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Originally Posted by verneer
Honestly, I felt that your river play was out of frustration.
Actually, you are probably right there. It is so rare that I win a showdown in Rush poker that when I get to the river with what I think is a winning hand, I almost want the other guy to fold. I hadn't thought of that, but you could have a good read on me there
In fact, come with me as we go inside my head... here is what was going through my mind during that hand:
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Man, it's early. *looks at clock* got about 30 minutes before I have to get ready for work. Wonder how much of my Ironman bonus I can clear by then? What sounds good for breakfast? Hmmm... Wow, I can't believe that guy slow-rolled his quad kings... that really sucks. I should make a note of that...
*click 'last hand' and start scrolling back a couple of hands*
Stupid dog is barking again. Wants back in now. I'll get him in a minute.
*finds the hand*
Yeah, there it is. I'm going to note that. I want to remember this guy.
*new hand is dealt*
Hmm... AK... late position. Looks good.
*starts writing in the note window - table beeps at me, action is on me*
Nobody else is in the hand yet. Ok... That's good. I should open with a good raise... Oh, crap Verneer is on my left. If I make a bet from CO+1, he'll think I'm trying to steal. But if I don't bet, that would be stupid. I'll just do a pot-sized opening bet. That should be ok.
*bets $.35*
*Verneer raises to $.80*
Oh, crap... he 3-bet me. Now what? I have AK, that's a good hand, but I rarely ever flop anything with it. I can't fold here, that would be stupid, but I always miss the flop with AK, so I better not re-raise. I'll just call.
*calls*
*flop KK2*
Jackpot!! Top set, top kicker. Oh man! *deep breath* Now, how do I bet enough not to scare him off. He must have something, he re-raised me preflop. I don't want to bet too little... but I don't want to bet too much... I'll go about half the pot.
*bets $.90 - Verneer calls*
Hmmm... this is not good. He must have a king too. But so what, I have the better kicker. If nothing else, we'll chop if he has AK.
*turn 3h*
Still like my hand, but there's hearts out there now. *sigh* he probably has a flush. Why do they always get a flush against me? *sigh* But I can't just check here, that'd be stupid. But if he doesn't have a flush yet, I don't want him drawing one either. I'll go 2/3 the pot.
*bets $2.50 - Verneer calls*
Uh oh.
*river Qh*
Crap, 4th heart. But if he had hearts he would have 3-bet the turn wouldn't he? Surely he doesn't have hearts...
*shove - Verneer calls*
Crap! I'm going to be in his video now!! "Top ten things not to do at NL10 Rush!"