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The last week totally flew by. Ended up getting set up in the new place after a midnight move with the GF which actually didn’t take too long. However, it made me realize how old I am getting. My back was pretty sore for the next couple days, and I still have to move my stuff out of my place. But it’s been really nice getting set up in the bigger place, having a bigger kitchen to work with, and really setting something up together. I’m also very lucky that my GF wants to eat healthier as well, so we went out and grabbed a ton of healthy stuff. Hopefully this continues, but so far I’ve lost a bit of weight and feel pretty solid as well…
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I also got some poker in (and will probably go play again tonight). Went out to MGM last Sunday and ended up playing till 4:30a. Started a table and it just never really got that bad, so I stayed and grinded it. Got off to a good start (doubling up with TT on a T87 flop against KK), and then just trickled down for the next few hours. I had a bunch of really stupid spots. Had KT from the BB and checked my option really MW. Lead a QJ3 flop and got 2 callers. Decided to block dub on a Q turn and got 2 callers. River was a BDFD filling A, I bet 1/3 pot trying to get a call (and also intending on b/f-ing). 1 call and the last guy goes for a raise, but ends up string raising so is forced to minR. I only call because it’s the minR and obvi lose to AQ. Had his raise been any bigger I obvi fold…so sweet that I not only improve on the shit card, but also get floor screwed to make the call.
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My other fun hand was K6dd, again, in the BB. I lead QdJd4s board and get 3x raised by the table nit. We are 150bb to start, so I decide to just call. Turn is the Td and I donk for 80% pot. He sighs and calls. River is a Jh and I hate life and check. I somehow won the hand…but my God if the river isn’t a board pair I win a solid pot. And then just a bunch of random stuff. Like I call a raise OOP with 33 and flop AK3 in a 4 way pot. I donk (I’m in the SB and the original raiser was on the button)…and somehow everyone folds. When was the last time at least one of three people didn’t turn up with an Ax or Kx hand…or even float a gutshot? gah. Ended up making half a BI…but it was really disheartening to say the least.
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Everything else has been going well. I’ll be flying out to Boston in a month, and have a lot of work to get done this week (as I feel I’ve been a bit lazy for the last week or so). It should also be noted that my “Finding Leaks In The Poker Database Video” is currently 33% off…so if you are looking for some database improvement strategy, check it out! Hope all is well!
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Damn this month is going by quickly. I spent a lot of this week finishing up some coaching and getting some video work done. Also continued working on a side project, which is unfortunately coming along quite slowly. Overall things are getting done, just not at the pace I want them to. However, I did get some time to write up a blog post for the SSPS on learning styles in poker, so check that out imo.
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Also, I appreciate the emails/PMs I have received alerting me to the NVG thread. I responded to the thread twice, and have decided to quit looking at it. NVG threads tend to become really muddy, with a bunch of 30 post accounts flying off the handle and making wild accusations with no factual base. Rather than get myself worked up reading that dribble, I figured it wasn’t worth it and took myself out of the thread. I’ve always realized that in the poker community your word and reputation mean everything, which is why I’ve always worked hard to remain lucid and honest about everything. I’ve been honest about my results, volume, and numbers, and will continue to be. If anyone has any questions about things, just email me and I’d be happy to talk it out with you.
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Everything else has been going alright. My GF and I are moving into a new place, so we’ve been out and about getting new stuff for the house. We’ll probably start moving stuff over tomorrow, and then I’ll take my time getting stuff out of my place. I really hate moving, as the whole process is always stressful for me…but I’m going to do my best to make it as fun as possible. It’ll also be nice to have an office that IS NOT in my room. I’ve always had a tough time shutting down after work when my office is in my room, so this should be a nice way of “escaping work”. I’ll update about all of this once it’s finalized…
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I’m going to wrap this up here. I’m going to go play some video games before going out to this adult party tonight (not fully sure how to behave at an adult function, so it should be interesting, lol). With that said, hope all is going well!
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So this week has been pretty unproductive unfortunately. I wanted to get a bunch of stuff finalized, but my mental hasn’t been right, which has lead to me being rather lethargic. I have been getting outside and playing some disc golf at least, so that helps. And I’ve also started my new diet as well (well, really just 1 week of super disciplined eating to see what it feels like and how my body/mind adjust to it). I’m doing well so far, and keeping my daily cal count well under 2K, which hasn’t been too bad. Plus it’s been nice to focus on my cal count and really understand what I eat on a daily basis better…
