This Math Teacher Outplayed The Pros For 6-Figures! ♠️ PokerStars

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  • @healthaton
    @healthaton Před rokem +15237

    His laugh at the end when talking to his wife was absolutely precious 😭

    • @ChrisM-qo1jc
      @ChrisM-qo1jc Před rokem +164

      It's a laugh of disbelief "I cant believe that just happened"

    • @everwhat013
      @everwhat013 Před rokem +176

      i like how he said "i'm coming home to you and the kids", like, was there a chance you were gonna take the money and bail on them?lol

    • @hemmojito
      @hemmojito Před rokem +27

      omg that had me tear up

    • @damienknapp1667
      @damienknapp1667 Před rokem +66

      Knew he was good with what he had and folded two good draws not to risk losing any

    • @pineapple3832
      @pineapple3832 Před rokem +4

      1000th like 😂

  • @englishjake
    @englishjake Před rokem +13626

    "You have endless trunks of money, he's a school teacher." One of my favorite come backs ever lol.

    • @giraffeorganic
      @giraffeorganic Před 10 měsíci +1109

      It's not about the money, like he said, he has endless trunks of it. It's the fact that he lost to a school teacher that he couldn't come to terms with lmao

    • @GeorgeDKOfficial
      @GeorgeDKOfficial Před 9 měsíci +134

      @@giraffeorganic Classic Phil.

    • @rakanel-45
      @rakanel-45 Před 9 měsíci +20

      That’s funny

    • @ianalex9062
      @ianalex9062 Před 9 měsíci +205

      @@giraffeorganicin fairness, Fishman is a math teacher, so there really isn’t a better option for a teacher.

    • @user-tg3mh7rn1x
      @user-tg3mh7rn1x Před 9 měsíci +19

      @@ianalex9062 it’s not blackjack…

  • @markcrowell2727
    @markcrowell2727 Před rokem +12627

    Perkins gets my ultimate respect for telling Phil off....realizing the reality of the situation...AMAZING.

  • @danielmilligan6518
    @danielmilligan6518 Před rokem +3694

    Fishman was an even better math professor! First day of class he’d make everyone write their name on a playing card and while lecturing he’d occasionally stop and pull a card, if it had your name you had to answer the question. Made me pay attention haha! Really cool, down to earth dude.

    • @ladaki_
      @ladaki_ Před rokem +44

      that's cool!

    • @nicolas_sch
      @nicolas_sch Před 11 měsíci +12

      How cool! 😊 I‘m glad you got to experience that!

    • @jeannel1816
      @jeannel1816 Před 10 měsíci +95

      wow i wish my math teacher beat Phil Helmuth at poker

    • @RJandersson
      @RJandersson Před 9 měsíci +64

      It's actually a world famous pedagogical trick (teacher from Sweden here) - Dylan Williams was the origin for that. I do the same for my students... They always think the deck is rigged. (Sorry for the comment being of topic)

    • @omniscientearl
      @omniscientearl Před 8 měsíci +16

      My kids sit in groups of 4 around 6 tables. I have a six sided die and a four sided die. I roll dice on the students' tables to randomly pick.

  • @LudosErgoSum
    @LudosErgoSum Před rokem +1952

    17:30 Love Perkins reaction! What a boss for standing up for the "school teacher" - the man may be a millionaire, but he's got a heart.

    • @berekexer8158
      @berekexer8158 Před 9 měsíci +141

      He's just doing it to tilt Hellmuth lol. That's half the skill in high stakes poker is knowing how to needle opponents and maintain your own balance.

    • @luigiff3431
      @luigiff3431 Před 8 měsíci +46

      ​@@berekexer8158hellmuth was basically out at that point, no reason to tilt the guy

    • @chuckjay
      @chuckjay Před 7 měsíci +17

      Hillmouth is exhausting

    • @vegetaking1272
      @vegetaking1272 Před 7 měsíci +30

      ⁠​⁠@@luigiff3431He wasn’t out bro. It’s a cash game so he can rebuy in as much as he wants & knowing his rich bratty ass? I’m beyond sure he’d have re-bought in for more money if in fact he lost all of his stacks in that 1 hand vs the math teacher. I think OP is kinda spot on 75% & also I think Perkins was still tryin to dig in a lil towards Phil 25% lol

    • @4head817
      @4head817 Před měsícem +4

      @@berekexer8158 To be fair to hellmuth, Perkins broke the unwritten rule of poker.
      You dont say shit like "good reads tho" to the loser when its not your cards being played. You should be quiet. The winner can say that shit, not the guy who folds.

  • @senux8394
    @senux8394 Před rokem +19607

    folded the best hand in poker because he didn't wanna risk it for his wife and kids this man is a legend.

    • @arthurhouston5685
      @arthurhouston5685 Před rokem +1082

      For the "best hand in poker" it sure loses quite a lot for some reason. 🤣 I'm part of the group that's gets so unlucky with AA preflop.

    • @jollybee5220
      @jollybee5220 Před rokem +892

      more like a deadly trap... i`ve seen pair aces lose more times than pocket 2s

    • @tat3998
      @tat3998 Před rokem +150

      Or the dealer was stacking the deck and warned him.

    • @jasonandrus12
      @jasonandrus12 Před rokem +136

      ​@@arthurhouston5685 too many ppl don't isolate with it & think they can beat multiple ppl drawing. But then if u do u get the problem where they all just fold & u make very little off it 😂

    • @BJ52091
      @BJ52091 Před rokem +206

      @@jasonandrus12 Exactly why he did it. Pocket rockets are the best preflop starting hand against any particular player, but against multiple players it's more likely than not to get drawn out by somebody. Bet aces aggressively preflop to isolate.

  • @tonederf6419
    @tonederf6419 Před rokem +9062

    Man, him folding pocket Aces only for the flop to give the other dude 4 6's... That's insane. The universe was watchin out for him

    • @EcnalKcin
      @EcnalKcin Před rokem +568

      You got it backwards, he was watching out for the universe.

    • @Sugarsail1
      @Sugarsail1 Před rokem +212

      that was just dumb luck, he folded the Kings next and he woulda won.

