Sthief09 investigates his "5-bet power rankings" spreadsheet to see what non-premium hands are best for 5-betting vs. aggressive 4-bettors. This video will be handy for HU, 6-max, and FR NLHE players.
DC shorts are short content bursts brought to you by DC Labs. Roughly 1/4 the length of standard videos, these shorts are designed to review single hands, concepts or ideas. You'll receive the most up to date content available and stay in touch with the latest and greatest here at DC and the poker community at large.  The more you post in the forums the more likely it is your post will be the inspiration for a future DC short!
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Sthief09 talks about steps to loosen up your game with theory and example hands.
DC shorts are short content bursts brought to you by DC Labs. Roughly 1/4 the length of standard videos, these shorts are designed to review single hands, concepts or ideas. You'll receive the most up to date content available and stay in touch with the latest and greatest here at DC and the poker community at large.  The more you post in the forums the more likely it is your post will be the inspiration for a future DC short!
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Sthief09 and KongSo talk over three 6-max NLHE hands played on PokerStars.
DC shorts are short content bursts brought to you by DC Labs. Roughly 1/4 the length of standard videos, these shorts are designed to review single hands, concepts or ideas. You'll receive the most up to date content available and stay in touch with the latest and greatest here at DC and the poker community at large.  The more you post in the forums the more likely it is your post will be the inspiration for a future DC short!
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Sthief09 and DC member, Justin review 4 hands Justin has marked for review.
DC shorts are short content bursts brought to you by DC Labs. Roughly 1/4 the length of standard videos, these shorts are designed to review single hands, concepts or ideas. You'll receive the most up to date content available and stay in touch with the latest and greatest here at DC and the poker community at large.  The more you post in the forums the more likely it is your post will be the inspiration for a future DC short!
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Sthief09 and American member, Justin, review 11 hands Justin has marked for review over the past few months.
DeucesCracked coaches Mentor their students in these coaching videos.
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For the 8th and final episode, Stheif09 uses software combined with a bit of math to investigate the concept of "floppability."
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Sthief09 looks into the idea of keeping track of your own range, and using that to determine bluffing frequencies and bet sizing.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Sthief09 looks at some more hands, involving common concepts such as "draw hierarchy" and bet sizing with bluffs.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Sthief09 hits the DC forums as he takes an in-depth look at two hands, discussing concepts that come into play almost on a daily basis.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Stheif09 welcomes guest member, Swaytje for a review of some interesting and tough hands he's encountered during his bankroll challenge.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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The journey continues as Sthief09 talks about some lessons learned in the past week, and reviews some interesting, questionable, and misplayed hands.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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One week down and Sthief09 is moving on, reviewing his goals and adjusting for the next week before reviewing some select hands.
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Sthief09 talks briefly about the series as a whole then goes into his "Fresh Start Form".
Looking for a fresh start? Inevitably during the course of our poker careers, most of us hit a point when we lose the desire to continually improve, play our A-games, or just put in hands. In So Fresh and So Clean, sthief09 starts fresh, gets back to basics, and leads you toward re-discovering your passion for and getting re-dedicated to this game we all love.
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Sthief09 shows how to apply our spreadsheet to situations beyond the specific hand, and to use it to learn more about the inner-workings of poker.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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Sthief09 walks through the modeling of a new hand, as a lead-in to an in-depth "what if" analysis for next week's finale.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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For episode 6, Sthief09 finishes up the KJ example and looks into the effect of rake, and different results for tight vs. loose opponents, villains who slowplay more or less often, and differing stack sizes.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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Sthief09 teaches the math behind bluffing the turn in the KcJc hand example.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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For episode 4, viewers will continue modeling the hand from episode 3, this time moving on to the turn.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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This episode contains several parts: answer for episode 2's quiz, a very brief lesson basic poker combinatorics, Bayesian range construction using weights, and concludes with an OOC lesson in Goal Seek and a quiz for episode 3. Episode 3 finally contains a NLHE example, which will be expanded upon in episode 4.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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Sthief09 continues working on EV tables to develop strategies based on opponent tendencies. This video focuses on creating and analyzing ranges, and gives viewers a better understanding of the true meaning behind buzzwords such as "balance", "exploitable", and "polarized." This video applies to all games and structures.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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For the season premier of Applied Math, sthief09 lays out his goals for the series, seeks help and opinions from viewers, and finishes off by teaching viewers how to calculate EV tables in Excel/OpenOffice Calc.