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As the image, and title of this post, indicate I got out and played some poker this week. Just played over at MGM, which was very disappointing in their new make-shift poker room (which apparently goes back to normal on the 9th). The games were actually pretty awful at first. I sat at the first table with 50bb (my standard for the first orbit or so as it forces me to play tighter and really focus on generating reads…then I either leave the table or chip-up to 100-150bb) and actually covered the table. Needless to say I got a seat change within 5 hands and moved to another one…
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This table was better with a gamblery asian, and some other players that gave action at random intervals (essentially when they got bored from folding for 20 minutes). I will say this though, if you are at a table, don’t be an internet kid. Don’t ramble on about rake, how much you know, math, etc…esp to people who obviously don’t care. Nothing turns off a fish quicker than that nonsense. Anyway…I ran pretty card dead for most of the night. Everytime I would squeeze with a big hand I got folds. I also got very little that I could even limp behind with (whole shit-slew of J4, 93s, etc. crap). So I was pretty tight unfortunately. My only big pot was this one. One limp from UTG by a weak player, crazy asian (CA) raises from MP to $9, and I call on the button with AQo. Now, CA had been making it like $25+ with AK and big hands…so that factors in. The BB calls, and UTG calls. We all see an Ac7d4d flop. BB and UTG check, CA bets for $20. I call, BB slowly calls, and UTG tank folds. The turn is a 4s and UTG, who mind you folded, slightly smashes the table and gets pissy (aka, he folded a 4). BB checks, CA bets $50, and minihorse to $100 (leaving about $60 back). The BB was folding always, and I thought CA would stack his Ax hands now always. There are only 6 combos of A7, 0 combos of 44 given info, 2 combos of A4 given info, 3 combos of 77, and discounted combos of AK given PF size and combos. Plus there are a ton of combos of A8-AJ, which will always stack off. Needless to say he had A7 and I never improved. Sadface.
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The rest of the session was just grind stuff and I booked a small loss after flopping 2pr with T7 (in a free play) on T73Q8 and making 2 streets of value. O well. Overall it was good stuff and fun to play a nice 6hr session. On a random note, I got some new hoodies yesterday which were necessary, and also got a new USB convertor so that I can have a dual 23″ setup and just use my 17″ laptop for around the house stuff. A sweet set up indeed =) Hope all is well with you!
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Happy new year everyone! It feels good to put an end to 2011 and start 2012 with a fresh slate. 2011 turned out to be a solid year for me, and barring Black Friday, I don’t really have any complaints. In 2011 I started a new business, improved my iPortfolio, did some traveling, took a couple vacations, met my amazing GF, made a ton of videos, and had a lot of fun while doing it all. I got back from my vacation to OR last week, and quickly got back into the work swing (which has yet to cease), but I’m hoping to take 2012 a bit easier on myself. Fingers crossed!
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The vacation to OR was solid. Got to meet my GF’s mom and GF, which went well. Pretty much just relaxed the whole time and cooked, ate, played card games, and kicked it. The drive there and back weren’t too bad, each averaging about 14hrs with stops and such. Also got to see some really awesome scenery (between the green in OR and the stars in the desert night), so no complaints at all. This was my first Christmas ever that I didn’t spend with my own family, and I think it went well. It’s always a tough holiday for me (due to my brother), but I’m happy with how I handled it.
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Since I’ve been back in Vegas I’ve gotten some video stuff done, some coaching done, and also added some stuff to the Poker Store. I decided to take some videos from the 100K series and package them into 3 video packages, so there is one on 3bet strategy and another on postflop strategy. I also sent out an email yesterday (hint, if you were on my email list you would have gotten it early, so go sign up for the email list!) letting people know that until January 3rd you can buy both for just $12.5/video. Just click here if you are interested!: LINKY (you should ignore all of that if you already bought the 100K series as these videos are directly from that series!)
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This week is shaping up to be pretty busy with a few students already booked up and some office work that needs to get done. I’m also considering getting my resume back in-line and shopping around. I think one of my goals this year is to get a “normal job” simply to learn some new skills that I might not otherwise learn doing what I’m doing. I’d really like to work with a start up company so that I can help grow something new…but we’ll see what’s available when we get there. Hope all is well with you, and good luck grinding in 2012!
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I am leaving on vacation in 12hrs and wanted to get a quick blog post written before that. As I said in my last blog post I am going on vacation to OR with my GF and son to visit her mom. This is my first time meeting her, so hopefully I make a good first impression lol. I’m not looking forward to the 14hr drive, and sadly only have about 8hrs of videos ready to go right now. But I also have about 10hrs of new music, so hopefully it’s good stuff. And luckily the GF likes to do a lot of long distance driving, so I might be able to actually watch movies and sleep =)
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Everything else has been going well. Got 90% of the work done that I wanted to this week, so no real complaints. I’ve also been getting some really nice compliments from the free video I released (hint, if you want it, just enter your email address over to the right!). And speaking of videos, some new Fuzzypup videos have been added to the videos page, so if you are interested in some poker psychology videos, give those a watch.
