Season 3 Game 3 Write Up

Written By Hebrew_Hammer_Jew

Season 3 Week 3 Write-Up

The hype for this week’s session had bubbles throughout the day, particularly after Dalten announcing his in-person debut. Over the last couple of months, Dalten dominated the online circuit, all the while maintaining his anonymity. This, of course, led to speculation that “Dalten” was just Phil using a burner phone.

Even as Dalten sat down, skepticism about his true identity persisted. This was in part the product of Phil’s rare absence. To everyone’s surprise, Phil would join the table roughly an hour into the session, sparked by a failure to effectively bag any snatch.

But the biggest story of the night has to be the superb play of Denny Flynn. Denny found himself routinely picking up big pots, and didn’t discriminate against his victims. In total, Denny would walk out with a monstrous $392 profit.

Denny’s biggest win came against Phil (UTG+2), however. Flynn would wake up to the rockets (Ac, As) in the LoJack. After calling down Denny preflop, Phil would check raise all-in on the turn. Despite a flush potentially being on the table, Denny puts in the call before revealing his set of Aces. To the shock of the table, Phil reveals that he’d been chasing a communal payout with a bluffed 7,2.

Y’know, it’s hard to not feel good for Denny this season. A brutal Season 2 performance (-$600) pushed Flynn deep into the red for his career. But after his performance this week, Denny has willed himself back into profit. Entering Week 4, Denny has a comfortable Season 3 lead, over $400 more than 2nd (Joyce).

Other Notes:

        ⁃       Forte’s 5% VPIP is the lowest at the table by a wide margin. It’ll be interesting to see if he adjusts his range entering week 4.
        ⁃       Dalten managed to hold his own, but didn’t exactly dominate in his debut. His $8 profit is a far cry from the $250 he averages online. Are there tells being exploited? Can Dalten maintain his composure despite the massive target on his back?
        ⁃       How many poker books does Joyce need to read before he stops getting bluffed off winning hands against Phil?

HIGH HAND: Quad 5’s - Phil Ring

Hebrew_Hammer_Jew

Phil, known as 'The Hebrew Hammer' in the poker world, is a Jewish poker aficionado who artfully melds his cultural heritage with an unwavering passion for the game, resulting in a distinctive approach to poker.

Drawing inspiration from the stories of determination and resilience in Jewish history, 'The Hebrew Hammer' has honed his ability to weather the ups and downs of the poker world. His deep connection to his roots has instilled in him a keen understanding of human psychology, allowing him to anticipate and outmaneuver his opponents.

With an uncanny ability to read his opponents and a knack for breaking down the most intricate poker hands, he shares his insights weekly in his blog, "The Deal, by the Hebrew Hammer.