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Never Had Regrets Though I Never Had the Flush!

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Hello,

I played no limit holdem with some friends early this evening. Back then I was short stack and was only getting not so good yet not so bad cards.

At some point, almost everyone folded. The player with the big stack went on his way differently. He was loose then actually but was betting aggressively. I remember the first bet was the minimum BB and I had a 7h Js then. Eventually, two of us have seen the flop, three more hearts. Well, to a flush, I had one, however not that huge.

Later part, my opponent placed a bet first – $2,000. With $3,200, I called him all-in. Next thing happened was he has seen the all-in. Then, it was finally revealed that he had a King in hand and one on the flop. Well, I’ve taken the challenge to bet as I was hoping then that I could improve the situation I was into. Unfortunately, I never had the flush but on the flip side I don’t have any regrets for betting.

Any comment?

Thanks,
Mankin
Mankin,

What you had there was a semi-bluff raise all-in. The only problem I see with this was the fact that you were against a big stack that played loose. In this case, I think he is calling with any sort of reasonable hand. You should have reserved this move to use against someone that would have given you credit for a hand and that would have folded.

Want to Experience How It’s Like to be a Winner

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Hello,

For a year now or so, I’ve been playing at NL Holdem tournaments. As a player, I’ve also had my fair share of some ups and downs.

Now, I’m just curious if there’s anything I need to finish 1st on a tournament of 500 or more players. Any idea? I have already experienced being on the 9th, 7th, & 5th places but not on the first two or three. Any help?

Another thing, I’m having trouble when I get extremely excited in case I got a hand like AK, AQ, AJ or 99, TT, JJ. I tend to be loose, most especially when I’m on my way to the final table. Please, any advice?

Thanks,
John Hart
John,

It sounds like you are making your share of final tables. That is good. On thing I would recommend is playing more single table sit n go’s to give yourself more final table experience. You may also want to play some 4 and 6 handed sit n go’s.

A-K, A-Q, and A-J are really just glorified drawing hands. If they hit, they can be strong, but don’t get too crazy with pushing them preflop. 9’s are hands that I would only play aggressively late. Otherwise, I hope to hit a set or flop a low board. Tens I would play a little more aggressive from middle and aggressively late. Jacks are good middle and late position hands.

If you are being loose and its working for you as you are headed to the final table, you may want to try and tighten up a bit at the final table. Your loose nature heading to the table will help your hands get paid off at the find. I would also try and see some flops cheaply at the final table and hope to flop lucky.