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My new computer also arrived! I officially own my first ever desktop, and must say that I love it so far. It’s an all-in-one touchscreen 23″ machine, with 3.1 GHz and 8GB of ram. I tried to upgrade it to 12GB, but the computer would only accept 4 2GB chips (no 4GB chips). The 12GB upgrade ended up killing the computer, but luckily a quick trip to BestBuy fixed it up. I’m very happy about it so far, and hopefully it’ll last me for more than a year like most of my laptops do. Killing laptops is a part-time job for me =)
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And with that, I’m going to finish packing and then go chill before waking up early to get driving. Hope all is well, and Merry Xmas to those who celebrate!
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My bad on the lack of updates. I meant to write a blog post a few days back…but whiffed on that due to getting consumed with a video project. As the title says, I’ve been doing a lot of videos recently. Some for pokerbank, some for other sources, and some for the poker store. I also played a lil poker over the weekend (dare I say “more of the same”), and have been trying to finish a ton of work before I leave on vacation next week. We are all going up to my GF’s mom’s place in OR (which is only like a 14hr drive each way)…so that should be fun =)
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I also spent a lot of time the other day offering a free video. So if you are looking for a free video giving 5 tips to improve your winrate, just enter your email address over to the right =) A few extra tips never hurt anyone, right? I also just had my flushes/flush draws video released on The Pokerbank, so if you are looking for a free video going over some of those spots, make sure to check it out =) It doesn’t go into the depth that my playing draws poker strategy video does…but it’s solid none the less =)
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Wednesday was spent getting my new Database Leak Finding video done for the SSPS. The video is 42 minutes of me going through a 100NL database finding leaks, running filters, and digging down with more advanced filters. This video is pretty perfect for anyone who struggles using their DB or needs helps digging a little deeper. I’m releasing it at $45, which is a steal if you consider what I charge for LeakFinders normally. Check it out to also see screenshots and a snippet of the video!
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As the title said I did play a lil poker last week. My fun hand was one where there was an ISO to $10, a call by the button, and I squeezed to $36. The ISO’er shoved for $80 total, and the button stall called after a ton of deliberation. I over-shoved and button called another $60 more with AK (ISO’er had JJ). Needless to say I actually lost to both of them (66TJQ). I then ground back a little bit and played this hand. Open to $10 with KK from MP. He calls next to act and we go HU. Flop is 7s4d2c. I bet $18 and he calls. Turn is a 6c and I check. He bets $30 and I CR up to $93. There are only 2 combos of 76s, I think some of the flopped set combos are discounted given the way he had been playing, and also he would overvalue 88+ against me given I looked tilty from the AA hand. Needless to say (again!) he shoved and I called. His 76s held and I just decided to leave. It must be so nice to hit his 5 outs…and yet when I have 8 outs I brick mine. Forever rungood!
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And on that note, I’m going to relax for a bit and kick it. Hope all is well with you!
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The week seemed really rushed and busy. I decided to put a big project on myself over the weekend and create a poker store for this site. I wanted to make finding products easier, allow for a cart, and make it better to look at. After about 12hrs of work, I am finally able to show it off. Enjoy the SplitSuit Poker Store (if you haven’t already) now!
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I’ve also been doing some more coaching (which I mentioned in the last blog post). Been doing some LeakFinders, some 1-on-1, and the increase has been feeling right. I’m also thinking I’m going to make another premium video, so if you have any ideas just let me know in the comments. I want to do something different, and have some ideas…but I can always use more. I am also 2 videos away from releasing my 100th poker video…so maybe I’ll try to make that my 100th video =)
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Everything else has been going well. I’ve been feeling like I’m gaining weight lately (which I don’t appreciate), so I’ve started trying to burn some more calories during the work day. One thing I used to be good at was only really eating out if it was sushi or a “reward” for crushing. Well either I’ve began crushing way more often, or my standards for crushing have lessened…and I’ve been eating out too much. So that needs to stop, and I need to continue keeping my heart rate up every day. Always so much to keep an eye on…
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Lastly, I’m going to be offering an affiliate program for the new SplitSuit poker store…so if you have a poker blog and are looking for an easy way to make some dollars, just email me at affil@splitsuit.com and we can discuss it further. Hope all is well!
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Happy Turkey day a few days (ok, quite a few days) late. I ended up taking Thursday to Saturday totally off, and Sunday was a light day as well. Getting work done last week was tough as my brain went into vacation mode really quick…but I still smashed through and finished as much as I could. My girlfriend and I left early Thursday and got out to my grandparents in Palm Springs in time for the food and festivities. My uncle and his family were in as well, so it was a pretty jam packed family weekend.
