Don't Do This In Poker - Mariano vs Doug Polk

Upswing Poker
31 Aug 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Hand Review

Uri Peleg analyzes a thrilling poker hand between Doug Polk and Mariano. He highlights a critical mistake on the river and discusses optimal betting strategies.

Uri examines a high-stakes hand between Doug Polk and Mariano, focusing on a significant river mistake. He discusses the importance of understanding ranges and pot sizes, and how to avoid similar errors.

Crucial River Mistake & Strategic Insights

  • Big River Mistake: Mariano makes a snap-call on the river, missing a value raise.
  • Understanding Ranges: Uri emphasizes the importance of knowing your opponent's range.
  • Pot Size Matters: Both players struggle to navigate to the correct pot size.
  • Uri's New Course: Uri announces his new Upswing course, focusing on core theoretical concepts.
  • Adjusting Strategy: Uri discusses how to adjust your opening range against loose players.
  • Disguising Hands: Mariano uses a small bet to disguise his hand's strength.
  • Contextual Bricks: The river card is a brick in context, despite seeming innocuous.
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