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SM Staking member’s Blog – Erikas #2023

January, 2023 January 2nd, 2023 New toy at Home! March, 2023 March 3rd, 2023 Greetings from Thailand! May, 2023 May 10th, 2023 Hey folks, kicking off this month with a whirlwind of poker action! I thought I’d drop a quick update to keep you in the loop. Diving deep into the poker scene this month! Can you believe it? I’ve already clocked in 25 hours of coaching in just ten days, focusing heavily on Spin & Go strategies with my students. Our goals are ambitious, but we’re determined to crush them together. The best part? I’m receiving private messages with some seriously impressive graphs post-coaching sessions – talk about motivation! Let’s keep this pace going strong 🤘 #PokerCoaching #SpinGo I have spent around 12 hours studying with https://www.puregto.com/ marked hands and deeply analyzed ~120 hands. And also have made some profits while playing GG 200s 🍀 May 30th, 2023 Hey there, my amigos! As I’m not planning to play much for the last few days of the spring – decided to make a new blog post. What’s new since my last update? Well, not much has changed… except for my results! 😄 Towards the latter half of the month, I found myself feeling a bit burnt out, which unfortunately translated into some less-than-stellar decisions and subsequently, poorer EV. But here’s where it gets interesting: huge shoutout to GG for keeping my Player Value Index (PVI) soaring high! Typically set at 50%, this month they decided to award me an average of 92%, resulting in a jaw-dropping 111% rake back! It’s the craziest rake back I’ve ever experienced on this platform. 😯 #PokerResults #RakebackGoals GG May: Plans for this summer: not much grinding online as WSOP is starting. At the end of June going to Vegas to win millions $$$. After that few weeks for traveling in the USA West Coast. Also we gonna have SM summer camp in a few weeks, I might share some moments from there with you guys as well as my adventures from Vegas in this blog! 🎰 🏄‍♀️ See you soon, keep crushing! 💪 🍀 June, 2023 June 25th, 2023 Spent 25 hours playing since my last post. Mb a bit more studying 😄 Made almost 10k 💰 Leaving to VEGAS tmrw, see you there! 🎰 August, 2023 August 8th, 2023 Hello its me again, 1 week already since I got home from Vegas. Spent there 1month including 1 week trip to San Francisco.  In terms of poker results, this trip wasn’t exactly flawless. My balance took a hit, hovering around -25k, and that’s not even factoring in all the expenses incurred from travel, accommodation, and holiday expenses. 🫣 #PokerJourney #UpsAndDowns Feeling fully refreshed now. Missed a lot my working space at home. Starting with a new energy my coaching/grinding schedule! 🎰 🚀 Also gonna share some pictures with you guys from my Vegas/San Francisco adventure! Room view from the 46th floor in Vegas casino hotel 🤯 Trying to hug a Redwood tree, these trees are the tallest in the world (up to 100 meters). Naturally found only in California October, 2023 October 3rd, 2023 Was asked to show today’s stream graph, so here we go. Running like a ☀️ https://youtube.com/live/kLkaugyld7E – streams are saved on our YT channel. Here is my today’s stream

