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Don’t bet on Jacks

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Probably the most overplayed hand in poker, pocket jacks should be handled with care. It might be a powerhouse compared with other random hand but when not played right, it can cost you big. When properly played, pocket jacks can be profitable for you.

Before the flop you might have a strong hand but after it you will only have a pair and nothing more. So play this hand carefully. You should think carefully about it and if you think you’re beat in a hand then you’re probably are.

Bad Beat that Hurts

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Chris had pocket 10s on the blind. He raises and two players called. Flop is J-10-9. Chris is happy with his triple ten that he raised again. The two called. The turn is 9. With a full house, Chris went all in and the two players called the bet.

Here’s the result. We all know that Chris had a full house. The other player had a straight 9 to K. The winner had four 9s.