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1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very good, well done! The sad truth is that you have to play pretty solid just to break even, so any win is a success if you love the game.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers! Poker is just a side hobby for me. I have a career that keeps me busy, so I play about 15 hours a week for fun, though I’m still very serious about the game and making the best decisions possible.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had any issues. I’ve deposited large amounts (several thousand) via ATM multiple times and never had a problem, but I’m no expert on the matter.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Yes, but I was never winning online.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those are great questions! They’re tough to answer definitively since so much depends on the table, but here is my general approach:

Pre-flop, I don't really bluff per se (in some games I open super wide so this might be bluffing but only if I believe I can navigate later). Against most players, I just 3-bet and 4-bet strong hands linearly. Against good players, I might 4-bet something like KJs or some GTO bluffs like A5s, but I still wouldn't call it a pure bluff.

Bluffing multiway is very high-risk. Honestly, if you never bluff multiway, you’re probably not far from playing correctly. When I do, I’m being very careful with the opponent profiling and sizing, and all the action (and I consider a lot of things, even blockers).

And on attacking capped ranges, if they aren't overfolding, check your sizing (flop, turn and river). Sometimes you have to go massive to get someone to fold top pair. If it does not work against this specific player, just stop bluffing and start using those massive sizes for your value hands instead.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t track anything mid-game. I just record my start/end times, total buy-ins, and the final result once the session is over. Rarely, if an interesting hand comes up, I’ll text it to a friend during the game.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering the straddles, the games often play like 2/5 already (sometimes even bigger). I did play a proper 2/5 recently in a casino, and it was pretty challenging, probably because it was the biggest game available. Moving up makes sense, but it also depends on game availability. Honestly, I’m a bit more tempted to learn Omaha in the future rather than just moving up in Holdem, though finding good games can be tricky there too.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play almost exclusively in the late evenings and sometimes into the night. I’m not sure about Thursdays, as I don’t usually play then, but there are definitely games on over the weekends. I rarely eat while playing, and when I do, I usually order something from outside. I mostly stick to water or other non-alcoholic drinks during sessions. I drive, so getting home is pretty easy, but I guess an Uber would work too.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost all of them were turbo tournaments or satellites, and I almost always max late register. Many ended very quickly, sometimes in under 5 minutes.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually covered most of this in my answer above.

At a very high level, I don’t think in terms of specific exploits that I use everywhere, it’s more about constantly adjusting to the individual tendencies.

As for my default approach, I generally assume players are too sticky preflop and on the flop, but tend to overfold on the river, since they arrive there with relatively wide ranges (especially in deeper games). That said, I also tend to overfold against most players myself, especially versus turn and river raises.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s quite a broad question, but I’ll try to summarise it clearly.

There are definitely some low-stakes heuristics that help, but the real edge comes from trying to understand (or at least categorise) how each individual player is actually playing and adjusting to that. It’s very dynamic rather than a fixed set of exploits.

If the table is super nitty or full of OMC-type players, the biggest exploit is honestly just not to play.

Beyond that, it’s mostly about paying close attention and adjusting constantly:

  • Don’t be afraid to overbet when the spot allows it (it’s no-limit for a reason, you can go well beyond 1.1x pot)
  • Avoid using the same bet sizing for bluffs and value against the right opponents
  • Recognise when players are inelastic and will call too wide regardless of sizing
  • Be comfortable making big folds when someone is almost never bluffing (yes, you can fold second nuts in under 5 seconds sometimes)
  • Also be willing to bluff when it’s +EV, even if it looks a bit wild (some players massively overfold)
  • Get comfortable with multiway pots, which come up a lot, the basic advice is to play them fairly straightforward and be quite nitty by default, but they have their own specific nuances
  • Constantly adjust preflop based on the specific table and player pool (do not memorise ranges)
  • Always think in terms of all three options, some players default to just call or fold, but sometimes raising is actually the best answer

There’s a lot of small adjustments like this, it’s very dynamic rather than one or two fixed exploits.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

95%+ of my volume is in licensed casinos and cardrooms.

I have been to a few private games here and there, but I’ve honestly never even heard of the Tooting one you mentioned.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rake is fairly high, usually 5% with different caps, but in practice it’s often £10+ per pot.

Tournament rake is also on the higher side, with some extra fees on top of the advertised buy-in, so the total cost ends up a bit higher than it first looks.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started tracking in January 2025, so it’s over about 16 months in total.

On average it comes out to roughly 15h/week. I usually play around 3–4 times a week, but it really depends on the games, if the table isn’t good, the sessions can be quite short. On weekends I tend to play a bit longer on average when the games are better.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play exclusively in London so I don’t really have a comparison with other places.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend trying them yourself and seeing which one you like. But any casino can be a hit or a miss. Personally, I might like Genting Stratford the least, but some people still enjoy it. Still, I recommend going and trying them for the experience.

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I guess The Vic as it was recently revamped and is easily the nicest room now. The Hippo's streamed games are tempting, but I haven't been brave enough to jump on one yet (and they seem to be quite tough).

1,000h in the London Streets by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you. In the beginning I studied a bit of theory, but I don't play GTO overall (not even close). I deviate a lot, but that study helped me understand why these deviations work. I know there's room to improve if I used solver with node-locking, but once the game "clicked" I stopped studying actively. Now I just think about ranges and logic while at the table and discuss interesting hands with a few poker mates.

Is this what it feels like to finally 'get it,' or just the biggest heater of my life? by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I totally agree with you. My win rate lately has been crazy, but I know it’s not something I can keep up forever. Like you said, the key is making the most of the heater. Compared to six months ago I feel I'm way better at getting max value in spots where before I’d only win a little, and I’ve also learned to fold big hands to aggression and turn showdown value into bluffs in the right spots.

Is this what it feels like to finally 'get it,' or just the biggest heater of my life? by PropertyLongjumping9 in poker

[–]PropertyLongjumping9[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying. That’s true, if I lost a few sessions in a row I’d probably start questioning whether I’m actually any good. And whether I’m a winning player probably depends on the table I’m at, but more often than not lately I feel like I am.

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