You know the numbers behind poker are important, but don't know where to start. Or maybe you know the basics of poker math but aren't able to apply them to improve your game. If either of these describes you, you're in the right place. For this series, sthief09 will teach you the basics and help you transform them into a way to test theories, try out alternative lines, and get a better understanding of the numbers that are the driving force behind poker.
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Sthief09 caps off the series by conducting a database analysis with rohan86.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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Sthief09 and this week's guest, Zitouni, look at several distinct situations to squeeze out some extra EV.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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This week's guest is NixonTheGrouch, and he and Sthief09 work on addressing over-aggression on the flop and turn.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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This week's guest is DC member, iamsilva. He and Sthief09 discuss making adjustments to unique game conditions.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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This week's guest is DC member, Jyhani. He and Sthief09 discuss showdown stats and attempt to add some finesse to Jyhani's game.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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Sthief09 brings in DC member YUMMYBUFFET to review some hands from his play at 100NL.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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Sthief09 brings on DC member TheGeek as they talk about his database and leaks found in his play.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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Sthief09 brings you up to speed on the premise of the series and begins getting into stat ranges and the like.
Sthief09 is back for another season, helping out DC's loyal members at 6max NLHE. This season he'll be searching through members' databases in an effort to destroy leaks that have been holding them back. Viewers will learn how to pick up on leaks in their own databases via reading into stats, running filters, and reviewing hands.
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Sthief09 talks about a hypothetical situation and how to narrow ranges of yourself and opponent based on how the streets play out. Hand is Here.
DC shorts are short content bursts brought to you by DC Labs. Roughly 1/4 the length of standard videos, these shorts are designed to review single hands, concepts or ideas. You'll receive the most up to date content available and stay in touch with the latest and greatest here at DC and the poker community at large.  The more you post in the forums the more likely it is your post will be the inspiration for a future DC short!
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Ever wonder what made Professor Plotkin (Sthief09) the analytical mind he is? Check out his Blueprint and find out.
In this series our founders and EPs talk about their experiences with poker throughout their lives and give advice to those at the grind or just starting out. There is something to be learned for new and experienced players alike.
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Sthief09 reviews two short 25NL videos, played a week apart by DC member Fanshawe.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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D3rJack and Sthief09 continue their session review from last week.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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D3rJack walks Josh through a session review, and the two discuss some interesting situations that arise.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Sthief09 and Steppin Razor review a Rush Poker 50NL video.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Sthief09 helps WallyWattz become more comfortable in 3-bet pots without the initiative.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Sthief09 brings in Acombfosho and SnappieVouz to talk about some hands from 200NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Sthief09 and Lucas review some of his hands as he's hit a slump and needs some fine tuning of his play at 50NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Stheif09 brings in DC member CDA and they review a 4-tabling session of his at 25NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the fourth installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small/mid stakes 6max NL (25NL to 200NL).
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Sthief09 looks at a hand submitted by DC member, Lucas. In the process, he teaches a trick for dealing with situations in which your continuation bet is raised.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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SoundedSimple, Sthief09, and Lucas discuss some hands Lucas played that tie in with some common themes discussed throughout the series.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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SoundedSimple and Sthief09 flip things around and discuss 3-betting and playing the flop when called.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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Sthief09 and SoundedSimple continue their look into reverse implied odds, as they discuss the merits of making an unconventional play.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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Josh and Paddy continue their in-depth look into reverse implied odds. They look at a typical call-down situation with the goal of helping viewers get a better feel for approximating ranges at the table.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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Sthief09 and SoundedSimple talk about reverse implied odds, and quantify them in the context of the "EV is Additive" model.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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Sthief09 and SoundedSimple discuss concepts related to facing a 3-bet. Concepts include implied and reverse implied odds, 4-betting, and indifference points.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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SoundedSimple teaches an easy way to calculate fold equity required to semi-bluff, on the fly.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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SThief09 and SoundedSimple break down their new series, and get right into EV calculations.
Josh and Paddy look to uncover some new plays and refine some old tricks with their math based approach. Learn to formulate and test your own tactics and strategies before entering the field of play.
