My First Horrible Beat

[KenProspero]

McGrain:

This isn't meant as a flame to you, but rather some food for thought.

First, yeah, it sucks when this happens. However, it will happen all the time. Your beat was bad, but I think everyone here has gotten hit by runner-runner coming through. It happens -- a lot (I've probably done it to other players once or twice myself).

Second -- You got all your chips in with the best hand. That's all you can do in poker. Take solice in the fact that you made the right play.

Third -- And I only mention this because you said it's your first horrible beat, and this is a beginner's forum. Winning poker players get sucked out on. Losing Poker players suck out. If you're winning most of your pots by hitting the miracle card on the river, you have to rethink your game.

Fourth -- So, the chip leader commits a significant part of her stack against an all-in bet, holding an Ace with a weak Kicker and a runner-runner flush draw. It was a horrible call that panned out. You want to play with players like this.

Fifth. Ok, many of us get distracted when the chips we've mentally pushed into our stacks get cruelly stripped from us. If it's affecting your game, get up from the table, sounds like a good time for a bathroom break (especially since you've busted from the tourney). If you're still steaming, maybe it's time for lunch. Ok, it's your first time getting hit like this, maybe time to go home and take some time away from the table.

Finally, if you can't get over this, maybe Poker isn't for you. As I've said, bad beats are a part of the game. Good players get hit more than bad players. So get used to it or don't play.