SergeM
11 points
Struggling with this hand, mostly the river decision...
(97.5BB) Hero raises 2.5BB in CO w J♦T♥.
(86.5BB) BU (44% VPIP) calls.
SB folds.
(35BB) BB (39% VPIP) calls.
FLOP: 9♥J♥T♠ - 8BB.
I didn't really know much about the opponent aside from 44% VPIP and very low % of PFR, ATS and 3bet.
I decided to bet 2/3p to get value/protection from all hearts and any gunshots or open enders.
(91.5BB) Hero bets 6BB.
(80.5BB) BU calls.
BB folds.
Turn: 9♥J♥T♠9♠ - 20BB.
Not loving the Turn but still feel quite strong about my hand so I bet 2/3p again. Felt like I had to charge flush draws, any straight draws and weaker Jacks.
(76.5BB) Hero bets 15BB.
(65.6BB) BU calls.
River 9♥J♥T♠9♠5♦ - 50BB.
This is very I felt dicey. How would you go about making a decision here?.
I felt like he was the type that would just passively call until R so he could have: A9, K9, Q9, J9, T9, KQ, 87, 99, TT, JJ.
Also, the hands I beat: Ax♥, Kx♥, Qx♥, KJ, QJ, A8.
Do I:.
a) bet small to get value from weaker Jacks and perhaps block a bluff with a missed draw (since I feel he's not the type to bluff/shove missed draws).
b) check and evaluate his River bet (if any) or get to SD.
c) bet big/shove - but I don't really see any merit in this.
May 6, 2026 | 1:57 p.m.
Paul, thank you for a great video! I've only been playing poker for a couple of weeks. Having these types of videos are so helpful to me unlike pure theory because not only I get practical examples of how to study and approach the game, but also a real humanoid playing my limits and trying to answer these questions with difficulty and THAT instills confidence in my game since I tend to feel like everyone has got it all figured out and at times shy away from making certain plays. A huge thanks to Sam as well for getting through this as best as he could. You guys are doing God's work. Hope that inspires you to make more content like this and If I ever could be of help to be a guinea pig or something similar, count me in.
April 25, 2026 | 2:42 a.m.
Thank you for this one as well. I've just started playing micro stakes and couldn't've asked for a better video to start learning. I look forward to more of these in the future and volunteer to be a micro-stake guinea pig for future videos.
April 20, 2026 | 11:47 p.m.
Incredible video! Since I don't understand any poker concepts yet, very informative and gave me a direction as to what to study and what should be going through my mind when playing a hand. Not gonna lie was pretty cringe to watch in the beginning (in the nicest way possible) but I am there as well If I were to be asked any of these questions. I would love to see more of these if you feel inspired. Thank you.
Okay. I didn't expect this answer... but god bless you for taking the time to write this one out. I appreciate you and hope this kindness will return to you in some shape of form. Just a random Friday afternoon and I got this gift. Thank you tons.
May 8, 2026 | 9:51 p.m.