    • @H10Kings
      @H10Kings Před rokem +154

      @@Sugarsail1 we don't know that there still a chance he could of lost if he played the Ks

    • @pralayaryan
      @pralayaryan Před rokem +39

      That fold was to study the opposition dude. He was reading the opposition and planting his image in their heads.

    • @EcnalKcin
      @EcnalKcin Před rokem +70

      @@pralayaryan You do know that it is obvious why he folded, and that is not the reason, right?

  • @tommyguarneri3509
    @tommyguarneri3509 Před 4 měsíci +534

    The fact that they understood that that is life changing money for him and has no Ill will towards him folding was absolutely commendable. Respect to the poker stars

  • @alexcohen9554
    @alexcohen9554 Před 7 měsíci +557

    Not only is he a teacher, but he’s a phenomenal teacher. Loved being in his class

  • @phobos258
    @phobos258 Před rokem +5205

    Phil helmuth's ability to pick out people's cards is amazing. and his ability to lose is so beautiful

    • @valk_7233
      @valk_7233 Před rokem +375

      His ability to have memorable tilt is also beautiful 🤣

    • @jowbloe4700
      @jowbloe4700 Před rokem +122

      Negraneu is another genius at picking cards out

    • @toddsmith8608
      @toddsmith8608 Před rokem +151

      Not that hard of a guess in this case. Only reason to go all in is a bluff or nuts. Only cards that provide nuts are KQ. If they are clubs that means he's flopped a flush draw as well so more likely to see the river. But yeah, top level pros are really good at figuring what you likely have based on how you played your hand.

    • @mookiewilson4166
      @mookiewilson4166 Před rokem +49

      Yeah, but Phil’s ability to win at poker is perhaps the greatest of all time. The guy’s on another level, even if it’s fun to watch him tantrum.

    • @greenmantis2158
      @greenmantis2158 Před rokem +26

      He even told him the exact odds. 6%

  • @2L82Sk8Bye
    @2L82Sk8Bye Před 6 měsíci +153

    I don’t think I’ve ever been happier to see someone win. What a nice man. I still can’t believe he folded aces pre flop and quad sixes won. He trusted his gut.

  • @geezuphosdown12
    @geezuphosdown12 Před 8 měsíci +56

    I don't even play Poker, but between Perkins putting Helmuth in his place and the amazing AA fold, and the beautiful phone call at the end, this might be my favorite CZcams video of all time.

  • @aaronleigh742
    @aaronleigh742 Před rokem +6322

    Took his class at ASU the year that he was on this. Couldn't tell the class until it aired. One of the smartest and inspiring individuals I met in college. He survived bone cancer and had a metal rod in his leg and still ran marathons. Definition of humility.

    • @SiIveraaron
      @SiIveraaron Před rokem +351

      damn didnt think I could like the guy any more after watching his game play but this right here.

    • @random9-548
      @random9-548 Před rokem +164

      This guy is a legend in the poker world, it's actually amazing to read a story like this 10 years later, amazing.

    • @thatoneguy6165
      @thatoneguy6165 Před rokem +66

      Hope I can buy him a beer one day. Real men are always humble.

    • @Semiotichazey
      @Semiotichazey Před rokem +132

      Ah so he wasn't a "school teacher," he was a "math professor." Big difference!

    • @AC-gw4qu
      @AC-gw4qu Před rokem +99

      If his life was a TV show it'd be Breaking Good

  • @drew1144
    @drew1144 Před rokem +6586

    Yes I know we’ve all seen it 100 times but come on, a school teacher comes on and gets max value from Phil hellmuth and folds aces pre flop and then laak hits quads. Pretty entertaining

    • @sebby007
      @sebby007 Před rokem +317

      Laying down the AA is divine intervention. Wow!

    • @bluedonkey180
      @bluedonkey180 Před rokem +127

      folding AA and then KK is a terrible play and you shouldn't do it. Don't be results oriented.

    • @esol927
      @esol927 Před rokem +582

      @@bluedonkey180 It's a great play if you want to have a literal 0% chance of losing more than the blinds for the rest of the event, which is exactly what the LC wanted at that point. In the words of Perkins: "He's. A. Schoolteacher." And he has life-changing money in front of him. I completely respect him not wanting to risk it at that point.

    • @CNT536
      @CNT536 Před rokem +2

      @@bluedonkey180 I think the point he’s making is that it’s good tv. Lol these $1/2NL players coming on here to talk strategy. Stfu and go back to your zynga poker play money account.

    • @vinividivici8647
      @vinividivici8647 Před rokem +19

      @@esol927 but still its a bad play!...

  • @lullebulle2
    @lullebulle2 Před 6 měsíci +88

    Bro this moment in poker history is awesome, i love when people who struggle all day everyday gets blessed in ways like this, they deserv it so much! That call back home after the win was so wholesome. Dude got my respect!

  • @ridiculousmogul6542
    @ridiculousmogul6542 Před rokem +56

    Gosh. I love watching David Fishman's episode. It's such a feel good video. He wins a great amount of money and deserves it. He's a humble, likeable guy. And in terms of content, laying down Pocket Aces Pre-Flop. ALSO goes down as a legendary moment

  • @xCestLaVie1
    @xCestLaVie1 Před rokem +1895

    I like how some of those pros really respected how he decided to play it really safe. They were empathetic.

    • @ThouArtOfWar0724
      @ThouArtOfWar0724 Před rokem +20

      They have no choice you can't dictate how someone else plays their money.

    • @sore_forey9259
      @sore_forey9259 Před rokem +73

      @@ThouArtOfWar0724 maybe peruse the original comment again

    • @ThouArtOfWar0724
      @ThouArtOfWar0724 Před rokem +2

      @@sore_forey9259 Maybe pursue what I said again.

    • @MrSwider87
      @MrSwider87 Před rokem +61

      @@ThouArtOfWar0724 lol peruse is a word... he did not mean pursue.. unless you mean we should all chase after what you said again?

    • @luminousdragon
      @luminousdragon Před rokem +46

      @@ThouArtOfWar0724 The original commenter talked about how they respected him and were empathetic. They did have a choice. they could have been rude or annoyed or told him he was being pathetic or whatever. They didnt.
      They have no choice but to ACCEPT he did that, but thats not what op said.

