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Re(2): Is it possible to play this hand worse?
You could have played it worse by not raising preflop and check-calling all the way down to the river AND then folding.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 19th, 2005
Re(2): Debatable call with JJ - KillerKop @ Stars 500k
This is a very aggressive call. He called with the best hand, but it seems like a lot of chips to give away if you already have a big stack. I don't know I would be that sure that there wasn't an overpair out there either. That being said, if he wants to get involved, that's his choice. It's probably not a risk that I'm going to take, but the payoff would have been huge. I would have folded this quickly, but I won't fault him for gambling.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 19th, 2005
Re(1): Any way to get away from this?
No. I am calling this every time. He must hold exactly 7/10 to beat you and thats not a hand somebody is typically going to raise a multi-way pot with. OBV you know if you had raised in the first place instead of limping this wouldn't have happened to you...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
Re(1): did I play it right or not
You have a couple of problems in this hand. If you have three limpers, you should probably raise more. A 'standard' raise is no longer effective in a bigger pot. 4.5x-5x at this blind level will still probably get you one caller. On the flop, I probably would have bet to at least limit the draws, but a check here is not that bad. Other than that, I see no problems. UTG called when he shouldn't have (you should be happy with that) and drew out on you.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
Re(2): What happened....
thanks jay- your analysis is always very helpful....
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
What happened....
Well as it turns out, I was about half right in my analysis of this hand. I pushed in on the turn. He thought for a little bit and decided to call. He turned over . So I made the right read there. And was very happy that I was able to put him on the right hand AND follow through. I was very happy about the way I played the hand until this morning, when I began thinking that there were some flaws. The whole point of trying to take this down on the turn was that he would ignore the odds and just look for a better spot. That did not happen. Remember, I had this play in my head before I had ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
Re(2): What's the best move?
Good analysis. If pushing is marginally correct, Is a call in any way acceptable' As far as the preflop raise goes, I find it profitable with this player to call his raises (especially when the blinds make it affordable) because he only raises with certain types of hands. This gives me good information that I can use to get creative later in the hand. It seems counter-intuitive to call the raises because he only raises with better hands than mine, but so far it has been working out. As much respect as I have for his play, he sometimes has difficulty bluffing or holding onto a marginal hand. ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
Re(9): What would you do with 99 here?
In rereading this post I think jay_shark has a point. Especially with the way you described the image of the other players. It may indeed be a good time for a squeeze play. It seems to me there is a higher probability of you having the best hand than not. I'm guessing the only hands you would get called with are AA, KK, QQ, AK. That gives you a high probability to take down the pot right away. If you are in the mood to gamble, go ahead and do it. But, as I stated before, you can always just choose not to get involved and risk one of your opponents waking up with a monster.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
What's the best move?
First off, this is a $200.00 heads up NLHE match with someone I consider a very good player. We have played each other alot over the past months and know each others games really well. This is not a game that I think of as a big source of income, I more play it because it is a challenge. Most of our hands play out like a game of chicken, so it's really important to trust yourself in this game. That being said, I ran into a hand that was really interesting to me last night. I change gears alot when I play but, in general, I play extremely loose and aggressive. This is even more true heads up ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 14th, 2005
Re(4): What would you do with 99 here?
Folding seems like the best move here. It seems like an expensive call just hoping to make a set. And I don't think a squeeze play over two loose players is that good of a move either (but it could work.)
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 13th, 2005
Re(2): Split showed cards?
I have wanted this feature along with the ability to show a hand you are folding. You wouldn't use it often, but it can be helpful every once in a great while.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 13th, 2005
Re(4): Should I have folded this hand when the big stack went all in?
Fold...QUICKLY. With your smallish raise you told him you had a big hand. I've seen people do it with aces and sometimes AK(i don't know why) and not much else. He is screaming at you that he has a better hand. He knows he is getting the call, he knows he moved in 11 times already and you're calling him down with any type of hand. Especially a hand that puts out a raise that anounces something huge. Just because a player is aggressive doesn't make him stupid. This play has paid huge dividends for me. I don't get action sometimes, but when I do it makes up for it in spades! I've had alot of ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(3): Any comments here...
