - 2 4/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x __bets
(2 players - 2 2/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx __checks__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x __bets
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx Jx __checks__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x 5x __bets
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx Jx (Kc) __checks__folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x 5x (Xx) __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard.
4th Street: Standard.
5th Street: Hero has some scoop outs and peels 5th street.
6th Street: This could be a fold on 6th since villain's board is rather scary (78 in hole = strong equity for example)
7th Street: Hero would not be able to beat a bluff.
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Level 4 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/100/400/800
Super Stud Hi/Low
Dealt to Hero: Ad 5s 5d 7c
Hero discards: 5s.
Hero rolls up card: 7c.
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax __completes
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h __calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?x __brings in
(3 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x 2x ____calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax 2x __bets
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h 3s __calls
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x 2x Jx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax 2x Tx __checks__folds
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h 3s 3x __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero could reraise as well with somewhat strong starting hand, but an 8 is dead and pot controlling to limit being tied to pot is best with shallow stacks in tournament.
4th Street: Standard.
5th Street: When checked by both villains who bricked and decent board for hero, hero bets with decent chance to scoop. Both villains fold.
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Hero saw Vil1 and Vil6 get into tangle in 5 stud.
Hero does not remember board, but seat 1 bet/3 bet on 5th street and Vil6 folds. Vil1 said he had at least a pair.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 15,100 @ 600/1200 limits
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First Table Updated Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy (eventual read: aggressive, bets even with razz hand, didn't bet with board strength)
3 guy with long hair and glasses (inexperienced with bet position in razz)
4 grey hat with glasses - probably experienced, British player - seen often - tends to limp, steal pot with entire range
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald, British speaker
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At the break, the tournament director (David?) relayed the proper super stud hi/low rules to all players. It will be dealt 4 down and 1 up.
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Level 5 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/200/500/1000
Super Stud Hi/Low
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Jx Tx 8x 7x) 8x ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) 3x __brings in__calls
(Hero did not see any straight cards on other's boards.)
Discard:
Hero discards Jx Tx.
(2 players - 1 3/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx __calls
(2 players - 3 3/10 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx __calls
(2 players - 5 3/10 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx 2x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx 7x __calls
(2 players - 7 3/10 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx 2x (7x) __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx 7x (Xx) __folds
Analysis:
4th Street: Hero's board was fairly strong with A and low against a brick hand.
5th Street: Both player's boards missed. Hero decides to keep pressure on other player.
6th Street: Hero picks up some backdoor scoop potential.
7th Street: This is a bet/fold spot. Villain would raise good 2 pairs or better.
Hero's stack: 18k
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Stud Hi
(no hearts or spades are dead, vil2-vil4's cards are guesses)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s ____completes__calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5d __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 8d __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Tc __folds
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh ____reraises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 4h __brings in__folds
(2 players - 5 3/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd ____calls
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc __bets
(2 players - 3 4/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) __checks__raises
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __bets______calls
(2 players - 5 4/5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) __checks
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __checks
(2 players - 5 4/5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) ____calls
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __bets
Vil1: Shows Ax Ax 8x for Aces
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to over-represent hand with a very live flush draw and likely overs.
4th Street: Hero continues aggression even though both boards improve.
5th Street: Villain's check indicates weakness. Hero decides to bet and try to take it down, but gets check/raised. At the time, hero should have thought about ranges more. Hero decides to try to get into showdown mode with flush + overs.
6th Street: Hero's confused by hand and slows down aggression.
7th Street: Hero bets, but this is likely a leak. Villain is likely in call down mode as well.
Hero's stack: 13k
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Stud Hi/Low
(This Hand History may not be completely accurate.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) B?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Bx ____completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x __brings in__calls
(2 players - 3 1/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __calls
(2 players - 3 3/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x ____checks
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __checks
(2 players - 3 3/5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __calls
(2 players - 5 3/5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __checks
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __checks
Vil6: Shows pair of aces.
Hero: mucks.
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard.
