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« on: January 14, 2012, 07:51:57 PM » |
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So, as gollum would ask... What does it gots in its pocketsssss...
I am playing in a tournament (on break at the moment) and find myself wondering about this pockets question...
What is it that one might have in the pocket that really needs an all-in bet? It is so misused now, but at some time there was a moment that going all in was just the right thing to do... usually at some showdown or critical spot in the game, not just casual "oh I guess I will go all in and see how it works out."
But, right now I ask specifically about the pocket cards that might cause you to go all-in pre-flop... I personally can't think of a thing except perhaps AA or maybe KK, but I still think I would make a very big bet on those, but not risk my last penny...
Look forward to hearing some input on this!
katt
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« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2012, 08:08:36 PM » |
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Katt, I think we have all gone all-in on AA...KK and I find that I always realize...once again..  I also know that's what makes poker so interesting and frustrating!! It's part luck and skill and why we keep going back for more!! |
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2012, 09:49:46 PM » |
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Rosebud you are so very right about the "once again"... I have gone all-in on less than that in the heat of the moment... Just knowing I have it and they are bluffing... Then comes the sound of one hand clapping! That would be my one hand clapping against my forehead as I moan, "Aaagghhh, I did it againnnnnnnn!"  katt |
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2012, 04:37:16 AM » |
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All in pre-flop would possibly be Jacks and maybe Queens. There isn't much else that I would consider going all in with preflop. However, my bankroll would affect my decisions too so if I was short stacked, I would certainly be going all in on pocket 10s, 9s, 8s and 7s.
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2012, 05:51:04 AM » |
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All in pre-flop would possibly be Jacks and maybe Queens. There isn't much else that I would consider going all in with preflop. However, my bankroll would affect my decisions too so if I was short stacked, I would certainly be going all in on pocket 10s, 9s, 8s and 7s.
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Really, all-in all the way down to pocket 7's? I am so shy of going all-in that I have trouble doing it with AA or KK... always end up broke... hmmm something else I must work on. Does help me know what my opponents may be up to... at least the ones who aren't going all-in with 3 9 off...  katt |
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« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2012, 06:24:46 AM » |
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...only when shortstacked though Katt. Always best to go all in with a pair rather than Ace rag or Ace King when shortstacked.
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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2012, 11:27:12 AM » |
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...only when shortstacked though Katt. Always best to go all in with a pair rather than Ace rag or Ace King when shortstacked.
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So, if my opponent has a shortstack, they are more likely going all-in with a pair, but it might be as low as 77, but less likely AK or A rag... on the other hand the big stack may be taking more of a chance with an AK or A rag? Am I on the right track in figuring out what its got in its pocketssssss? katt |
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2012, 04:14:05 PM » |
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Absolutely Katt.
Shortstacks will usually wait for a pair to take their chances on.
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