  • @Datsun510zen
    @Datsun510zen Před rokem +2181

    Every once and a while the universe aligns and focuses a beam of energy on the right guy. Phil hellmuth getting his mojo tilted was just icing on the cake. The greatest part is Fishman could see how special this was. He didn't gloat, he showed genuine gratitude for what happened.

    • @Schmorgus
      @Schmorgus Před rokem +17

      Only lifetime spoiled rich boys gloat.

    • @Dan-fj5zp
      @Dan-fj5zp Před 11 měsíci +1

      It was all luck. You saw the cards he was getting. Anyone on this planet was banking with those cards

    • @Datsun510zen
      @Datsun510zen Před 11 měsíci +13

      @@Dan-fj5zp Okay, but I fail to see how this relates to what I said.

    • @Dan-fj5zp
      @Dan-fj5zp Před 11 měsíci

      @@Datsun510zen nothing other than poker is just as much garbage as playing black jack

    • @Datsun510zen
      @Datsun510zen Před 11 měsíci +20

      @@Dan-fj5zp If by "garbage" you mean there is some degree of luck involved in both, then yes. Other than using mathematical probability to improve your odds of winning, they have little in common in terms of game theory and strategy. Poker has little to do with garbage luck. it's a psychological game. There is a reason the same group of pros always end up at the final table, and that's due to their demonstrated skill, not their luck. There's also a reason I've taken more money from the house playing black jack with a 4 deck shoot than the house has taken from me. With a little math and empirical observation, "luck" is always on your side.

  • @tomgillman9555
    @tomgillman9555 Před 11 měsíci +40

    seeing someone win life changing money like that is so awesome. I have total respect for the guy standing up for him to Phil

  • @heiltecn9ne
    @heiltecn9ne Před 10 měsíci +6

    I love coming back to this it’s so genuine his happiness and the emotion you can’t fake that… love it

  • @exterminater267
    @exterminater267 Před rokem +526

    Definition of a Chad. Folds pocket aces and kings to ensure he brings it all home to his wife and kids. What a unit. This man has balls of steel.

    • @himethisisme
      @himethisisme Před 3 měsíci +26

      18:10 You can tell as soon as he realized the other guys were reading his exact reaction he just bailed. Just had a gut reaction and laid it down. And it ended up saving him!

    • @jamesbell1613
      @jamesbell1613 Před 2 měsíci

      Why even look at his cards? 😂 The AA was a good fold but the KK wasn't based on Williams' stack size.

  • @lucasmatsuoca
    @lucasmatsuoca Před rokem +961

    That fold with aces was legendary, was like the universe confirming to this man “yeah you got it”

    • @loui7210
      @loui7210 Před rokem +61

      That is the best fold in poker I have ever seen

    • @user-rr4fs7oh8t
      @user-rr4fs7oh8t Před rokem

      なぜAズ降りれんの?😮

    • @Paul-vf2wl
      @Paul-vf2wl Před rokem +2

      @@tristanbrowning4042 Any flush beats his straight so no it's not a big deal

    • @johnbryan2414
      @johnbryan2414 Před rokem +2

      I've done that very thing in online games more than once. But I would never do it sitting at a live table. I do it because of the algorithms used in online cards. It pays off more often than not

    • @songhan1586
      @songhan1586 Před 11 měsíci

      @@loui7210 not really, just dumb luck on a dumbass fold

  • @ChadGPT-1.0
    @ChadGPT-1.0 Před rokem +22

    Such a great story... not sure how many people would have decided to fold massive hands like that... the composure in such a spotlight is really awesome.

  • @blaqshiep4920
    @blaqshiep4920 Před 9 měsíci +18

    This is actually a monumental piece of television... The story and characters and even their conflict, all top notch. You couldn't write it better.
    Then the guy actually got dealt AA and KK... The call at then, the lessons learned... Beautiful.

  • @romainhedouin
    @romainhedouin Před rokem +2917

    My eternal respect to Perkins for saying it like it is, staying real, staying human and respecting the one guy at that table who's entire future depends on these few hours
    Obviously, even more eternal respect to Mr. Fishman

    • @magicmillhouse9586
      @magicmillhouse9586 Před rokem +40

      You think $129,000 pre tax is gonna affect an ASU professors entire future…. Hahaha I mean I’m sure the $80k or so will be nice but it isn’t going to change his entire future like he’s a bum making minimum wage.

    • @velatoget
      @velatoget Před rokem +262

      @@magicmillhouse9586 Hard disagree. I worked my way up to 40k and that changed my life drastically. Once you have enough that you can spare some for decent investments, your life is set up to be changed forever. $80k after tax can lead to millionaire status if spent properly.

    • @captainopvious7498
      @captainopvious7498 Před rokem +57

      @@velatoget exactly if you know how to spend the money correctly your life is set.

    • @jeremybrochu6288
      @jeremybrochu6288 Před rokem +102

      @@magicmillhouse9586 You act like 129k can't buy your way to success.. Almost as if a child was imagining what to spend his $129,000 on at the toy store rather than investing. You got the wrong perspective on money, my friend. You're stuck in your consumer thoughts.

    • @caloreen1992
      @caloreen1992 Před rokem +59

      @@magicmillhouse9586 If you have 80 grand just dumped into your bank account that you can invest it can be life changing. Enough money to start a business not life changing? Enough money to take years off work and go to school?

  • @josephedlin2172
    @josephedlin2172 Před rokem +2097

    The last bit where he’s folding great hands because he’s just realized what he’s won… big respect to the guy for playing that Oscar winning hand and all the best in the future.

    • @josephedlin2172
      @josephedlin2172 Před rokem +37

      @@since1876 that’s an awesome story and such a great way to look at your win. Mature guy now, but wish I’d learned that lesson earlier.
      I’ve made and lost and made it back again in life… the first time around I was 22… the second time around 35… it took me 13 years and a lot of pain to get it back and learn humility…
      Right now I’m banking a lot of what I made in the last 2-3yrs (investments) and friends are going all in while calling me crazy…
      I just tell them “I lost everything in ‘08, and this feels like ‘08 again… I’m happy to come out on top and wait for things to calm down”.
      Nobody ever lost money taking profit early.

