[Tell Me How Bad I Suck]

My post wasn't in-depth. I was just pointing out that you're completely dumb, given that everything you said was predicated on a body of information that is completely irrelevant to this situation...

If that is your opinion, then that is what you should have posted. Instead your post's aim was not to help players learn how to think in a game fairly new to them. You aim is to try to make me feel like an idiot and discouraged me from posting here again. It worked. Congrats. You are a top notched @$$hole in your prime.Thank you, KingJames, for presenting your thoughts and advice. It gives me something to work with on my way out the door.

[Tell Me How Bad I Suck]

Thank you for your reply, AmScary. It was in depth and insightful. This board is blessed to have somebody of your knowledge, understanding, and compassion to help out Stud players, where good books on general strategical ideas are lacking. You really should transfer your knowledge in prose. You can call it 'Dr. Seuss Plays Stud.' This will help newer players learn before they move on to more advanced concepts. I look forward to your writings.

[Tell Me How Bad I Suck]

Like the OP, I also lack practical playing experience. However, I am in the middle of 'Seven Card Stud for Advanced Players.' The book mentions loose games specifically. It advises not to come in with a raise often on 3rd without a strong hand, as the bet is unlikely to eliminate anybody. Split T's is not in the strong group. I have no problem with the limp. If your read is a draw, then do not 3bet 4th street, as it is difficult to price anybody out. You are just adding to the pot, which generally makes the villain(s) correct to chase on later streets. Instead, wait until 5th street, where it would then be incorrect/less correct for villain to continue chasing. As played, the villain's 4th street raise is interesting. They raised despite your pair is higher than both their up cards. How likely are they to raise with a draw? It is possible the villain is sitting on a hidden pair JJ+, 2 pr or trips, which you have crushed at the moment. Note that there is a dead 5. The villian might be raising to buy a free card on 5th street.It is for this reason that you should bet 5th Street. If they are still on a draw, you must charge them for the privilege, then evaluate villain's response. Once you fill up on 6th Street, it's jam time. The only thing to fear here is Kings full with kings being the buried pair from the beginning.As always, all of this is dependent on any reads you have on the villain.That is my thought process. Please advise if there are flaws to my thinking.

[Adam Junglen Deep Run In The Million, Part 2 (3/6)]

Thanks for your help, Adam. I appreciate your reply. Time in the tourney (outside the money bubble) is something I have not considered much. In this hand, I attempted to analyze if the price was right, and what would be needed to make the call. Based on my Poker Stove trial & error with your assigned range for villain, a good calling range is 99+,AKs,AKo.Text results appended to pokerstove.txt 6,020,460,864 games 0.005 secs 1,204,092,172,800 games/secBoard: Dead: equity win tie pots won pots tied Hand 0: 43.277% 40.53% 02.75% 2439795072 165678774.00 { 77+, AQs+, AQo+ }Hand 1: 56.723% 53.97% 02.75% 3249308244 165678774.00 { 99+, AKs, AKo }

[Daniel: Deep In Sunday Million (3/9)]

I have read elsewhere that monotone flops are solid flops to occasionally bluff at. However, I am not sure that a play here would fold out many single spades. Is it correct to never bluff at this flop? If not, when you do bluff at this flop, what is the proper line? Which cards, outside another spade or the board pairing, would cause you to abort mission? Thanks in advance for the input.

[Adam Junglen Deep Run In The Million, Part 2 (3/6)]

I can understand why 22 folds here. What range did you assign villain? With that range, what range would you call with? This is one of my weaknesses deep in tournaments. Figuring the though process behind the decision here would go a long way towards improving my game.

[Pokervt Knowledge Applicable Online?]

Like many items in poker, Small Ball is just showing a practical thought process behind poker decisions. Instead of saying, I have (pick two cards), I will raise. Instead Small Ball has taught a multitude of items to think about in a way that allows for a proper bet size at proper times, among other things. Small Ball has it's general rules, then has situations where those rules should not be followed. It's like cooking. You take a recipe and follow it to see how it turns out. The next time you make it, you flavor the recipe to your tastes.

[Boosted J]

I don't see them there either. Were they moved to another location? Are they still accessible? Did his contract run out? Please advise...thanks.

[The New Content Rocks?]

Daniel...I must admit I am quite pleased with the new material. Viewing several ideas from several solid players has allowed me to incorporate some into my game, while also learning how players of different styles think. My results, although on a more casual level, have vastly improved. In December alone I have a 50% ITM rate in SNGs, made deeper runs in MTTs, and am in the black at the cash tables, albeit 10NL & 25NL.However, I cannot 'say' it here. For me to 'say' it to you would necessitate an invite to see you in person. I would say it could be on the links, but let's just say my skill level there would....uh....slow down your game quite a bit. It can be over dinner....no, wait...I would starve on your dietary choices. It could be at the poker table....hmmmm....your site has taught me everything I know. That's probably not the best place, either. Well, maybe over Skype???

