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Lol, electric shuffler, 5/10 blinds for the first hour....
Another good night, didn't come close to winning but had 2 x tables of 10 so there's that!
Bill was excited over at table 1 !
My stack shortly before busting, again got it in good (Vinton confirmed) but the poker gods were against me as Jerrod hit his flush on the river . . . Still had a blast!
May head up to the APO sometime later this week, good tourneys!
Equity Breakdown:
Bill was excited over at table 1 !
My stack shortly before busting, again got it in good (Vinton confirmed) but the poker gods were against me as Jerrod hit his flush on the river . . . Still had a blast!
May head up to the APO sometime later this week, good tourneys!
Key Details:
- Blinds: 2000/4000.
- Players: 15 remaining, 5 paid.
- Hero (Middle Position): A♥Q♠, 49,000 (12.25bb stack).
- Villain (UTG): A♣7♣, 200,000 (~50bb stack).
- Preflop Action:
- Villain (UTG) limps for 4000.
- Hero shoves 49,000 all-in.
- Folds back to Villain, who calls.
Hero’s Shove:
- Correct Play: Shoving with A♥Q in this spot is the best option for multiple reasons:
- Stack Size:
- With 12.25bb, Hero is in a push/fold zone. A strong hand like A♥Q♠ should always be shoved to maximize fold equity and value.
- Villain’s Limp:
- Villain’s limp from UTG indicates either a marginal hand (not strong enough to raise) or a trapping strategy. Against a strong limping range, A♥Q♠ performs well.
- Tournament Dynamics:
- At 15 players, close to the bubble, accumulating chips is crucial to ensure a deeper run. A shove here pressures Villain while utilizing the strength of your hand.
- Hand Strength:
- A♥Q♠ dominates weaker Ax hands and has solid equity against most pairs.
- Stack Size:
Villain’s Call:
- Suboptimal Play: Calling with A♣7♣ is questionable, especially given the bubble pressure and the relative strength of Hero’s shove.
- ICM Considerations:
- Villain has a big stack (200,000 / 50bb) and should avoid marginal spots that risk doubling up shorter stacks. Losing this pot would cost them ~25% of their stack, significantly reducing their ability to pressure other players.
- With 15 players left and 5 paid, Villain gains little by busting you but risks a significant loss of leverage.
- Range Disparity:
- Villain’s A♣7♣ is far behind Hero’s shoving range (dominated by AQ+,KQ,TT+AQ+, KQ, TT+AQ+,KQ,TT+).
- Against Hero’s likely shoving range, A♣7♣ has only ~30-35% equity, making the call marginal at best.
- Better Lines:
- Villain should fold A♣7♣ and continue using their large stack to exploit other shorter stacks through pressure and well-timed aggression.
- ICM Considerations:
Equity Breakdown:
- A♥Q♠ vs. A♣7♣:
- 70% (Hero) vs. 30% (Villain) preflop. Hero is a clear favorite.
Tournament Dynamics:
- Hero:
- Your shove maximizes fold equity and applies pressure in a critical spot. It’s a profitable play, regardless of Villain’s decision.
- Winning this pot brings you to 108,000 (~27bb), putting you in a much stronger position to navigate the bubble and make the money.
- Villain:
- Villain’s call exposes them to unnecessary risk. With their stack, they should prioritize maintaining their chip lead and leveraging ICM pressure rather than risking significant chips against a shove from a medium stack.
Decision Evaluation:
Hero’s Play:
- Your shove with A♥Q♠ is optimal. With 12.25bb, you have no better options in this scenario.
Villain’s Play:
- Calling with A♣7♣ is a significant mistake:
- The hand performs poorly against your shoving range.
- The risk to Villain’s stack far outweighs the reward.
- Folding would have preserved their ability to dominate the table.
Lessons and Takeaways:
- Hero:
- Shoving with premium hands like A♥Q♠ is mandatory in this situation. It capitalizes on fold equity and the strength of your hand.
- Aggression is key when short-stacked near the bubble, as accumulating chips is crucial for survival and deeper runs.
- Villain:
- With a big stack, it’s essential to avoid high-variance spots against medium stacks. Preserve chips to pressure others and exploit the bubble dynamics.
- Marginal hands like A♣7♣ are not worth calling shoves, especially when dominated by the shoving range.
- Tournament Strategy:
- ICM pressure near the bubble amplifies the cost of losing chips. Big stacks must be cautious when taking unnecessary risks.
- Short stacks should push aggressively when they have fold equity and premium hands.
Lol, won the first 3 hands, one of which was almost all in. Theyre looking at me funny.
Ran MONSTER hot until I lost with Ten in my hand, 9JQK on the board, opponent whos been playing ATC, has AT and goes all-in over my 300 for 210 more.
10 min break, final 8, top 3 paid. Im above average but not the high where I was.
Never seen these chips before today… but I LOVE them!
You hate Tri moon chips but do this? You have no shame or self respect ...
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
PAHWM, UTG avg stack (3kish), 6 people 3 paid
JJ bets 2bb, 5 callers
Flop 6d 8c 3d
I bet 300
Nutcase shoves for 3k
after few mins, i ask to see a card.
He shows 8d, I fold and get shown T8dd. Knew it could be a flush draw but I cant take that chance man, even if I was a 65% favorite, just too gambly when I think I have a big edge. ICM handcuffs
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You better check that deck if there are two 8d in it.
Loving the old school look chips!!
I am so, so pleasantly surprised. Host's father won them in a poker game, house couldnt pay so he took the chips. They feel so nice
RocAFella1
Royal Flush
detroitdad
Royal Flush
Who uses red fracs??!
AlbinoDragon
Flush
I do!
Oh, and I do again!!
Oh, and I do again!!
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TricycleClub
Full House
Who gets to roll the dice though?!
detroitdad
Royal Flush
Hey, Bill. Grab me a barrel of fracs please. @Sprouty won’t mind.
Buncha fuckin savages
Guest set in the house this eveningView attachment 1451875
Wtf is going on this weekend???? Did I miss a frequent flyer memo??
Awesome-sauce.
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