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Originally Posted by Montrealcorp
Situation.
You play a game where there is a bad beat jackpot ( lose with quad 9 or higher for example) or the game have a bonus for high hand (quad 2 or better).
You are in the SB or BB no matter , and usually you agree to chop.
But first before deciding you check your card and see you have a hand that could potentially end up being qualify for the bonus and you decide to play and not chop.
Is it wrong ?
Is that angle shooting ?
You think the opponent will take it badly ?
Thx
First of all, almost every hand could hit a jackpot, so not chopping with a "jackpot hand" is silly.
Most players will be offended, because you are usually doing this with a strong hand, but then chopping with a weak hand. Certainly unethical, and maybe worse.
However, during an aces cracked promotion, I have seen players not chop aces, hoping to check it down and lose. The chances of hitting this bonus is much higher than a jackpot, so I think it makes sense. If I were to do this and win, I would give back whatever my opponent lost. But I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that.