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Re(7): A Class C felony should not be taken lightly
but probably cheaper than bail....
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Jun 1st, 2006
Re(3): How do you play this preflop?
Don't play results oriented poker. If he pushes with 88 and you call, you are now racing for all your chips in a situation you don't need to and if the club doesn't hit, gg.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
May 16th, 2006
Re(1): How do you play this preflop?
Not sure how you can be "almost certain he has 77-JJ", but here is what you need to ask yourself. Is this the hand and/or situation you want to exit the tournament in' Is AQ suited that good for your stack at this point' The very easy answer to this is pretend your hand is garbage, fold it, and wait for a better opportunity as you have plenty of time. The worst that can happen is you lose 0 chips by doing so. If you feel it necessary to exit and get all your chips in with this hand, then keep reading below. So, if you DO wanna play this hand, then I would just flat call and play a flop. If ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
May 16th, 2006
Re(3): Am I sick or just a typical player?
"But yeah, storms are gonna happen in OK, my general rule of thumb is keep playing until the power goes off. Then you should move pretty quickly." ROFL. Classic.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 25th, 2006
Re(1): new orleans wsop circuit event
I'll be there. Not because I'm playing, but I actually live in New Orleans so I'll be checking it out when I can. Wouldn't mind finally meeting some fellow P5'ers. Anyone that needs any info or help in the area, let me know.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 25th, 2006
Re(1): A Perfect Example Of Bluffing The Dry Side Pot
Actually, this isn't a perfect example of bluffing a dry side pot. Bluffing, by definition, is betting a hand when you're behind and getting them to fold. That's not the case here. You figured that your AJ was either good for a split pot or likely ahead, which you were right. So, your bet is more of a value bet than a bluff. If you had done the same thing with 89, as someone mentioned above, THAT would have been a bluff at a dry side pot and a silly one at that. Or if you made this bet thinking you were behind, that would have been a bluff. But I'm pretty sure you knew your hand was good. ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 23rd, 2006
Re(3): how exactly does a poker player go pro?
I can't seem to get your link to work......
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 20th, 2006
Re(4): WillisNYC's Article
Absolutely. That's the whole point, so you're obviously not reading and understanding what I wrote. You stated: "but your opponent has to have much more than 8 times the amount of his pre-flop raise in his stack to make up for the times you hit your set and your opponent folds." And I'm saying that's incorrect. He needs to have AT LEAST 8 times the amount of his pre-flop, not "much more". If you reread what I wrote, I said it is INCORRECT to call if he has less than 8 to 1. But as long as he has AT LEAST 8 to 1, then it is correct. And yes, you won't always get the full 8 to 1 (which is ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 20th, 2006
Re(2): WillisNYC's Article
You're forgetting all the times when you have much greater than 8 to 1 odds. It's mostly incorrect if the opponent has LESS chips than the 8 to 1 implied odds. But anything over is absolutely correct. Yes, sometimes you won't get the full 8 to 1, but other times you get far more than 8 to 1 and it all evens out. As long as the possibility is there and there's a reasonable chance you can get all the chips, then his article is dead-on.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 20th, 2006
Re(3): KK in 25/50 with amazing action preflop(xpost 2+2)
Well, first of all, doesn't sound like the 1st 2 raisers are priced in yet. That being said, if the original raisor has a decent hand and calls, then this is likely going to be 4-way action and not ideal for KK. You also aren't invested yet. I wouldn't necessarily be worried that the 1st 2 player have AA, but I think it's VERY possible the SB picked up AA again. While it's possible, I see him having JJ or QQ or maybe AK. The one thing you have going for your hand is that unless all 3 have pocket pairs under yours, there are likely at least a couple aces out which bodes well for your hand. ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 19th, 2006
Re(1): 3 handed vs muddywater, flopped overpair facing a raise...
Think of it this way: think in terms of muddy's hand and his position and not yours. He raised preflop and got reraised and just flatcalled. Flop comes garbage and you lead out with $150. Forget what he's holding for right now...he's probably got YOU on a pocket pair anywhere from 9's to QQ or AK (maybe AQ). And he still decided to raise a LAG player such as yourself a substantial amount that "looks funny". Unless he has a really strong feeling you have AK or could lay down a decent hand, he's not gonna do this unless he has you beat. This isn't an ideal situation for him to bluff a LAG ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 16th, 2006
Re(22): im sleeping DESTROYING UB right now LOOK!!
maybe he's sleeping..... p.s.--165 observers on one table and 87 on the other. AND NO ONE IS PLAYING!!!!.....wtf
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Re(2): Have you EVER seen anything like this???
