Ask BlackRain79 Anything About Cash Games

[fundiver199]

Hi Nathan

Hope you are doing great in Thailand. I stopped commenting on your videos, because Youtube banned me for some strange unknown reasons other than Google being a large and stupid american company. But I am still watching all of your videos, even though I am now a tournament grinder, and you are mainly focused on cash games. Wish you all the best

 

[Nathan Williams]

Hi Nathan

Hope you are doing great in Thailand. I stopped commenting on your videos, because Youtube banned me for some strange unknown reasons other than Google being a large and stupid american company. But I am still watching all of your videos, even though I am now a tournament grinder, and you are mainly focused on cash games. Wish you all the best

Hey Fundiver,

I am sorry to hear that! Your comments were always very thoughtful, insightful and really helped elevate the discussion. As were your posts on my blog. Anyways, thank you for the continued support!

I am actually in Europe now for the first time, Croatia to be exact, and really enjoying it. Since I know you are in Europe as well, maybe we can meetup one day. Anyways, hope you are doing well also!

 

[braun_kan]

Hi Nathan,

If you have a calling station (40VPIP, 20 Fold to Flop C-bet) seated to your left what exploitative adjustments do you make when this player-type has position on you?

In this situation I usually raise bigger and with a wider range since I know they will call with worse. But then I frequently find myself on the flop out of position, with a bloated pot, and very few prospects for running a successful bluff against a station. This is fine if the rec player is passive and won't try to steal the pot, but if they are aggressive post-flop then it is a pretty hard position.

 

[kioge]

hi nathan

hi nathan~
I am taiwanese ...
I read your blog and watch vlog,that's assist me a lot
thank you so much!

 

[Plut41]

Hey Nathan!
Just wanna was thank you for the content you put up and the books. It really helps me and other people with tiny bankrolls, also I was wondering what do you think about spin n go's?

 

[Nathan Williams]

Hi Nathan,

If you have a calling station (40VPIP, 20 Fold to Flop C-bet) seated to your left what exploitative adjustments do you make when this player-type has position on you?

In this situation I usually raise bigger and with a wider range since I know they will call with worse. But then I frequently find myself on the flop out of position, with a bloated pot, and very few prospects for running a successful bluff against a station. This is fine if the rec player is passive and won't try to steal the pot, but if they are aggressive post-flop then it is a pretty hard position.

You are doing it right, just keep raising plenty of hands and getting involved with them. The thing to always remember is that they are missing the flop 2 out of 3 times too.

So just because you don't have anything with your A6, doesn't mean you have the worst hand. In fact, often it is still the best hand.

Just make small CBets and be prepared to bluff catch sometimes and basically just play some poker. Sometimes they will get lucky but over time you will print money versus someone like this.

Hope this helps.

 

[Nathan Williams]

hi nathan~
I am taiwanese ...
I read your blog and watch vlog,that's assist me a lot
thank you so much!

Hey Kioge,

Glad I could help you!

 

[Nathan Williams]

Hey Nathan!
Just wanna was thank you for the content you put up and the books. It really helps me and other people with tiny bankrolls, also I was wondering what do you think about spin n go's?

Glad my poker advice is helping you Plut! I haven't played Spins very much so I don't really have too much of an opinion on them. I know they are profitable for some but the variance can be crazy.

 

[Nathan Williams]

For you guys playing the micro stakes, my latest video might help:

 

[Vilgeoforc]

Hello, Nathan. I want to know your opinion about poker with a short deck. Is this discipline much more dispersive than regular cash games?

 

[Nathan Williams]

Hello, Nathan. I want to know your opinion about poker with a short deck. Is this discipline much more dispersive than regular cash games?

I think it can be profitable if you get good at it because it is a relatively new game and most people aren't experts at it yet.

 

[Artbart805]

i like your videos and information. I will read your book soon.. I have a copy.

Your presentation is informative. Thank for posting..

Although I have been getting a lot of bad runouts...lol

 

[Nathan Williams]

i like your videos and information. I will read your book soon.. I have a copy.

Your presentation is informative. Thank for posting..

Although I have been getting a lot of bad runouts...lol

Glad my videos help Art. I hope you enjoy my book as well!

 

[Poker Orifice]

Although I have been getting a lot of bad runouts...lol

LOL That ^ is the least of your problems.

 

[Knockofff]

How do u usually play pocket 2's preflop facing a 3bet

 

[Nathan Williams]

How do u usually play pocket 2's preflop facing a 3bet

Hey Knockofff,

This is often going to be a fold for me, especially if I am going to be out of position after the flop. Pocket 2's is just too difficult to play vs a strong range and you are only going to hit your set 1 in 9 times.

 

[karthos]

Wow I'm glad to see your posts on cardschat So far in just one day I've recognized a ton of mistakes I've been making in the micro stakes . Thank you for taking the time to help us up and coming players !

 

[Nathan Williams]

Wow I'm glad to see your posts on cardschat So far in just one day I've recognized a ton of mistakes I've been making in the micro stakes . Thank you for taking the time to help us up and coming players !

No prob Karthos glad my posts are helping you!

 

[Nathan Williams]

I just put out this new video on a common flop betting mistake I see. Hope this helps you guys!

 

[pirateglenn]

Thanks Nathan

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I just put out this new video on a common flop betting mistake I see. Hope this helps you guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS9GWu-Jkdw

Can i ask however if this advice to delay the C bet until the turn is considered only the optimal play against a TAG player, if i am up against a LAG or other type and i want to extract some value - are there are reasons for not betting after the flop in this scenario against these types of players?

 

[Negan92222]

I honestly think about committing to this line of work myself, my thoughts go to sit and go though as it seems you have more chance than cash game to win big.

 

[NDRWTRLGC]

main difference between cash and MTT

It would be appreciated if you could please simplify this for us in as few words as possible

Thank YOU!!!

 

[Nathan Williams]

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Can i ask however if this advice to delay the C bet until the turn is considered only the optimal play against a TAG player, if i am up against a LAG or other type and i want to extract some value - are there are reasons for not betting after the flop in this scenario against these types of players?

Hey pirateglenn,

Versus most aggressive player types including TAGs and LAGs I like using the delayed CBet line with mediocre hands like top pair weak kicker or middle pair.

The reason why is because this opens the door to let them bluff into me, and/or I can also extract value vs them later on.

Versus other player types, like recreational players or passive regulars, I will just go ahead and bet the flop more often though, because I know they won't bluff as much, and in the case of rec players, they will call my flop bet if they hit any piece.

Hope this helps.

 

[Nathan Williams]

It would be appreciated if you could please simplify this for us in as few words as possible

Thank YOU!!!

Hey NDR,

Main difference is that in cash games you bring your own money to the table and the blinds never change.

In a tournament you pay an entry for some chips instead and only get paid if you place high. Also, the blinds go up at regular intervals.

I am more of a cash game player, I discuss the reasons why more in this video.

 

[karthos]

WINNING!!

Thanks to your awesome coaching strategies I've just won another tourney. Not huge money but, your advice has really helped my game. I can't thank you enough for putting out great vids and taking the time to help us with our questions here on the chat,