Poker Video: No Limit Hold'Em by sthief09 (Micro/Small Stakes)

Looking forward to it,
Is that a DC Short of 53 minutes?

Is that a DC Short of 53 minutes?

this is a bit of a niche video, in that I think it will not apply to most people. I think the timing is interesting given the recent changes on Stars. I figure there are a number of super-tight players looking to open up a bit without overwhelming themselves.

this is basically a checklist of spots where you can open up without chunking off a bunch of money in doing so. for example, open-raising a lot on the button won't put you in too many uncomfortable situations and is a spot where those raising something like 30% can turn some extra easy profit.

since it is a niche video, I felt it wasn't justified in releasing it in 2 parts. I'd rather have a 53 minute Short and plan another one for next week than have two 26 minute Shorts that don't apply to the majority of people.

I hope no one minds. I'll do my best to make sure my Shorts are more manageable in the future. I've been getting a bit carried away.

Minute 43, how do you adapt to LAGs raising you in that spot on the flop ?
Im asking because most of the time im not having AA on such a board and your comment sounded like you exactly know how to exploit these kind of Aggro-Lag opponents.

just wanted to mention that ive been watching alot of ur and threads videos lately, the two of u are my favorite instructors atm and have helped me in many ways while struggling during my bad streak

Really enjoyed this video, I'm looking to open up my game as well. Have a question though - for example if there are 2 fish in the blinds and you have the button, widening up your range should be profitable because you want to play as many pots with the fish as possible. But a lot of the times both fish will come along and then you have a 3 way pot, somewhat marginal hand and next to no fold equity because fish don't like to fold postflop.

Would you still advise opening up your button range in this case? How do you proceed postflop in a multiway pot?

Thanks so much for this video, and I've really learned a lot from all your videos. Your breakdown of how to abuse the button is great. My button steal is already around 45%, but looking to get it even higher after this vid. I also enjoyed your step-by-step process for calling more 3bets in position, by flatting premium hands at first. A lot of times, I auto 4bet my Aces and Kings in position, and lose so much value from their A7s, and 87s 3bet bluffs that click auto-fold.

Suggestion for a future DC Short: Isolating fish from OOP. In position, it's so easy to isolate fish as weak as T7o, 22+, and J2s type hands, cbet small on most flops and take it down. But when fish limps on the button, and I see J2s in the SB, I'm wondering if it's still profitable to iso that light. Thanks again.

Minute 43, how do you adapt to LAGs raising you in that spot on the flop ?
Im asking because most of the time im not having AA on such a board and your comment sounded like you exactly know how to exploit these kind of Aggro-Lag opponents.

so I said that I just don't find it very believable when someone raises an A-high or K-high dry board in a 3-bet pot. the fear is that he's fastplaying a hand I wouldn't expect him to fastplay (KQ being the most likely) and I've definitely out-leveled myself before in those spots (and have done the same to others with KQ). if I had even a gutter, especially with an over or BDFD I'd be content jamming there. I'm not quite confident enough to jam with almost 0 equity when called but having even 15% against KQ is a big help.

it's easier said than done and sometimes you're best off making a note and hoping you get in a similar spot later.

just wanted to mention that ive been watching alot of ur and threads videos lately, the two of u are my favorite instructors atm and have helped me in many ways while struggling during my bad streak

I hope that you get out of your funk soon

Really enjoyed this video, I'm looking to open up my game as well. Have a question though - for example if there are 2 fish in the blinds and you have the button, widening up your range should be profitable because you want to play as many pots with the fish as possible. But a lot of the times both fish will come along and then you have a 3 way pot, somewhat marginal hand and next to no fold equity because fish don't like to fold postflop.

Would you still advise opening up your button range in this case? How do you proceed postflop in a multiway pot?

think about the most likely scenario. if the most likely scenario is that you wind up in a 3-way pot, then you don't want to have stuff like J5s. even something like A6o won't be a great hand in that spot. you'll be playing "see you at showdown" poker at that point so suited connectors, pocket pairs, and hands capable of making strong top pair will go up in value, and hands that make dominated or second best pairs like J9o, K5o, 87o will go down in value.

with some very weak hands, it may even be best to open-limp since you're giving yourself better pot odds. sounds weird, but I wouldn't be opposed to open limping something like J5s if the two blinds are very loose and bad. it's not strong enough to justify a raise but if you can usually see a flop for 1bb I think it's worth it.

think about the most likely scenario. if the most likely scenario is that you wind up in a 3-way pot, then you don't want to have stuff like J5s. even something like A6o won't be a great hand in that spot. you'll be playing "see you at showdown" poker at that point so suited connectors, pocket pairs, and hands capable of making strong top pair will go up in value, and hands that make dominated or second best pairs like J9o, K5o, 87o will go down in value.

with some very weak hands, it may even be best to open-limp since you're giving yourself better pot odds. sounds weird, but I wouldn't be opposed to open limping something like J5s if the two blinds are very loose and bad. it's not strong enough to justify a raise but if you can usually see a flop for 1bb I think it's worth it.

Got it, thank you for replying!

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If we always fold both, we would lose 1.5BB per 6 hands which is 25bb/100.

This is probably the most instructive video I have ever seen. Great job. It would be great if this sort of analysis could be done on each of the various streets. It really helps in hand reading.