SM Staking member’s Blog – Erikas #2022

February, 2022 February 10th, 2022 Having completed my second PartyPoker challenge, I’m taking a breather from the room for now. Here’s a recap of my achievements since my last posted PartyPoker graph: amidst challenges like PartyPoker’s departure from Lithuania, a few months’ stint in Vegas, and a month of play in another room, I’ve experienced a varied journey. This time around, the run was notably gentler, giving back some of the winnings that rightfully belonged to me 😄 Keep an eye out for some ultra games mixed into the graph, particularly at lower limits. 🃏 #PokerJourney #PartyPokerChallenge This time, the run was significantly kinder, compared to the previous graph, meaning it at least gave back some of the winnings that belonged to me 😄 There are also a few ultra games mixed into the graph, especially at lower limits. Giving Natural8 another shot! Last time, a rough run under EV led to a premature exit. This time, I’m diving back in with determination, aiming to conquer the nitro format. Here’s to hoping that variance swings in my favor and returns some of what it took from me. Let’s break through together! 🚀 #Natural8 #PokerChallenge Explore my PartyPoker journey from the outset with this comprehensive graph. Witness the evolution of my performance, from humble beginnings to notable milestones, peaks, and valleys. Stay tuned for insights into my progress and accomplishments on PartyPoker. February 14th, 2022 What does a $400 per hour graph look like? Presenting it below. 😄 Stake: 200s Count: 1,281 games Rake: 7% Rakeback: 95% SpinEV (excluding Jackpots): – $8,940 Total hours played: 20h (65 games/hour) March, 2022 March 1st, 2022 After almost 30 minutes of battle, managed to prove my superiority 💪 and collect a x100 multiplier. June, 2022 June 26th, 2022 While not the earliest achiever, I’ve finally ascended to the pinnacle of rakeback status on GG. 🏆 #RakebackChampion😎 Grinding through around 11k spins, the hourly rate from this graph clocks in at approximately $240 USD. While not as dazzling as the earlier part of the year with a larger sample, it remains a motivating achievement. 💪 #SpinAndGoGrind In a couple of days, I’m heading to Vegas for 4 weeks, so I’ll be a bit less available. I promise to continue learning and coaching process 😄 Good luck to everyone at the tables! August, 2022 August 16th, 2022 Here, I’m back to grinding after almost a few months off, and I hit a 50x multiplier! Playing heads-up, I lose four consecutive all-ins to my opponent (in pots of 20bb or more). I received a consolation prize of 3k. August 17th, 2022 Yesterday, I received an interesting bluff from my opponent in a bigger multi. https://my.pokercraft.com/embedded/hh-replay/URI6WPZD51K51DV0L6E7M0 October, 2022 October 10th, 2022 Another 400 USD/hourly month 😎