Why would you limp if you were counting on him raising' I wouldn't be too excited to call any raise with A6. Especially from someone who had me outchipped easily. Just a question...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(1): Seems like an easy fold, but maybe not
It's hard to know if it was a good fold or not. If I got myself into that situation, I would probably have to fold as well. Either of the other players could have easily hit two pair, possibly a set. But the problem is someone might be betting the same way with TPTK or even a draw. Could you blame them' It is definitely possible because of the way YOU played it. And you said it yourself, it was an aggressive table. I do have to hound you just a little though. You rationalize limping with QQ because the table is aggressive and you plan to reraise. Even if it had worked, is that a good play ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(2): Fact Filter vs. Judgement Filter - Mental Hole in my game
supermoves...absolutely. I think ultimately the players who have that edge in judgement have a huge advantage. But you have to be good enough and observant enough to interpret the facts first. The facts should be the basis for implementing your judgement.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(3): Fact Filter vs. Judgement Filter - Mental Hole in my game
Another effective way to get over the hump with hands like this and improve your overall game tremendously is to experiment. When your BR is sizable enough to handle it, play your normal tournaments with the intention of learning about other ways to play. Most players settle into a style from the first time they play and continually improve that style. If you are typically very tight, play a tourney completely balls-to-the-wall aggressive, or vice versa. Play a tournament where your typical raise is 5x BB if you normally do 3. But play the whole time this way. This may help you discover your ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(5): Fact Filter vs. Judgement Filter - Mental Hole in my game
There are literally hundreds of different questions to ask yourself. It will become second nature once you begin using them. The script is helpful when you get in a jam. I will list the types of questions I go through typically: Pre-flop: Do I want to play the hand' Is there action before me' Am I ahead' Am I behind' How many chips do I have' How many chips do the people in the pot or still to act have' How are people going to react to my actions' Can I outplay my opponent in this pot' If I am raised, how much more am I willing to risk' Am I in control of this pot' What does my opponent's ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(3): Fact Filter vs. Judgement Filter - Mental Hole in my game
On a side note about good laydowns.... Last night I folded second set to an unpaired board with no straight or flush possibilities (In a heads-up match too.) Thought I was an a..hole until my opponent was nice enough to show me the top set. Had to brag, first time I've ever trusted myself enough to do that.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
Re(1): Fact Filter vs. Judgement Filter - Mental Hole in my game
This is definitely something I had to work through. To start making big laydowns you need to use the facts AND your judgement. IMO the situation described above is not even a hard laydown. Just like you said, you committed yourself to the hand before anybody else told you what they had. The SB is making a huge statement by coming over the top of a raise-reraise. He is also raising into a small stack who is almost surely committed to this pot (you said the middle position's stack was smaller than yours, so i'm assuming in the vicinity of 10k or so.) When the middle position player min. raised ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 12th, 2005
I'm tired, so I call....
I have tried to make it a point not to complain about stuff that annoys me. That ends right now...lol. I am only posting this because it's just as funny as it is annoying to me. 20 minutes into a tournament that started at NINE PM. 8 high flush draw calls my overbet (I have 3 Kings) on the turn for all of his chips... I'm tired...So I call! hits the flush. No prob. still have plenty of chips. 10 minutes later... same tourney... new table.... On the turn I make Aces and Kings... I bet the pot to put my opponent all in... I'm tired...So I call! Calls with 99 and hits 9 on the river.... 30 ...
Posted in: Bad Beats 		dugums
Dec 10th, 2005
Re(14): playing nut straight against flush draw...
I couldn't agree more, jay. I was very happy to get the call. Just thought it might be interesting to hear how others thought it should be played. Thanks again for all of the input!
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 6th, 2005
Re(12): playing nut straight against flush draw...
Thanks to all for the valuable input! I guess I'll just continue to be happy when somebody calls all-in with a draw against the nuts...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 6th, 2005
Re(10): playing nut straight against flush draw...
I'm starting to feel that perhaps the overbet isn't a bad move here. It takes away my opponents option to raise and makes the price a little worse. Although I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that my opponent here would have called. It's just how this specific person plays. Now, don't get too angry at me with this one: Is it at all acceptable to check after the flop' If he bets I clearly still need to at least call (if not go over the top here) if he checks, I can see the turn, if it doesn't pair the board or bring the third club, I still have the nuts. It is a weak way to play it, but ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 6th, 2005
Re(1): playing nut straight against flush draw...
Thanks for the response. Ignoring this specific instance (and I understand everything depends on the exact situation) is there any more effective ways to play these types of hands. It seems even if I price the flush draw out with a big bet, I get called. My buddy had kind of a funny reaction: He told me to cross my nuts and hope for the best.
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 5th, 2005
playing nut straight against flush draw...
Everybody has ran into the situation. Wondering if anybody has insight into the best way to approach the situation. It seems if no matter what if I push really hard, I will still get the call. I however hate checking, waiting to see if I'll get drawn out on. If my opponent doesn't make his flush, I get no action. If he does, I don't want action. Here's an example: Blinds at 50/100 Stack sizes are all comparable @ about 2200 chips UTG I am dealt I raise to 300 I inexplicably get called by 3 other players (I am fairly tight overall and extremely tight out of position/UTG) 1200 in the ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		dugums
Dec 5th, 2005