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Besides food and the normal family catch-up game…we went to the zoo and also did the Palm Springs Tram. The zoo was pretty sweet as they had a lot of desert animals that I hadn’t seen before (including snakes/spiders)…and the tram was the same as it has been for every year prior lol. Still got some good pictures, and the lady friend seemed to enjoy it all (which is all that matters). We got back into town on Saturday night (after stopping at the Tanger shops for some random stuff) and just chilled out on Sunday. Overall, a nice lil mini-vacation.
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This week is right back into the grind. Coaching has randomly started picking back up, and I’ve been setting up a lot of LeakFinders. I’m starting to use some new software which is making LeakFinding a damn blast…so if you are looking for some coaching that utilizes your DB…let me know =) I’ve also gotten back to my video grind and am considering putting another big project on my shoulders in the next few months. We shall see. And coupled with that I’m thinking about putting my resume together and doing some job shopping once the new year kicks in. So if you know anyone who is hiring for iMarketing, SEO, video production, etc…just let me know =)
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Other than that, everything else is going well. My focus has been kind of hellish lately, but I think by smashing my schedule full of projects and giving myself very little breathing room I will work through it lol. Hope all is going well with you, and cheers to crushing the last little bit of 2011!
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The last week, as usual, was pretty hectic. I was wrapping up the final issue of “The Inner Circle”, finishing a couple videos for The Poker Bank, and also prepping the webinar for Saturday. The webinar was for anyone who had purchased the 100K system, and covered hand reading using stats, shapes, and contortion. The webinar went really well and all the feedback I’ve gotten has been very positive. I might think about doing another webinar in the future…so if you are interested, just let me know!
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I also had a ton of chores and random stuff to do last week. I finally got my new iPhone 4S, got a bunch of my xmas presents purchased and shipped, and also did the prep work on getting my watch fixed. A very small piece of my clasp fell out which makes my watch randomly come undone for no reason…so it’s been quite lifetilting. And even more so that no one can easily fix it (though I suppose that’s what you get for buying a Rado). O well…it is what it is.
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I got done with work a bit early last night and decided to go play some live over at MGM. (hint: this is what the title of the post refers to!). My new thing has been starting each session buying in for 50bb and then adding on once I have a feel for the table. The smaller stack size forces me to tighten up which then gives me more time to develop reads and ideas. I ended up getting it aipf with QQ v a player who shaping up to be very active PF’s AA and obvi whiffed my equity. Bought back in for 100b and went to work…
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Swongs were the name of the game last night. I dubbed up a little while later with on a flop and was at around $500 at that time. My image was a lil splashy by this point…and I was finally dealt . MP open limped (an odd young player with a $300 stack), I raised to $13 (table standard) from the CO and get 3 callers (MP included). Flop is . They all check to me, I bet for $26 and only MP calls. Turn is a and I bet $58 once he checks. He tanks for a little bit and CRs to $158 total (leaving about $100ish back). I jam, he snaps with 86o and I brick my equity. Also, given how he was playing I thought it was 4 combos max of 86 (just suited, and discounted clubs slightly thinking he would CR the flop with it sometimes). And there are 6 combos of worse sets, some combos of 2pr, etc. *sigh*
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I then grind grind grind and finally get back to about a $400 stack. I raise a limper to $17 (later in the night when the PF sizes were getting larger) with AA from MP and get called by a middle aged dude behind me (nitty, but would raise SDV hands postflop in odd spots) who liked me in the CO and the limper. The flop was T73r and I bet $36 only to get called by the CO. The turn was a K and I went into c/c mode and lost another $160 versus TT. I swear…if I ever DON’T run into the nuts I will be shocked.
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I ended up burning another $250 later in the night when I squeezed AK to $38 over a $10 open+caller and went 3 way to the flop of . They both checked to me and I CB for $141 (they wouldn’t fold a pair to a normal sized bet…but would often if it were big). The same guy from the AAv86 hand shoved and I called the last $40. He had and obvi spiked it. Needless to say it was frustrating…and I also whiffed two LRRs at a very ISO-happy table with KK (and both saw Axx flops). O well…only lost 2.5BI or so…which isn’t all that bad when you consider that I got murdered with AA.
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And a last minute note, RiskOriented is running a contest giving away a free copy of “Dynamic Full Ring Poker”…so if you are interested in that, just click here! Hope all is well!
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As I mentioned the other day, I finally finished my new project! I am proud to introduce The 100K Micro-Stakes System: Crushing 50NL In 2012 to the world. After a couple weeks of research and a month of endless organizing, recording, editing, and re-editing…my new 6hr long video series is ready to rock. This comprehensive poker video series is perfect for live poker & online games, full ring & 6max, and is ready to help you crush in 2012!

