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[mv1986]

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Yeah I didn't mean the medium pair hands with donations of course, more like the Q7 ( head hunting call ) and other smaller donations you got from some ruthless people. The turn flush vs trips also was a medium donation I would say, definitely a bit overplayed by Len considering he had a 60bb stack at that point. Since I am an Omaha player I am always very careful with trips when there is a flush or straight. Putting in 54bb in a 20bb pot is crazy even with trips. Mostly you only get called by a flush or boat (at least by people that know how to play) .
That's brought you to 200bb which was the beginning of the end for the rest of the table, hahaha.
But hey, I don't complain about you, at least you can play, that's fun. And with all the knockouts you basically paved the way for me to make the money. So well, thanks for that!  

Will try to participate next weekend again, let's see how that goes.

Oh don't worry, I don't take that as a complaint. Trust me I am not free of emotions at the table sometimes And this is the discussion thread and clearly meant to discuss exactly these things.

The word donation semi applies, yes and no. Yes because you remember when I called the up and down straight draw with backdoor flush potential. I did it because I told you that it is instantly a double up against that opponent because he would call without giving it a second whether I might have completed my draw. That's what you know beforehand. If you hit, double up, if you don't fold and don't play the river unless bet size allows it. No because you still have to set it up as far as you can influence the hand, push someone out, keep someone in with your bet size or sneaky check.

You are very welcome for those knockouts and I am sure you know I'd prefer you on the table of the final round of this serious any time make sure you'll be around next week, you'll need some more to qualify!

[len01]

I tried to knock him down but he always came on top.

I also had hope that I could knock @mv1986 with the hand I had. Like that hope was very high when I had Ace and 8. I thought mv1986 was bluffing me, but it turned out he had a flush.

Actually, it's my fault for not focus enough when the cards on the table have 3 spades. I should have realized that mv1986 must have a flush. Maybe I was too ambitious and destroyed my concentration.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I tried to knock him down but he always came on top.

I also had hope that I could knock @mv1986 with the hand I had. Like that hope was very high when I had Ace and 8. I thought mv1986 was bluffing me, but it turned out he had a flush.

Actually, it's my fault for not focus enough when the cards on the table have 3 spades. I should have realized that mv1986 must have a flush. Maybe I was too ambitious and destroyed my concentration.

Actually you were betting into him my friend, there was no bluff. There was 20bb in the pot, the turn brings the flush and suddenly you go allin with 54bb. Too bad for you mv just made his hand pretty much unfoldable. If you bet big he might just have called since you could have boat but overbetting the pot that much almost always tells you the opponent is at least weaker than your own hand, because otherwise it would be played more cautiously and out for value.

Well, same as always, someone pushed all and mv wins, haha.

This weeks prices have been paid already by the way. Sports betting just counts 1% to the wager requirement meaning for every 10$ bonus you would need to wager 1000$ in sports, haha. Better stick to casino games, even if some originals (dice, limbo) for example are excluded from the eligible games. I managed to do the rollover with blackjack. Of my 20$ I lost a lot of hands down to 9.50$, then thought "fk it, allin" . So went allin the next hand with 9.50$ and hit BJ 21, haha. Rollover complete and a bit of profit.

[mv1986]

I tried to knock him down but he always came on top.

I also had hope that I could knock @mv1986 with the hand I had. Like that hope was very high when I had Ace and 8. I thought mv1986 was bluffing me, but it turned out he had a flush.

Actually, it's my fault for not focus enough when the cards on the table have 3 spades. I should have realized that mv1986 must have a flush. Maybe I was too ambitious and destroyed my concentration.

Actually you were betting into him my friend, there was no bluff. There was 20bb in the pot, the turn brings the flush and suddenly you go allin with 54bb. Too bad for you mv just made his hand pretty much unfoldable. If you bet big he might just have called since you could have boat but overbetting the pot that much almost always tells you the opponent is at least weaker than your own hand, because otherwise it would be played more cautiously and out for value.

Well, same as always, someone pushed all and mv wins, haha.

