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Welcome to the June edition of our monthly poker blog!
We have exciting updates, highlights from last month, and some interesting news related to Euro football.
Let’s dive in!

Best Graphs of the Month

Conquering the GGPoker Tables

Our SM Staking member had an outstanding month in May, playing just over 5,000 games and raking in an impressive $16,000 in EV+RB profit! That’s more than $3 for every game played – incredible consistency and skill!

Big Wins

June was an incredible month with too many big wins to count! In our Discord server’s Upswing Joy channel, it seemed like big wins were shared daily, many of which were over five figures. Some players even posted multiple five-figure or close to five-figure wins. Congratulations to everyone for their amazing achievements!

Here are some for your viewing pleasure and motivation:

Congratulations to everyone for their amazing achievements!

Euro Football Fever

Who Are You Rooting For?

The Euro football championship has been thrilling! We’d love to know, who are you rooting for? Share your favorite teams and moments with us in the comments below.

Winamax Expresso Euro Promo

During the Euro, Winamax ran an exciting promotion in their Expresso (Spin and Go) games. Every time you hit a 2x multiplier you would receive a random country flag, with silver flags being more frequent than gold flags. Win the game and collect the flag.

When your flagged team played and scored, you earned 1 point for each goal if you had a silver flag and 2 points for each goal if you had a gold flag. More goals you collected, more money you won. It added an extra layer of excitement to the matches!

Join Our Live Twitch Stream

Reminder: We have a live Twitch stream every Thursday at 19:00 LT time (GMT+3). Join in to learn from the best, ask questions, and improve your game.

https://www.twitch.tv/smstaking

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Thank you for being a part of SM Staking poker community. Stay tuned for more updates, and keep those cards moving. Remember, consistent practice and dedication are key to success.
Good luck at the tables!

CuatSpins

As summer rolls in, we’re thrilled to share some amazing updates and highlights from our SM Staking community. The warm weather is here, and so are the scorching wins from our dedicated members!

April 2024 Graph of the Month: Dominating the GGPoker Tables! 🎉

Our SM Staking member was absolutely on fire in April, blazing through over 9,000 spins and amassing a jaw-dropping $30K in EV+RB profit! 💰 The dedication and skill on display are truly inspiring, and we’re proud to showcase this incredible achievement.

Big Win Highlight: €40,000 in Expresso Nitro! 🥇💸

One of our members kicked off their morning with an extraordinary win, bagging a massive €40,000 in Expresso Nitro! 🌟 This remarkable success is a testament to their hard work and sharp poker skills. Congratulations on this phenomenal win!

Join the Action: Share Your Grind and Battlestations on our Discord!

This month, our Discord server is buzzing with activity as members share their grinding and battlestations. It’s a fantastic way to stay connected, motivated, and learn from each other’s experiences. Don’t miss out on the ongoing discussions and camaraderie—join in and be part of our vibrant community!

Here are some of the unique poker setups

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/3jc9c7CkDJ

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news from SM Staking. Let’s make this summer a season of success and big wins!

CuatSpins

Welcome to the SM Staking Blog!

Hey there, poker enthusiasts!

We’re excited to introduce the brand-new SM Staking Blog! This is your
go-to spot for all the latest updates, stories, and everything happening in the SM Staking world.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, there’s something here for everyone.

A Little About Us

For those who might be new around here, SM Staking is a premier poker coaching and staking school focused on Spin & Go players. Our mission is to help players of all levels improve their game, maximize their EV, and achieve their poker goals.

What to Expect

In this blog, we’ll cover a wide range of topics:

  • Coaching Updates: Insights and tips from our top coaches
  • Spotlights: Interviews and stories from our coaches
  • Events & Promotions: Info on upcoming events and special promotions
  • News: Anything new and interesting

Meet Our Coaches

Did you know

Our Discord community is a vibrant place for general discussions, getting more information, and asking any questions you may have.
Join us and become part of the conversation and great community!

We’d love to hear from you! What topics would you like us to cover in future posts? Do you have any questions or suggestions? Join the conversation on our Discord server.

Thank you for being a part of the SM Staking community. Stay tuned for more exciting updates, and happy grinding!

SM

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

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

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. It was hot when I took the gold mine challenge, and towards the end, the action started to slow down, so I had to combine a few limits to finish the challenge at the last minute.

Here’s what I received 😄

July 6th, 2021

Last 2 days. Insane EV, but also a similar run under EV.

Today, I made an attempt to climb the leaderboard at the 200s level. However, after a few hours of gameplay, I noticed some exceptionally strong competition dominating the leaderboard. Consequently, I had to adjust my strategy, sacrificing some volume, and come to terms with the realization that I wouldn’t be earning any rewards from the leaderboard this time around. It’s all part of the game, and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and adapt accordingly! 😄 #crush #poker

July 8th, 2021

I didn’t boast about my “achievements” from yesterday 😄

Indeed, navigating the plethora of tournaments in the nitro format presents its own set of challenges. The intensity of the gameplay can make it particularly tough to shake off bad beats and cooler hands. During a hot streak, you might feel invincible, but once the momentum shifts, it’s easy to spiral into feelings of self-doubt and frustration. It’s all part of the rollercoaster ride that is poker – a game of highs and lows, where maintaining a level head is key to long-term success.

But now I really noticed that the x5 multipliers field is in a hurry, playing as if it were nitro.

July 11th, 2021

The day before yesterday, I couldn’t play, and yesterday I didn’t share my graph, so I’m doing that now.

I also think that I’ll write updates more on a weekly basis because in the nitro world, it’s challenging to see something very new in a short period; it’s just conveyor work 😄

July 19th, 2021

Hello, as promised, here’s the weekly update, and at the same time, I’ll review the monthly results. At the beginning of the week, I changed my schedule from nighttime to daytime. I lacked some rest, so I played with a breakeven cEV for a few days.

I played at the 100-200s limits, with 70% of the games at 100s and 30% at 200s. The skill level is similar between the limits, but the main difference is that there is a significant lack of fish at 200s in the morning and during the day, and it’s slightly better there in the evening and at night.

Another thing, I got into a bad run period, which is clearly visible in the real winnings graph:

Over the past few weeks, about 20k under EV.

Keep your eyes on the cards and your rakeback with my detailed tracking! Right now, thanks to leaderboard bonuses, affiliates, and some serious Spin & Go action, my poker rakeback is cruising at a cool 94%. While the GG website might officially state a slightly higher figure, they’ve applied a 0.75 coefficient to my fish points, taking a nibble out of my rakeback. But hey, every spin, every win, it all adds up! 🃏💰 #Poker #SpinGo #Rakeback

So, SpinEV + RB is 7.8k.

2.4 USD/game

146 USD/hour.

I will take a week-long break from grinding now. And I don’t know if I will continue playing on GG or PP 😄

August, 2021

August 26th, 2021

Hello! A tough day. Today, two outs hit hard in the WSOP ME 5k, with the flop coming down at about 65BB. The feeling is not great 😄

Having calmed down, I went to check the field at 500s on PartyPoker after a rough patch. Turns out I didn’t make a mistake; I had a pleasant run against regulars. As a consolation for the bad beat in the main event, PartyPoker gave me 8k EUR 🤑

December, 2021

December 9th, 2021

When you think you’re already dead, but you’re not yet 😄

https://gyazo.com/67790c3baa1815dfe78e15b567982c73

Šis video skirtas mokyklos mokiniams, ir norint jį matyti reikia tapti mokyklos mokiniu.