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iop Sweden. May 29 2011 15:57. Posts 4951 | | |
Well I moved to Chicago a few weeks ago, and my best girlfriends friend is studying medicine in Chicago, but he's also a former high stakes poker player. So he, I and another friend headed out to Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana to play some poker. I hadn't played live in almost a year, so I was anxious to play and compare the skill levels to playing live in Sweden, and also some of the differences (like tipping the dealer).
We took the shuttle out at 18:00, and had to wait till 20:45 before sitting down at 1/2 (200 cap). I sit down, and play at pretty tight table. Didn't go to showdown once, but managed to chip up to 300 or so, before I decided it was time to change tables, because it was too tight.
Sat down at another table that seemed worse than the first one, but played far better, a lot looser and a lot of bad players. Even the 'regulars' are terrible. Due to not playing regularly, I had one hand that got me thinking, but it's clear today.
Hand plays like this:
Pre-flop: I'm on the button, and get 3 people limping infront of me, I raise to 14, with   (I got $800 or so) , SB who is a fish sitting with $135 calls, 2 limpers fold, and the TAG straight forward player calls, he covers.
Flop:   - iirc pot is $48, SB checks, TAG checks, and I bet $30 into $48. SB insta pushes allin for $120 or so. Straightforward TAG thinks for a min or so, and cold calls. I'm pretty sure that he has a set now. I think the right play is to call flop and re-eval turn. I ended up folding after 2-3 minutes and tabled my OESFD + Bottom pair, turn and river bricks but it doesn't matter because I can't be results orientad.
Anyhow played well, well timed bluffs, and could extract a lot of value. Was never really allin during the whole day. Ended up up 3 buyins or so, so I was pleased. Hope to go back soon!
I turned 26 a few weeks ago, and celebrated my B-day in New York with a few friends, had a great time, and really enjoyed New York. Got a business trip out in LA in 2 weeks or so, and another family gathering in San Diego, so I'm looking forward to everything.
NYC
My B-day dinner gang
US pride
A bit further down in Wrigleyville, Chicago
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Joe Czech Republic. May 29 2011 18:01. Posts 5987 | | |
The fold is just terrible. Showing it to everyone is actually good though, because everybody who has any idea about poker will instathink that you are a super fish.
You have about 45% equity vs a set. And 42% vs the nut straight, which is the worst possibility there is. This is an allin even if he showed you his hand and it was the nuts.
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Hi Chris!
Nice to see that you're doing well m8. Long time ago since we last battled at my kitchen table. How come you have moved to Chicago? Planning to come back to Stockholm anytime? And why do I write this in english? Too tired, gotta get some sleep. |
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Agree w Joe.
Time to gamble! |
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wait you really folded that hand? Rofl, jam or call w/e never fold |
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NeillyJQ United States. May 29 2011 18:45. Posts 8947 | | |
ya the 68 is very playable obv, no way i can see folding this here, if he has >50bb left im just gonna stick in 300 and run it with any FE possible.
seems like ur having a lot of fun in the states and enjoying your trip, make sure u get to vegas and cali, myrtle beach NC and Florida, all 4 have great spots to own up poker and enjoy the most beautiful parts of the USA
GL and HF, enjoy your trip,
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iop Sweden. May 29 2011 20:58. Posts 4951 | | |
Yeah,
I realize it's terrible. Being an mtt player, I never really get to play 400bb deep poker.
If it would have been 100 bb deep, it would have been a lot easier (for me).
I just didn't know if I could justify it being 400bb deep. Not playing enough, and not playing deep enough is my excuse 
Simon, yes, work moved me over to Barcelona and now to the US, and I'll end up in San Francisco later this fall, due to us opening up an office in Silicon valley. Good times, I hope you're kitchen game is still going on. Are you done with tingsrätten yet?
Thanks gor the comments! |
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nolan Ireland. May 29 2011 22:25. Posts 6205 | | |
wrt to that hand, you have direct mathematical odds to call even if no more money goes into the pot and you're 100% positive that would be the case. |
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Stygg Sweden. May 30 2011 08:21. Posts 2347 | | |
Chicago is nice.. I was there in 1998 during a big snow storm. Intimidating city!
Live teh dream, iop the gypsy! |
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player999 Brasil. May 30 2011 08:57. Posts 7978 | | |
| | On May 30 2011 05:43 EvilSky wrote:
That fold made me cry a little  |
+1
have you guys seen the latest aussie millions cash game tho?
deldar makes a similar fold w/ T8s on 896ssx, wtf?? |
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Stygg Sweden. May 30 2011 10:04. Posts 2347 | | |
not enough US flags in your pics btw |
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iop Sweden. May 30 2011 11:32. Posts 4951 | | |
Yeah I know the fold is bad, I realize that.
Stygg, tell that to my employer, I didn't want to move from Barcelona :/ |
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Nice to hear man, congrats. Have to come visit you in the future =)
I finish my court service this August and the I will have vacation until 3rd October and then it's back to the lawfirm again. Really looking forward to that actually and especially my new paycheck ;-)
Is your move to the US a permanent one or are you planning to come back to Swe anytime? Did your GF come with you to the states?
For the records, the kitchen table games is still running despite the black friday ;-)
Have a nice one man! |
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Arirang Canada. May 30 2011 16:34. Posts 1673 | | |
Being deep, you should be even more inclined to call or jam there imo, whatever, hand's over and you know what you did. We move on.
I'm sure the field in Sweden is much tougher, Scandinavians are a sick group of people. |
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