This weeks prices have been paid already by the way. Sports betting just counts 1% to the wager requirement meaning for every 10$ bonus you would need to wager 1000$ in sports, haha. Better stick to casino games, even if some originals (dice, limbo) for example are excluded from the eligible games. I managed to do the rollover with blackjack. Of my 20$ I lost a lot of hands down to 9.50$, then thought "fk it, allin" . So went allin the next hand with 9.50$ and hit BJ 21, haha. Rollover complete and a bit of profit.

Hand analysis is correct, Betpanda rules are worked on. @Ahoybrause, I talked to them and everything is easy. Let's be calm here and allow for things to find their way. LM is on it.

Actually you were betting into him my friend, there was no bluff. There was 20bb in the pot, the turn brings the flush and suddenly you go allin with 54bb. Too bad for you mv just made his hand pretty much unfoldable.

Yes, and this carries value varying from player to player, depends on how many hands you could observe. I think no further comment needed.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I tried to knock him down but he always came on top.

I also had hope that I could knock @mv1986 with the hand I had. Like that hope was very high when I had Ace and 8. I thought mv1986 was bluffing me, but it turned out he had a flush.

Actually, it's my fault for not focus enough when the cards on the table have 3 spades. I should have realized that mv1986 must have a flush. Maybe I was too ambitious and destroyed my concentration.

Actually you were betting into him my friend, there was no bluff. There was 20bb in the pot, the turn brings the flush and suddenly you go allin with 54bb. Too bad for you mv just made his hand pretty much unfoldable. If you bet big he might just have called since you could have boat but overbetting the pot that much almost always tells you the opponent is at least weaker than your own hand, because otherwise it would be played more cautiously and out for value.

Well, same as always, someone pushed all and mv wins, haha.

This weeks prices have been paid already by the way. Sports betting just counts 1% to the wager requirement meaning for every 10$ bonus you would need to wager 1000$ in sports, haha. Better stick to casino games, even if some originals (dice, limbo) for example are excluded from the eligible games. I managed to do the rollover with blackjack. Of my 20$ I lost a lot of hands down to 9.50$, then thought "fk it, allin" . So went allin the next hand with 9.50$ and hit BJ 21, haha. Rollover complete and a bit of profit.

Hand analysis is correct, Betpanda rules are worked on. @Ahoybrause, I talked to them and everything is easy. Let's be calm here and allow for things to find their way. LM is on it.

Actually you were betting into him my friend, there was no bluff. There was 20bb in the pot, the turn brings the flush and suddenly you go allin with 54bb. Too bad for you mv just made his hand pretty much unfoldable.

Yes, and this carries value varying from player to player, depends on how many hands you could observe. I think no further comment needed.

I just mentioned it. Sometimes people don't read the rules and then maybe they wonder why the rollover is not completed yet. Like I said, I already finished it so it's all good.
Not everything it criticism my friend, just a simple information.

[mv1986]

I just mentioned it. Sometimes people don't read the rules and then maybe they wonder why the rollover is not completed yet. Like I said, I already finished it so it's all good.
Not everything it criticism my friend, just a simple information.

No, I cut it down to criticism for the right reason. You are not wrong. Let's keep that straight. At the same time,  we have a sponsor, and the least level of criticism should be, bring it up.

I talk in PM to memehunter and told him, "hey the conditions"....

[AB de Royse777]

Once the third one is live, please post the link on this thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5537281.0

I will get it from there and update the table.

[memehunter]

Not everything it criticism my friend, just a simple information.

I talk in PM to memehunter and told him, "hey the conditions"....

You are both right, and thanks a lot for pointing it out to me via PM/post. As mentioned by mv1986, I have already conveyed the limitations regarding sports book wagering to Little Mouse. I have been given assurances that they will either adjust the terms or change the reward model.
 

even if some originals (dice, limbo) for example are excluded from the eligible games.

I see. This should not have happened. I apologize for this inconvenience as a host.  I am sure Little Mouse is taking care of all these important details. I will post 3rd League Tournament after these things are sorted out.
Thanks once again for your honest feedback.

[Little Mouse]

I have been observing all these suggestions and trying to sort out the issue with the team. Extremely sorry if it didn't work out the way we wanted.

[MVPoker]

@memehunter I decided to set up this account as I said, I will still be mv1986 on Pokernow for the time being, but want this account to be mainly associated with poker here in the forum.

