Table selection is *everything*. Thank you for your honest and valuable input.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally - thanks for always watching and commenting, lee

Best poker vlog so far. Kept it real and gave solid advice. This is how you separate yourself from other poker vloggers in my opinion

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’ll always do my best to keep it real and honest

Friend recommended you and I’ve been watching you all night. Big fan now!❤

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel!!!

From your experience, which 1/3 2/5 has the best action at LV? Visiting for my birthday

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

1/3 anywhere is going to be soft in my opinion. Best action im not sure 2/5 softest would be bellagio in my opinion. Also the 2/4 at the Venetian is pretty soft as well

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

But also, walk around the card room as well. Scope out which table you think looks the softest and get a table change there

Hahah this outro had me scratching my head. I didn’t realize there was a mirror behind you for awhile and thought it was someone else

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Ahahahaha

Hey Brantzen. I discovered you about a week ago and have now binged all your videos. I've watched a lot of different poker vlogs but in my opinion you are the best. I don't say that lightly and that even includes Brad (who is a close second). Your combination of poker insight, humor, humility and production quality is unparalleled. I also think your poker game is more realistic than some other vloggers. And on top of that you are a family man. The horrible part is that I now have to wait for your next vlog to come out. I'm spoiled now and tried to experiment with other new vloggers but they don't compare. I have no doubt that you'll be highly successful and maybe one day you'll do a meetup game in Dallas and I can say hello. Looking forward to watching you ascend the poker ranks and also looking forward to the next video. Any possibility that you could add a graphic showing your stack size through the hands…I think that’s the only missing thing for me.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos, and thank you so much for your kind words. They really mean the world to me. Hopefully I can host a meetup in Dallas one day 👌 in the meantime if you have an Instagram, make sure to add me and stay in touch!

Been following you from the start brother! Appreciate you sharing this honest and vulnerable moment. Mad respect, keep the comment coming!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment - you’re the best and thanks for being with me from the beginning ☺️

Sounds like you still crushed it in Vegas man! Looking forward to the next vlog

3rd, real quick, thanks for the upload. Always enjoy your videos. Miss the intro, tell him he's got a lot of class! Take care!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Hahaha don’t worry the intro will be back next video! I just took it out for these short vlogs but it’ll be back!!

Good vlog appreciate the transparency

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching

New sub today.. Bro , your thought process is spot on.. you realistically block all his value , the board blocks sets , realistically he’s got 4 combos.. A10 spades/clubs and 910 S/C.. he has heaps of missed flushes , and some missed straights… I really can’t see you making a “ mistake “ , but yeah sucks when you know but still have to call … Head up 👊

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man - appreciate the words

I often have to remind myself that just because you're getting the odds for something, doesn't mean you should always take it. Often I don't take into account hands that destroy me, and think I have better odds than I do. If he has top pair, I'm getting good odds to call...but what about sets and 2 pairs etc? Avoiding spots where you're drawing potentially dead is huge, and its a lesson I've had to learn many times.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally - I definitely played it fast and loose with that one

@ryanbachatarockstar

Жыл бұрын

@BrantzenPoker glad you showed this video though. We all need to be reminded how to handle adversity with class, and how to come back from it. You're an excellent player and keep up the great work!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanbachatarockstar thanks so much man

The viewers appreciate you showing winning and losing sessions bc it brings the reality of poker rather than giving the perception someone always wins

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally - I do my best to show an accurate representation of my journey as a poker player

Love this honestly. Shows me more hands to fold even if they are bluffing 🤙🏽 appreciate the content

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Super happy to be helpful!

Even though I don't comment on shorts, I really enjoy the accent you use and the whole thing is pretty entertaining. Sorry to hear that won't be anymore.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Oh - I’m not talking about my shorts! I was just talking about these 5 min short vlog series of documenting my days in Vegas. But thanks for the kind feedback. Yeah the whole accent I use on my shorts is to have a separation of my real thoughts (player reads, lengthy explanations) and just give the hand in as simple and entertaining terms as I can

@just1morejonjr

Жыл бұрын

@@BrantzenPoker Ah, I see 🎉 So happy shorts will continue 💯

These haven’t been showing up on my feed. I’d have been watching!!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! Darn KZread

Brantz, your consistently stellar attitude and humility will always serve you to overcome hurdles like these that we all face in life. Others would stumble or turn back- you'll learn and become wiser and harder from each experience.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you so much. I really appreciate your words and confidence in me

I would’ve loved a call, backraise 4 bet jam with that JT pre flop

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Haha that would be a nutty line for sure but not so believable. Either way I think one of my opponents would’ve still felt priced in to make the call

Thank u for sharing this important message.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for watching

If you don't have sessions like this, the rest of them aren't as great :)

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Haha maybe so - but still best to limit them to as few as possible