    • @ChrisM-qo1jc
      @ChrisM-qo1jc Před rokem +25

      @@since1876 as someone struggling with game addiction that last part was so inspiring. Thank you for your story

    • @djkid22
      @djkid22 Před rokem +9

      @@ChrisM-qo1jc good luck man! Never take more than you can lose and don't chase your loses. If you're playing something other than poker, the casino is always going to beat you. You stand a chance on Texas Hold'em but better be dayum good! Wishing the best to you

    • @bobbyd9319
      @bobbyd9319 Před rokem +3

      @@josephedlin2172 depends on the profit amount and inflation. If the bank paid you 3% this year, you would till be losing 5% with inflation, maybe more

    • @hapwn
      @hapwn Před rokem +3

      When he saw all those 6's he knew the devil was out to get him, you can see it all on his face, lol!

  • @junction72
    @junction72 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I watched him fold those aces live. Couldn’t believe that hand🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @eriksports
    @eriksports Před 8 měsíci +15

    Phil getting upset when he’s complimented for a great read is hilarious

  • @BillPlain1
    @BillPlain1 Před rokem +651

    The moment where the Business man is yelling too Hellmuth "...endless trunks of money!" is priceless. Laak is just laughing and Hellmuth is just pissed: epic poker moment.

    • @Rileynjudkins
      @Rileynjudkins Před rokem +33

      The best was like dude was straight marinading all of them by giving the most mixed signals I have ever seen

    • @markcab2055
      @markcab2055 Před rokem +8

      Watching Hellmuth through the years, seems he is always pissed.

    • @JBHipple
      @JBHipple Před rokem +64

      @@markcab2055 Because when Phil wins, its because he's the best poker player in the history of the world, and when he loses, its because the dealer is screwing him with bad cards or because the other players don't play exactly how he wants them to. Biggest crybaby in poker.

    • @toddsmith8608
      @toddsmith8608 Před rokem +15

      @@JBHipple Exactly. PH literally thinks he should win every time and if it doesn't happen it's someone else's fault. Even after deducing the guy likely had him beat with KQ.

    • @ThanatoselNyx
      @ThanatoselNyx Před rokem +2

      ​@@markcab2055 if he is always like that, that isn't being pissed, that is just a personality.

  • @florianbielawa2919
    @florianbielawa2919 Před rokem +744

    Perkins with "He is a school teacher!" always cracks me up

    • @johnestupido1418
      @johnestupido1418 Před rokem +26

      Because not all heros make a ton of money.

    • @skaoi2286
      @skaoi2286 Před rokem +69

      🤣🤣🤣”screamingll do you a lot of good” coming from the guy who was screaming 5 seconds ago 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Keptionpoker
      @Keptionpoker Před rokem +7

      "...great read btw, you had him"

    • @Omegascithe
      @Omegascithe Před rokem +38

      ​@Jack Caserta Well, he wasn't yelling it due to it being a step-down in job quality or anything, he was emphasizing it because of the disparaging salary difference between Fishman and Hellmuth.
      There's no way any school teacher in the world would be making anywhere near the amount the top poker players in the world are making with their 'loads of money.' That's the meaning behind the emphasis of "He's a school teacher."

    • @nuhrii3449
      @nuhrii3449 Před rokem +16

      @Jack Caserta its not, hes pointing out that the 86k he just won is fucking insane, because teachers make about 50k a year, he just made and entire year and half worth of salary in one hand, meanwhile hellmuth is a multimillionaire, 86k is pennies on the dollar, he can piss that away and nothing would change for him

  • @jhl1657
    @jhl1657 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I'd say this is the most amazing hero fold in poker history. Most of the hundreds, thousands of super plays by professionals will be forgotten in a long period of time, but this will be remembered as a legendary lesson to all who plays poker as a gambling.

  • @BrankPros
    @BrankPros Před 6 měsíci +8

    Being able to not get griddy and lose all the money again needs a strong character. He folded packs of aces and kings 💀

  • @jasonnacci4091
    @jasonnacci4091 Před rokem +492

    17:18 - 17:43 Never loved Perkins more than this speech. Nothing against Phil ... but ..."he's a school teacher, and you have endless TRUNKS of money!"

    • @jomama969
      @jomama969 Před rokem +31

      No, everything against Phil. He’s right. A school teacher comes in and makes a life changing amount of money playing poker and Phil (net worth of $20 million) has the audacity it bitch about it like he’s gonna go bankrupt from it. An absolutely spoiled brat is what Hellmuth is.

    • @disenfage113
      @disenfage113 Před rokem +3

      @@jomama969 facts

    • @InWitheNew
      @InWitheNew Před rokem

      How can you not have anything against Phil? Hes suuuuuuch an asshole.

  • @Sheriff_Ochs
    @Sheriff_Ochs Před rokem +1889

    Bring back The Big Game! The formula was simple but amazing: get the most entertaining pros and introduce an amateur in the mix to spice up the action and give the folks at home somebody to root for.

    • @steviechampagne
      @steviechampagne Před rokem +55

      absolutely. it’s a shame they haven’t brought it back. they’re missing out on a huge show

    • @falco7641
      @falco7641 Před rokem +3

      hope so

    • @since1876
      @since1876 Před rokem +7

      It's hard now with online poker being not as legal as it was.

    • @OMGitsBMX
      @OMGitsBMX Před rokem +4

      Throw me in that shit

    • @javaresholmes4788
      @javaresholmes4788 Před rokem +3

      @@OMGitsBMX Dido I'm with you on that... I think one of us will give'm a run for their bag/💰/money...

  • @brianeid3604
    @brianeid3604 Před rokem +32

    Perkins’ face to Phil when Fishman goes all in against him at 15:55 😂😂😂

  • @JustPlainAwfulStreams

    never seen much of Perkins before but after this he's definitely a favorite. What a class act, he was so nice to the cannon and even defended him against Phil. a total stand up guy who seemed to be genuinely having fun the whole time

  • @septicwomb4394
    @septicwomb4394 Před rokem +1869

    Perkins didn’t do anything wrong, Hellmuth’s read was perfect. That said, it’s very surprising he called it to a loose cannon after putting him on his exact hand. Great for Fishman.
    Also, having the discipline to fold AA and KK after getting where he needed to be is crazy. The devil was tempting him hard.