In TG you already asked how I became second in merit poker and I sent you the picture, which I want to share here as my first post because now I'll show you the secret how to become a winner:



I recommend flopping quads all the time and you'll see how easy it is to win! But as you can see, it doesn't guarantee finishing first all the time


@Little Mouse it's all good, memehunter filled me in you are on it.

[memehunter]

@memehunter I decided to set up this account as I said, I will still be mv1986 on Pokernow for the time being, but want this account to be mainly associated with poker here in the forum.

WOW! You really surprised me with this move. You took it to a whole new level. A dedicated account for poker specifically, I wonder if we all have to worry more lol. You should have branded yourself a long time ago; after all, there are not many poker celebrities active in this forum. Good luck with your new journey and my best wishes. I am sure you have grand things in your mind (I have some ideas ) 
I really appreciate you buying the copper membership for your poker account.
Damn, I really have to work hard on my game. No body want to remain number 2 forever .

I recommend flopping quads all the time and you'll see how easy it is to win! Cheesy

[MVPoker]

@memehunter I decided to set up this account as I said, I will still be mv1986 on Pokernow for the time being, but want this account to be mainly associated with poker here in the forum.

WOW! You really surprised me with this move. You took it to a whole new level. A dedicated account for poker specifically, I wonder if we all have to worry more lol. You should have branded yourself a long time ago; after all, there are not many poker celebrities active in this forum. Good luck with your new journey and my best wishes. I am sure you have grand things in your mind (I have some ideas ) 
I really appreciate you buying the copper membership for your poker account.
Damn, I really have to work hard on my game. No body want to remain number 2 forever .

I recommend flopping quads all the time and you'll see how easy it is to win! Cheesy

I am definitely not a poker celebrity either

We can work something out for sure and come up with some exciting formats that hopefully some players here will like. I am open to all kinds of ideas.

My plan is to post more of my most important hands, like the 99 call against AK + A5. The discussion about it has shown that there can obviously be differing opinions about it, but I think sometimes providing insight into the thought process can be interesting for everyone. It was one of the major key hands in the last round.

[memehunter]

Registration for 3rd league tournament is live: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5537756.msg65262252#msg65262252

Date: 13 April 2025
Time: 3 PM UTC

Due to technical reasons, wagering requirements will remain the same, but as a gesture of compensation, Little Mouse is adding an extra $100 for each league tournament ($200 in total). So the total standard prize pool will be $200 instead of $100. I have decided to allow low-rank members to participate (more heads to chop ) as well, with some deposit and wagering requirements.  
IMO this will massively increase the chances of everone to qualify for the grand finale.

You can PM me regarding any issue. Good luck at the tables.
Edit: more good news
The extra prize ($200 in total) will be paid directly to the wallet of your choice  with no 1x wagering requirement by Little Mouse.

[MVPoker]

For everyone to get an impression of what you are up to trying to chop my head off!



What a hand and it took me really some time to think it through. The time bank saved me here, thanks @memehunter!

@AHOYBRAUSE I know what your first thought here definitely is as you outlined it already in the chat I think. But if you remember my whole explanation and you were a little bit in the mood to gamble and you are pretty much qualified for the final round because of winning the first round, would you ever consider this move? Be honest, I'd like to know. If slapper had aces or kings, I don't think he would have wasted them on an all in of 10x my bet.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

For everyone to get an impression of what you are up to trying to chop my head off!

What a hand and it took me really some time to think it through. The time bank saved me here, thanks @memehunter!

@AHOYBRAUSE I know what your first thought here definitely is as you outlined it already in the chat I think. But if you remember my whole explanation and you were a little bit in the mood to gamble and you are pretty much qualified for the final round because of winning the first round, would you ever consider this move? Be honest, I'd like to know. If slapper had aces or kings, I don't think he would have wasted them on an all in of 10x my bet.

I'm 100% with you because of 3 reasons. 1st and biggest reason for me is, Slapper.   This guy plays very loose so yeah, I would definitely call in your position in this hand as well. 2nd is the bounty stuff on your head. People play overly aggressive to find an allin against you, cause there is a lot of value in kicking you out. Actually it pays WAY more than winning the whole tournament. Him having AK in this spot was actually quite surprising, as we all know he likes to go allin with much worse, that's why 99 again has a lot of value here.
3rd reason is, as you have said, you have won before, have a good rank in the overall list, so basically you have nothing to lose. If you are out, so be it, you can enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
AH, there is a 4th reason, I would call it "invincible mv"   . If you are running hot, keep it going. At some point you will lose a big allin of course, but until then why not keep winning?

