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If you're first to act preflop and you have low pocket pairs, what would you generally do? Raise big hoping for a set? Call to see if you can hit a set cheap?

Also I've heard you want to get something like 10 to one on your chances of hitting a set (number may be off, but that was the idea.). How do I calculate this? Thanks!

You can fold your lower PP's (22-66) in EP or raise them. It's really tough to get paid when you limp/call and then get all aggro post flop. There should be zero hands in your open-limping range.

Your odds of hitting a set are 1/8.5 (11.76%)

There are other ways of winning pots with PP besides hitting a set.

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03-04-2010 , 12:32 PM

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Deathclutch

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Originally Posted by xxMaquiladoraxx

Thank you.

I'm not sure if this is the question I mean to ask but does pot size dictate whether I call a 3-bet? Or how do I know when it is worthwhile to call?

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03-04-2010 , 01:24 PM

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xxMaquiladoraxx

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Originally Posted by Deathclutch

Thank you.

I'm not sure if this is the question I mean to ask but does pot size dictate whether I call a 3-bet? Or how do I know when it is worthwhile to call?

Stats of 3bettor, hand strength, position are all super important. You shouldn't be calling 3bets to set mine unless they are min or near min 3bets. You would probably be better off basically not calling any 3bets when you are OOP.

You can search the rule of 5 & 10 for a more in-depth explanation.

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03-04-2010 , 05:18 PM

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gedanken

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You don't want to call a 3b with a small pair against someone who 3bets frequently. If they 3b only ~3-5%, you can confidently put them on a very strong range, likely to pay you off. If they 3b something like 10%, their range includes a lot of light 3bets that WON'T be paying you off when you hit. Something to think about when you have a borderline decision.

It's uncommon at small stakes to have enough data on an opponent to have a solid 3b statistic, though.

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03-04-2010 , 10:33 PM

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Deathclutch

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Originally Posted by gedanken

Thank you, that's something I hadn't thought about before. Almost seems counter intuitive because you know there hand is so strong, but of course if it hits you'll be making good money.

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03-05-2010 , 04:24 AM

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zadignose

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Good stuff, gedanken.

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03-05-2010 , 12:11 PM

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stakrw

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Originally Posted by stakrw

Uhmmm... How easy is to clear $600 100% FTP Bonus, in general. What should i choose, SNG or cash - i hate cash, but if it`s faster... also i have rakeback. etc. any advice?

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03-05-2010 , 05:56 PM

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Cry Me A River

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Originally Posted by stakrw

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There is no answer. This is the equivalent of asking, "I want to be a professional athelete. Should I play baseball or soccer?"

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03-05-2010 , 06:34 PM

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stakrw

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well that was helpful,ty - i was asking players who recently have mananged to clear it, tho.

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03-05-2010 , 10:12 PM

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Cry Me A River

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Originally Posted by stakrw

well that was helpful,ty - i was asking players who recently have mananged to clear it, tho.

And there's still no answer. That's why nobody else has replied. Clearing any bonus is based on rake paid and/or MGR. There is no one flavour of poker that is inherently better than all the others or everyone would be playing it. It's a matter of personal preference. And nobody can guess how difficult or easy it will be for you to clear anything without knowing what stakes you play.

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03-06-2010 , 07:20 PM

#3911

iErection

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what does mean
vpip,pfr and agg?

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03-06-2010 , 10:34 PM

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Cry Me A River

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Originally Posted by iErection

what does mean
vpip,pfr and agg?

Beginners Forum Frequently Asked Questions

(Read the second question)

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03-08-2010 , 08:31 AM

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Pikaberdort

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when high stakes players are counting in dimes, is a dime one thousand or ten thousand? i've found answers both when google searching, but one thousand doesn't make sense since a dime is 10?

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03-08-2010 , 08:53 AM

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ophelia157

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Hi,

Sorry if this question has been asked before. Is it ever ok to flat call a raise from late position when you have a premium hand and are in the blinds (AA, KK, QQ) for deception. Or is it just too much of a risk to take?
Thanks

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03-08-2010 , 09:48 AM

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JOK4R

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some1 please explain how there can be a tie on this 1
im reelly reelly puzzled...
thx in front

990 games 0.005 secs 198,000 games/sec

Board: 5s Th 2h
Dead:

equity win tie pots won pots tied
Hand 0: 92.980% 92.22% 00.76% 913 7.50 { AcAd }
Hand 1: 07.020% 06.26% 00.76% 62 7.50 { AsKh }

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990 games 0.005 secs 198,000 games/sec

Board: 5s Th 2h
Dead:

equity win tie pots won pots tied
Hand 0: 92.980% 92.22% 00.76% 913 7.50 { AcAd }
Hand 1: 07.020% 06.26% 00.76% 62 7.50 { AsKh }

Last edited by JOK4R; 03-08-2010 at 09:48 AM. Reason: felt like editing

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03-08-2010 , 10:07 AM

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xxMaquiladoraxx

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Originally Posted by JOK4R

When the next 2 cards are 3 and 4 (just not 3h 4h) making both players a wheel

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03-08-2010 , 07:04 PM

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Zavo15

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i have a question about non-showdown winnings... it seems like a lot of people have graphs of their winnings where non-showdown stays around even or is even decreasing. i'm starting to see it in mine too (very small sample size). is this common? does it represent some type of leak in play, or is it more a representation of folding at the right/wrong time?

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03-08-2010 , 07:15 PM

#3918

JOK4R

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tyty soo glad there is this thread,
i feel dumb now but anyways

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03-08-2010 , 10:01 PM

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mcross

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"Wired Aces" is that a pocket pair of aces?

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03-08-2010 , 10:40 PM

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supreme jd

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I'm going to start playing live Hold'em games weekly at my buddy's place. They start off with about 8-10 players and they keep going until one person wins. Re-buys are allowed.

What should I play/study to become better at that kind of game? I've only been playing Poker for the past couple of months and it's been all cash games.

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03-08-2010 , 11:29 PM

#3921

Terremoto

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Originally Posted by supreme jd

Sounds like a tournament, so read up on stt's or sng's if that's the case. Maybe read Harrington on Hold 'em (HOH) depending on the level of play.

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03-08-2010 , 11:30 PM

#3922

Terremoto

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Originally Posted by mcross

"Wired Aces" is that a pocket pair of aces?

Yes.

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03-09-2010 , 04:15 AM

#3923

mSed84

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In Good Will Hunting, the judge said he had 'nothing but a busted straight draw'. What does this mean?

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03-09-2010 , 12:07 PM

#3924

Cry Me A River

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Originally Posted by mSed84

In Good Will Hunting, the judge said he had 'nothing but a busted straight draw'. What does this mean?

The judge was chasing a straight draw and didn't get the card he needed.

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03-09-2010 , 01:55 PM

#3925

zadignose

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Hehe, was this actually Good Will Hunting? Because I typically like to refer to Rounders as "Good Will Hold'em."

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