    • @coreyham3753
      @coreyham3753 Před rokem +5

      Yes,m entertaining table play on this one.

    • @bluedonkey180
      @bluedonkey180 Před rokem +1

      should have shoved the aces and kings

    • @okiejohn3925
      @okiejohn3925 Před rokem +72

      Yeah, the evil poker gods were trying their best to get him to bust himself...

    • @bluedonkey180
      @bluedonkey180 Před rokem +5

      ​@@okiejohn3925 he should have shoved the aces and kings pre, that way he's happy with a call or fold instead of trying to squeeze out max value against much better postflop players

    • @standavidson7006
      @standavidson7006 Před rokem +77

      @@bluedonkey180 yes, theoretically thats correct. But there is a reason we can approach this theoretically; we do not have life changing money at stake.
      He does. One wrong call, even though it’s theoretically correct, and there goes your profit. He didn’t want to take the risk, not even a ~75% chance, because that’s still 25% of runouts that make you lose money.

  • @curveycurve82
    @curveycurve82 Před rokem +977

    What a great story! I love how he was defended “HE’S A SCHOOL TEACHER!” Lol. Awesome. That ending almost had me teary eyed.

    • @Duke-hl4ld
      @Duke-hl4ld Před rokem +15

      “Almost”? You are lying… I cried.

    • @iwannaseenow1
      @iwannaseenow1 Před rokem +6

      I thought that was degrading. OK, maybe mention it once, but to keep yelling it?

    • @seanwickham8905
      @seanwickham8905 Před rokem +14

      Endless....trunks...of money!!

    • @TheLegendBrolySS
      @TheLegendBrolySS Před rokem +20

      @@iwannaseenow1 how was it degrading, it was a stab at Phil to humble himself. Cause he didn't seem to understand, or care.
      He does that when he loses a hand always, so it's kinda the norm, but he really does lack humility and believes everyone is a joke that calls him.

    • @bojangles5232
      @bojangles5232 Před rokem +1

      Bill perkins is annoying

  • @darrendunning4231
    @darrendunning4231 Před 10 měsíci +6

    That pocket Aces fold was just magical. That was true test of his faith(if he believes).

    • @Lady_Vengeance
      @Lady_Vengeance Před 4 hodinami

      Why did he fold them though I feel like I’m missing something. Does he somehow know what the other guys are holding? What possible reason is there to fold the best possible hold cards?

  • @markomarkovic9293
    @markomarkovic9293 Před 11 měsíci

    What legend of proffesor,how he smails at the end.
    Heart full of joy.

  • @dannooooooo
    @dannooooooo Před rokem +1062

    not only did he outplay some great players, but once he got to the right number, he was able to keep it and resist great hands while still at the table because he knew the money he had was enough to change his life. That dude's a very rare individual, props.

    • @mumblesbadly7708
      @mumblesbadly7708 Před rokem +1

      It’s a weird game format.

    • @ryanith2
      @ryanith2 Před rokem +8

      He's a prof at ASU his house is probably worth 6 times the net of 92,235 he took home. Nowhere close to life changing money.

    • @TheGillenium
      @TheGillenium Před rokem +36

      @@ryanith2 if it wasn’t life changing he would have called with the Aces.

    • @ryanith2
      @ryanith2 Před rokem +5

      @@TheGillenium it's just risk assessment. He's just locking profits. Doesn't tell you anything about his personal life.

    • @mumblesbadly7708
      @mumblesbadly7708 Před rokem +29

      @@ryanith2 Just because he OWNS a house worth so much doesn’t mean that he’s flush with cash. For all we know, he could be on the verge of not being to make his next home mortgage payment!

  • @KK-ol3bf
    @KK-ol3bf Před rokem +503

    Never actually got tears watching a poker game - we all cheer when the under dog wins. well done dude, you so deserve this for you and your family

    • @Chans2011
      @Chans2011 Před rokem +5

      Ya the phone call at the end got me

  • @incocnicto
    @incocnicto Před 8 měsíci +10

    I love how supportive some of the other players are

  • @AllenGMayer
    @AllenGMayer Před 10 dny +1

    Folds Aces and Kings... This man deserved to pull that big windfall in. Great to see.

  • @VoiceNerd
    @VoiceNerd Před rokem +358

    That double Aces fold was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. Absolutely stunned

    • @skatefame
      @skatefame Před 9 měsíci +6

      "double aces" bahaha

  • @jesh777
    @jesh777 Před rokem +281

    It's rare to see a situation where someone gets a windfall in hand and makes the conscious decision to take it and walk away with it. I'm very happy for Mr. Fishman and this is instantly one of my favorite videos.

  • @jacobhurd426
    @jacobhurd426 Před 2 dny

    GOAT. This video shows all the great quirks about the game. What a legend

  • @hogowar
    @hogowar Před 7 měsíci +1

    The best poker match I’ve EVER seen.
    Props, sir!

  • @Blandy086
    @Blandy086 Před rokem +488

    Definitely hope to see more of him. Such a genuine person.
    His priorities are family so he gives up big cards to limit the risk.
    Inspiring.

    • @golden1975
      @golden1975 Před 11 měsíci +41

      I think you won't see more of him that man is done with gambling for good

    • @74747Kyle
      @74747Kyle Před 2 měsíci +1

      i would be too xD @@golden1975

  • @badgerbox
    @badgerbox Před rokem +367

    17:29 I love how Bill puts Phil in his place.

    • @boxwi
      @boxwi Před rokem +1

      Nice username

  • @MomirViggwilv
    @MomirViggwilv Před 8 měsíci +3

    Throwing away those aces was so crazy in the best way possible. Dude more than doubled his money already, and knew that even with a golden opportunity he still didn't want to risk it.

  • @jasonlong830
    @jasonlong830 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I've always said, "in certain spots it's actually good to fold pocket Aces preflop". This situation is THAT situation.
    When you're in a tourney and you'd rather gamble on flops and not the chance of getting sucked out doing something drastic preflop.

    • @stephenstephenryan
      @stephenstephenryan Před 9 měsíci +1

      No it’s not. The spot to fold AA pre is in a satellite when all winners get same and multiple ppl all in.
      Here he should just rip it all in and then turn over his cards so nobody calls (if he didn’t wanna risk taking a flop)

  • @denduart
    @denduart Před rokem +763

    I love Fishman's decision to slowdown and ensure his win. Folding pocket aces and Kings is unheard of.