@ meme, cool stuff and nice changes!

[MVPoker]

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I'm 100% with you because of 3 reasons. 1st and biggest reason for me is, Slapper.   This guy plays very loose so yeah, I would definitely call in your position in this hand as well. 2nd is the bounty stuff on your head. People play overly aggressive to find an allin against you, cause there is a lot of value in kicking you out. Actually it pays WAY more than winning the whole tournament. Him having AK in this spot was actually quite surprising, as we all know he likes to go allin with much worse, that's why 99 again has a lot of value here.
3rd reason is, as you have said, you have won before, have a good rank in the overall list, so basically you have nothing to lose. If you are out, so be it, you can enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
AH, there is a 4th reason, I would call it "invincible mv"   . If you are running hot, keep it going. At some point you will lose a big allin of course, but until then why not keep winning?

@ meme, cool stuff and nice changes!

Yes, I mean I did give slapper two overcards here or a weaker pair like 88, 77 because he would have made that move with 88, 77 for sure. But I don't think he would have put all in with A7. Could be, but that was not really a part of my calculation, more of my hopes. AK, AQ, maybe AJ made most sense and whatever xLays was playing, it was extremely likely he would steal outs from slapper.

But we both agree that this hand could as well soon get me knocked out.

You will be around on Sunday for sure? I hope so!

[memehunter]

AH, there is a 4th reason, I would call it "invincible mv"   . If you are running hot, keep it going. At some point you will lose a big allin of course, but until then why not keep winning?

  probably the most important reason. 'invincible mv', well said 

@ meme, cool stuff and nice changes!

Thank you for suggesting these; I really appreciate your valuable insights.

This time also, I will take my chance against mv as there is a $70 bounty on his head alone. But I have to play strategically also because I am just one slip away from not securing a seat in the grand finale. Little Mouse added an extra prize, which gave me room to extend the top prizes to 5th place. This spice up things for sure as there is every chance for anyone to qualify for the grand finale.

[MVPoker]

AH, there is a 4th reason, I would call it "invincible mv"   . If you are running hot, keep it going. At some point you will lose a big allin of course, but until then why not keep winning?

  probably the most important reason. 'invincible mv', well said 

@ meme, cool stuff and nice changes!

Thank you for suggesting these; I really appreciate your valuable insights.

This time also, I will take my chance against mv as there is a $70 bounty on his head alone. But I have to play strategically also because I am just one slip away from not securing a seat in the grand finale. Little Mouse added an extra prize, which gave me room to extend the top prizes to 5th place. This spice up things for sure as there is every chance for anyone to qualify for the grand finale.

Oh and I didn't get back to the "invincible" framing @AHOYBRAUSE was abusing here Of course I am not invincible and hardly anyone knows better than AHOYBRAUSE himself

My 99 could be cracked close to 50% of the time. Psycho games in the making friends, I am in!

[MVPoker]

@AHOYBRAUSE, in the mood for $10 to go for a BO3 heads up?

We could as well go Omaha, but I admit I haven't played Hi/low in a while. Would only play standard. Offer stands, shouldn't be for a lot of money and I am super cool playing for nothing, but sometimes a little bit at stake helps the game.

@memehunter, I took a shot here first, next rounds you will be organizing

[AHOYBRAUSE]

@AHOYBRAUSE, in the mood for $10 to go for a BO3 heads up?

We could as well go Omaha, but I admit I haven't played Hi/low in a while. Would only play standard. Offer stands, shouldn't be for a lot of money and I am super cool playing for nothing, but sometimes a little bit at stake helps the game.

@memehunter, I took a shot here first, next rounds you will be organizing

What's BO3? Now it's a bit late for me, closing in to 2AM right now, but another day/time I would be down. About Omaha, it doesn't need to be hi/lo, but for example 5 card or even 6 card Omaha is more fun than the regular 4 card.
I agree that there should be some incentive to win, playing for nothing is kinda boring. Like 5$ or whatever also works, doesn't need to be too big since it's just for fun.