4th Street: Hero has a likely better low board than villain (and possibly high). Standard.
5th Street: Hero has little fold equity other than applying pressure. This is a good spot to check.
6th Street: Hero likely has best draw both ways and bets for value.
7th Street: Hero bricks on end and checks since there is little fold equity. Hero is likely check/folding since villain is probably only betting 2 pair or better.
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Razz
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 9x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 7x ____calls_____calls
Hero: (Ax 3x) 4x ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Qx __brings in__folds
(2 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 7x 5x __bets
Hero: (Ax 3x) 4x 4x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to isolate to show aggression and for value.
4th Street: Hero bricks and folds. The pot was not reraised on 3rd, so hero gives up on pot. There is merit in continuing though since villain limped in a steal position. Villain may have brick in hole (and equity is flipping with hero).
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Level 6 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/200/600/1200
5 Stud Hi
2nd Street:
Vil1: (Xx) 4x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx) 4x __brings in__folds
Vil4: (Xx) 9x __folds
Hero: (Kx) 5x __completes
Vil6: (Xx) 7x __folds
Analysis:
2nd Street: Villain could have reraised seat 4 if villain was stealing often. This is a good spot to steal with ok equity if called.
5 Stud Hi
(Hero doesn't remember up cards...)
2nd Street:
Vil1: (Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx) ?x __brings in__folds
Vil4: (Xx) ?x __folds
Hero: (6x) Ax __completes
Vil6: (Xx) ?x __folds
Analysis:
2nd Street: Hero has Ace up card and has been pretty tight. Without remembering other up cards, hero decides to steal if folded to hero.
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Stud Hi
(Hero's flush draw is live. No diamonds are dead.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Th ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?h ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?s ____folds
Hero: (2d Jd) Td ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?h __brings in
(2 players - 3 1/3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax 5x 5x __bets
Hero: (2d Jd) Td 2x 8d __calls
(2 players - 2 2/3 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax 5x 5x __bets
Hero: (2d Jd) Td 2x 8d __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero has live flush draw and continues. Standard.
4th Street: 3 flush and pair is ok to continue.
5th Street: This is a tight fold. Hero picks up the 4 flush and pair, but is concerned a bit that hero is drawing very thin to a villain's Jacks up or better. Villain could barrel a ton though on every street OOP, so maybe this is a spot to peel on all streets and fold without getting 2p+ (and raising with trips and flushes).
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Stud Hi
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in__folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 3x __folds
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx __completes_calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x __reraises
(2 players - 5 2/3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x __bets__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x Tx Ax __raises
(2 players - 4 5/6 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x __checks__tanks__calls (all in)
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x Tx Ax __bets
In previous hands when Vil6 was all in, hero was supportive.
Vil6 starts talking a lot and giving verbal cues saying to fold. Vil6 was also pointing to the Ace to say to fold.
Hero thinks for a while and was seriously contemplating folding.
Hero then decides to call saying "hero does not have many chips left" and calls for tournament life.
Vil6: shows (7x 7x) 7x Tx Ax
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x Xx (not a king) and doesn't look at rest of hand.
Vil6: (7x 7x) 7x Tx Ax Ax (Xx)
Hero does not remember board run out, but does not even spike a sweat.
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard complete, but reraise is a bit scary. Hero is a bit short, so maybe villain just wants to get stacks in.
4th Street: Same as 3rd.
5th Street: Even with Kings up, villain's talking was a huge siren bell. Ace is also a bad 5th street card.
Villain was probably being honest since hero was showing support earlier when Vil6 was all in.
Hero should have heeded advice and folded to live another hand.
This was definitely a live spew for tournament life.
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Hero out in 24th of 31 entries.
20000 starting chips at 200/400 limits and 30 min. levels.
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Quintuple Stud Games:
7 Stud High
7 Stud Hi/Lo
7 Stud Razz
7 Super Stud Hi/Lo
5 Stud High
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According to the TD, they were dealing super stud hi/low in this format:
UK common format: Deal 4 cards, discard one, then roll your own up card.