    • @jamesbell1613
      @jamesbell1613 Před rokem +24

      I wouldn't even look...

    • @cial67
      @cial67 Před rokem +9

      He could have shoved the aces and won the pot without any contest

    • @andyshaw8870
      @andyshaw8870 Před rokem +2

      @@cial67 Not if Laak called XD. Fishman is a loose cannon, remember?

    • @cial67
      @cial67 Před rokem +6

      @@andyshaw8870 Laak would never call with a small pocket pair lol. In fact he'd certainly put him on exactly AA knowing he wouldn't even shove KK in that spot

    • @andyshaw8870
      @andyshaw8870 Před rokem +12

      @@cial67 Laak at that point knew he was playing tight but he didn’t know how tight. Also, there’s the possibility that fishman would use that perspective on him to his advantage. So if Laak had kings queens or AK, in that situation. Who knows what he would’ve called. By your logic. He could’ve shoved the next 8 hands and won them all because everyone else would’ve just asssumed he had pocket aces each time? ??? It’s the poker table. Anything can happen at any time. Games on.

  • @The_Gallowglass
    @The_Gallowglass Před rokem +340

    He's good at not letting people know what's going on in his head. He plays stupid when he's smart and strong when weak, weak when strong, they give him two choices and he does a lateral. Sun Tzu would be proud.

    • @daltooinewestwood6380
      @daltooinewestwood6380 Před rokem +10

      Maybe it’s the eye of god bias, but I feel like I would’ve read his shaking after going all in for what it was

    • @christtwitch4013
      @christtwitch4013 Před rokem

      Play like that in poker and ur basically playing the luck game. Poker is not played like that.

    • @adampizzi8870
      @adampizzi8870 Před rokem +1

      Basically everyone's first strategy

    • @divineoverhand5307
      @divineoverhand5307 Před rokem +1

      @@daltooinewestwood6380 The thing is, i would ve thought he is intentinally overselling it and shaking his hands and stuff to make me think that he is intentionally doing it to hide his bad hand lol. I would mind fuck myself

    • @douwehuysmans5959
      @douwehuysmans5959 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@daltooinewestwood6380 Like the commentator said 'My hands would've been shaking either way'

  • @ReclaimingMyChillTime
    @ReclaimingMyChillTime Před 6 měsíci +2

    Best poker video ever. "He's a school teacher. A school teacher! You have him have endless trunks of money!!! Hahaha

  • @rifleman1873
    @rifleman1873 Před měsícem

    Perkins is great!!! The commentary by the pros at the end is spot on.

  • @aaronalvarez7151
    @aaronalvarez7151 Před rokem +492

    Bruh every time I get pocket aces someone always has a straight or a quad this guy played this so well

    • @ledrash6079
      @ledrash6079 Před rokem +17

      Nah, he did not play well at all. So many mistakes, but sometimes people get lucky.

    • @rah2023
      @rah2023 Před rokem

      Lol, if you play for fake money, that's because its rigged, they give you pocket aces so you raise big, then there is always a straight. You're out of chips and you repurchase. Rince and repeat. Fake money poker is not remotely like real poker.

    • @rileypearson8697
      @rileypearson8697 Před rokem

      @@ledrash6079 can people not tell when people are counting card

    • @alanmacneill7872
      @alanmacneill7872 Před rokem +39

      @@rileypearson8697 You can't count cards in a poker game. The deck is shuffled between every hand. All you can know is the cards that have been shown and yours

    • @Pattaya-360
      @Pattaya-360 Před rokem +1

      …because your raise isn’t large enough….you want to try to flush out those idiots who are going for an inside straight draw or the flush….

  • @2332Stephen
    @2332Stephen Před rokem +478

    I actually love this format...I wish you guys would bring this show back..with regular Joe's vs pros...it's a great concept!!!

    • @shady610
      @shady610 Před rokem +10

      It was by far my favorite poker show.

    • @shady610
      @shady610 Před rokem +4

      It was by far my favorite poker show.

    • @lucasorazi
      @lucasorazi Před rokem +1

      "Regular joe's" got me laughing so hard hahaha

    • @Alberts_Stuff
      @Alberts_Stuff Před rokem

      This comment should be pinned

    • @maybenexttime164
      @maybenexttime164 Před rokem

      It was by far my favorite poker show.

  • @mavrk.d
    @mavrk.d Před 6 měsíci

    I love this. Thank you CZcams recommendations

  • @chromatophore881
    @chromatophore881 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was not aware that in this kind of game you could just cash in your chips and bug out. Folding pocket aces preflop makes more sense now. Lovely to see how much the money means to him and his family and I wish him all the best.

  • @robertrussell4459
    @robertrussell4459 Před rokem +55

    LOLOL I love it "He's A School Teacher! You And Him Have Endless Trunks Of Money! HE'S A SCHOOL TEACHER" lolololololololol

  • @longviolinfilms
    @longviolinfilms Před rokem +363

    I love that they call this guy the loose cannon and he makes several clutch folds, wins full value from a steaming helmuth and then folds pocket aces followed by pocket kings in one of the most unpredictable shows of restraint I've ever seen in poker.

    • @nickholden1921
      @nickholden1921 Před rokem +37

      its the name of the seat they give to average people

    • @MrJamberee
      @MrJamberee Před rokem +4

      One of the worst, most amateur acting jobs I have ever seen with the straight against Hellmuth. Just awful, and Hellmuth was dumb enough to fall for it.

    • @ErLeuchten
      @ErLeuchten Před rokem +9

      @@MrJamberee "Hellmuth was dumb enough to fall for it." how you know why he fold it? can you read minds watching youtube clips? you dont think helmuth knows who this guy is? i know, sorry, probably too many question at once for you. btw. helmuth is one of the best actors in pro poker, just sayin.!

    • @CanORage
      @CanORage Před rokem +1

      @@MrJamberee It felt like a pretty classic "shrug bet" to me, but it's a lot easier to make that call with the benefit of perfect knowledge. Besides at a high level you can easily second guess that as deliberately attempting to feign a common tell knowing that an advanced player would pick it up, a la the goblet duel in the Princess Bride.