This video series is jam-packed with 12 videos, 3 bonus videos, and everything you need to improve your winrate. The entire video series clocks in at just over 6 hours, and is sure to invigorate your poker game and revamp your thought process. So what topics are covered in this series? Read the entire table of contents (complete with runtimes and video synopsis) below:

1. PREFLOP BASICS (Runtime: 26 minutes)

In order to improve in poker you need to have a solid foundation, and this video will build that foundation. We discuss the power of position, opening hands, and discuss stack sizes (both in terms of what we should use and how to adjust to other stack sizes). There is also a solid section dealing with SPR, a powerful concept that can help us visualize and create lines preflop and postflop.

2. COLD CALLING (Runtime: 28 minutes)

Calling raises preflop can be confusing, but this video aims to simplify this important action. We review various hand types, including pocket pairs and broadway hands, and the variables that go into deciding how to call them preflop.

3. ISOLATING (Runtime: 23 minutes)

Attacking limpers is a great way to pad your winrate…but knowing how to do so can be a bit complex. This video reviews isolating the most common limpers, and delves into the hand ranges to use and the ideas to keep in mind. We also go a step further and look at multi-way pots and consider the appropriate ranges to raise with.

4. 3BETTING VALUE HANDS (Runtime: 16 minutes)

What is a value 3bet, and how do we know it is actually for value? This video answers those questions and more. We also discuss 4betting and 5betting for value, creating a very clear framework to understand this valuable preflop action.

