Chelsey wrote on Jan 28^th, 2010, 8:45pm:


Odd that he just flat called in first place, but some people do hopeing to trap, i would rather make em pay if im gonna lose with AA least im going in in front   imo always raise with ak but if someone makes a big re raise you gotta think AA kk, but on saying that it's happened to me a few time's were i'v made a big raise with AA n someone's pushed allin on AK n done me     Do think a lot off people over rate  AK its not a made hand, but for some reason people just don't lay it down even if it gets to the flop n no hit. Don't think you played it bad at all, the no raise per flop prob put you off the AA... Anyways thats my feelings....    Bloody AK hate the hand  

You say there was 29 left Chelsey, what position were you laying in.
I think thats the vital point here.
The other player has obviously got you covered in chips.
If you are in the top few positions, then a fold may be correct, if you are in the bottom positions, then imo, the push is deffo correct.
Mid position maybe call and see the flop, if you dont hit, you can then maybe get away from the hand.
To be honest, i dont think you have done to much wrong, just unlucky to run into AA at that time.
Good thing was Chelsey, you had a think and tried to put the player on certain hands, thats good poker mate.
Move on to the next game and keep going mate, i know youve learnt a good bit off me and your mum, but you are putting your own stamp on your game and thats good.
You and Luke will be two forces to be reckoned with, the way your both progressing,
Keep it up.
Hopefully there will be a few more replys, a very interesting situation.

Admittedly, it is hard to gauge things without all the information available, but here goes -

1) The limp-re-reraise is a huge warning, so huge infact it deserves it's own siren. The players you will find in these kind of games, ie, freerolls, are straight-forward & simple with their actions. So with his actions you can put him Aces or Kings, which have you crushed and it's a very easy fold.

2) A lot of newer players when faced with decisions like this tend to over to the positive side of things, always considering their opponent is playing hands they CAN beat. I am not suggesting pessimism but really be aware of how your opponents play and what cards they have showdown and apply this information when making your decisions.

Chelsey wrote on Feb 3^rd, 2010, 11:21am:


Whooooops BAINN sorry  

Bainn, nice reply, your going to be invaluable to this forum, with your input.  

His ego is just fine, a good find for the forum I think and I am so glad our paths crossed at the APAT Game...

Nice work Bainn  (Brain) thank you its appreciated

Bainn wrote on Feb 11^th, 2010, 1:32am:


I think Bainn would agree that his ego is plenty big enough for both of us...in fact he has mine also!

He certainly does not need defending, Dave, lol!