[Q/a Any Poker Vt Pro]

Go to Daniels Q/A and click:"Is there some way to develop my poker instincts?"Daniel talks about reads and such there.Good luck

There is also a segment dedicated to his topic in his Small Ball videos, which also can be found in his section of his book, POWER HOLD'EM STRATEGY.

[Pokervt Knowledge Applicable Online?]

To add to Rayen's post, I have found that even the live bits that are done, especially the Real Time Thought Process segment, where Daniel analyzes live hands while we here comments from the players. Hearing other players' comments is extremely helpful to understand the logic to one's style (even if it is weak). That has helped me play against similar players, where I can better determine a range of hands and how to exploit their weaknesses.When you come in new, you will have a ton of material at your fingertips. Plan on allocating a ton of time to PokerVT. Your game will thank you for it.

[Nick Rainey 100nl]

I appreciate the video, although it's much tighter than I usually play at 25NL. I do have some questions/comments:2/9 Minbet River: I have found this to be trying to take advantage of villain's habit of autofolding at a minimum cost when heads up, a tactic vs. multitablers who tend to predecide their actions.2/9 6:40 Hidesert 75 vs QQ: It seems Nick missed this while at another table. This in itself can win a 'Purple Star.' He called 3.5bb with 75; flop comes 47T-two spades, he calls 7/8P raise; Turn brings Qh, he again raises pot when checked to, then instacalls AI reraise. We need more Hideserts at 25NL.3/9 Comment about odd amount for buy in: Again, I feel this is a tactic vs. multitablers who may not realize they are new to the game with a quick glance.My questions for your style: 1. When playing a 9/7/0 style, I'm sure your blinds are under attack quite liberally. What type of hands, if any, are you willing to defend with?2. Are their any times you are willing to enter a pot with less than premium hands? If so, against what type of player will you target for this play?3. Against opponents like Hidesert, do you open up your range to play with him in position? His range is extremely wide and he has shown a willingness to call down (or reraise) extremely thin. Smallball suggests to play with these guys with suited Aces, along with connectors & 1-gappers.Thank you in advance for your reply.

[Duplicated Videos With Near Similar Analysis]

interesting. I never thought to make a site where I repeat myself at different parts of the same video to make money. although infomercials do that all the time and I hear they are rich.

At first, I had wondered the same thing: Why show the same hand in multiple videos? I think PokerVT chose to isolate a particular topic, error or misconception in each segment. Although the hands are the same in multiple videos, it's actually 9 different hands. It is one hand from the viewpoint of each player based on their individual skill level. Seeing the hand from the amateur point of view, then seeing the same hand thought out from a professional's viewpoint shows the differences in the two thought processes. Splitting the videos also allows for subscribers to review a specific situation, which is easier to identify based on the titles.There is some logic to everything. One need only to put some thought to it.

[This Post Is For:]

I've made a little bit of money since signing up for PVT. My main problem is that I can't devote nearly as much time to playing poker as I would like. Over Thanksgiving, when I had plenty of time to play, I did do very well for the week (very well in my opinion). I only have a bankroll of a few hundred bucks after a couple month down swing. So, I've been playing $5 Double or nothing SNG & 18 person $5 MTT SNG. I usually try to get into the $5 MTT in the afternoon if my workload is slow (which has about 4300 players) & I cashed once in about 6 tourneys.My results for the days I devoted time to playing poker are:$5 DON 40 played 24 wins (60%) = +$32$5 MTT 18 pers. 15 played 8 cashes (53%) = +$70Lg $5 MTT 6 played 1 cash = -$9So, net profit of around $90. Which I'm happy with for the amt of time I put in.MY QUESTION is, what MTT are you guys playing in? I really enjoy & do well in the 18 person SNG, but it is not a good fit to play SB. The afternoon $5 MTT is great for SB (start with 3000 in chips), but which tournies are you guys finding success in?thanks for the input!

You did very well over the holiday. It looks like you have a winning combo at the #5 DONs & SNGs. I would advise to play more of those. I find that the 2-table SNGs take 90 minutes max. Sneak in a weekend game or two.Looking at my recent stats (since Nov. 1), I am having most of my (still marginal) success at cash 10NL & 25NL, along with 2-tbl & 5-tbl SNG (4/7 ITM, 3 2nd place finishes, +$31.10). I do not do so well in the MTTs, only cashing in a $2.20. Just a little more consistency is all I need.

[This Post Is For:]

I attribute my current results to being a bit of a slow learner. I am still playing micro stakes due to a smallish bankroll online, but I am still losing a little since I joined in July. However, I am turning the corner. Since July I am losing ~2bb/100 playing at 10NL. That is a marked improvement to the multiple leaks I had prior to joining.Obviously, PokerVT is more of an entertainment vehicle for me currently. I play online to help me play (and record via PokerTracker) hands, then analzye postmortem. I take the game very seriously. Coming from a (non-blitz/bullet) chess background, my biggest weakness is playing too fast (which online seems to force), poor hand reading abilities (or faith in them) and making 'Hero' calls on the river as a result. The improvement I attribute to knowing a system of thought that smallball is providing, along with an ability the analyze more quickly on the fly. Since the JCarver videos started, I have stayed in the black. Fluke or trend remains to be seen. I have reduced my leaks and have improved on my analysis of villain's ranges and strategies.I do not have another site to compare to, as I use only PokerVT. I am happy with the site, with it's blend of live & online videos. That allows me to pursue my goal of improving live and using online to 'practice' discipline and tactics. I noticed this forum is quiet. I'm not surprised. Who has the courage (stupidity?) to admit being a losing player?

