Short Stacks & Sharp Edges – Comeback with Spins, Fitness…

Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

04.01.2026, 16:57 +1

Hey guys,

after a long abstinence from the poker world, I recently started playing some spins again and thought why not blogging about it this year to stay consistent and (hopefully) get paid some $$$ from the raffle :f_love:

Currently mostly playing 30$ Spins, some HUSNG when I get a lobby or other SNGs when they run. I feel super rusty everywhere and have tons of leaks but my winrate is still pretty good after 2k games since the comeback. I get flamed by some regs in the chat a lot, honestly not sure if they have a point or just trashtalking to get me off the tables haha. Anyway, need to study a lot to fight back.

Goals for 2026:
- 10k profit - need some good variance since my volume is pretty low
- Do a one-arm pullup: I can do ~18 clean regular pullups, now its time to learn how to do it with just one arm:)
- Win some money in fantasy football, finish the Premier League season well and then crush the world cup - not sure if people are interested in some FF content?
- Find a better job
- Have a good life

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VorpalF2F

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Joined: 02.09.2010

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04.01.2026, 21:13 0

Originally posted by Kogologo
after a long abstinence from the poker world, I recently started playing some spins again and thought why not blogging about it this year to stay consistent and (hopefully) get paid some $$$ from the raffle
Hey Kogologo,
Good start to the blog.
Are you also in the bankroll challenge? I didn't see your name in there, but I might have overlooked it.

Best of luck :gl:,
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Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

Posts: 38

05.01.2026, 18:01 0

Yes I just joined.

First week results:
Week: 1
Tournaments played: 43
Profit: $+30
BR: $3030

Some more detailed update with hands, graphs etc will follow once I have played some more hands by the end of the week!

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SvenBe

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Joined: 19.04.2006

Posts: 5,305

08.01.2026, 13:11 +1

Originally posted by Kogologo
Yes I just joined.

Some more detailed update with hands, graphs etc will follow once I have played some more hands by the end of the week!

Looking forward to it - already added the challenger badge to your account.
Good luck at the tables and may the 15k quickly come!

Join our Bankroll Challenge 2026 and win up to $500 Reach your goals & master the game!

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Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

Posts: 38

13.01.2026, 08:45 0

Thanks Svenbe :f_drink:

atm very busy prepping for some job interviews.

Sofar 63 tournaments, mostly regspeed 3max, +182$ incl RB

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Random Hand vs reg. Too thin for value? Sometimes reg level themselves into making thin calls vs large sizes. Stacksizes are a little awkward and I dont have a smaller size here OTR vs regs usually, check or jam.

XXX, $30 + $2.10 - Hold'em No Limit - 10/20 - 2 players
Hand delivered by Pokeit

SB (Hero): 900 (45 bb)
BB: 600 (30 bb)

Pre-Flop: (30) Hero is SB with 6:heart: 9:heart:
Hero raises to 40, BB calls 20

Flop: (80) 3:spade: 4:diamond: 5:club: (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets 28, BB calls 28

Turn: (136) 9:diamond: (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets 95, BB calls 95

River: (326) 8:diamond: (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets 737 (all-in), BB folds

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Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

Posts: 38

03.02.2026, 11:36 +1

Reall started this blog at the worst time where I have the least amount of time to play :f_ugly:

Week: 5
Tournaments played: 96
Profit: $+701
BR: $3701

When in doubt, always go for max value :f_drink: Villain reg

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XXX, $30 + $2.10 - Hold'em No Limit - 15/30 - 2 players
Hand delivered by Pokeit

SB: 635 (21 bb)
BB (Hero): 865 (29 bb)

Pre-Flop: (45) Hero is BB with Q:spade: 2:spade:
SB calls 15, Hero checks

Flop: (60) Q:club: Q:diamond: 9:heart: (2 players)
Hero checks, SB checks

Turn: (60) 3:diamond: (2 players)
Hero bets 90, SB calls 90

River: (240) A:spade: (2 players)
Hero bets 745 (all-in), SB calls 515 (all-in)

Total pot: 1,270

Showdown:
BB (Hero) shows Q:spade: 2:spade: (three of a kind, Queens)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 39%, Flop: >99%, Turn: 100%, River: 100%)

SB shows A:club: 7:spade: (two pair, Aces and Queens)
(Equity - Pre-Flop: 61%, Flop: <1%, Turn: 0%, River: 0%)

BB (Hero) wins 1,270

At least I am running well,even shipped 50$ from the raffle here and one 10x hehe

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Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

Posts: 38

16.02.2026, 12:12 +1

Week: 8
Tournaments played: 132
Profit: $+545
BR: $3545

Atm just playing like one short session a week so I don't completely forget the fundamentals. Can't wait for March when I can grind some real volume!

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Kogologo

Joined: 22.12.2011

Posts: 38

04.04.2026, 16:55 +1

Week: 15
Tournaments played: 161
Profit: $+627
BR: $3627

Always messing up my sizings, think I should rather go 3 streets here or go higher OTF to jam turn
PokerStars, $30 + $2.10 - Hold'em No Limit - 30/60 - 2 players
Replay this hand on Pokeit

SB: 720 (12 bb)
BB (Hero): 780 (13 bb)

Pre-Flop: (90) Hero is BB with Q:spade: 8:heart:
SB calls 30, Hero checks

Flop: (120) 2:spade: 8:club: A:spade: (2 players)
Hero checks, SB bets 60, Hero raises to 150, SB calls 90

Turn: (420) 4:club: (2 players)
Hero bets 570 (all-in), SB calls 510 (all-in)

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