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Sthief09 concludes the series by reviewing all the software he tried out, then reviews three new programs.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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DC member, veloblank shows Sthief09 the main functions and uses of SNGWizard.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 conducts a review of the Hold'em Vision app and explores its different functions.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 uses HEM and Leak Buster to solve the mystery behind a rough month for DC Member krumpy, who you might remember from Episode 2.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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This week, Sthief09 reviews the Leak Buster app and uses it to plug some leaks with DC member, Luckycharms_74.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 continues the HEM analysis looking for profitable spots, leaks, and how our opponents play against us, along with some table ninja use.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 reviews three Hold'em Manager features in this episode: customizing stat reports, running filters, and customizing the HEM pop-ups feature.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 kicks off the series by outlining what's in store for future episodes, and reviewing some basic Hold'em Manager features and functions.
DC and sthief09 present a comprehensive guide to Holdem Manager and its apps (Table Ninja, Table Scanner, SNG Wizard, Leak Buster and Holdem Vision). HEM is a powerful poker analytics suite.
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Sthief09 sits down with a platoon lieutenant as they discuss hands from micro-stakes 6max NLHE.
DC Producers will work with Mt. Robusto platoons of all shapes and sizes to scale the mountain together. Expect some 6MNL, HUNL, FRNL, LHE and PLO action!
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Sthief and the micro-NL platoon hook up to review some 4-tabling 10NL videos.
DC Producers will work with Mt. Robusto platoons of all shapes and sizes to scale the mountain together. Expect some 6MNL, HUNL, FRNL, LHE and PLO action!
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Sthief09 sits down with TecmoSuperBowl and reviews his play at 4-tables of 200NL.
DeucesCracked coaches Mentor their students in these coaching videos.
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Sthief09 and TecmoSuperBowl go over some of Tecmo's recent sessions, looking for leaks and discussing good things to review after each session.
DeucesCracked coaches Mentor their students in these coaching videos.
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Sthief09 sits down with Allwind, who talks through his strategy of managing and running up a medium stack
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 and Zankaa sit down to review a video of his play at 4-tables of 400NL on oPoker.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 joins a DC member to review hands concerning 3-bet pots at 100NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 and TecmoSuperBowl review a video submitted by another DC member of 4-tabling of 100NL, some with ante.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 and DC member Yojimgari review and discuss a 100NL video submitted by DC member, SCS.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 sits down with yet another new student, Peesocake. They review his play at 4-tables of 200NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 sits down with a new DC member and they review select hands from 100NL.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 is back with a new season of review videos. This week is focusing on 50NL play by a DC member.
Josh “sthief09†Plotkin delivers the third installment of one of our most popular series, “King for a Day.†Josh will review member vids at small stakes 6max NL.
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Sthief09 brings a hand replay video focusing on playing against weak players and positioning yourself to get their chips before your opponents do.
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Stheif09 and Sushiglutton give you a bonus NLHE episode. This episode covers TPGK vs. 3-barrel and the various choices of how to play, and how you should play.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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SushiGlutton and Sthief09 return for their final Limit Hold'em episode of the series. They discuss designing flop ranges for yourself that represent check-raising versus check-calling lines.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Stheif09 and sushiglutton do another NLHE episode with focus on playing against people who 3-bet a lot. They will cover strategies as to why 3-betting works and how to combat aggressive 3-bettors.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Stheif09 and SushiGlutton continue to analyze life on the edge. This one focuses on Limit Hold'em and balancing your range.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Sthief09 and SushiGlutton bring in some extra DC help with SoundedSimple. This week's topic is the Overpair Dilemma, what to do with premium pairs on a wet board.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Sushiglutton and Stheif09 continue with the LHE trend of thought. Today's topic is the range explorer tool in poker razor.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Stheif09 and Sushiglutton continue working with Poker Razor, this episode is based on NLHE and playing against Loose Ranges.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Sushiglutton and Sthief09 sit down and discuss a form of hero calling, the elusive Ace high calldowns in Limit Hold'em.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Stheif09 and Sushiglutton introduce you to their new series. They start with an introduction to the program PokerRazor and the basic structure of future videos.
Sthief09 and sushiglutton blend NL and LHE together in doing work with PokerRazor. Begin with basic theory: EV calcs, Equity, Best response lines, brief intro to Razor. Then get sucked into discussion on river decisions, ace high call-downs, floating, and game theory analysis.
