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Remember when Mariano was a low stakes grinder lol. That's incredible man, I don't follow every vlog but things must be going really well if you are playing in games this big. Congrats Mariano!

Looks like the mind set of these higher price games are complete different from what you are use to. Going to be a big learning curve but I'm glad to see you got the balls to do it. Good luck brotha

I've been watching you on live streams, had no idea you have a YT channel. You're the FIRST vlogger I've seen who doesn't just highlight all the wins, crushing his opponents, bragging about how much money they've made, and not crying about losing, especially at these stakes. Says a lot about your character as a man. Much respect brother. You're one of the good ones. BTW, you didn't butcher Ryusuke's name.

The amount of hate that you and rampage get on live streams is amazing. Never realized how many miserable people there were that watched poker until I started watching the streams that you guys played on. Keep up the good work. Your presentation and how you put the videos together is top tier.

By far my favorite vlog so far! I truly respect and appreciate how real you kept it by exposing a very common side of the game. A+

Mariano, You really have heart. After 2 consecutive, back to back hits... you can still put up a smile and put up a poker vlog. Mad respect for you... you WILL GET IT ALL BACK, and more.

Amazing content brother • your transparency and honesty on the grind is amazing for poker • sky’s the limit for you. Cheers

Hey. Just wanted to say appreciate you showing your bad runs (not to sound negative). They're hard to deal with and seeing someone with far more skill run into the same downswings and still remain determined and real is inspiring ❤ It's all a learning curve. Wish you luck and growth 😤

I wish i knew you were at the Hustler Friday night! I was in town for my birthday and went to the Hustler Saturday afternoon. It was my first time there and i did well at a low stakes game. It would have been nice to meet you. Your videos have helped me take my game to another level. Best of luck in the future!

Thank you so much for posting these Vlogs. I’ve seen almost everyone, and they have really inspired me to keep grinding when I hit those downturns. Other Vloggers only seem to post winning hands and post positive ROI’s at the end of every session which I know cannot be real. You post good and bad and that makes you one of my favorites to watch. Keep up the great work!!!

Thanks for putting out the content I make it a point to watch all of the streams and your vlogs. I feel your pain on the downswing but you're smart enough to know they come back up and with long-term consistency you'll be fine.

Solid fold with rockets vs the 2 flush's on the turn, this seems super easy when you can see their cards but I feel like many people are continuing with a big overpair with plans to fold on club/4-liner straightening card vs bet on river. It seems insignificant but people get sucked into compounding trouble with scenarios like these and then they add up/kill momentum.

I’m glad that you are doing quite well in life and poker man. I remember seeing your channel ages ago when you were just a low stakes vlogger lol…now you’re buying in for 100k and playing high stakes streams at the hustler. Hope I can make it to that level 1 day

I’ve been following your channel for over a year. Your game has improved exponentially. You should be very proud. Keep pushing.

Best poker vlog on YT hands down. Your combination of humor and down-to-earthness makes for an instructional yet entertaining viewing!

Keep up the good work, I've been watching you since 3 years ago. Love your content. I learn so much from you and you motivate me to play better.

That KINGS hand with Ryan sounded brutalllll. Reminds me of the beginning of Rounders

Matey I must admit you took those hits pretty well. If I came home from my local game and I lost $600 I would be thinking about it for the next few days. Good luck to you my friend I hope it all works out for you👊🏻🇦🇺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

I really enjoy Mario's hand analysis and voice much better than other vloggers here. Very informative on the way he was thinking during the hand.

Everybody could see this session coming one day. That happens when you push yourself constantly to play higher, higher, higher and higher. While there is so much money to be made playing slightly lower stakes against clearly weaker players. Grinding it out like J. Knish in Rounders. Call me a hater whatever you want, but i love Mariano like most of you do and i understand he has come a very long way from the 1/2 streets up to where he is playing now. And of course he has a lot of balls to play these stakes and he is a better player than most of us will ever be, but still pushing yourself to your limit playing these high stakes to you are not used to - at least in my opinion - is a recipe for disaster. It would be such a shame to have one or two more of these devastating sessions and having to return back again to the micro's. He certainly wouldn't deserve that. There is nothing wrong with playing 2/5, 5/10 or 10/20 at still making lots of money with his ability, table selecting the right games and raking in the $ left and right. Just my 2 cents. Good luck Mariano.

