Forum: Poker Theory
12-01-2007, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Re: Number of Players and Starting Hands
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This simply has no bearing whatsoever to how the game of poker works. People like to play hands like 87s BECAUSE they aren't near the top of the preflop hand...
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Forum: Poker Theory
12-01-2007, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Re: Number of Players and Starting Hands
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This simply has no bearing whatsoever to how the game of poker works. People like to play hands like 87s BECAUSE they aren't near the top of the preflop hand rankings. This is because...
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Forum: Poker Theory
12-01-2007, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Number of Players and Starting Hands
Tell me if you see anything wrong with this reasoning:
Ignoring blinds and rake, if 10 people are playing, only 1 hand will win out of those 10. Therefore, 1/10 of starting hands are winners in...
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Forum: High Stakes
11-19-2007, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 261
Bellagio 10-20: Overpair on Monotone Flop
I have 6k in middle position.
Villain is Sasha, a loose, tricky Canadian player. He is on the button and covers.
I raise to 60 with Q /images/graemlins/diamond.gifQ /images/graemlins/club.gif....
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
10-27-2007, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 666
Re: Borgata 5/10 and 10/20 NL developments
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Okay, well, the main thing is that I remember Daniel Negreanu once bought into the Wynn 5/10NL for $100,000 and was unbeatable..I mean it wasn't even fair...how is a $1,000...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
10-18-2007, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 383
Re: Wynn 5-10 NL
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her name's ann. she's got a lot of potential, she just needs to plug a few leaks in her game. she's hyper-aggressive, reads hands well, and has a ton of heart, which are all qualities...
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
10-18-2007, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 288
Views: 3,415
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-20-2007, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 196
Re: Caesars 2-5-10: KK vs. Dr. Amir
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I just looked it up, and apparently there is only an 11.67% chance of an A flopping without a K.
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This can't be right. Probability that an Ace flops given that...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-19-2007, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 196
Re: Caesars 2-5-10: KK vs. Dr. Amir
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i like the 1k/shove line. But is there better? What kinds of hands do you think he could have here?
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I think he could have almost anything.
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Would he talk...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-19-2007, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 196
Caesars 2-5-10: KK vs. Dr. Amir
Caesars Palace 2-5 game with a forced straddle
Villain is Dr. Amir Naseeri, the superdonk from HSP. He's super-loose-aggressive, and he knows I'm a pro.
I have $2600. He has me covered.
Amir...
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Forum: Internet Bonuses
09-16-2007, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 639
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Forum: Brick and Mortar
09-07-2007, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 815
Re: Why I don\'t like Bellagio
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Here are some better reasons why I hate bellagio:
Floor person for the high limit no limit area is often that asian cougar that can't speak English well. Why in God's name would you...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-06-2007, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 61
9 Way Pot Best With AA?
Please forgive this general theory question.
Of course I understand that the conventional wisdom recommends isolating one opponent when you have a big pair. However, Angel Largay recommends...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-03-2007, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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Hey Britt,
First, I ask the guy a lot of questions to see if he will give anything away. He might even show you a card or something. If I can't get anything out of him, I call. ...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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i would not be shocked - in the slightest - to see villain flip over AA here.
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oh c'mon. op said he had no particular reads on villain, he didn't say he had a...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
So, no other deep-stack players think I should have just smooth-called his initial bet, on the theory that it's a marginal situation, so I should keep the pot small?
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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It's strange: you would think that adding top and bottom set to his range would be a wash. Instead, my equity against the straight is 34.8%, but if the sets are included it is...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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why did u raise so much on the flop, u have alot working for ya here and killed it all... with no reads this is almost always the nuts in live games.. call if u wanna gamble , fold if u...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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wait, you think pushing two pair for 450bb is the correct move?
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I don't think it's correct, but I think a lot of people would do it.
I don't think a fold is correct...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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if 77 is viable so is 44 and two pair and it becomes a pretty obvious call.
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not many ppl stick in 450bb's on the flop with 2pr. particularly not with this...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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if 77 is viable so is 44 and two pair and it becomes a pretty obvious call.
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not many ppl stick in 450bb's on the flop with 2pr. particularly not with this...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-02-2007, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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pretty sure this is a fold. the underbet-lead/massive-overbet-reraise-all-in really looks like the nuts.
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I knew it meant he was strong. I just didn't know...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-01-2007, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
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if its all one suit fold otherwise call
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Do you raise his initial bet if the flop is rainbow or has two of a suit?
My question is whether I should play this more...
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Forum: Medium Stakes
09-01-2007, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 568
Re: Venetian 5-10 Deep Set
My only read is that he seems fairly solid. I'm putting him on at least 2 pair.
Also, he's asian, and he's sitting on about 9k. I figure he's probably a pro, but he could also just be a big...
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