04-20-2002, 04:16 PM
This discussion came up at the poker table last night. I thought it was interesting enough to get others thoughts on.
What if you played hold'em 2 cards vs. 3. You get AA every time for your 2 cards. The other guy can use all three of his cards if he wants, not just 2 like pineapple. Both hands are face up and go all the way to the river.
First question, if you can pick any 3 cards for your opponent, what do you pick and who has the advantage? I decided I'd give the other guy an ace along with a pocket pair between 66 and 99 so he can't make a straight with the ace. The suits of the pair would be the same as my AA. I think my AA would be a big winner in the long run. Can anyone figure out how big a winner? Can you pick a hand for your opponent that gives you an even bigger advantage?
Now, assume your opponent holds 3 random cards. Does AA still have the edge? How much?
What if you played hold'em 2 cards vs. 3. You get AA every time for your 2 cards. The other guy can use all three of his cards if he wants, not just 2 like pineapple. Both hands are face up and go all the way to the river.
First question, if you can pick any 3 cards for your opponent, what do you pick and who has the advantage? I decided I'd give the other guy an ace along with a pocket pair between 66 and 99 so he can't make a straight with the ace. The suits of the pair would be the same as my AA. I think my AA would be a big winner in the long run. Can anyone figure out how big a winner? Can you pick a hand for your opponent that gives you an even bigger advantage?
Now, assume your opponent holds 3 random cards. Does AA still have the edge? How much?