SM Staking member’s Blog – Erikas #2021

January, 2021 January 21st, 2021 40th royal flush in my career😄 April, 2021 April 18th, 2021 From the chart, you can observe an outstanding performance in the initial three months, where roughly half of my annual earnings were likely accrued. During this period, my gameplay was solid, encountering commendable competition. Subsequently, there was a phase of breaking even for several months, spanning from 10,000 to 17,000 games played. Then, a sudden emergence of ultra-format games with elevated stakes ensued. Engaging in approximately 10,000 games, predominantly in the 100-250 stakes range, yielded favorable outcomes. However, upon careful assessment, I determined that the profitability wasn’t as robust as in regular spins, particularly within the Party Poker platform. Consequently, around the 25,000-game mark, I reverted to regular spins, concluding my tenure within the Diamond Club Elite (DCE) realm. #spingo #poker Dedicated to the game: 1,042 hours Days played in the year: 276 Self-improvement in the game: ~80-100 hours EV + RB: 168,000 Paid in rake: ~400,000+ As an evidence from the graph, the initial three months showcased exceptional performance, contributing roughly half of my total annual earnings. I maintained a solid gameplay throughout, encountering decent competition. Following this successful period, there was a phase of break-even spanning a few months (between 10,000 to 17,000 games). Subsequently, there was a sudden influx of ultra-format games with high stakes. Engaging in approximately 10,000 games, predominantly in the 100-250 stakes range, yielded satisfactory results. However, upon thorough analysis, I realized that the profitability of these games wasn’t on par with regular spins, particularly within the Party Poker platform. Therefore, at around the 25,000-game mark, I transitioned back to regular spins, concluding my tenure within the Diamond Club Elite (DCE) program. As you can see from the end of the graph, the results weren’t impressive, but I believe that sooner or later everything will return to normal trends and bring in my profit 😄 Additionally, over the year, I had 4 big multipliers: 30,000$ (250s), 30,000$ (250s), 60,000$ (500s), 120,000$ (500s). Unfortunately, I didn’t win any of them. But I’m not too concerned about it because I know that one day I’ll still win the jackpot – it’s just a matter of time 😄 An attempt to calculate the potential rakeback I can receive, aiming for the full 100%, especially when factoring in affiliate bonuses. For those who haven’t signed up yet, I highly recommend registering through the school’s affiliate link – https://spinumokykla.com/natural8. Through this link, non-school members can enjoy an additional 40% affiliate rakeback, while school members are eligible for an impressive 45% additional affiliate rakeback. For existing account holders, it’s possible to contact support to link their accounts to the school. However, if the account was initially created through another affiliate, it must remain inactive for 3 months before it can be transferred. June, 2021 June 28th, 2021 Hello my friends! Since PartyPoker’s departure from Lithuania, my account there remains unresolved. Therefore, I’ve opted to explore the Natural8 (N8) room. As you may be aware, around 90% of the games offered there are in ultra/nitro format, with only about 10% being standard spins. Nitro games have never been my strong suit, so I anticipate a period of adjustment while also sharpening my skills in shallow play. My plan is to engage in part-time play, aiming to complete at least 5,000 games per month in this format. Throughout July, I intend to grind daily to the best of my ability, although there might be a few occasions when this isn’t feasible due to scheduled celebrations or commitments. #poker #spingo The plan is to play at 100-200s limits. During this time, I think I’ll get a good idea of the field and the potential earnings in this room and at these limits. I plan to update the results every few days, share interesting hands, and boast about bigger wins (hopefully, I’ll catch at least one). 😄 I’ll try to calculate how much rakeback I can get, possibly collecting the full 100% when counting with affiliates. For those who don’t have an account there yet, I recommend registering through the school’s affiliate link – https://spinumokykla.com/natural8. The school offers an additional 40% affiliate rakeback for non-school members and 45% additional affiliate rakeback for school members. (If someone already has an account, it’s possible to contact support to link it to the school. If the account was created with another affiliate, it needs to be inactive for 3 months to transfer it.) Well, that’s enough of an introduction. I’m thinking of starting on July 1 and dedicating the whole month to this. I hope it will be fun for both me and you! July, 2021 July 1st, 2021 I completed my first performance in N8. 230 games, mostly at the 100s limit and a few at 200s. I noticed that with my volume, it’s not easy to grab the leaderboard at 200s, so I’ll focus on 100s. Once I secure a spot on the leaderboard there, I’ll also play at 200s. The results don’t reflect much; well, the sample size is small, and I certainly didn’t have the best run 😄 July 2nd, 2021 Hey, so I didn’t post the results yesterday because I ran out of energy a bit. I’ll upload them next time, probably in a few days. Today is a day off because there’s a celebration in the evening, so I hope I won’t have to take a forced day off tomorrow 😄 July 4th, 2021 So, despite the difficulty, I managed to find the strength and motivation for the grind today after the break 😄 Here’s the graph reflecting the last few days of gameplay. Those occasional larger “x” values with a normal stack provide a sense of relief after the intensity of nitro games. It’s unfortunate that they occur so infrequently. Assessing my true cEV remains challenging, as it’s difficult to ascertain whether I’m experiencing a more favorable or unfavorable run in shallow stacks. I noticed that the action on Natural8 isn’t infinite either.

