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Take the 'Swing' out of 'Downswing'
The language we use influences our thinking, sometimes in unprofitable ways. "Downswing" is one of those unprofitable words/metaphors. Metaphors shape…
Aug 22
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Estimating Equity
My PLO game is leaking into my Texas game. As I was learning to play holdem, I’d often get to the river & see that I had no chance, I never had a…
Aug 3
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Estimating Equity
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Taking a Shot
I talked to a race car driver trainer (someone who trains novice race car drivers). He told me that the car can always go faster. The driver gets…
Jul 20
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Taking a Shot
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PLO: Wrap On The Turn vs A Set
Lucky Chances 5/5/10 3000 effective I open MP to 40 with JcTh9h7s. Tight button raises pot to 180. Folds to me. I call. I’m putting him either on AAXX…
Jul 14
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PLO: Wrap On The Turn vs A Set
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TPTK+Flush Draw Versus Likely Set
Lucky Chances 5/10/20 4000 effective. Villain is a competent young player, capable of big bluffs but seldom pulls the trigger. Villain opens UTG to 60…
Jul 9
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TPTK+Flush Draw Versus Likely Set
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Profitable fold, unprofitable sizing, unprofitable call
In which I abandon words like "bad" & "stupid"
Jul 2
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Profitable fold, unprofitable sizing, unprofitable call
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Lessons From PLO
Of the 5/5/10 rock PLO games, the Wynn is far superior to Aria. At Aria I was at a table with 6 local pros & one other tourist. I’m not a favorite in…
Jul 1
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Lessons From PLO
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Exploiting the Unexploitable: An Exercise
Quick update: PLO cash has been rocky. 1 good session, 4 bad. My main takeaway is to size down my thick value bets. I don’t look like someone who fucks…
Jun 25
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