US common format (during WSOP mixed games): Deal 5 cards with 1 up card, then discard 2 cards if player continues past 3rd street.
However, hero noted that the post indicated otherwise (from 2p2 and answered by PSLiveNeil):
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/65/mttc-live/official-ept12-malta-thread-october-20-31-2015-a-1561980/#post48265666
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showpost.php?p=48297627&postcount=12
Hi PSLive Toby. I was reviewing structure sheets and it looks like there are some random typos or inconsistent things. Some of the structure sheets look like they were cut off. Some do not list betting limits.
Q: Super Stud Hi/Low - Are players dealt 5 cards, discard 2 and roll your own up card like in these rules:http://www.barge.org/rules/superstud8.html
It seems like there is sometimes inconsistent rules which is why I ask.
A: SS - We are playing Super Stud with 4 down and 1 up. Players will not be able to choose their up card, it will automatically be the 5th card they receive.
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Hero late registered in level 2.
Betting Structure and Limits: 50/75/250/500
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First Table Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy
3 guy with long hair and glasses
4 grey hat with glasses
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald
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First Table Updated Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy (eventual read: aggro, bets even with razz hand, didn't bet with board strength)
3 guy with long hair and glasses (inexperienced with bet position in razz)
4 grey hat with glasses - probably experienced, British player - seen often - tends to limp, steal pot with entire range
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald
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Level 2 - Betting Structure and Limits: 50/75/250/500 (50 ante, 75 bring in, 250 lower limit, 500 upper limit)
Super Stud Hi/Low
Dealt to Hero: Ad 5s 5d 7c
Hero discards: 5s.
Hero rolls up card: 7c.
3rd Street (order of cards may be different):
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Hero: (Ad 5d) 7c __brings in__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x __folds
Analysis:
Discard: This is a tough spot. A55 could be good starting hand, but hero decides to go with a razz hand with two flush. This is probably a mistake and maybe should have
3rd Street: Easy fold. There are many dead hero cards.
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Dealt to Hero: 6d 3d 8x 2s
Hero discards: 2s
Hero rolls up card: 8c.
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s __brings in
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah __completes
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx __calls
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Xx __folds
Hero: (6d 3d) 8h __folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Xx __folds
(3 players - 4 1/2 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s 6c ____calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah Kh __bets
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx Kx __calls
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 5s 6c As ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ah Kh Th __bets
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Jx Kx Tx __calls
Analysis:
Discard: Flush potential is better even with a razzy hand.
3rd Street: Easy fold.
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Stud Hi
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 9c __completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 4x __brings in
Hero: (6c 7c) 8c __folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero's hand is pretty dead. 1 club and pair/straight outs are dead.
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Stud Hi/Low
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c __brings in__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c __completes
(2 players - 2 4/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x __bets
(2 players - 2 2/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx __checks__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x __bets
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx Jx __checks__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x 5x __bets
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (3c 5x) 6c 8s Tx Jx (Kc) __checks__folds
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 9c 7x 8x 5x (Xx) __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard.
4th Street: Standard.
5th Street: Hero has some scoop outs and peels 5th street.
6th Street: This could be a fold on 6th since villain's board is rather scary (78 in hole = strong equity for example)
7th Street: Hero would not be able to beat a bluff.
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Level 4 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/100/400/800
Super Stud Hi/Low
Dealt to Hero: Ad 5s 5d 7c
Hero discards: 5s.
Hero rolls up card: 7c.
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax __completes
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?x __folds
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h __calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?x __brings in
(3 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x 2x ____calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax 2x __bets
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h 3s __calls
(2 players - 2 5/12 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 8x 2x Jx ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Ax 2x Tx __checks__folds
Hero: (7c 5d) 6h 3s 3x __bets
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero could reraise as well with somewhat strong starting hand, but an 8 is dead and pot controlling to limit being tied to pot is best with shallow stacks in tournament.
4th Street: Standard.