Actually, those odds aren't exactly true. If you were to say, "what are the chances of trips flopping 3 times in a row", then yes, it's 1 in 76,000,000. But, what is probably more in line is "after flopping trips, what are the chances of it happening 2 more times in a row". That is simply 1/425 * 1/425 or 1/180625. Still pretty slim and still pretty amazing.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Re(2): Have you EVER seen anything like this???
Absolutely not doctored. I was floored when that 3rd flop hit. Both of us were like "wtf is going on".
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Re(3): Have you EVER seen anything like this???
No...you don't start with 4/52. You are guaranteed a card with the 1st one (i.e.52/52). Your odds should start with the 2nd card (odds of the 2nd card matching the 1st card). So it's 3/51 * 2/50 = .00235 or 1/425 Your odds are for a specific #, i.e. odds of flopping three 9's. So the chances of flopping three 9's would start with 4/52 (odds of hitting a 9) and then continuing as you did above. So the odds of flopping 3 of a kind of ANY # is: 1/425 * 1/425 * 1/425 = 1/76,765,625
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Re(1): Have you EVER seen anything like this???
For all you math geeks....what are the odds of this' I've got it at around 1 in 76 million. Gonna buy lotto today ;)
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Have you EVER seen anything like this???
Hand #31097052-69 at TurboSnG-0002i (No Limit Hold'em Sit and Go) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 15/Apr/06 12:18:14 pokerbuttt is at seat 0 with 4640. siralti2d is at seat 2 with 4360. The button is at seat 2. siralti2d posts the small blind of 75. pokerbuttt posts the big blind of 150. pokerbuttt: 5c 9c siralti2d: -- -- Pre-flop: siralti2d calls. pokerbuttt checks. Flop (board: Kh Ks Kd): pokerbuttt checks. siralti2d bets 150. pokerbuttt raises to 300. siralti2d folds. pokerbuttt is returned 150 (uncalled). Hand #31097052-69 Summary: No rake is taken for this hand. pokerbuttt ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 15th, 2006
Re(1): Debo again...This time @ Party
He's been on a tear. Didn't he make 3 final tables at UB yesterday too' Not to mention almost winning his FOURTH WSOP seat. He needs to share with the rest of us.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 13th, 2006
Re(1): How do you play straight flush draws?
I also definitely think it's a push here. Here are the reasons: 1. You are favorite to win with TWO cards to come. You are a 2:1 underdog on each bet. So if you are just calling a decent sized bet on the flop, you likely aren't getting correct odds. 2. By just calling, you are giving a read of a likely draw. While not every flat call=draw, most people are suspicious of it. If the club hits, you may not get very much more out of him. The straight is a little more disguised, but still. 3. As pointed out above, not only are you a simple math favorite by the cards, you gain even more from fold ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 11th, 2006
Re(1): Do you have a particular hand that is your nemesis?
