East Coast Poker Tour - May 2018

**cincinnatikid513** · 05-08-18, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

I exit on AJ(o). Player to my right is super-limpy.

He limps, I go all-in. He calls w/ QT(clubs). His 2-pair beats my pair.

If someone has a great strategy on how to play vs limpers...go ahead and post it. Seemingly takes a 12x raise to get them off the hand.

early on in a tournament no way you are getting limpers to fold later on they are less likely to limp when blinds get high there's really not much u can do except out play them after the flop

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-09-18, 11:45 AM

Will be playing the 715pm tourney for sure tonite at Dover Downs DE, if anyone wants to come over.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-11-18, 09:25 AM

Bricked out of Dover tournament.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-11-18, 09:28 AM

Poker Aggregate for trip was pretty good. Cashed 3 of 5 tournaments. One 1st, two 3rds.

Gross return $836, on $300 Buy-ins.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-11-18, 09:31 AM

Only a few hands that I can think of where I would have played differently:

1) One is the 33 hand I referenced above. Not being results-oriented. Just think that was my best chance to double- or triple-up vs multiple opponents. A clear fold heads-up. But enough implied odds vs two opponents, I think.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-11-18, 09:41 AM

2) One other hand that I feel like I mis-played in New Hampshire:

* I open w/ JT(clubs) in mid-pos. Get called by BB. Flop is good, 892 w/ one club.

So, I am up+down w/ two overs and backdoor flush draw. I bet > 1/2pot and get called.

Turn is another good card. 2(clubs), which gives me a flush draw and more outs. I am now drawing to virtually half the deck. 9 flush outs, 6 straight outs, and 6 outs to top pair.

I bet 1/2 pot. I'm not giving him credit for a deuce. He ponders and calls.

River is a King. He's called twice. It's quite the story to tell, if I'm saying that the King made my hand. I give up on the hand. I check and he wins w/ QJ.

In reviewing the hand, I think I mis-played Turn/River. On the Turn, I was scared that I would be bloating the pot if he held a Deuce. In retrospect, the club was too good a card to slow-down. At that point, he had a gutshot and Two Overs. If I held a big overpair, he would be drawing to four outs. Just feel like a bet closer to Pot-size would have gotten him to lay it down.

On river, I feel like my check is too weak. Even a modest 1/3-pot bet that looks like a value-bet would have gotten the job done. He definitely thought he was beaten at showdown.

**phinfan27615** · 05-12-18, 06:15 PM

Nice work so far chucky!

**sweep** · 05-21-18, 01:32 PM

chuck i'll be down AC this sun thru tues.....come on down

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-22-18, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by sweep

chuck i'll be down AC this sun thru tues.....come on down

Some other time, Sweep. Here is the Vegas tournament I'm targeting:

* 6/7. WSOP 6max tourney. $1500 buy-in.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-22-18, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by sweep

chuck i'll be down AC this sun thru tues.....come on down

I've watched many of the Borgata tournaments. I have to say that I'm not overwhelmed by the level of competition. Seems like mostly regular guys.

For sure, it helps to profile a player. Some of the aggro players go crazy on the bluffs. Plenty of video on Youtube, w/ pretty decent commentary.

**sweep** · 05-23-18, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

I've watched many of the Borgata tournaments. I have to say that I'm not overwhelmed by the level of competition. Seems like mostly regular guys.

For sure, it helps to profile a player. Some of the aggro players go crazy on the bluffs. Plenty of video on Youtube, w/ pretty decent commentary.

Lots of guys firing multiple bullets before the end of the re-entry period....playing kamakaze poker. Better off to late reg and not deal with the nonsense.

**Optional** · 05-23-18, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Poker Aggregate for trip was pretty good. Cashed 3 of 5 tournaments. One 1st, two 3rds.

Gross return $836, on $300 Buy-ins.

You're a stud!

**mpaschal34** · 05-23-18, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Some other time, Sweep. Here is the Vegas tournament I'm targeting:

* 6/7. WSOP 6max tourney. $1500 buy-in.

Chucky...if you play this event, I wish you the best of luck. Be sure to keep us updated on the board as you play.

**sourtwist** · 05-23-18, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by sweep

Lots of guys firing multiple bullets before the end of the re-entry period....playing kamakaze poker. Better off to late reg and not deal with the nonsense.

Good advice

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 05-24-18, 12:57 PM

Thx, Opti/Mpas. Gonna try. I don't claim to know anything more than the average guy.

I have mentioned a few times that I much prefer 6max to full-ring. EZ to get in trouble in Early Position on full-ring. And the action moves a good bit faster on 6max.

**sweep** · 07-18-18, 08:38 PM

Chucky- PokerstarsNj Sunday Storm LIVE at Resorts in October. Make arrangements, I will be down there. Plenty of time to plan for it...Swap 50% of each other

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 07-19-18, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by sweep

Chucky- PokerstarsNj Sunday Storm LIVE at Resorts in October. Make arrangements, I will be down there. Plenty of time to plan for it...Swap 50% of each other

Sweep, I might do it. I'll look at my schedule. Would like to hear better reports about the NJ sportsbook set-up.

I have to be honest. My head is spinning at the moment, re: poker. Just don't feel like I'm where I need to be at.

**Crusherrr** · 07-19-18, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by sweep

Chucky- PokerstarsNj Sunday Storm LIVE at Resorts in October. Make arrangements, I will be down there. Plenty of time to plan for it...Swap 50% of each other

Where do you see this posted?

**daneblazer** · 07-21-18, 06:26 AM

I imagine jersey is going to be extra fishy this fall

take a Florida tour one day. Theres enough poker rooms to keep you busy

**sweep** · 07-21-18, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by Crusherrr

Where do you see this posted?

1st annual was last year...this year will be announced soon i assume. I went last year, have a thread with pics somewhere on this site, ill bump it if i can find it

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-24-23, 10:00 AM

Bump, since Josh posted some Poker content.

This was fun while it lasted (back then). Not sure it's very instructive now. Poker strategy is always changing. There's a saying that the poker books are outdated by the time they go to print.

Just a few notes:
1) Does anyone play live Poker tournaments now to a level where they can consistently turn a profit? Say +10% over buy-in (after the rake and any tips)?
2) More of the cheating scandals in the L12 months:
a) Everyone knows about Postle. Complete travesty.
b) Robbi vs Garrett. I hope Robbi's silicone bursts.
c) Martin Kabrehl. Dan Smith and Negreanu are calling this guy out. This prick has been charged w/ marging cards by making indentations and smearing a liquid on cards.

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 06-24-23, 10:05 AM

One other Poker Tournament tip, while I'm thinking about it:

*When you get down to Final Table, be very RELUCTANT to chop.

1) If you feel like you have a skill edge, why chop?
2) If someone asks you to chop, THEY just conceded a portion of their pro-rata. Only agree to YOUR terms. My standard reply is "I'll take SECOND PLACE MONEY (even if I'm in fifth place)."
3) You'll sometimes get asked to take a uniform chop. That NEVER works out, b/c someone is always on the big-stack versus short-stack. Fair payouts actually take a while to calculate, if you want to do it properly.

Unless it's life-changing money (like a big WSOP event), you're there to gamble. Do your best and concentrate on playing optimally. Don't chop unless it's to your advantage.