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Never call this raise from the button? Even if you're %100 sure he's repping aces?

Full Tilt Poker Pot-Limit , $0.25 BB (5 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.comSB ($16.65)BB ($25.35)UTG ($8.45)MP ($25)Hero ($41.60)Preflop: Hero is Button with 7s, 8s, Kd, 4s. 2 folds, Hero raises to $0.85, SB calls $0.75, BB raises to $3.4, Hero calls $2.55, SB folds.Flop: ($7.65) 4c, 4h, 7h (2 players)BB bets $3.8, Hero ??????????????????????????????????I obviously flopped gin here and am unsure how to extract maximum value. I've been playing fairly loose aggressive from the button. Villain plays very straight forward and is obviously representing Aces or possibly ki

Full Tilt Poker Pot-Limit , $0.25 BB (5 handed) Hand History converter, Courtesy of PokerZion.comI've only been at the table for approximately 30 hands. Villain seems to be playing tight passive. BB ($17.50)UTG ($25.35)MP ($8.45)Button ($25)Hero ($27.50)Preflop: Hero is SB with Ac, 7h, 7c, 3s. 2 folds, Button raises to $0.85, Hero calls $0.75, BB calls $0.60.Flop: ($2.55) Th, 4h, 3c (3 players)Hero checks, BB checks, Button checks.Turn: ($2.55) Tc (3 players)Hero checks, BB checks, Button bets $1.65, Hero calls $1.65, BB folds.River: ($5.85) 7s (2 players)Hero bets $2.9, Button raises to

You are the man sir. Very helpful. Thanks. As for your point about button VPIP being at least 1.5x more than UTG VPIP-does that apply to PLO as well as holdem?

I'm trying to figure out what my Poker Tracker #'s should be at for full ring PLO as well as 6-handed. Specifically V$PIP and PFR.Can any of you PT veterans drop some knowledge my way?

I'm trying to figure out where my Poker Tracker #'s should be for Pot Limit and limit Omaha-8. Both full ring and 6-handed. Anybody know?

so you'll never open J8 from the button when folded to you in a 5 handed game?

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.10 BB (5 handed) Poker Stars Converter Tool from http://www.flopturnriver.comFlopTurnRiver.com (Format: Plain Text)Button ($17.70)SB ($19.65)BB ($9.10)UTG ($4.95)Hero ($8.55)Preflop: Hero is MP with Jh, 8h. 1 fold, Hero raises to $0.3, 1 fold, SB calls $0.25, 1 fold.Flop: ($0.70) 3d, 8s, 5s (2 players)SB bets $0.5, Hero raises to $1.2, SB calls $0.70.Turn: ($3.10) 5d (2 players)SB checks, Hero bets $3, SB raises to $6, Hero raises to $7.05, SB calls $1.05.River: ($17.20) Ks (2 players)Final Pot: $17.20

I have the vague sense that I played this hand horribly but am not really sure why. I would appreciate analysis and critiques on the decision i made on every street.POKERSTARS 6-Max Cash Game: No Limit Holdem ($0.10/$0.25)Seat 1: ($13.35 in chips) Seat 2: ($32 in chips) Seat 3: ($23.10 in chips) Button: ($25.05 in chips) Small Blind: ($40.85 in chips) Hero-Big Blind: ($30.95)*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to Hero [9d Ad]Seat 1: folds Seat 2: raises $0.50 to $0.75Seat 3: folds Button: calls $0.75Seat 5: folds Hero: calls $0.50*** FLOP *** [9c 8d 2s]Hero: checks Seat 2: bets $1.50Button: calls $1.50H

I like you're analysis. I'd fold to his 3-bet. Like you said, his range is probably 10's through aces and probably AK. If he has 10's-queens you wont get paid if you glop an ace or king, and if he has aces or kings you're going to lose your stack. Seems like a -EV spot to me.

Why just call his 3-bet preflop? Why not just put it all in preflop? That also keeps you from having to make a hard decision on later streets.What do you guys think?

Seems like a definate fold. Probably up against 77xx and 47xx at least...right??

whimper, then fold.

Yeap, you're right. My bad. In that case, fold to the SB's turn bet. Again-chasing for half the pot in that spot is a recipe for getting quartered at best. You're a so9lid player who can find a bunch of better spots to get it in.

"Open Farrell"? Not sure I understand;)

Easy fold to flop bet. What are you hoping for? Runner-runner so you can quarter the low?

Yeah, I would never fold ouble suited AAxx preflop in a pot limit game. Never. Especially with two other broadway cards.

I'd say it's an insta-fold. There's a good chance you're going to get quartered even if your low hand doesn't get counterfeited.

Basic question: is the SB player a solid player or a donk? If he's a donk (which are common at $.10/$.20) I'm calling %90 of the time (since you're priced in).

Does it ever make sense to fold a weak AAxx preflop in PLO. I lost a bunch of big pots in PLO tournys and cash games lately by stacking off preflop with a weak AAxx (AA64os, AA72os, etc.). Each time I found myself up against a stronger AAxx hand, and the xx cards ended up deciding the pot. Obviously, the only reason to think about folding AA preflop would be if you're pretty sure you up against another AAxx. It's usually easy to figure out since good player isn't going to stack off preflop with kkxx. Although I suppose an argument could be made that the $ already in the pot (once you real

$3.40 NL Holdem Turbo Sit&Goon PokerStarsBlinds t75/t150Hero in SB with 10d10cM1: FoldsM2 (t3,565): raises to t450Button: FoldsHero in SB (t4,590): ????BB (t2,556): ????I hardly ever call in these things. It's usually either fold or shove. But since I'm sitting on a comfortable chip stack it doesn't seems negative EV to puch into what is most likely a coinflip situation. Is calling correct here? My concern with just calling is that the BB might shove after I call. Any thoughts?

Agreed.

why is that? Big blinds forcing to much preflop action?

$3.40 PLO Sit&Go TurboBlinds t30/t60Seat 1 (t1,330): Calls t30Seat 2 (t1,610): Calls t30Seat 3 (t2,150): Calls t30Seat 4 (t1,210): Calls t30Seat 5 (t1,360): FoldsHero (t2,350) with Ac8cAsJc: Calls t30Seat 7 (t1,480): FoldsButton (t1,430): Raises t240SB (t1,225): FoldsBB (t690): Raises t510Seat 1: FoldsSeat 2: FoldsSeat 3: FoldsSeat 4: FoldsHero: Reraises t1,905Button: All-in for t1,430BB: All-inI really think I have an edge over these guys post flop. If that's true, is it a good idea to stack off preflop this early in a trournament when I'm sitting on a decent number of chips?

$3.40 Single Table HORSE Turbo Sit & Go on PokerStarsOmaha 8/B SectionBlinds t75/t150Omaha 8 is certainly my weakest game. Any critiques on any part of the hand would be greatly appreciated.PREFLOPSeat 1 (t,4298): FoldsHero (t1,334): Calls with 3dQd4sQcSeat 3 (t1,635: CallsSeat 4 (t2,934): CallsSeat 5 (t8,407): CallsBotton (t3,302): FoldsSmall Blind (t2,684): CallsBig Blind (t4,298): ChecksPot Size: t900FLOP: 5s 2h 8dSmall Blind: ChecksBig Blind: ChecksHero: ChecksSeat 3: Bets t150Seat 4: FoldsSeat 5: CallsBotton: FoldsSmall Blind: FoldsBig Blind: CallsHero: CallsPot Size: t1,500TURN: 6dS