Absolutely AQ. Always lose with it, always lose against it. Don't know if I should raise with it. Don't know if I should call raises with it. And on the rare chance I do hit 2 pair with it, some donkey with KJ shoves all in and rivers the ten about 92% of the time. As far as 10J goes, that's probably my favorite as well as the hand I play the best. 10J cracks so many big hands it's not even funny, followed by QJ.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 10th, 2006
Re(9): Sunday $200 He wanted me to post and get opionions
"sas, I think the only way u get away from this is if you can put him on a set or suited 89" By the way he played this hand, you HAVE to put him on a set or suited 89. The fact that it was 96 (which is obviously less likely) is irrelevant. What's the difference if it's 99 or 88 or 66 or 96 or 86. They are all essentially the same in the fact that KK is pretty far behind. Your point is like saying "I would fold if I thought he had 99 but I just don't see him having 66". He played the hand representing one of those hands and with the way Sassy played hers, it's VERY likely he indeed has it ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 10th, 2006
Re(5): Sunday $200 He wanted me to post and get opionions
You are using the %'s the wrong way. You dont' continue to call these bets if your stack starts to get small. You are also assuming that you have to lose the FIRST 19 in a row and then you'll hit. Remember that the 1/20 (actually higher, but for explanation's sake) means that one can hit on the first hand, the 5th hand, the 13th hand, or ANY of the first 20 times you do it. Essentially, he has 2000 chips and calling off 100 chips in hopes of doubling isn't a bad play at all. If he did the same thing with say only 1300 chips, then I would say it's incorrect. You have to balance odds and stack ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 10th, 2006
Re(3): Sunday $200 He wanted me to post and get opionions
One final little point, which kinda sums this all up. If you are able to fold KK to those kind of bets, then you've now eliminated his implied odds. By changing YOUR play, you've made his call with 96 there completely incorrect. That, in turn, makes your raise preflop absolutely correct. In other words, you can continue to raise like you did preflop and welcome calls by 96 or 45 or even 77 as long as you can throw it away if it looks like you're behind. They are not getting the correct odds to call. Once you throw away all your chips with that hand, then anyone calling with ANY 2 cards is ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 9th, 2006
Re(1): Sunday $200 He wanted me to post and get opionions
I also agree that while 69 is a bit of a stretch, he didn't play the hand poorly at all. He had a read on your hand (which was pretty obvious) and had tremendous implied odds. I agree with whoever said it above that with small blinds, the beginning of these tournies is the time to call with a huge variety of hands if you think you can get paid if you hit. But, let's forget his play for a second. Let's look at yours, which is honestly what you should be most concerned about. Don't get me wrong, I've made the mistake you've made far more times than I'd care to remember (and probably still do), ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 9th, 2006
At least I can say I busted from the P5's tourney with Pocket 5's.....CAN YOU???!!
Was fun. Doubt anyone did a better job of donking off a stack like I did. Last hand was 55 vs. 99....how in the hell does 55 not win there' Tourney was rigged, obv. Gl to all that are left :)
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 8th, 2006
Maybe the worst hand I've ever seen anyone play
Getting Hand History Information... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hand #30888164-103 at Thu10pmadd-037 (No Limit tournament Hold'em) Powered by UltimateBet Started at 06/Apr/06 23:31:40 KJG is at seat 0 with 5230. MrSneaky is at seat 1 with 6755. Pokerbuttt is at seat 2 with 4350. srollins44 is at seat 3 with 2060. SCShootr is at seat 4 with 6485. AjM0neyBaggs is at seat 5 with 6245. smittdawg76 is at seat 6 with 14065. joooooos is at seat 7 with 6915. jworth is at seat 8 with 10305. Wacokid_36 is at seat 9 with 4895. The button is at seat 2. srollins44 ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 6th, 2006
Re(7): WSOP Seat Tourney on UB - FUND YOUR ACCOUNT!
Cal, same situation for me. I posted on both threads as well. My P5's name is gianmarco. That is NOT my UB name, but that's the name on the list. It needs to be changed to pokerbuttt. I've emailed contests, but I figured I'd put it on here as well. Thanks.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 5th, 2006
Re(2): Updated list of players for the WSOP Seat Added UB Tournament this Saturday
Not quite sure, but think it may have been entered wrong. My Pocket 5's name is gianmarco (on the list) but my UB name is pokerbuttt (not on the list). Also, still haven't been debited $20 so don't think it's been entered. I included both names on the email I sent as well as my post on the 1st thread about this. If you can please check and make sure the right name is in.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 4th, 2006
Re(3): UltimateBet is giving PocketFives.com a $12,000 WSOP package!
Emailed them. Not sure how long to wait, but figured I'd post on here anyway just to let it be known. Name on UB is pokerbuttt. Gl to everyone and I'm also in for a last longer bet if there is one.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Apr 2nd, 2006
Re(3): The worst hand of poker I have ever seen
Actually, there is. I don't remember all the complete specifics, but I was at a .10/.25 PL Omaha hi table. This one idiot was in every hand, raising with garbage most of the time. He had rebought several times. Anyway, he raises again. Flop comes AK8. He bets, gets called. Turn is a Q. He bets the pot again, which is now up to $4 and gets reraised all in for $8 more. He insta-calls. I don't think I've ever seen a worse Omaha hand. Donkey: 2 2 2 7 Guy who reraised: A K J 8 The river is none other than the case 2. This is not a lie and this is no exaggeration. So yes, there is such a thing ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		gianmarco
Mar 31st, 2006