    • @seditt5146
      @seditt5146 Před rokem +2

      That is not restraint, that is called being a bad poker player. I suppose it could be seen as restraint in terms of he is aware he is a bad player and knows he does not know how to play pocket AA or pocket KK. I didn't see the Kings( his play was just too terrible to keep watching) so idk the situation but the AA fold was just flat out bad. His goal should be to get all his chips in the middle with a call from 1 person. That is always your goal with AA preflop if anyone else is acting aggressive. You are currently winning and getting the most chips in when you are CURRENTLY winning is all that matters in poker. Tournament structure changes that slightly but its extremely slightly. Hos fold was a shitty fold and acting like it was a good move is equal to someone pushing all in with 7 2 offset against AA and sucking out for the win. Its a bad play regardless if you won that single hand because single hands are meaningless. A mathematician should by all means know all this as its trivial poker theory so it stands to reason he is just a bad player, likely due to fear. He folded AA because he was early and simply does not know how to play it. Preflop folding AA is NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER WVWR the right move lol.. ever!

  • @eldoctorx
    @eldoctorx Před 7 měsíci +2

    He slayed the giant, rescued the princess. You couldn't write a better story

  • @painmt651
    @painmt651 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Not too many real feel good family stories in the poker world. This is great!

  • @berthanadalauber6321
    @berthanadalauber6321 Před rokem +270

    WOW. Emotional with you Mr. Math School teacher. So happy for you and what a great game you played. Congratulations sir

  • @bluemonk611
    @bluemonk611 Před rokem +278

    I'm a teacher too, that man is smarter than I am. I imagine I would have reached for the ring and gone home with nothing but a story to tell.

    • @addictedtonothing23
      @addictedtonothing23 Před rokem +3

      I def. lost more hands with AA than i won

    • @littleshadow2707
      @littleshadow2707 Před rokem +3

      They're some of the worst hands when you think you got it good! 😭

    • @cv9672
      @cv9672 Před 5 měsíci

      the only case in which he did the right thing is if he was in way over his depth and couldnt afford to lose, which brings into question his prior bets. aces there was a positive bet for him as long as he could take the variance of outcomes, and if he coudlnt afford the variance of outcomes then why was he making far more reckless bets earlier?
      guy had no business being there with that mentality and made a terrible decision probabilistically

    • @sere971
      @sere971 Před měsícem

      @@cv9672 Can you at least bother to look up what the show is before spouting nonsense off?
      In this show, the random person is staked $100k vs 5 pros who supply their own money. They only get to keep the propfits, aka everything above $100k, but 100k and below they have nothing to lose.
      The CORRECT play for someone who can't afford to play high stakes poker on their own is to do EXACTLY what Fisherman did. It's why someone with a 100k bankroll doesn't sit at those tables-- because if variance fucks you, you can't do anything about it.

  • @scraure8754
    @scraure8754 Před rokem

    i think its a genius thing for teachers to play poker and outsmart everyone
    i love you melissa

  • @guitarman7300
    @guitarman7300 Před měsícem

    What a wholesome ending, Perkins is a good dude too, way to keep the game in perspective.

  • @sbrother176
    @sbrother176 Před rokem +102

    He didn't let greed take over, took just enough at his own max value instead of losing it big. Good on you Fisherman the math teacher.

  • @jessebowen20
    @jessebowen20 Před rokem +53

    My parents are both school teachers and I grew up playing cards with my dad. Seeing a teacher playing his heart out makes me feel good

  • @noyce.
    @noyce. Před rokem +4

    I'd definitely had played that Ace Pairs and King Pairs.
    Though the Ace pair would probably tilt me so hard and that's why he's there and I'm here.
    Well played Mr. Math Teacher. Well played. That ending was so wholesome.

  • @connman8d617
    @connman8d617 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I swear I've seen this before but I never noticed Stapleton saying "I can't believe it, Vince." LMAO. RIP Mike Sexton. The absolute 🐐.

  • @shady6281
    @shady6281 Před rokem +423

    Damn the way the guy told Hellmuth how he had a ton of money probably actually made Hellmuth happier about it

    • @compassbrian
      @compassbrian Před rokem +25

      “And I get to write off this loss too!”

    • @jamesnelson9433
      @jamesnelson9433 Před rokem +21

      Hellmuth makes about $2 a year in salary, so I think he will be just fine. This is life changing money for the school teacher. Good on you Perkins!

    • @Juide80
      @Juide80 Před rokem

      @@compassbrian Did he actually say that? 😄

    • @DanKaschel
      @DanKaschel Před rokem +24

      @@jamesnelson9433 2 whole dollars?

    • @jamesnelson9433
      @jamesnelson9433 Před rokem +2

      @@DanKaschel obviously not $2 rather 2 mill

  • @Gan-ganTGhifary
    @Gan-ganTGhifary Před rokem +155

    When you give up a double-ace to stay out of a bigger problem...
    THAT WAS EPIC!

  • @tomeullabres5288
    @tomeullabres5288 Před 8 měsíci +1

    He made an smart decission. When he realized folding all hands would make him win a life changing amount of money, he was mentally strong enough to really fold everything regardless of how strong was his hand preflop.

  • @ChrisG9978
    @ChrisG9978 Před 21 dnem

    I've lost a number of times on pocket Aces...I'll usually stay in with pocket Aces (or any pocket pair for that matter) until I see a flop, then go from there. Fishman's style is similar to my own, chaotic at times, and I choose which hands to play not only by odds but based on what's happening with the pot, among other factors too numerous to mention. No matter how you slice it, success in poker is still largely dependent on luck...enjoy watching him play.

  • @nunurbizniz3251
    @nunurbizniz3251 Před rokem +144

    He bluffed his way through the game to win big time. The fact that he stopped when he did tells people he did it for his family. All my respect, Fishman.

  • @raduszilagyi6055
    @raduszilagyi6055 Před rokem +38

    I've played poker 2 times in my whole life, with some friends at home. But this man touched me. The phone call at the end is heart warming

  • @osteicht
    @osteicht Před 10 měsíci

    Fishman is kind of person whom contented of what he have, i learn a lesson on this good job teacher!