5. 3BETTING BLUFFS (Runtime: 23 minutes)

We aren’t dealt very many monsters…but that doesn’t mean we can’t make money with those junky hands! This video explores 3betting, 4betting, and 5betting bluff hands. We look at some basic math, explore components like sizing and blockers, and discuss which players to abuse (and how!)

6. BEING DYNAMIC PREFLOP (Runtime: 19 minutes)

Being dynamic is crucial for being at the top of today’s games. This video looks at various ways to break away from default actions and ranges. We explore different plays like aggressive stealing, cold calling with evil intentions, and even back-raising. If you are looking for some extra spots to create preflop profits…this is a great place to start!

7. HAND CLASSIFICATION (Runtime: 22 minutes)

The initial step in playing a solid postflop strategy is classifying your hand strength. This video reviews the 4 basic hand classifications and default ideas with each. Start classifying your hands better while having better ideas on playing them postflop!

8. BLUFF CBs (Runtime: 26 minutes)

We tend to miss flops often, so knowing how to bluff them is crucial for making more money. In this video we pull out Flopzilla and start visualizing how various ranges hit various flops. We also review details like bet sizing, elasticity, equity, and correctly estimating how often our opponent will fold.

9. FLOP PLAY (Runtime: 28 minutes)

There are only 3 cards on a flop, and yet endless possibilities! This video goes through a collection of situations, from simple to complicated, and reviews correct lines and mindsets. Everything from playing value hands to floating is covered in this in-depth video.

10. TURN & RIVER PLAY (Runtime: 25 minutes)

Turns and rivers can be very confusing, but this video simplifies them. We review a number of common situations and discuss optimal lines and thought processes. By simply classifying our hand, and looking at the correct information, these complicated streets can become very profitable.

11. 3BET POTS POSTFLOP (Runtime: 24 minutes)

Whether we 3bet for value or as a bluff, playing these pots postflop can be tough. This video goes through each hand classification in a 3bet pot, and discusses lines and ideas for each. We notice that by simply asking ourselves what a bet can accomplish, and looking at some basic math, these situations can be easy as pie.

12. A COLLECTION OF POSTFLOP HANDS (Runtime: 24 minutes)

Who can get enough postflop strategy? This collection of postflop hands brings up spots that weren’t covered in any of the other postflop videos, and fills in some of the gaps. By looking at various examples against various player types, this video will get you visualizing postflop in a more profitable manner.

13. PLAYER TYPES *BONUS* (Runtime: 20 minutes)

Our opponents can usually fit into one of a few player type categories, and this video reviews each one. We discuss each player type’s basics ideas, mistake propensities, and simple ways to identify them. From there we create default strategies and adjustments for beating them.

14. POKER MATH *BONUS* (Runtime: 22 minutes)

There is a lot of math in poker, but the math is actually quite simple. This video breaks down the crucial math necessary to understand poker, and then takes it a step further. We review everything from basic odds to EV equations, all while reviewing how to use this math for real poker decisions. Whether you need to learn poker math or simply need a refresher…this video is sure to help you out!

15. POKER ESSENTIALS *BONUS* (Runtime: 32 minutes)

This video touches on a bunch of concepts that didn’t fit well into other videos. We review a collection of personal topics, such as bankroll management and creating a poker plan, and various strategies to employ. Other topics like tilt management and table/seat selection are covered, as are my own personal ideas and strategies for them.

As you can see, every necessary concept is covered. These videos also use a wide variety of teaching styles, from using poker software like PokerStove & Flopzilla, to reviewing poker theory in the classroom, to running through hands in the replayer. I also use my unique presentation style that uses a heavy emphasis on graphics and on-screen text to ensure that both audio and visual learners are accounted for! Wondering what one of these videos might look like? Here is the first video in the series, in its entirety, for your viewing pleasure:

While I’ve done some of these concept videos in the past, each video in The 100K Micro-Stakes System takes a fresh and comprehensive look at the subject matter. If you have any leaks in your game, or just feel that your winrate isn’t as high as it could be…this video series is a must. And with a 90 day money-back guarantee…you can’t go wrong. Buy now and save 33% while preparing yourself for a monstrous 2012!