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Originally Posted by JustMarty
On Thursdays, they run a "high hand" promotion and many pots are 7 handed (8 max tables), most often I am the only player not limping or calling the raise. I intend to loosen up my starting hand requirements as I get a better feel for the game. My thought is that with such a loose game I can do OK, even as a novice to the game, by playing pretty tight.
Flop Kd 8d 3s
1. Should I bet ANY nut-flush draw here? Or check to the turn and evaluate there
No, you make the flush on a non paired board roughly 25% and most of the time a low comes too. slim chance of scooping. good you for you to get freerolled.
2. Should I bet ANY ace-deuce naked, or should I check/call?
No, calling naked Ace means you will at best get 1/2 the pot, typically fold with nothing but a low draw. Usually never bet but with a very loose table seeing a turn could sometimes be profitable.
3. A hand like A23Kx (no flush draw)?
Id play it like the immortal nuts........ unless it is multi way and someone appears strong. I'd usually bet like I have it but just call if I get raised. Your "x" is very important, if it is a 4 or a 5 your hand is very strong!!! great hand to 3/4 another A2 or scooping A4 with worse two pair
4. 88245- (BB hand)?
in a multi way pot you will likely only be getting 1/2 the pot at best, play cautiously, easier for someone to freeeroll you than for you to freeroll them.
5. Should I bet A247x(naked low with backup)?
No, calling naked Ace means you will at best get 1/2 the pot, typically fold with nothing but a low draw.