Man… you’re a legend. I can hardly handle losing $100, let alone $1000…. Let alone $10,000…. Let alone $87k. Like I said, legendary

Chin up and remember Bank Roll management! You don't have to say yes to every big stream invite. Check out the line up Andy and Elky, I would take a swerve, or lowball buy in and try and run a stack up.

Thank you Mariano for sharing your true thoughts. It has been nice when you were telling us your logics in some crazy calls and bluffs and you were right, but sometimes the logics can be off or one can make a bad read of the situation. It really helps me to keep things in perspective and not just follow a linear reasoning. Thanks again!

The way you explain these hands is great, I like how go into depth of your thought process I’ve learned alot thank you! 🙏🏽

loved the explanations and the realness of this vid, enjoyed the hands tenfold and it can't always be a big win

Didn't notice anyone mention that after losing 100k, he still managed a smile. Great vlog🇬🇧

The balls on this guy! Keep them coming. Watching you rise in stakes has been epic.

The Argentinian King! Keep up the content mate. You’ve already played with some of the greats but I rekon within 12 months you’re up there with the GOATS. You’re logic is great, which is why I’m following you. Keep it up bud

Just goes to show how much better u get at anything when u dedicate time and effort into your craft! Keep up the good work Mariano and Rampage🙏🏼🤙🏼✌🏻👊🏼💥🇺🇸👍🏼👌🏼🔥

I love the critical commentary of your game mid hand. It’s great. No one plays as good as they think

Hi, Mariano. Unlucky on this vlogs results. Could you please do a video talk us through your progression through the stakes? I see you’ve went from playing 1/2 three years ago and now you’re playing 100/200/400, that’s just insane spin up and I’m interested to know how you’ve reached such big stakes in so little time. I’ve been a live cash grinder professionally for 15 years, I too started on the 1/2 and 1/3 streets, I do still play those stakes, my main games are 2/5 and 5/10. And, I’ll occasionally play Bellagio’s 10/20, but I feel outclassed and out-bankrolled at those stakes. I’m by no means a crusher, I very much know my ability and make most of my money from good game selection. I’ve never been backed and play entirely off my own money. The reason I mention this is I’m super keen to know how you and Rampage have managed such massive stake jumps in such a short space of time. Because, whilst you both play very well and I’m sure you’re +EV in most games you play, you certainly aren’t super study world beaters who can jump into any game and crush. So you will get whacked and have the occasional massive downswing, as you’ve posted about in this video. So, to cut a long comment, short, my question is how have you managed to rise so quickly up the stakes. Do you not practice good BRM? Is RU-vid paying you an insane amount of money? Do you have any other income? Do you have a rich family to fall back on if you go broke? Are you backed? Feel free to tell me to mind my own business, but I’m genuinely curious how one goes from 1/2 to 100/200/400 in three years. And, since you’re very open with your vlog, I thought it would make some good content for your viewers. I hope this doesn’t come across as a hater, that’s not the case, I’m a fan and looking forward to attending one of your MUGs when I’m back in Las Vegas in a couple of months. Unlucky on this vlogs results, but keep up the good work!

I don't even know Mariano, but my stomach dropped when he described that hand against Feldman. Yikes, better luck next time man.

honest questions: I know that you put up these youtube videos because of your passion for the game and wanting to share your experiences, but I can only imagine that this is at least a 20% hit to your bankroll. 1. how do you still have the motivation to post after losing 87k 2. do you think you're playing too big 3. what is your actual bank roll 4. how is your mindset going back to 5/10 after playing stakes this big again, been a 2+ year long subscriber and honestly want to know

The hand vs Andy's 4-5 flush, a more adventurous play since u read he has a flush at most, is to check raise BIG or ALL IN on the river representing full house. Andy did that once with trips vs Garrett's Ace high flush and Garret folded 😅💰💰

What can I say but ouch!!! Love the honesty admitting you did not play your best and also show the huge swings in high stakes … hope the next vlog you smash it

Mariano + Rampage = fun, action and entertaining. Good luck 🍀.

Been watching since the beginning, and your play and videos are always great. Keep your spirits up!

I watched both grinded out since the start... as long you have good money management from here, both of you will do well. GL!

