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Played a 150 hand ring session and won just under $5. Decided to play the $1 MTT and got knocked out on a bluff. I am so pissed and I need to control my emotions when I play. I am pissed cos villain made a bad but correct call. I'm not an experienced bluffer (pretty much a NIT). I've been trying to dial up my aggression so I can actually win one of these MTTs. I'm tired of just cashing for the essential double-up after 2+ hours of play.
Villain has had success with his push and catch style of play. He has raised from various positions with broadways, including from BB with KJs.
PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $1.00+$0.10 Tournament, 25/50 Blinds (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com
Hero (MP1) (t1970)
MP2 (t2260)
MP3 (t2500)
CO (t1245)
Button (t3555)
SB (t2975)
BB (t4155)
UTG (t4230)
UTG+1 (t590)
Hero's M: 26.27
Preflop: Hero is MP1 with K , Q
UTG bets t200, 1 fold, Hero calls t200, 1 fold, MP3 calls t200, 3 folds, BB calls t150
Flop: (t825) 6 , 10 , 4 (4 players)
BB checks, UTG bets t300, Hero raises to t600, MP3 calls t600, 1 fold, UTG calls t300
Turn: (t2625) 7 (3 players)
UTG checks, Hero bets t1170 (All-In), 1 fold, UTG calls t1170
River: (t4965) 10 (2 players, 1 all-in)
Total pot: t4965
What got me so mad was how long and hard this guy thought about calling me with his AK. When the time clock started I knew I ran a successful semi. Does my bluff scream "draw"? I dunno. All I know is I'm pissed, and I shouldn't be as I'm up for the day (so far). Should be able to shake it off. It is never easy.
Gonna hit the cash games again a little later. See if I can squeeze out another double-up. Still grinding.
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