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Stheif09 and Adam sit down for the final episode of Ugly Duckling. In this episode Stheif09 has selected a bunch of hands from Adam's database that he played incorrectly.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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Stheif09 returns with his gosling, Adam, and they continue his session review at 100NL.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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Stheif09 returns with his fast evolving gosling. He conducts a session review of Adam's recently played session of $0.5/1 Pot Limit and No Limit Hold'em.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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Stheif09 and the Ugly Duckling. This week they discuss identifying weaknesses and addressing them. Stheif recaps where Adam has come from and where they are going as the series continues.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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This week on the Ugly Duckling Stheif09 and Adam continue to review his previous hands to find some various leaks and things he can improve on.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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Sthief09 returns with his second episode. This week he covers how to do a session review and then Sthief09 will select a few common mistakes his student is making.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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This week continues the video review from last week. Rather than fast-fowarding to certain hands Sthief09 and his student focuses on the full video and how each table is developing over time.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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Sthief09 meets his new duckling (Adam) and begins to mold him into a swan. This episode Sthief09 reviews a 4-tabling video of Adam's play with Adam.
Sthief09 (creator of Professor Plotkin and the +EVolution of a Poker Player) offers his take on this classic fairy tale. Watch Josh transform one of our members thinking about going pro from an ugly duckling to a swan.
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JoeTall mentors Stheif09 in some O8 play on Full Tilt. They review hands from $2/4 and $3/6 in the hand replayer and Joe points out some common mistakes by hold'em players.
DeucesCracked coaches Mentor their students in these coaching videos.
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Joe Tall welcomes guest coach sthief09 this week. The focus of this this week is playing small cards out of position, and pounding the limpers. How do your quiz answers stack up?
Grand prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. This interactive series tests your practical knowledge of Small Stakes No Limit Hold'em. Every other week Joe Tall will post a quiz asking about various hand situations that come up in the game, then on the following week he posts answers in the form of a video with one other DC coach. Prizes will be awarded for those getting the highest scores each week and the highest overall score at the end of the series. Look for quizzes in the Small Stakes forum.
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Sthief09 wraps up this series with a brief overview of what you should be doing while away from the table. Topics include, HH reviews, video reviews, poker training sites, and networking to name a few.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 gets down to business. This week's episode covers flop play and he shows some specific examples of turn and river play.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 is reaching for the stars in the evolution of a poker player. This week's topic discuss the end of preflop play and then moving to post flop play with regards specifically to the flop.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 takes us back to his days as professor plotkin with a quick Math lesson for everyone. He talks basics of preflop and postflop math and lays some ground work for the future of the series.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 continues with his Preflop play breakdown. This week's topics are about analyzing your situation and preflop ranges.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 returns to continue our EVolution of a poker player. This week he talks about table selection, and seat selection.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 and Hielko review a video session of Hielko 4-tabling at 400NL on stars. They address both actual hands and theoretical positions as they go.
DC member Hielko gets coached by 7 different DC coaches (1 per week) at 6max NLHE then reviews all of his coaching in the season finale.
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Sthief09 continues the talk on the basics outside of poker including bankroll management, software, and use of forums and other study guides.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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The season premiere of +EVolution of a Poker Player begins with understanding Poker in it's purest form. Sthief09 takes us to the classroom for some basic learning on what is poker, and how to go about learning to play.
1st prize winner of the DC Invent-A-Series Contest. Everyone's favorite professor of Poker is back in this new series. Sthief09 talks of the math and mentallity behind playing micro-stakes no-limit.
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Sthief09 brings us his first ghost video. He reviews his play of 4 tables at $1/2 NLHE while discussing his basic strategies and his more analytical approach to opponent ranges.
Ghost the best of DeucesCracked in the shorthanded games they play in today.
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Classes come to an end as Sthief09 finishes his series as we cover more hand analysis and getting more indepth into hand reading techniques. No more teachers, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks!
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Sthief09 continues last week lesson on hand reading based on decision points. He delves into his own psyche analyzing hands outside the table where he wasn't really sure what the right play was on the felt.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Class is in session and Professor Plotkin is addressing the topic of 3 Bets. Take a closer look at 3 Bet ranges, pushing 3 bets, calling 3 bets, and min 3 betting.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Alright class please take your seat. This week's lecture is entitled Hand Reading Using Decision Points or also known as Soul Reading 201.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Sthief09 resumes class this week with the topic of Domination and 3 bet pots. What is domination? and how do we react? How should we react?
