odd ball play in 5CD PL .50 $1

Usagi_yo · #1 12-17-2006, 03:21 AM

Tell me what went on here.

Player #1 raises $1.50 BB re-raises $1.50, player #1 calls and BB raps pat. Player #1 raps pat. BB checks, player #1 checks. BB shows small straight, Player #1 shows AAK47

What are the players thinking?

hjelmquist · #2 12-17-2006, 05:13 AM

#1 raps pat because the chance for him to get a boat or quads by drawing 3 is about 1%. He figures that by rapping pat he may see his opponent's cards for free.

BB doesn't bet post draw since he figures his small straight is beat.

Murakawa · #3 12-17-2006, 04:14 PM

Of course this is the wrong play because you'll make money if you hit your miracle draw and there's no way you could call a bet post draw anyway.

hjelmquist · #4 12-17-2006, 06:37 PM

Yes, you are probably right.

I thought there might be a point for the aces to rap pat, in case the BB is on a steal. BB may be discouraged to keep up the bluff if he is facing a pat hand.
On the other hand the aces fail to represent a straight or better since he does not reraise...