  • @azizur_r_akash
    @azizur_r_akash Před 2 měsíci

    I am so happy for fishman.A real man who cares for his family....Good luck Man.

  • @MrWildbill
    @MrWildbill Před rokem +141

    His ability to walk away from the cards he was getting and just stunning, far more then his general play. There are not a lot of people that could do that.

  • @ronaldoguedes68
    @ronaldoguedes68 Před rokem +1

    That pocket aces fold told me everything about him. What a guts.

  • @robertozillioxo
    @robertozillioxo Před rokem

    This is now one my of fav all time poker videos

  • @yakked
    @yakked Před rokem +17

    17:32 the "endless trunks of money" bit was one of my all-time faves

  • @atrocious_pr0xy
    @atrocious_pr0xy Před rokem +65

    I've been known to fold some mad shit, but this dude did it at the right time and played the hell out of some poker

  • @Freydohh
    @Freydohh Před 23 dny +1

    Did you hear phone call? This guy has been playing his cards right for quite some time. Perfect ending.

  • @jlogan18
    @jlogan18 Před 5 měsíci

    This was so fun to watch! Fishman killed it

  • @netwalkerz4726
    @netwalkerz4726 Před rokem +66

    WOW. Congratulations Mr. Math School teacher. Love what you did.

  • @starf00
    @starf00 Před rokem +136

    Nice donation from Hellmuth, he knew exactly what was going on and that he could make another of his tantrums was just a big bonus, good guy Hellmuth.

    • @boomnailedit1609
      @boomnailedit1609 Před rokem +3

      I don’t know enough about him, that would be awesome if this was the case!

    • @josefrausto3477
      @josefrausto3477 Před rokem +22

      @@boomnailedit1609 probably not, the dude hates losing and is known for blowing up like that

    • @InWitheNew
      @InWitheNew Před rokem

      @@boomnailedit1609 super unlikely. This was sarcasm. Helmuth is famous mostly for being the biggest asshole to ever be a successful poker player.

  • @neotanquito
    @neotanquito Před 13 dny

    SO fun how a newbie with good instincs can outplay the pros in this awsome game!

  • @wariklie
    @wariklie Před 5 měsíci

    Folding aces and kings are absolutely insane man… I could never do that, but it all works out

  • @lucienvandegaart3611
    @lucienvandegaart3611 Před rokem +289

    Hurray for the teacher. Makes a big score for his family playing the odds. I remember hitting a $ 30 k hand on the way to the circus with the family on a $6 bet Caribbean poker back in late 90s. Really came in handy that winter. Every family man who works hard for a living deserves to hit a jackpot for his kids. The feelings unreal with a good woman and children in your life God gave you. Just don't get lost beating the house

    • @adrianalex27
      @adrianalex27 Před rokem +2

      100% agree.

    • @ForTheOmnissiah
      @ForTheOmnissiah Před rokem +3

      Based as fuk

    • @lizxu322
      @lizxu322 Před rokem +7

      You had 69 likes before I took it to 70. As much as I like the number 69 I liked your comment more, so

    • @franklee2683
      @franklee2683 Před rokem +1

      Odds will catch up to you. Can't win enough,one day you will lose too much....Mr Family Guy. That day is coming,....if it hasn't happened already.

    • @willhudson5687
      @willhudson5687 Před rokem

      Based

  • @TrustworthyFella
    @TrustworthyFella Před rokem +32

    Noone gonna talk about how a guy called fish-man actually beat all the sharks? :D
    Superstoked for the guy! Amazing, and i love how he threw those Aces and Kings...
    Definitely a guy i'd like to see more of!

    • @TrustworthyFella
      @TrustworthyFella Před rokem +1

      The sharks got beaten by a fish, man! Get it?

    • @fouzanium
      @fouzanium Před 7 měsíci

      @@TrustworthyFella "Fish are friends not food"... for only this game... 😅

  • @n3r0wolfe
    @n3r0wolfe Před 6 měsíci +2

    the way hellmuth talks and acts towards the dealer is uncalled for by far

  • @Lilsteve615
    @Lilsteve615 Před měsícem

    He might be my new favorite poker play for sure lol i like his energy

  • @dgreene3467
    @dgreene3467 Před rokem +39

    This is my favorite round of poker ever. He's a school teacher, and you have endless trunks of money to Hellmuth LOLOL!

    • @since1876
      @since1876 Před rokem +1

      Everyone loves putting the needle in Philly 😂

  • @s.shephard8547
    @s.shephard8547 Před rokem +199

    Phil calling his exact hand was pretty impressive tho

    • @addenanda
      @addenanda Před rokem +2

      I think thats the only card that can outwin him.

    • @jeffwei
      @jeffwei Před rokem +26

      @@addenanda nah, there were plenty of hands that could have beat him: pocket pair matching anything on the board, KQ of any other suit, 3-4 of any suit, AJ or A10. He called the KQ of clubs because that was the most likely hand for him to have to still be in the pot at that point, based on how he'd been betting. Watch the pros, they do this all the time, it's why they are pros because they can read other people's hands.

    • @florentdevier
      @florentdevier Před rokem +5

      @@jeffwei No, he's a great player he saw very fast he was on the flush (immediate reaction when he loses was "if a clubs comes i wouldn't lose a dime here"). So then only KQ would beat him, makes perfect sense.

    • @markh9246
      @markh9246 Před rokem +1

      Not really, it was on obv read....the guy was only pushing in that spot with the nuts. Was obv KQ of clubs or KQ any suit.

    • @s.shephard8547
      @s.shephard8547 Před rokem

      @@markh9246 it’s obvious when you can see the cards and work backwards from that, that would be one possible hand judging by the board but that’s a good read first guess

  • @chrism3790
    @chrism3790 Před měsícem

    Wow.
    I have never seen a man display so much self control. Who folds pocket aces like that? And the universe immediately rewarded him.

  • @m1bl4n
    @m1bl4n Před 10 dny

    I don't understand poker at all and have no idea who these people are, but this was interesting to watch.

  • @chemaha1
    @chemaha1 Před rokem +83

    I’m so happy for this guy, great family man he deserves that win

    • @chairwood
      @chairwood Před rokem

      it seems today that all you are is violence in movies and sex on tv