+QA- Jeremy Asks About 80/20 Favored Hands.
Hi Annie,
Im sure your life is swamped, but I would appreciate any advice you may be able to offer.
I have one question. What would you recommend a poker player do if they find themselves losing a lot of tournaments with hands that are favored around 80/20. I have had people tell me, don’t call all your chips even if you know your in great position, but to find another way to win chips like stealing, bluffing, etc. or to play weaker hands to give me more chances to win hands to better protect getting knocked out. I didn’t agree with this and would like your comments.
I wish you the best of luck to you and your family in the future. Keep playing great poker!
Best Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy – If you’re really losing hands when you have 4-1 odds in your favor, then you’re just running bad and there’s nothing you can do but weather the storm. But I wonder if that’s really the case. Only you know you, of course, but sometimes players overestimate how much ahead they are in various situations, and how often they get their money in with the best of it. The important thing is to be honest about your results, and not rely on “anecdotal evidence.” Also, you’re right about having other tools, such as bluffing and stealing, at your disposal. Remember, every time you bet, you can win two ways, by having the best hand or having the other guy fold. When you call, you only have one way to win!
xo
annie