Love the quacks!! 😂

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

🦆

I could be wrong but I feel like both your plays are fine In the KJ hand he could have 2 combos of QJs, and then 4 realistic combos of straights (ATss, ATcc, T9ss, T9cc), don't think he could have 66 or KQ because he would have raised the turn with double flush draw, when he jams 500 into 980 you only need to be right 25% of the time to be profitable. You're already right 33% with his value hands and no bluffs so when you add in any missed flush draw bluffs its even more profitable And the JTs suited hand kind of have to put it in when you have so little left, you were getting the right odds

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - I don’t think those plays were awful, but I still have problems with them. 1. The KJ hand is debatable and you might be right, but who can say if QJ even takes that line. 2. TJ hand I prob should’ve just folded to the 3!, and maybe just 3! Myself to start with. Either way the bigger problem was just that it wasn’t a great table to profit, and I stayed anyway

Playing cash in Vegas during the WSOP is tough going ....Any other time you'll mop them up.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally - playing cash during WSOP is rough

Tough session. Way to show your thought process even in a down session.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my man

Good video…, I enjoy watching you cash out for a win more than a loss…so, always cash out with a win and post it…. “No more losing videos so win!”

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Haha if only it were that simple 😂😂

Sometimes I like sitting with good players just to learn from them. I keep my ego in check

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough - there is value in that as well

BRANTZEN POKERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! (0:11)

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

It’s a very quotable line

keeping it real bro

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Do my best to!

Great advice I found a game that I could beat, and when he gets short headed to dealers play

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

I’m not fully sure I understand the comment, but good luck!

You're absolutely right....if you're in it to make money, you aim for weaker players to take advantage. At the same time, if you want to up your game and see where you're at, that's when you play against the guys/gals you perceive to be better than you so you can learn. the time, and potential money, is an investment at that point. That also clearly explains why you rarely play with me! 🤣😂🤣😂

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Hahahhaa I gotta stay away from the master 😂

@DnegAntifan

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

Keep posting videos… You might not know this but your channel is fun to watch and more followers will join…

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man - I’ll continue to post, I just am stopping the 5 minute vlogs, and picking back up with my regular 10-15 minute vlogs

That Fav hand BS got you stacked! Leave that Fav 💩 for tournament play in the early rounds. You knew that was a donk call for $240 before you put the money out there. Still great vid!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

For sure - folding would’ve been a better decision

Hey Brantzen, I haven't been getting your notifications for your WSOP videos. That might be the reason for the low view counts. This is the 1st wsop video that came up. Thought you should know

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah KZread didn’t like that I was making shorter videos and they decided to punish me lol. The analytics on the videos were fine, but KZread wouldn’t push them out

@ValdestotsVoice

Жыл бұрын

Gotcha sir. Sorry KZread was being that way. I personally liked this video because you talk about the actual realities of playing poker at higher stakes and how poker winnings work. It IS a zero sum game cause SOMEONE has to lose. Good video!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!

You're still a great poker player! I'm still going to stake you someday!!! 🤑

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks man!

Hey you doing well keep up the good work...To be honest the KJ hand wasn't a bad call...I mean you beating lot of value hands and bunch of flush draws tht bricked out...I will say the J 10 hand was unnecessary specially with big preflop raise and call by somone else...mean most lickly the cards you looking for are being held by those appoinwnts Broadway cards...keep yr head up and keep doing yr thing I can tell you great player just try not to tilt its hard beilve me I know..

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah not my proudest moment in either of those hands. The KJ hand I just knew in my gut what he had. I don’t think it’s an awful call, but I’m capable of folding there

@DnegAntifan

Жыл бұрын

Well said , spot on

Go with your gut. Your unconscious picks up unconscious cues of your opponent. Top two pair is no good when there's a straight possibility (and there's always a 3-of-a-kind possibility). He called flop and turn with flush and straight possibilities. If he had trips, he might have raised on the turn to maybe get you off a flush draw (if he thought you had AK of clubs). Also, always think what he probably thinks you have. I would have put you on AA, KK, or AK. If he's putting you all-in, and he thinks the best possible hand you have is a 3-of-a-kind, then again, he made the straight.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Solid points

@DnegAntifan

Жыл бұрын

Yep👍

How would it be different if you were involved in both KJo and JT hands playing 2-5? Wouldn't you make the same call? IDK, I just feel you got unlucky with that J on the river... If it was another card, you would have won the hand and wouldn't it be different? Anyway, that is a difficult fold. Hard to figure IMO if you have just sat on that table.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

The JT hand I probably should’ve just let go pre after the 3! It was an awkward spot. But there are other differences, not just those hands. Most of those spots I 3!, people were folding properly. Other spots I looked at were played better by my opponents than the average 2/5. I did get unlucky, sure, but it’s not just those spots. It’s every spot. Against weaker opponents you will extract more value with good hands, and get away cheaper when you’re losing. It’s tougher as your opponents get tougher

@ppanazzolo

Жыл бұрын

@@BrantzenPoker I see! It makes sense. Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it.