[Nl Pstars $50 Tourney 5/20]

JCarver had AsQh OTB facing 5bb raise from known HJ. Discussion leaned towards a reraise amount of ~15bb, then time alarm sounded which led to an immediate call, stating <paraphrasing> 'I've taken too long so I'm just going to call.' What is the logic for the change of heart?I have this problem several times, and each time I get 'startled' into calling. The majority of the time, that leads to a bad result. Is quickly acting after the alarm a timing tell in itself, essentially stating 'I'm uncertain of the proper play and am now short on time so I will just call?' At this point, would folding be the better play because calling now puts you too much on the defensive....or is raising a better play because it can be perceived that you tanked to feign weakness before raising? I am really uncertain here. It seems to me that, once the alarm sounds, each choice has it's negative effect.Please post your thoughts...thanks.

[Jcarver Ftops 1/10-10/10]

That's how you become a good player - try to make all the best decisions that you can, time and time again. Analyze not just the ones you get wrong, but also the ones you get right. Were you right/wrong because you made a misread of a situation or an opponent, or was it just that you were right and ran into a portion of his range that you sometimes lose to? For example, let's say you're facing a big bet on the river with a marginal hand. You think about it, decide you don't believe him and call, and he happens to have you crushed. Instead of saying "Damn it, I should have folded," re-analyze the hand - was it a bad call, or is he really bluffing there a lot and you just happened to run into a huge hand? Consider a theoretical PF decision where you have, say, AJo, and there's a shove behind your mp open raise, 30bb eff stacks in a tournament. You think about the hands he's played in the past and decide to call his shove. He happens to have 99 and you win the pot. Was that call actually ok? Maybe, maybe not. Honest self-analysis is crucial to becoming a good player, and very few players truly do so, low stakes or not.A lot of what I said above also has to do with developing your handreading instincts, and the best way to hone them is to listen to them. Temper them with reason, logic, and good decision making, but certainly don't leave your instincts undeveloped. Think through hands, talk about them with good players, listen to the thought process of good players (this is where I come in!), and then get all the experience you can. Seems like a good path to success to me .

Thank you for your comments. It has been a long and winding road so far. I am working on reorganizing my thought process during a hand. That has helped a little bit. My biggest fear is that, when I take time to think, I fear it leaves a timing tell. As a result, I tend to rush my decisions while overlooking a factor that may have helped me find the correct decision. It is for that reason I look forward to your live play, then the postmortem afterwards.

[Jcarver Ftops 1/10-10/10]

Wait and see the next two videos before you decide which style you like best/ learn most from. The next video scheduled for publication a week from now is totally live, and the one after that is a hybrid that I think will be what I try to do for most of my videos in the future. Happy to hear you liked it and learned something.

I look forward to viewing all the styles. I am particularly interested in the hybrid video. It seems like that would be a little more time consuming. However, I think that seeing the hands played in real time, then analyzing the critical hands postmortem, will yield the most benefits.As for the subject matter, unlike the OP, I still struggle in my (faith in my) hand reading abilities. Hearing in your initial video that you have been incorrect on your reads, but continue to believe in them, made me feel a little better. When it comes to hand reading, what are the most common errors amateurs make? I am still playing low stakes, where it seems to be more difficult to discover the logic of others when, oftentimes, they haven't figured out their logic yet, either.Next Tuesday cannot come soon enough! Keep up the good work.

[Poker Vt Welcomes Jcarver To The Poker Vt Online Pro Roster]

I just viewed Jason's first three parts of his video. I really like his style. He is showing all the hands in the tourney, so the viewer can get an idea on the playing styles presented by the villains at the table. He then articulates the logic he is utilizing in the play of his hand, including memories of his opponent's past play, then lays out a gameplan for his hand before it plays out.It leaves me with one seemingly obvious question. With so many aspects to consider, how is he able to think of all he has mentioned in the brief amount of time an online setting allows? I look forward to the next installment of this series.

[Lack Of New Content Is Just Getting Worse]

I'll hang on for a few more months. Learned so much and keep on improving. Haven't seen much from Annette. She still on?Thor

I have not heard anything from Annette for a while. I wonder if the spector of her blindfolded victory is starting to dicipate.I am becoming a little befuddled by the lack of new content. I burn thru each week's new content in about two days. For example, this week shows only one new set of three online instruction (approximately 10 minutes per video), six vids on reviewing specific hands (~5 min) & five advise videos (anywhere from 30 seconds to 4 minutes, depending on the interviewee). I have not tried any of the other sites, thinking they only focus on online play. How do they compare? I am a recreational player who wants to improve live. Who knows how long I can legally continue playing online...