WSOP 4: Quicker and painlesser

Adanthar · 06-02-2008, 11:51 PM

So, I broke my own record and bustoed the 1500 pot limit event (that I decided to play at the last minute) on the...fifth hand or so.

The hand: With 3K chips and 25/50 blinds, someone limps in EP and I make it 200 with A[s]K[s] in MP. The big blind, who's an old guy (at least 60) who just got to the table, instantly makes it 350 total chips. If you've ever played poker, you'll know
this is a really bad sign, but, obviously, it's impossible to just fold here. ...

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lakong · 06-03-2008, 10:57 AM

Serge, I think you're right. This has happened to me many times. I just know I'm beat but still make the call. The one time I did fold in last year's WSOP I really think I screwed up, but if you are thinking straight you need to trust yourself and move on. In this case, the guy's preflop action just screamed monster.

06-02-2008, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Adanthar Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 71	WSOP 4: Quicker and painlesser So, I broke my own record and bustoed the 1500 pot limit event (that I decided to play at the last minute) on the...fifth hand or so. The hand: With 3K chips and 25/50 blinds, someone limps in EP and I make it 200 with A[s]K[s] in MP. The big blind, who's an old guy (at least 60) who just got to the table, instantly makes it 350 total chips. If you've ever played poker, you'll know this is a really bad sign, but, obviously, it's impossible to just fold here. ... Read Full Post

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06-03-2008, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
lakong Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 98	Serge, I think you're right. This has happened to me many times. I just know I'm beat but still make the call. The one time I did fold in last year's WSOP I really think I screwed up, but if you are thinking straight you need to trust yourself and move on. In this case, the guy's preflop action just screamed monster.