What leaks in your game need plugging?

CNXRegie · Aug 16, 2026

What leaks in your game did you need to plug, and what have you done to stop them?

For me, I’d say, first, my impatience during the game. Second, disregarding obvious mistakes instead of adjusting and correcting them during gameplay. Third, neglecting ICM, especially when I’m close to ITM.

I’m starting a plan dedicated to plugging these leaks.

koalapanda · Aug 16, 2026

Great topic! For me, impatience and letting minor mental leaks slip by during long sessions used to be my biggest issues.

To fix them, I started setting strict session lengths, taking mandatory breaks to reset, and doing regular hand reviews instead of brushing mistakes under the rug. Tackling ICM pressure a bit better has also been a massive game-changer!

monkeytilter · Aug 16, 2026

CNXRegie said:
What leaks in your game did you need to plug, and what have you done to stop them?

For me, I’d say, first, my impatience during the game. Second, disregarding obvious mistakes instead of adjusting and correcting them during gameplay. Third, neglecting ICM, especially when I’m close to ITM.

I’m starting a plan dedicated to plugging these leaks.

1. ICM a big one for me - starting to work on it now, study, reading..
Mistakes near/in the money-laddering are the most expensive I think, you cant throw away $$$ in a single decision.

2. Over-adjusting - Adjusting to villains is critical, but over doing it can be just as bad as not adjusting at all.
Some of my biggest mistakes happen over-adjusting! Need to be more mindful after hours of play, may be a post-it on the monitor will help?

CNXRegie · Aug 16, 2026

koalapanda said:
Great topic! For me, impatience and letting minor mental leaks slip by during long sessions used to be my biggest issues.

To fix them, I started setting strict session lengths, taking mandatory breaks to reset, and doing regular hand reviews instead of brushing mistakes under the rug. Tackling ICM pressure a bit better has also been a massive game-changer!

I know, so far, my impatience has been my major disappointment especially on end game. I could have make it to the money, but I always end up throwing my chips away.

CNXRegie · Aug 16, 2026

monkeytilter said:
1. ICM a big one for me - starting to work on it now, study, reading..
Mistakes near/in the money-laddering are the most expensive I think, you cant throw away $$$ in a single decision.

2. Over-adjusting - Adjusting to villains is critical, but over doing it can be just as bad as not adjusting at all.
Some of my biggest mistakes happen over-adjusting! Need to be more mindful after hours of play, may be a post-it on the monitor will help?

My 3rd leak that we share. ICM. I didn't realize the chips I'm holding is already valued in $.

SOLO22 · Aug 16, 2026

Hello everyone. I really feel that I need to go a long way in the post flop

najisami · Aug 16, 2026

CNXRegie said:
What leaks in your game did you need to plug, and what have you done to stop them?

For me, I’d say, first, my impatience during the game. Second, disregarding obvious mistakes instead of adjusting and correcting them during gameplay. Third, neglecting ICM, especially when I’m close to ITM.

I’m starting a plan dedicated to plugging these leaks.

I certainly have a few leaks Regie, but the biggest is paying you off on the river, knowing that I'm beat 🤪😂🤪🤣.

CNXRegie · Aug 17, 2026

najisami said:
I certainly have a few leaks Regie, but the biggest is paying you off on the river, knowing that I'm beat 🤪😂🤪🤣.

That's not a leak, Sami. It's a good play. Calling that river bet, you gained new information about the hand I bet.

And you've already used that info to beat me, putting me at a disadvantaged of 10-2 in our scorecard.

CNXRegie · Aug 17, 2026

SOLO22 said:
Hello everyone. I really feel that I need to go a long way in the post flot

Can you elaborate further? What situation were you in where you fumbled during post-flop?

Mag_P1e · Aug 17, 2026

For me, the top problem right now is overpaying opponents on rivers. Players like to barrel the flop and turn, but betting the river is 99% value.

Mazembe · Aug 17, 2026

CNXRegie said:
My 3rd leak that we share. ICM. I didn't realize the chips I'm holding is already valued in $.

Facts, also just came to the realisation. It's actually crazy when you think about it, but once you understand it, the whole game changes completely

khushalprem · Aug 17, 2026

For me, the biggest leaks were playing too emotionally after a bad beat, not paying enough attention to ICM near the bubble, and sticking to my original game plan even when the table dynamics had clearly changed. To fix them, I started reviewing every session, marking key hands, studying ICM spots regularly, and forcing myself to pause before every big decision. It's still a work in progress, but I've become much more disciplined.

lolpeura · Aug 17, 2026

After a week I have noticed my biggest leaks being:

Learn to play what bigger stacks.
Learn to play more hands from button.
Know when to abandon ship at low stakes poker, and avoid stupid bluffing situations in freerolls.

CNXRegie · Aug 17, 2026

Mag_P1e said:
For me, the top problem right now is overpaying opponents on rivers. Players like to barrel the flop and turn, but betting the river is 99% value.

In what scenarios or situations do you think you overpaid your opponent? Were you ahead post-flop and turn? How much have you invested in the pot?

CNXRegie · Aug 17, 2026

Mazembe said:
Facts, also just came to the realisation. It's actually crazy when you think about it, but once you understand it, the whole game changes completely

That's true. This happened few or several times already past bubble time. My perspective to the game changed drastically compare to before bubble. I tend to adjust to my game play and be mindful of how my opponents act.

CNXRegie · Aug 17, 2026

khushalprem said:
For me, the biggest leaks were playing too emotionally after a bad beat, not paying enough attention to ICM near the bubble, and sticking to my original game plan even when the table dynamics had clearly changed. To fix them, I started reviewing every session, marking key hands, studying ICM spots regularly, and forcing myself to pause before every big decision. It's still a work in progress, but I've become much more disciplined.

We share two leaks: not valuing ICM and not adjusting to correct play. I'd say I may have become emotional at times that I no longer care about ICM.

Mag_P1e · Aug 18, 2026

CNXRegie said:
In what scenarios or situations do you think you overpaid your opponent? Were you ahead post-flop and turn? How much have you invested in the pot?

Oh yeah, especially when I was ahead on the flop and turn, but a pair comes on the river and I understand in my head that I'm paying off my opponent's trips, but I still call, sometimes out of resentment (which is the worst and most senseless thing), sometimes in the hope of seeing a bluff or "my" hand there

moraeskvmi · Aug 18, 2026

In satellites, keep in mind that players sometimes don't realize they should fold; so you shove, get called, and end up short-stacked after losing the hand.

CNXRegie · Aug 18, 2026

Mag_P1e said:
Oh yeah, especially when I was ahead on the flop and turn, but a pair comes on the river and I understand in my head that I'm paying off my opponent's trips, but I still call, sometimes out of resentment (which is the worst and most senseless thing), sometimes in the hope of seeing a bluff or "my" hand there

I get you. I've been there too many times. It's easy to say "don't let your emotions control you", but when you're in that spot, it's sometimes hard to get out of it.

CNXRegie · Aug 18, 2026

moraeskvmi said:
In satellites, keep in mind that players sometimes don't realize they should fold; so you shove, get called, and end up short-stacked after losing the hand.

That's especially true and happens a lot in the early stage of the tournament. Next thing you know, you're left with 1 big blind.

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