Jeff Gross (Poker Pro) - Ask Me Anything!

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Hey Jeff so I just busted a tourney feeling pretty tilted about my exit. I'm interested to hear what you would have done different, I am sure it was definitely the correct move here it is;
Torney spec: 9 seated super turbo / 3min blinds / rebuy and add on period recently closed / 168 players left and I was sitting comfortably just above average stack with 48k behind me. Player X went all in pre flop previous hand with the whole table folding. Immediately nh player X doing the same again - all in 46k. It folded round to me I looked at my cards and saw JJ. . I still think it was an obvious call however I wasn't short stacked and could of possibly waited for a better moment anyway,so, I the called.
He flipped A Q off suit flop come bricks for both all mid cards like 10-3-8 rainbow. Turn another brick , River. . . Ace WOW !!!!!!!!! What would you have done?
 
27OffsuitRaise said:
Hey Jeff so I just busted a tourney feeling pretty tilted about my exit. I'm interested to hear what you would have done different, I am sure it was definitely the correct move here it is;
Torney spec: 9 seated super turbo / 3min blinds / rebuy and add on period recently closed / 168 players left and I was sitting comfortably just above average stack with 48k behind me. Player X went all in pre flop previous hand with the whole table folding. Immediately nh player X doing the same again - all in 46k. It folded round to me I looked at my cards and saw JJ. . I still think it was an obvious call however I wasn't short stacked and could of possibly waited for a better moment anyway,so, I the called.
He flipped A Q off suit flop come bricks for both all mid cards like 10-3-8 rainbow. Turn another brick , River. . . Ace WOW !!!!!!!!! What would you have done?
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you'll need to provide much more information if you're hoping to get a good answer (in my opinion)... at the very least > size of the blinds, size of stacks on the table, # of players remaining (how far off the bubble?), etc. etc. etc.
Without knowing any details aside from what you've posted > I'd call but of course 'it depends' 😉
 
Poker Orifice said:
you'll need to provide much more information if you're hoping to get a good answer (in my opinion)... at the very least > size of the blinds, size of stacks on the table, # of players remaining (how far off the bubble?), etc. etc. etc.
Without knowing any details aside from what you've posted > I'd call but of course 'it depends' 😉
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Ok I did start to write additional information but didn't think anyone would reply after seeing how long the message was already don't worry it was a straight up call I just needed a vent mate
 
Congratulations on your new position at Party Poker and also you'll be awesome heading the twitch streamers
 
Hi Jeff Gross. Please tell me how long you have walked the path of Proffesional player. What victories were and where he learned to play poker?
 
MattRyder said:
Enjoying your twitch feed from Nassau Jeff! It helps to see that a Pro like yourself catches some crazy bad luck (KK v 88) every once in while too. GL with the rest of your day.
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Hey! Glad you are enjoying it. Plan is for Sat/Sun stream. Yes those hands hurt but happen!
 
Klim007 said:
Hi Jeff Gross. Please tell me how long you have walked the path of Proffesional player. What victories were and where he learned to play poker?
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Hello! I have been playing since I was 14 years old (18 years) although since 21 technically professionally so about 12. I learned to play poker w/ friends at a soccer camp in high school. I have my full bio listed on my website; JeffGrossPoker.com - Hope that helps!
 
chicopaw said:
Congratulations on your new position at Party Poker and also you'll be awesome heading the twitch streamers
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Really appreciate the kind words! Lot's of work to do but has been really enjoyable so far!
 
bgmyshu24 said:
How much have you earned from online poker play lifetime?
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Hey there! Game has been good to me I will say that. Times have changed its more challenging online but still can be good if done correctly. 2004 were the golden years though!
 
finaltable1 said:
Thanks for a great job at Triton series! Liked to watch and hear.
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Thank you so much! That was lot of fun, hope to get to do them in the future!
 
Wait4ItKid said:
Hey Jeff. Big fan. I was wondering what your take on how this hand played out for me. Could I have played this differently resulting in a win? Thanks for your time by the way. Appreciate your input.

https://www.boomplayer.com/30114521_24DFBBCB3B
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Thank you!

I would start w/ saying that I would fold K9o to an utg raise and mp flat. This hand doesn't play well post flop & even when you hit hard you aren't nutted... For example the tjq flop you have to seriously worry about AK in the utg range. Also even on a board like this if it comes KK it will be hard to win a big pot vs an inferior hand & even be up against KT+ and get stacked. As played I don't hate it but that river card is def a bad card for you and think getting away is a must!
 
cyrilflorendooo said:
How does it feel to be an ambassador?
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It feels really good. I love the game of poker & feel it is an up hill battle to put the game in the great light it deserves. The fact that I get to represent brands that I enjoy & think are great for the community (such as partypoker, StakeKings, CardsChat as well as others) is a dream come true!
 
27OffsuitRaise said:
Ok I did start to write additional information but didn't think anyone would reply after seeing how long the message was already don't worry it was a straight up call I just needed a vent mate
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Okay no worries! I know how that is. Poker can be a very emotional game!
 
Poker Orifice said:
you'll need to provide much more information if you're hoping to get a good answer (in my opinion)... at the very least > size of the blinds, size of stacks on the table, # of players remaining (how far off the bubble?), etc. etc. etc.
Without knowing any details aside from what you've posted > I'd call but of course 'it depends' 😉
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Agree with this, I see he replied already!
 
27OffsuitRaise said:
Hey Jeff so I just busted a tourney feeling pretty tilted about my exit. I'm interested to hear what you would have done different, I am sure it was definitely the correct move here it is;
Torney spec: 9 seated super turbo / 3min blinds / rebuy and add on period recently closed / 168 players left and I was sitting comfortably just above average stack with 48k behind me. Player X went all in pre flop previous hand with the whole table folding. Immediately nh player X doing the same again - all in 46k. It folded round to me I looked at my cards and saw JJ. . I still think it was an obvious call however I wasn't short stacked and could of possibly waited for a better moment anyway,so, I the called.
He flipped A Q off suit flop come bricks for both all mid cards like 10-3-8 rainbow. Turn another brick , River. . . Ace WOW !!!!!!!!! What would you have done?
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Yea I would call and hope to hold! Unlucky keep building stacks and running deep!
 
steveeeee said:
when you get sucked out on how do you respond
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My dad taught me this years ago; Win as if you expect it, lose as if you like it. Smile, shake it off and be thankful that you are able to get your money in ahead in a good spot. If you are getting it in good that's a good sign, if your losing getting in bad then that's cause for pause and more concerning. Don't let that bother you!
 
when I transition from online to live play I find it takes me two or three games to warm up and eliminate minor mistakes that creep back in to my game from when I was a beginner....

how do I hit the ground running and prepare for a tournament without any warm up games and play my best game?
 
steveeeee said:
when you get sucked out on how do you respond
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i dont see the reply hare but that was a very good and informed reply txs appreciate it
 
steveeeee said:
i dont see the reply hare but that was a very good and informed reply txs appreciate it
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anytime!
 
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