Buying for $800 at Bellagio’s 5-10 is a mistake, imo. Especially when you then sit down with a more heavy pros and grinders at the table. It will handcuff a lot of your moves and options.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally fair statement. I bought in for $800 for a few reasons though 1. I was planning on playing lower stakes so I only brought $1600 cash 2. I would’ve only bought in for $1k bullets if I brought more money as I’m very used to 80-100 BB poker 3. Also, a lot of my buyins are relative to responsible bankroll management

@christopherton

Жыл бұрын

It’s called gambling for a reason. How else can you climb the ladder

My grandma and I watch your videos every night

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

This is the greatest thing I’ve ever heard 😂

@jeremiahmiller4640

Жыл бұрын

@@BrantzenPoker she said your a noob and she wishes she had fish like you at her table……

@jeremiahmiller4640

Жыл бұрын

My grandma talks a lot of shit

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahmiller4640LOL THIS IS EVEN BETTER

Hmm 🤔 1st…great empathetic video as we all need to feel human when making similar mistakes…it’s actually positive 👍🏻 2nd the P.S. bit… justifying your “shoulda, woulda, could’ve” with results oriented call/folding? Make up your mind and stick to it… fold and lament or call for pot odds and live with the math 🧮 It’s really all about math in the end… 2% negative EV will bankrupt anyone over time

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful comment. As far as the 2nd “ps” bit. That actually was what I was thinking in the moment, how I “justified” making that call in my head. Part of the problem too, as I took a spot that was completely unnecessary just because I was like, “it’s probably not THAT bad”…

That was sad.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally

At least you were practicing your British accent!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

90% win rate? Either you are amazing skilled or blowing smoke.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Short sample size. 20 3-hour sessions is a small sample size. My usual win rate is 65-67% typically

one learns and grows. you will come back. playing poker for living is not an easy thing with a family.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - yeah, all I can do is try my best and continue learning from my mistakes

You playing to support a family? For some reason (relatively new watcher) I thought you were doing this for fun, like a side gig.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I have a wife and daughter. So I play to support them, but also I have income from KZread ad revenue and sponsorships

I would call there tbf. He could have a lot of bluffs

@TheFMGaffer

Жыл бұрын

On the kj hand

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

The problem is, it’s a super weird line for most bluffs. It’s definitely a tough fold but I think it’s a good one in that situation

Poker can be brutal. You’re a good player, chalk this up as a learning experience

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Totally - I agree

#FISH

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

🫧 🐠

Think it was the duck fat, weighed you down.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Bro - that was the best dinner. Thanks so much

At least you can see what you did wrong

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

True true

n1

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You had a 25% of winning ???? But a 75% chance of losing. Strange thinking You won 18 of 20 sessions playing cash ? The odds on that are 10.5 million to one.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Lol. It’s all relative to pot odds. It’s simple mathematics. Also, a solid player can easily go on a streak like that. My average win rate is around 67%, but in a small sample size of 20 sessions, that’s an acceptable deviation. Of course, if we were talking about 1000 sessions, or 5000 sessions, a 90% win rate would be completely unsustainable for anyone I could think of

@christopherton

Жыл бұрын

@@BrantzenPoker you play each hand mathematically? Or the overall session. 67% win rate Seems a bit insane Super high with all the variance , suck outs and table time

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherton most long term winning players have a similar win rate to mine. But the truth is, 95% of people aren’t winning players

@christopherton

Жыл бұрын

@@BrantzenPoker it’s like playing the solvers. Do players play them the same way every time ? How does one choose when to not follow ? Each hand is different Or do you play it same each time for regression to the mean ?

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

@@christopherton no, I’m not perfect. I make plenty of mistakes. I try to make sound, logical solutions, but I still make mistakes. That was the whole point of this video. That being said, the majority of players make plenty of mistakes as well, so to be profitable, you just have to be making less mistakes, and do your best to learn from them

Please change "T" to "10"

First🎩🐇

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Ayyy 🏅

No offense, but you are not good. Bellagio 2/5 isn't really a 2/5. It's a blown up 1/3 with mostly tourists. If you played 2/5 at Aria or Wynn you would've got wrecked. LA poker is not fundamentally sound.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Valid opinion!

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Also, I make a living playing poker, but I never said I was the best. I’m just good at selecting profitable games 👍

You should be likable as a person if you want to be a vlogged. Just an FYI, you're not.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

Oh man - that’s a rough statement. But you’re entitled to your opinion; thanks for the comment!

@SlowPokerTime

Жыл бұрын

You should be likable as a person if you want to be a commented. Just an FYI, you're not.

@BrantzenPoker

Жыл бұрын

@@SlowPokerTime lolol goat