countchocula

11 months ago

Opponent pre-flop ranges in live games

There is no set formula for live players' preflop hand ranges. It depends on the stakes you are playing, the type of players at the table, and of course the individual player types. In general, ...

11 months ago

Fold JJ in Low Board Flop vs Crazy villian.

I wouldnt say that board is super wet...

11 months ago

25NL Spewy call?

If Villian is a mega fish, why do you think he checks back the flop? Mega fish usually dont understand what flops are bad to cbet so they fire away, especially as PFR.
If you have seen him ...

12 months ago

Good fold?

What is your image like?
Would villian think you are capable of folding a big ace in that spot?
Seems super unlikely to be a bluff unless he has shown that tendency in the past, and k...

12 months ago

[NL50] raise fold FH River?

Villian is a passive nit that donked a super dry flop HU.
You dont have any stats on his donking frequencies?
It seems super unlikely that he has alot of bluffs in his range.
I th...

about 1 year ago

something to sip on

Whisky:
Bushmills cant be beat for the price.
Oban is exceptional, and even people who dont drink scotch usually appreciate it.
Like others who have commented, Macallan puts ou...

about 1 year ago

When to "go pro?"

It's not as dependent on your results imo, but much more on what your other options are, your passion for the game, your discipline/stress tolerance and your long term plans. Poker i...

about 1 year ago

health benefits of beer

If you like beer, drink it responsibly and enjoy it.
If you are overweight or don't eat enough nutritious foods, get on a fitness plan and eat better.

But dont drink beer and jus...

about 1 year ago

50NL - AA getting led at on river, after 2 barells

Is villain a fish? He doesnt have auto rebuy on.
Combine that with your read that he plays straight forward, I can't see him bluffing or value betting a queen. Your bets were strong and rep...

about 1 year ago

Preflop Raises Disproportionate to Blinds

I play alot of live poker - $200 to $500NL.
The preflop raises vary depending on who is sitting at the table, and what each table considers normal. Sometimes its 5x sometimes its 10x+.