5th Street: When checked by both villains who bricked and decent board for hero, hero bets with decent chance to scoop. Both villains fold.
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Hero saw Vil1 and Vil6 get into tangle in 5 stud.
Hero does not remember board, but seat 1 bet/3 bet on 5th street and Vil6 folds. Vil1 said he had at least a pair.
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Hero's stack at Level 6 break: 15,100 @ 600/1200 limits
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First Table Updated Reads:
1 Tobias - German, younger male with glasses
2 younger guy (eventual read: aggressive, bets even with razz hand, didn't bet with board strength)
3 guy with long hair and glasses (inexperienced with bet position in razz)
4 grey hat with glasses - probably experienced, British player - seen often - tends to limp, steal pot with entire range
5 hero
6 older big guy, bald, British speaker
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At the break, the tournament director (David?) relayed the proper super stud hi/low rules to all players. It will be dealt 4 down and 1 up.
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Level 5 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/200/500/1000
Super Stud Hi/Low
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) ?x ____folds
Hero: (Jx Tx 8x 7x) 8x ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx Xx Xx) 3x __brings in__calls
(Hero did not see any straight cards on other's boards.)
Discard:
Hero discards Jx Tx.
(2 players - 1 3/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx __calls
(2 players - 3 3/10 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx __calls
(2 players - 5 3/10 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx 2x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx 7x __calls
(2 players - 7 3/10 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (8x 7x) 8x Ax Tx 2x (7x) __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x Tx Qx 7x (Xx) __folds
Analysis:
4th Street: Hero's board was fairly strong with A and low against a brick hand.
5th Street: Both player's boards missed. Hero decides to keep pressure on other player.
6th Street: Hero picks up some backdoor scoop potential.
7th Street: This is a bet/fold spot. Villain would raise good 2 pairs or better.
Hero's stack: 18k
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Stud Hi
(no hearts or spades are dead, vil2-vil4's cards are guesses)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s ____completes__calls
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5d __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 8d __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Tc __folds
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh ____reraises
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 4h __brings in__folds
(2 players - 5 3/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd ____calls
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc __bets
(2 players - 3 4/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) __checks__raises
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __bets______calls
(2 players - 5 4/5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) __checks
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __checks
(2 players - 5 4/5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 9s Jd Kh 5s (Xx) ____calls
Hero: (Qh 7h) Jh Kc 2h Ac (Qx) __bets
Vil1: Shows Ax Ax 8x for Aces
Hero: mucks
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to over-represent hand with a very live flush draw and likely overs.
4th Street: Hero continues aggression even though both boards improve.
5th Street: Villain's check indicates weakness. Hero decides to bet and try to take it down, but gets check/raised. At the time, hero should have thought about ranges more. Hero decides to try to get into showdown mode with flush + overs.
6th Street: Hero's confused by hand and slows down aggression.
7th Street: Hero bets, but this is likely a leak. Villain is likely in call down mode as well.
Hero's stack: 13k
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Stud Hi/Low
(This Hand History may not be completely accurate.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) B?x ____folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) Bx ____completes
Vil4: (Xx Xx) Bx ____folds
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x __brings in__calls
(2 players - 3 1/5 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __calls
(2 players - 3 3/5 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x ____checks
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __checks
(2 players - 3 3/5 big bets in pot)
6th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __bets
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __calls
(2 players - 5 3/5 big bets in pot)
7th Street:
Hero: (Ax 7h) 4h 5x Kx Kx 9x __checks
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 3x 8x Kx Tx Xx __checks
Vil6: Shows pair of aces.
Hero: mucks.
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard.
4th Street: Hero has a likely better low board than villain (and possibly high). Standard.
5th Street: Hero has little fold equity other than applying pressure. This is a good spot to check.
6th Street: Hero likely has best draw both ways and bets for value.
7th Street: Hero bricks on end and checks since there is little fold equity. Hero is likely check/folding since villain is probably only betting 2 pair or better.
