Posted Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:55 am GMT by Underbelly
So I was at a small tournament over the weekend in which I won. As soon as it was over I was planning on leaving. That was until the guy that finished 3rd talked my into playing a small 5 handed, winner take all, game. I was tired and really didn't want to, but did. About 5 minutes into it, I got Pocket Kings.
Now I raised 6x. I know what seems a little much but the blinds were low and there was a lot of loose play. I was hoping for one caller. I got all four.
Right away I think I'm screwed because with 5 in the hand, someone is going to catch something.
The Flop 9K5 with 2 spades.
The person right before me checks, so I bet about the pot. (maybe a little less). I've got trips and don't want to see the spade draw catch. I would have been happy to take the pot right there. I get 2 callers.
Turn is 8 (not a spade)
I make the same bet as last time. Now, since the spade didn't hit, I don't mind a call. Yes they can still hit but with only one more card to go, I'll take that chance.
River is the 8 of spades!
Again I make the same bet, looking for action. The guy next (the guy BTW who talked me into playing, raises 2x my bet. The person to my right calls. I go all in and both call!
The first guy has 7-3 of spades???? for a small flush and the other has pocket five for a smaller boat!
Needless to say, I went on and won a few more bucks before going home! It's hand like that that make all the time I get sucked out on worth it!
Just wanted to share!
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Posted Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:41 pm GMT by Ensano
same bet?.. you mean you kept betting pot or you bet the same amount as your first bet... if you bet the same amount on all 3 streets that's bad..
Posted Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:09 pm GMT by Underbelly
Yes, I bet on all three streets. After the flop I bet pot. That was ok. After the turn, I should have bet more, probably close to another pot size raise. In my defense, it was late, I was tired and should have never agreed to play this game. (It was after two days of poker) After the river, I was betting more a small value bet which turned out to be about what I bet before, since I had the nuts.
So, in my mind, neither bet after the flop ot the one after the river was bad. The river could have been a huge mistake since I gave them the odds to call with their draws.
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