All in or fold? Online debate - post your comments please

I saw this hand on a Facebook group. I hope to get all your feedback and comments on what would you do. I have also sent this hand to Alec Torelli on Ask Alec and hope to get his professional input.

1. It is bubble time
2. On the button we have AKo
3. UTG jams for 7.5bb, middle position calls all in
4. We have both of them covered
5. Should be 3bb dead money
6. We have 10bb

Not factoring in how much min cash is and how much we need or don't need the money, what would you do and why.

Look forward to your comments!

One year anniversary - of being in jail

It was 19th of September 2015, I was running a full poker room of about 30 people, it was a re-entry tournament, a great one at it as well. It was going so well with HKD 15000 first prize. People were having fun, many commented how well organized it was.....

Then suddenly my CCTV feed went off. And there was a loud bang on the door. I peeked out the peep hole and saw 7 angry men with crowbars and what looked like a battering ram yelling OPEN THE DOOR in Malay. I had no choice but to open. I thought they were gangsters but I guess in Malaysia, it's hard to differentiate. OOOOhhh I am soooooo getting in trouble with this comment.

A few hours later, I drove myself and a couple of cops to the police station because they ran out of room on the truck. Me and my buddies were in there for 2 nights and me an extra night by myself with a bunch of drug users and pushers.

One of the most unforgettable experiences I had, there was a young guy in a cell across from me. He was locked up for 2 years. On my last day, he told me, "one day inside, one day outside". What he meant is that everyone has 24 hours a day. While you're spending it outside, he is spending it inside. But the problem is, a lot of people who are "free" are not living their lives. Those who are locked up wished they had the freedom we have. That inspired me to live my life fuller and pursue the things that made sense to me.

One year after I was released, I still think about the guy. He is still in there and has another year to go. While I had a year out doing what I did. This is for you buddy.

Check out the news coverage of our raid.
http://www.nst.com.my/news/2015/09/16-nab-gambling-den-raid

And the news video
https://www.facebook.com/8TV.NEWS/videos/1115508888476752/
(you can see me in my signature green hoodie LOL)

One year later, one year wiser, what an unforgettable experience

Macau Billionaire's Poker - Jade Series Tournament

There is a boom of new poker rooms in Macau. A few months ago, the Macau Billionaire's Poker room was started, owned by the famous Lo Shing Fung, who tangos with the best in the world in poker. The likes of Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan, all rub shoulders with this man. He is probably most famous for the video with him and Paul Phua where Paul flops top set and Lo flops a straight and the pot was almost $1 million dollars.

Above is the schedule of the series starting on the 7th of October, the main event buy in at HKD 12000 with side events from HKD 2000 to HKD 5000.  One thing they were smart about was to have the main event start on a Saturday as opposed to some other big Macau tourneys that like to start on Friday afternoons. Not good for HK based players who want to pop over after work.

This should be a fun event as Lo rolls with some of the biggest names in poker. There is a special invitational called the SHENZHOU tournament so maybe we might see some big names pop up around.

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Run bad lately - how to deal with it

The last two weeks I have been running bad in poker. It puts me on tilt and I chase for pots in bad spots as well.

Recent examples:
1. Fish in Macau with KK, obviously wanted to raise pre, but string raised so was taken back. I looked down at two red Aces, so I said, let me help you to raise. I made it HKD 200 (we were playing 10/25). One person called (my goodness, how can you call after all that), then the guy shoves HKD 4500 and did a hollywood about he is rich and just wants to gamble. I called of course and flop was K55. GG

2. I had 29 suited in the big blind. 5 way limped pot, I checked. Flop 296 with 2 clubs. I checked raised quite big. One caller, turn 8. He had pocket 8s. GG

3. Preflop UTG raised, I was UTG+1 with KK in an aggressive game. I limped expecting a 3 bet somewhere. 6 other players limped. Sb had QQ and he was talking with someone and limped by mistake. Flop 772 flushing board and someone had a 7. GG. I guess I could have folded but for QQ not to 3b into my KK, that's part of my run bad I guess.

4.  I was in a HKD 2000 sng. Top prize HKD 9600. Top 3 gets paid. 5 players left and I was all in with TT vs 77 for the chip lead. GG. 77 end up winning the sng.

5. Preflop UTG I raised with 99, tight player limped behind with JJ. Flop J9x. GG.

6. Preflop I had KK, raised 5x, 6 callers!! Flop K high but three spades. Someone flopped the nut flush against my top set. GG.

7. On the button I had KK, raised 4x, 3 callers. Flop Q92 two spades. Sb leads out big, CO jams for HKD 1500, I called, sb folds. He has AT of spades. GG

Luckily I have been doing well on Natural8. I have been playing 0.50/1 PLO the last 2 weeks and have been consistently winning 100bbs a day. And I have been running hot on Pineapple.

So HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR RUN BAD?

Everyone runs bad once in a while. What makes the difference between a winning player and a losing one is how you deal with it.

1. Play tighter - when you're card dead you are tempted to play bad cards to try to get lucky. Don't. Wait it out.

2. Don't lose your positivity - running bad can hurt your confidence and you start to doubt yourself. Don't let it affect you. Clear your head and keep yourself focused. Take breaks in between.

3. Don't tilt - I wrote an article on how to handle tilt. Tilt leads to bad play and mistakes that will be costly.

4. Take a break - sometimes taking a break can do you some good. Walk around the room or even stop playing poker for a while.

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Lucky Fish Poker Room - Remington Hotel Manila - REVIEW

Hey it's been a while since I've done another poker room review. This past weekend I was in Manila and checked out the new poker room at the Remington Hotel (just across the street from Resorts World Manila)

First of all I must say this is one of the rare poker rooms that put players first. They didn't pay me to say this, (maybe they should) but they offer free food, free drinks (including alcohol), great host, cozy environment, even free room for long grinders.

Games start from PHP 100/200 (USD 2/4) and up. Action is fun and fast, and the rake is one of the lowest in Manila. 5% capped at PHP 500 (if I am not mistaken).

Location wise it is great, just opposite the Resorts World, so if you feel like playing smaller stakes just cross the street, otherwise it is away from those tempting table games. I will definitely make it back there if I am ever in Manila.

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