@ 16:33 👀👀👀 Off topic i know, but my goodness!! 😂😂

Lol 😂bro got that face when he call the flush

Big kudos for posting the bad and the ugly sessions as well. That Q8 hand was obviously tilt affected already.

Really liking these longer videos. Keep up the good work!

You are the best poker vlogger, even if you lost these days. You played good with the cards you had. Keep it up man, soon you’ll win 100.000 in 48 hours, or even more

$100k lost and he's still able to vlog about it is amazing. Love your Vlog Mariano and keep grinding. I live vicariously through you and Jwinn. I only play 4-8 or 8-16 limit for fun.

Wild I was just watching your older videos talking about how you were thinking ahead of climbing the ladder and you were buying in for 5k. Now you’re doing 100k. Incredible.

Thank you for your transparency. Looking forward to watching you and Rampage tomorrow on Hustler Live. Good Luck to you both!!! Keep grinding and posting these awesome vlogs.

I don’t know what happens on Day 2 yet, but my first instinct is to take the day off and get your head straight before you play again.

Keep your chin up. We believe in you. Look how far you've come in such a short time. We're rooting for you.

I'm so proud of you and your Grind. We all hit that swings. When it does, happen. Take a Break-Break. And relax and look at the Humble beginnings of the Life of Poker you first start. It's always good to go back to the Drawing board to Refresh and Revisit some of the Basic strategy. Like Walking away for a minute, or go Back to #1 to 10 vlog to see how you Did. Overall, keep up the Good Wirk and Proud of you.💬💪🏼💯

2:28 Nick folding jacks here seems masterful, he knows he isn't being 3 bet light, and just folds jacks pre. How many people, regular or professional, would make such a quick decision? Gotta point that out, especially since he's a player that has made some crazy plays with mediocre hands before!

I don't think you ever block bet vs Wesley unless you are planning on inducing to call a raise

Awesome Vlogs as usual. When you play those big boy stakes, you gotta have the bank roll because if you don't you'll get cleaned out fast. I wish you luck on the next one

You should’ve shown us how the two flush vs pocket aces turned out

Watched your vlogs for what I think is a couple of years now - always enjoyed the content, glad to see the channel doing well. Also heard you comment on stream recently that you don't put a lot of effort into the analytics side (appreciate you not having the stupid face thumbnails bro!), so must be extra sweet to see it growing organically. Playing with the end bosses... rather you than me :)

DUDE I HAVEN'T BEEN WATCHING POKER VIDEOS JUST BECAUSE ITS BEEN A MIN SINCE I PLAYED POKER. BUT YOUR VIDEO BEING THE FIRST ONE I WATCH IN ALMOST A YR IT SEEMS, RECONFIRMS HOW MUCH OF AN AUTHENTIC PERSON I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT YOU. MAN YOU ARE A REAL DUDE AND VERY GENUINE TO SHARE THIS BIG LOSS. I PAUSED THE VIDEO AFTER THE AA/KK HAND TO SAY , I HOPE YOU OVERCOME IN A BIG WAY. YOU'RE REALLY GOOD MAN!!!...AND ILL MAKE SURE I KEEP WATCHING GENUINELY WISHING NOTHING BUT BIG WINS FOR YA NOW LET ME HIT PLAY RET VET

The pocket nines hand is worth some analysis time. This is especially true given you know that your bet size would induce a bluff. Induce a bluff for calls otherwise check call or bet for real.

Great content sorry you didn’t run good. You are a great player I’ve learned and still learn a lot from your vlogs keep your head up you have a lot of fans behind you and you will be fine. Sending you all the run good in your next sessions!

that airball bluff was great, he just got lucky. if you bet double on the turn you could have blown him off. dont bluff unless you really bluff. its scary but how it works. love the vlog! time for you to rake

Really appreciate you showing how some sessions just go sometimes as well as showing a mistake or 2 Love the vids mate, keep it up!

Bro......you are a sick individual. Keep up the hard work. I love watching you play and am rooting for you on each stream. GL

The monologue half way was great. Very honest, you can really see the agony. No idea what your bankroll is but -$80k is mind boggling. The maniacs will have AA sometimes I suppose 🤦‍♂️ thanks for the content, would have been easy to just swerve this session and only report on your successes

Don't let making content be your downfall. If you're buying in for $100k then realistically you need a $5m bankroll at least to be able to go on a 10-15 buy-in downswing and not be affected by it. Best of luck though and great vlog as always!

hey Mariano, please please please stack Wesley the next time you play him. Excellent narration. Poker videos like yours really inspire and help people who are new to the game.

