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02-09-06, 09:14 AM
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I wasn't suggesting a check raise, just a straight raise based on the fact that I've got what seems like a good drawing hand. I'm going to think about the math for this a bit later on - how likely it is that I make my straight without a scare card coming up.
Just to be absolutely clear, then, Lee Jones says I can call in the small blind with any Ace, even unsuited. That means I'm first to act after the flop. I want to flop an ace with no straight/flush possibilities or pairs on the board, right? Ideally I flop two pair, and everything else I check and fold. Sorry if this is obvious, but I think I've identified this "any Ace or King from the small blind" business as trouble for me. Last edited by MathBabe; 02-09-06 at 09:28 AM. |
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02-09-06, 12:09 PM
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That was what was confusing me too. You said you were in the SB and were considering raising, so I assumed you meant a check raise after someone behind you inevitably bet.
Typically, a gutshot straight, especially a non-nut one, is not a draw you want to be chasing. There are extreme circumstances where it's ok, but these usually involve a preflop raise and quite a few callers in order for you to have the right math to chase you "maybe" 4 outs. Even if you hit your Ace, you're probably still going to be behind, so I wouldn't even count that as an out. You completed the SB with a weak but reasonable holding and then you missed the flop - time to let it go. |
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