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Sthief09 continues our classroom discussion of 6max NLHE. Topics include an analysis of ranges versus potential flops, using HEM filters, and flop analysis in general.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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Class is in session and it's time to learn. Sthief09 teaches us about flop textures and how to analyze hand strengths based on the texture of the board.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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In the series premier, sthief09 discusses raising ranges, 3-bet ranges, and attempts to determine a more systematic approach to 4-betting.
sthief09 shows us how to develop various optimal game strategies including 3-betting and 4-betting at mid-stakes 6max NLHE, using PokerStove to break down hand ranges and analyze HEM stats.
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In this sweeps special season finale of King for a Day, sthief09 joins forces with DC's newest favorite LAG mdm13, overlooking a member-submitted $200NL video.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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In the eighth (but not final!) episode of King for a Day Season Two, Josh critiques the 4-tabling play of crt32 at $400NL. Discussion of game quality at different sites, and as usual, great breakdowns of individual hands throughout the session.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Sthief09 is back once again to analyze your play. Our king for a day this week is bambiboy.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Sthief09 selects yet another king for a day. This week he reviews a 4 tabling video submitted by GlueFeetRat
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Sthief09 reviews a video submission by clowntable. Watch as furious 4-tabling action ensues.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Sthief09 reviews the play of stylistic as he plays 1/2 6-max nlhe.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 reviews a video submission from mksteal, focusing on trapping your opponents and playing your draws.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 reviews a video submission from betis, encountering a few tough spots against opponents with differing stack sizes.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 reviews a video from sgh5000 at $200NL, stressing the importance of manipulating the pot and inducing bluffs.
It’s back by popularity for a second season! Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Entity joins sthief09 as Josh takes his turn as the King for a Day, with Entity grilling him about his play at $400NL. An extra long and extra packed 2-tabling episode.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 reviews a member contribution from Alistair, teaching elements of bet sizing and pot control.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 reviews a 200NL contribution from timor, encoutering several 3-bet pots against LAGs and TAGS.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief reviews the play of Casper05 4-tabling $200NL on Full Tilt.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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Josh reviews a 4-tabling $100NL video from DeucesCracked member yeahgoforit at (whoooooooooo!) Party Poker.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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sthief09 explores 4 tables of $100NL played by The Grunch of 2+2 fame. Lots of fundamental discussion and a bit of extra insight on tools that can help you get an extra edge at the tables.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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In episode two, sthief09 reviews a 4-tabling video from DeucesCracked member xerxesthegod at $50NL, reviewing the fundamentals necessary for winning play at micro and small stakes NL games.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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In King for a Day's premiere episode, sthief09 takes a look at a video of Guruman 2-tabling $50NL, providing his own take on Guruman's play and walking through the thought process to destroy these games.
Ever wonder what it would be like to have an Executive Producer review your play? Stop wondering. sthief09 lets you sit on the throne for a day as he analyzes member videos.
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In the finale of Turning the Corner, sthief09 reviews a video of a 200NL 4-tabling session he played and rehashes many of the topics from the first 7 episodes.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Sthief09 reviews a video submitted by a DC member at 200NL, where he teaches play against more aggressive players.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Sthief09 analyzes multiple hands involing preflop 3-betting, both as the 3-bettor and as the caller.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Sthief09 reviews part two of a long session he played, focusing on getting maximum value on his good hands, as well a broad range of topics from blind defense to playing in 3-bet pots.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Sthief09 reviews part one (of two) of a long session he played, focusing on getting maximum value on his good hands, as well a broad range of topics from blind defense to playing in 3-bet pots.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Watch as sthief09 reviews a 50NL 4-tabling video submitted by a DeucesCracked member, pointing out and discussing many mistakes commonly made by TAGs in today's games.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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In his SSNL preflop primer, sthief09 discusses preflop play in unraised pots, raised pots, and facing 3-bets, and how and when to adjust your play based on the players at the table.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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In the series premiere, sthief09 conducts a self-review, focusing on fundamental concepts such as preflop strategy, using position, and pot control.
Josh's highly-anticipated small-stakes No Limit guide. With all the widely available information on the internet, games are tougher than ever. This trickles all the way down to the small stakes and even micro-limit games. If you're not constantly improving, thousands of players who are will pass you right by, and as a result it's no longer good enough to be merely competent. Sthief09 moves from 50NL to 200NL, teaching you solid fundamentals, and showing you when it's correct to deviate from tight, straightfoward strategy. Whether you're a new player who wants to beat the small stakes games, or you're a veteran looking to increase your winrate and move up, this series will help you turn the corner on your poker game.