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Razz
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Jx ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 9x ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 7x ____calls_____calls
Hero: (Ax 3x) 4x ____completes
Vil6: (Xx Xx) Qx __brings in__folds
(2 players - 2 5/6 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 7x 5x __bets
Hero: (Ax 3x) 4x 4x __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero decides to isolate to show aggression and for value.
4th Street: Hero bricks and folds. The pot was not reraised on 3rd, so hero gives up on pot. There is merit in continuing though since villain limped in a steal position. Villain may have brick in hole (and equity is flipping with hero).
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Level 6 - Betting Structure and Limits: 100/200/600/1200
5 Stud Hi
2nd Street:
Vil1: (Xx) 4x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx) 4x __brings in__folds
Vil4: (Xx) 9x __folds
Hero: (Kx) 5x __completes
Vil6: (Xx) 7x __folds
Analysis:
2nd Street: Villain could have reraised seat 4 if villain was stealing often. This is a good spot to steal with ok equity if called.
5 Stud Hi
(Hero doesn't remember up cards...)
2nd Street:
Vil1: (Xx) ?x ____folds
Vil3: (Xx) ?x __brings in__folds
Vil4: (Xx) ?x __folds
Hero: (6x) Ax __completes
Vil6: (Xx) ?x __folds
Analysis:
2nd Street: Hero has Ace up card and has been pretty tight. Without remembering other up cards, hero decides to steal if folded to hero.
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Stud Hi
(Hero's flush draw is live. No diamonds are dead.)
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax ____completes
Vil2: (Xx Xx) Th ____folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) ?h ____folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) ?s ____folds
Hero: (2d Jd) Td ____calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) ?h __brings in
(2 players - 3 1/3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax 5x 5x __bets
Hero: (2d Jd) Td 2x 8d __calls
(2 players - 2 2/3 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) Ax 5x 5x __bets
Hero: (2d Jd) Td 2x 8d __folds
Analysis:
3rd Street: Hero has live flush draw and continues. Standard.
4th Street: 3 flush and pair is ok to continue.
5th Street: This is a tight fold. Hero picks up the 4 flush and pair, but is concerned a bit that hero is drawing very thin to a villain's Jacks up or better. Villain could barrel a ton though on every street OOP, so maybe this is a spot to peel on all streets and fold without getting 2p+ (and raising with trips and flushes).
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Stud Hi
3rd Street:
Vil1: (Xx Xx) 2x __brings in__folds
Vil2: (Xx Xx) 5x __folds
Vil3: (Xx Xx) 8x __folds
Vil4: (Xx Xx) 3x __folds
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx __completes_calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x __reraises
(2 players - 5 2/3 small bets in pot)
4th Street:
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x __bets__calls
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x Tx Ax __raises
(2 players - 4 5/6 big bets in pot)
5th Street:
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x __checks__tanks__calls (all in)
Vil6: (Xx Xx) 7x Tx Ax __bets
In previous hands when Vil6 was all in, hero was supportive.
Vil6 starts talking a lot and giving verbal cues saying to fold. Vil6 was also pointing to the Ace to say to fold.
Hero thinks for a while and was seriously contemplating folding.
Hero then decides to call saying "hero does not have many chips left" and calls for tournament life.
Vil6: shows (7x 7x) 7x Tx Ax
Hero: (Kx 6x) Kx 8x 4x Xx (not a king) and doesn't look at rest of hand.
Vil6: (7x 7x) 7x Tx Ax Ax (Xx)
Hero does not remember board run out, but does not even spike a sweat.
Analysis:
3rd Street: Standard complete, but reraise is a bit scary. Hero is a bit short, so maybe villain just wants to get stacks in.
4th Street: Same as 3rd.
5th Street: Even with Kings up, villain's talking was a huge siren bell. Ace is also a bad 5th street card.
Villain was probably being honest since hero was showing support earlier when Vil6 was all in.
Hero should have heeded advice and folded to live another hand.
This was definitely a live spew for tournament life.
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Hero out in 24th of 31 entries.
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