What is up Pokerstratagizers?
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $164.98 which means:
- Net profit = +$134.98
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 28.12%
- We are currently playing the $7s
We are making big strides towards our end goal now so you won't want to miss the coming streams ♦
Come hang out!
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A good poker friend of mine "jlhmac" has just joined me on the stream to offer some more input on the game. Come say hi!
YO YO YO!
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $139.57 which means:
- Net profit = +$109.57
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 24.95%
- We are currently playing the $7s
Come hang out!
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BACK TO BACK STREAM DAY ALERT!
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $125.19 which means:
- Net profit = +$95.19
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 22.23%
- We are currently playing the $3s
Come hang out!
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Hey guys - apologies for missing a stream day - was feeling a bit under the weather!
However, bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $130.15 which means:
- Net profit = +$100.15
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 22.63%
- We are currently playing the $3s
One important note: As of today I will start to include games which are played offline as well as on stream for the challenge. The reason for this is the volume we put in on stream isn't enough to complete the challenge as quickly as we would like and I would like to establish a reasonable win rate % before (and if) Stars introduce new formats.
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
We are doing an afternoon study session LIVE ON TWITCH! Join me and my friend James for an afternoon of Power Up and banter starting 3:00 GMT @ https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $127.71 which means:
- Net profit = +$97.71
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 17.62%
- We are currently playing the $3s
As you can see (if you were watching the last streams) we have been working away behind the scenes to get some volume in off stream AND we are nearly back in the $7s.
Show your support for the challenge and hang out...
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Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $136.91 which means:
- Net profit = +$106.91
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 17.03%
- We are currently playing the $3s
Come hang out!
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UPDATE TIME (AGAIN...)!
Here is a quick update on how the bankroll challenge is going as we round into session number 19!
SHOW ME DA MONEY!
Our Bankroll currently stands at $125.61
- Net profit = +$95.61
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 15.12%
- We are currently playing the $3s
WHY IS THIS TAKING SO LONG?
Well...I'm happy you asked me that...BECAUSE...
...since our last update we have changed our policy to try and speed things along. As you can see from our graph above we will now be counting off stream games towards our overall target. These off stream games will be marked as "off stream" (see what we did there?).
Regarding the actual numbers since our last update it's clear we have stalled once again. As a player this is very frustrating so I am going to try and list some of the things I believe to be contributing factors to our slowed growth below in hopes to improve in coming games.
1.) Experimentation:
As we talk about strategy a lot here at Op-poker (not to mention with our users on other platforms (I'm looking at you DISCORD brethren!)), I find myself trying to implement many of the concepts I've most likely "half learned" in many of my recent matches. Although this is a noble pursuit it's probably best if I fully consider these strategies prior to their use at the tables lest I find myself staring down the barrel of an "EMP JAM" and wonder how I found myself in such a terrible spot. That's not to say I shouldn't try and weave other's prowess into my own game - I just need to fully understand the plays before I try and squeeze them in at the wrong times.
2.) "Lazy playing":
As much as it pains me to admit it (like a thousand daggers in my heart), I think I have fallen victim to the "Lazy playing" habit. That is to say, many of my recent games have not been given the full attention they deserve. I believe this could stem from many years of utilizing a HUD (head up display) which did to a degree allow for simplified decisions. This could also stem from the easy access of Power Up which is now available on mobile, tablet and PC. In any case I must strive to give my coming games my fullest attention and do you guys proud!
3.) Variance:
Nothing to see here - just the standard bullshit that's out of your control. Having said that, I would like to portray myself in a better light when it comes to "sickness" (especially on stream). I have a tendency to overreact a bit when we are running bad but, having received some helpful feedback from fellow players, I would like to keep the stream tone a bit more positive and instructional in future.
BOTTOM LINE?
I have taken on many bankroll challenges in my time most of which have involved some kind of written element (Read: EMBARRASSING OLD POKER BLOG). I have come to realise that the act of putting ones thoughts into words (even if very few people were reading) is very helpful in forcing yourself to take ownership of both the task at hand and your own motivation(s)/strength(s)/weaknesses(s).
This Blog is no different.
So dear friends, with the spirit of poker in my heart, I voyage on into the wild unknown in hopes to bring ye back riches!
WISH ME LUCK!
P.S. We are going live on stream at 2:00 GMT today @ https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $129.21 which means:
- Net profit = +$99.21
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 15.62%
- We are currently playing the $3s
Come hang out!
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Hey guys!
Although this isn't an official bankroll challenge day I am going to put in a session with my buddy James on Twitch starting at 3:00 GMT
Come hang out ♦
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $130.05 which means:
- Net profit = +$100.05
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 14.50%
- We are currently playing the $3s
Come hang out!
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $115.17 which means:
- Net profit = +$85.17
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 13.15%
- We are currently playing the $3s
ALSO
Today we are testing out the NEW STRUCTURE which is now online - Come hang out
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Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $144.84 which means:
- Net profit = +$114.84
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 12.90%
- We are currently playing the $7s
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 2:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $231.29 which means:
- Net profit = +$201.29
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 14.44%
- We are currently playing the $7s
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 12:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $269.70 which means:
- Net profit = +$239.70
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 14.06%
- We are currently playing the $7s
WE ARE +25% OF THE WAY TO OUR GOAL OF $1000
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Bankroll challenge recommences today at 14:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $245.06 which means:
- Net profit = +$215.06
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 12.90%
- We are currently playing the $7s
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Bankroll challenge recommences today at 14:00 GMT!
Bankroll is at $277.18 which means:
- Net profit = +$247.18
- Total ROI (in all limits) = 13.17%
- We are currently playing the $7s
https://www.twitch.tv/op_poker/a >
Interesting blog and look forward to reading future posts 
Good luck at the tables
Matt