SM Staking member’s Blog – Erikas #2020

May, 2020 May 1st, 2020 Hello, “I’ve Decided to Share My High Stakes Spin & Go Results! March marked the beginning of my quest for maximum rakeback at Party Poker. With a goal to reach $200,000 in rake within 12 months, it looks like I’ll be hitting that milestone even sooner than expected!” 🚀 Exciting Update: Since late March, Party Poker introduced daily leaderboards, with a whopping $12,500 up for grabs each day! By dominating these leaderboards, players can score an extra 15-25% rakeback boost. 😎 However, this has led to a surge in competitors vying for higher rakeback percentages, making the already tough field even more challenging. 💪 Previously quiet at 500s, the tables are now buzzing around the clock, albeit mostly with intense reg wars. It was precisely because of the introduced leaderboards that, at the beginning of the month, I made a few mistakes in trying to reach the first place, which cost me quite a bit of EV. When it became quite clear that the first place was already out of reach, with only 4 hours left until the end of the leaderboard, I tried to reach it. Unfortunately, in those 4 hours, 200 games were not enough, and the first place “slipped away,” along with the positive EV of that day. Here’s an intriguing aspect: When a maniac fish joins a field dominated by regulars, everyone’s eager to reel them in. 🎣 To capitalize on these opportunities, players often aim to play as many tables as they can. I was no different, often juggling between 4-6 tables on average. But there were moments of frenzy, where I found myself managing 8 or even 10 tables in the pursuit of these valuable fish! 🌊 As a result, my multitabling skills saw a significant boost this month. What was once a challenge became second nature, with 4-table sessions feeling like a breeze. #poker #spingo Let’s talk about variance for a moment. The silver lining at the 250-500s limits is that a relatively small portion goes towards the jackpot, and with a 4% rake, the situation looks promising. To beat the limit without any rakeback, you’d typically need around 21-22 cEV. However, once you factor in weekly cashback, VIP DiamondElite rakeback, school RB, and leaderboards, that break-even cEV practically drops to 1-2 chips. While Party Poker may not always offer such generous rakeback to high stakes players, their current objective is crystal clear: to fuel action in high stakes spins and bolster their popularity. While the player pool is currently dominated by regulars, I’m optimistic that over time, we’ll see a healthy influx of fish. At that point, it’s probable that Party Poker will adjust the rakeback accordingly. 🎣🔥 #PokerVariance #HighStakesSpin #PartyPoker Another good thing is that after paying 200,000 USD in rake over 12 months and becoming a DiamondElite member, Party Poker gives a free trip to the Bahamas and an entry into a tournament – the total value this year is about 10-12k EUR. Additionally, there’s the Party Poker Millions Online tournament, which also has a buy-in of around 10k + rake. Let’s talk about the financial swings at the 500s limit. Judging from the graph, variance hasn’t exactly been on my side this month, and it’s fair to say it hasn’t been a walk in the park psychologically either, especially when I found myself making multiple deposits of 20-30k for several consecutive days. At one point, I was deep in the hole, down about -80k. However, things started to look up slightly, and with the aid of rakeback, I managed to mitigate some of the losses. Currently, I’m still trailing by about -20k, but I’m not letting short-term setbacks distract me. Instead, I’m focusing on honing the quality of my game and striving for long-term success. While I’ve had a few spins with a 12.5k multiplier, winning one of them, I’ve encountered far more x10 spins with a 5k multiplier, albeit with fewer wins. I’m yet to hit the elusive x25 multiplier, but I remain optimistic; after all, there’s still plenty of spins ahead. 📊💰 #FinancialSwings #HighStakesPoker #SpinAndGo SS from my session and how it looks: The weekly 40% cashback looked something like this: I had a few longer sessions: Throughout this month, I clinched the top spot on the leaderboard an impressive 8 times. More often than not, I found myself leading the pack unless I had other table matters to attend to or was deep into studying sessions with pureGTO.” 🥇📚 #LeaderboardSuccess #PokerAchievements The cEV graph by limits reveals an interesting trend. Surprisingly, the cEV appears to be lower at the 250s limit compared to the 500s, despite the perception that the field is easier at the lower limit. One plausible explanation could be that I approached the 250s limit with less caution compared to the 500s, perhaps adding tables when action was lacking at the higher stakes. My focus and concentration were consistently higher in 500s spins than in 250s, which may have contributed to the difference in results.” 📉💡 #CEVAnalysis #StakesComparison #SpinAndGo SpinEV+RB graph – this represents the overall EV+RB for each limit. In the Rakeback graph, it’s at 90%. Overall, I have already paid over 80k in rake to Party Poker, so the situation is 80k/200k. May 3rd, 2020 At 500s, there are a few shady regulars who sometimes seem to be playing with some assistance and sometimes not. Here’s an example of one player’s line: https://gyazo.com/91b7db8e4bfe80397b66042bce2d4bcb I understand that a good regular can sometimes do that, but it’s interesting to think about how good you need to be to make such plays with 6 tables open 😄. May 4th, 2020 A bigger multi at 250s. Lost this time. My new cashback record this week 😄. May 7th, 2020 Finally got to enjoy x10 as well. May 8th, 2020 Wop wop didn’t have to wait long. The upswing continues! May 9th, 2020. Had a beautiful run, so I say it’s necessary to share it with the community 😄. The

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