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Watch sthief09 as he reviews a video of his own play, providing his reasoning behind each hand, as well as pointing out spots where he could've played differently -- and in some cases, better.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
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Josh 2-tables $200NL while Entity and he discuss interesting hands. Great discussion of beginning to intermediate concepts like when to fire two barrels, 4-betting sizes, balancing your handranges pre-and-postflop -- watch and see how theory can be applied to real-game situations.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
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The DeucesCracked EPs play NL Hold'em and welcome a guest victim - I mean player - DeucesCracked member schaffem111. Watch the mayhem that produced a 26 person wait list!
Our Executive Producers like to talk a lot of smack. Hear the brags, the beats and of course, the trash. Settle it on the virtual felt, boys (and girl!).
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"Don't go broke in an unraised pot with one pair," the adage goes. Well, that might be good advice for you to generally apply to your game - but your opponents aren't always as fortunate. Watch this and you'll learn how to stack people with one pair hands, when to give up on your bluffs and when to follow through. Lots of in-depth analysis on when to keep up the pressure on the turn. A must-see for limit converts to help you get that extra bit of value out of your hands and to make you *that* much more difficult to play against.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
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The weekly homegame - this week we return to limit hold'em and invite a few first time players, DeucesCracked coaches Surfdoc and Oink join our standard cast of limit donkeys. See who spews the most this week one minbet at a time!
Our Executive Producers like to talk a lot of smack. Hear the brags, the beats and of course, the trash. Settle it on the virtual felt, boys (and girl!).
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In Josh's next "live play" video, he tackles the $1/2, $200 max buy in game and compares and contrasts it with the $100 buy in game. Josh covers concepts such as 3 betting preflop, LAG play, dealing with increased aggression from your opponents, and taking advantage of your image.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
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Back to NL Hold'em, we get some new DC coaches in the game for the first time and play a fairly serious $200 NL hold'em game. Watch Messiah, Tubasteve, DeathDonkey, WiltOnTilt, Sthief09, and KRANTZ battle it out!
Our Executive Producers like to talk a lot of smack. Hear the brags, the beats and of course, the trash. Settle it on the virtual felt, boys (and girl!).
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In the first of his "live play" videos, Josh walks us through realtime applications of the concepts he's explained so far and expands on the process of "thinking like a NL player." Discussion of bet sizing, handreading, isolation raising, and how to interpret bet sizes from your opponents.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
Micro/Small Stakes
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6max (6M)
See Josh coach. See Rob play. See Rob play bad. See Josh teach good. In the third installation of Memoirs of a Limidonk, Josh and Entity go through an in-depth coaching session talking about three specific hands that Rob misplayed during a session, with a lot of discussion about having a plan for a hand and the differences between no-limit and limit when it comes to handranges and post-flop action.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
Micro/Small Stakes
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6max (6M)
Sthief introduces a few more advanced concepts as he helps the viewer learn a framework for deeply analyzing hands, covering the value of draws, calling preflop vs. 3-bettors with a range of hands, and when to 4-bet preflop.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
Micro/Small Stakes
1 Table
6max (6M)
In the first video of this introductory series, sthief introduces some basic concepts of learning no limit hold'em. Check it out as he uses a classroom-style presentation to discuss the importance of position and having a plan for a hand, and start laying a foundation that anyone can follow to become a solid NL regular.
"But can't I just bet the minimum?" sthief09, a former Limit Holdem' player turned No-Limit expert, teaches Entity about the mighty power that is "ALL-IN."
Micro/Small Stakes
1 Table
6max (6M)
Watch as Josh (sthief09) single tables $1/$2NL as he continues his series on how to make the transition from Limit to NL. He covers how to attack dead money, get involved correctly preflop, make the correct bet and raise sizes and many other topics a Limit player needs to win at NL. As a former limit specialist who made the transition and now plays NL exclusively, Josh is very familiar with the skills to begin crushing the NL games.
Videos from the old DeucesCracked.com collection -- primarily LHE with occasional Stud/8, PLO, and LO8 mixed in.
Mid Stakes
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6max (6M)
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