The intro picture with the swimming ripped money gives you my like :-)

Wow that's tough, you were running so bad in such big games. You are taking it well! Thanks for sharing this, so I could learn how to not tilt from you. Hope you make it all back and more in the next vlog man!

Keep your chin up. The worm will turn : ) Look how far you've come! Losses are just to keep you humble : ) Love your work! xo

Girlfriend: “ Why does he call it a short film if it’s clearly a poker vlog?” 😂

Man you living the dream many people wish we have opportunities to do, no matter what the outcome on the tables you living your dream.

Hate seeing you get dusted for 85k. Know the feeling. Good look brother. Hope the bank roll is still strong

Your rant at 17:00 - I pace too, drives the girl crazy lmao

Great pod. You are so great at explaining your thought process. That’s how a great player can lose a big chunk of money. Thanks for sharing.

You have the best format on RU-vid easy

Hey man, amazing video as always. Agree with your self critique on the Q8 hand. It's impressive to hear how objective you can look back at your own hands. Your KQ bet/fold seemed a bit optimistic too me though.

Showing the laydowns is equally important imo ggs

What are your thoughts on bankroll management? You said "this is normal" in reference to losing $100k. That's like twice the GDP lol.

My favorite poker vlogger 💪🏼, be careful playing with people who have massive/infinite bankrolls at those stakes

I forgot Morongo was your home casino! Morongo was actually my first casino i played when I first visited my aunt!

It’s a dangerous thing going into the biggest game of your life right after you just spoke about not being in the best mindset going into it. I’ve learned that the hard way too many times. Mindset it everything in this game. But yeah, I guess you committed to playing on the stream

Keep believing in your game, play your game and it will be fine in the end! You are a true poker pro! Always a fan!

I've been just sitting here waiting for you to make it one day on the Hustler livestream like Rampage finally did last night.

I love when you’re card dead and people just assume you’re a tight player when in reality it’s just horrible cards being dealt to you lol. Really helps bluffs get through

Huge fan and you got this! ...but was that a tear you wiped away at the end?! "There's no crying in poker!"

JULY 22, 2022, Video is 33:33 long. Was all that done on purpose? My lucky # is 33. PS your pronunciation of RYUSUKE was pretty darn good.

You took it like a boss. Good for you. It is not always a straight line straight up.

I'm sure you've thought about this but I feel like your game is negatively affected by not being able to cover the table. When you have the biggest stack, your game is so much more effective

I think there's a lot of merit to block betting that you've been experimenting with but not sure what super thin sizing accomplishes. I liked the size more in the Andy hand way more than the Wesley hand. Appreciate the content even when you're running bad!

It's not all sunshine and rainbows every poker player knows that. Great video regardless, the run-good always comes back stay patient.

That run bad was crazy! Can’t keep running like that. Makes you seem more human haha

Super Job. Danke für die Einblicke

lmao Mike shipping it in with AK after getting two callers and bricking the flop having zero draws. You can't get play that bad at my local 2/5 game

Hopefully the run bad doesnt continue at these high stakes or else we just might start seeing mariano back at the 1-2 game. He's fun to watch either way, but hopefulpy the run good picks back up for him.

Brutal honesty!!! Love it. Thank you

Yes you have the nerve and your game has improved greatly. That being said, I just don't think you're rolled for these types of swings unless you're getting backed. In any case I hope you turn it around, and fast!! GL.

It’s okay to back out. It’s your money. If you aren’t at your best. Your mind isn’t right fuck em if they can’t understand why you are hitting pause.

Dont u ever let anyone tell u that u arent a champ. u take bad beat like a champ and u will win it back!!! love the show bro!!

Big props for coming back and fighting the next day. In hindsight, do you think you made the right decision?

Your editing game is on point Mariano. Love the vlogs.

it's been interesting watching you play, i feel my play matches WG or brad's style more than yours or rampage but i definitely see the value in your insight and it's cool to be able see behind the lens of similar players to you. appreciate you videos gl on the felt.

Mouth dropped when I saw ELkY! Wow man you’ve come so fucking far.

This is the best poker "lesson" money can buy. Thank you. Also, any game wuthout Garrett is better. He just wont shut up.