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el_soma77 · Jan 3, 2021

My question is the following: why do bad bets look more small tables of less value or low value, than in higher tables, higher value, in the pokerstars room. I await your prompt response, thank you

PokerPT2645 · Jan 3, 2021

Hi BlackRain,

What would you say about the 3betting on 5NL nowadays?

Most seem to advocate for a conservative play. I am a bit skeptical about that, since more and more people should be aware of the polar range for 3B by now.

What do you think about the current 3B strategies?

Thanks!

DDISPARO · Jan 14, 2021

Which the better Casino of Vancouver?

thanks.

Nathan Williams · Feb 6, 2021

nenkov407 said:
Hey Nate,

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After I improved my game thanks to your free e-book, I've decided to help others learn from my mistakes and get back at cardschat forum. Who knows maybe when I qualify we may meet at the cardschat freerolls first .

Thank you, sir, you gave me a purpose in life.

Hey Nenkov,

Thank you so much for the kind words. I am glad my free poker guide and other material helped you out!

I wish you all the best at the tables in 2021! Let me know how it goes for you

Nathan Williams · Feb 6, 2021

el_soma77 said:
My question is the following: why do bad bets look more small tables of less value or low value, than in higher tables, higher value, in the pokerstars room. I await your prompt response, thank you

Sorry I don't understand. What is a bad bet? Do you mean a bad beat?

Nathan Williams · Feb 6, 2021

PokerPT2645 said:
Hi BlackRain,

What would you say about the 3betting on 5NL nowadays?

Most seem to advocate for a conservative play. I am a bit skeptical about that, since more and more people should be aware of the polar range for 3B by now.

What do you think about the current 3B strategies?

Thanks!

Hey PokerPT,

3betting has definitely increased at NL5 a little bit over the years. There are several ways to counter-act this.

I discuss this in my big article on how to beat NL5:
https://www.blackrain79.com/2019/07/how-to-beat-5nl.html

Nathan Williams · Feb 6, 2021

DDISPARO said:
thanks.

Even though I am from Vancouver, I haven't played live there in so long that I wouldn't want to give advice on that. I have lived in SE Asia for almost 10 years now.

Nathan Williams · Feb 6, 2021

Hey guys, I just released a new video that might help some of you who are brand new to the game or struggling to win at the lower limits.

Here are my top 14 beginner poker tips:

DRIVEN · Feb 12, 2021

you are the best

Nathan Williams · Feb 15, 2021

DRIVEN said:
you are the best

Thank you sir

Nathan Williams · Feb 15, 2021

I just uploaded another new poker video which might help.

Hope you guys like them. I will upload one a week just like this, so make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube channel for more.

livyst123 · Feb 17, 2021

I just recently watched several videos from you and learned a decent amount. Thanx for the info Man!

Nathan Williams · Feb 24, 2021

livyst123 said:
I just recently watched several videos from you and learned a decent amount. Thanx for the info Man!

Thanks livyst123 glad my videos are helping you!

watso · Feb 27, 2021

What are the most important aspects of playing cash games?

danoscar · Feb 28, 2021

Nathan, your strategy is working for me. Thankyou. One question. What is the most important key to you when playing to win? Meaning a certain card range, position, aggression, raising PF, etc.? I appreciate you, sir.

JairSotoVale · Mar 5, 2021

Why in the strategies should be bet 2.5bb on button instead of 3bb? What are you looking for?

braun_kan · Mar 16, 2021

Hi Nathan,

Big fan of your content. It is basically the reason I got into playing microstates poker. Have you ever considered streaming microstakes as a method of content creation? Or would this cut into your winrate too much? I would definitely watch your stream.

Nathan Williams · Mar 28, 2021

watso said:
What are the most important aspects of playing cash games?

Hey watso,

I would say game selection, tilt control and strategy, in that order.

Nathan Williams · Mar 28, 2021

danoscar said:
Nathan, your strategy is working for me. Thankyou. One question. What is the most important key to you when playing to win? Meaning a certain card range, position, aggression, raising PF, etc.? I appreciate you, sir.

Hey danoscar,

Glad my strategy is helping you!

I would say that all of those things are important. Understanding position and using it to your advantage is a big one that many newer players struggle with.

Using aggression both preflop and after the flop is also another huge key to winning more of all those little pots where nobody really has anything good.

This is where "the rubber meets the road" to use that overused saying. Big winning players win more than their fair share of all the pots where nobody has a really strong hand (this is the case in most pots in NLHE, nobody really has anything).

Nathan Williams · Mar 28, 2021

JairSotoVale said:
Why in the strategies should be bet 2.5bb on button instead of 3bb? What are you looking for?

Hey Jair,

We can get away with a smaller sizing on the button because we are going to be opening up our range much more, playing a lot more hands. We don't need to risk as much.

Also, even if called, we get to play the entire hand in position, which is a huge statistically proven advantage in poker.

Nathan Williams · Mar 28, 2021

braun_kan said:
Hi Nathan,

Big fan of your content. It is basically the reason I got into playing microstates poker. Have you ever considered streaming microstakes as a method of content creation? Or would this cut into your winrate too much? I would definitely watch your stream.

Glad my blog posts and videos are helping you Braun! I may try streaming one day but it's not something I am currently that interested in.

Nathan Williams · Mar 28, 2021

Thanks for all the questions guys and keeping this thread going!

My newest YouTube video, just released:

Subscribe for more.

DRIVEN · Apr 2, 2021

Read your book
Tried some your advices
Oversized bets works just awesome
You are so damn right
You are good player and great teacher

danoscar · Apr 13, 2021

Hello, Nathan. I found this thread. I didn't know you had this. You are helping my game very much. Your information, books, cheat sheets have improved the way I play.I just got your email about turn thinking and will be studying that too. My strategy has changed for the best...all because of your materials. I can not thank you enough. Have a great day, sir.

Dan'O

danoscar · Apr 21, 2021

Nathan, how often do you lose all in cash one cent two cent 9max games?

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