whats your call?

[morgant]

I was playing for my first time at a NY poker club, fellow posters Bottleof and Sfer were in attendance. I am playing 5/10 NL with around 1k. Player on my right makes it 60 after one limper(i think), i flat call with AK(mistake?), then a small stacked sb with 425 goes all-in. Orinal raiser folds. The all-in player is EXTREMELY loose. Sfer told me he is one of the biggest action players at playstation. And this was evident by his style(or lack thereof) play that i have seen in the 7 or so orbits i have been present. It looked like a steal attempt with the last remaining of stack. And would I not put this past him in a second. However, maniacs get cards too, and AK vs. anytwo, well I don't fancy that spot too much, while i'll take it, I have some reservations. So it is $365 more to you with AKo and $205 in the pot.

[AZK]

Assuming you are adequately bankrolled for the game and have enough to rebuy, and don't mind dropping an extra $365 in case he does show you a monster..I see no reason not to play AK vs an extremely loose stealer. It's all about variance for people...do you mind playing a high variance game? If you can't handle the swings, don't call...

[Paul2432]

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Assuming you are adequately bankrolled for the game and have enough to rebuy, and don't mind dropping an extra $365 in case he does show you a monster..I see no reason not to play AK vs an extremely loose stealer. It's all about variance for people...do you mind playing a high variance game? If you can't handle the swings, don't call...

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I agree. Easy call if the SB is as loose as the OP says.

I might add, if you can't handle the swings, not only don't call, but get up and cash out.

Paul

[morgant]

i can handle the swings just fine, or i wouldnt sit. but your point is something i should have pointed out. this was my first time at this club, and i came with only 1k to check things out. that throws a wrench into scenario. so its like i have 1k with no rebuy(except 800 from atm) almost a tourney like situation.

[AZK]

In that case fold and pick a better spot. Play a few orbits and see what this guy pushes with....Bring more money next time...

[BigBiceps]

I think you have to call with the $205 dead money already in the pot. Even if you assume the somewhat awful situation of him having a low pair and one of your aces are dead, you are only a 58-42 underdog (while you are getting 570-365 on your money).


pokenum -h as kc - 5d 5c / ad
Holdem Hi: 1533939 enumerated boards
cards win %win lose %lose tie %tie EV
As Kc 631712 41.18 894797 58.33 7430 0.48 0.414
5c 5d 894797 58.33 631712 41.18 7430 0.48 0.586

[Steve_N_SD]

what the hell kind of feedback is this?? algeraic F***ing equations to help your d*** get hard? what a toatl waiste of time!

[AZK]

Yes, using probability and math to decide whether or not to call...what a total waste of time in this game...math is the last thing you should be using right...i mean obviously...

[2283]

speaking of total wastes of time...

[morgant]

before my post gets hijacked by flamers....well actually i DO like a little flamefest every now and again..

i folded /images/graemlins/mad.gif, since i ultimately lost that money i obviously feel i should have called.....oh well, next time