Gummy,


While not as experienced as most, I'd say that you played this hand well, but not great. If you were playing against a good player, this would have been a great play. However, you're up against a semi-maniac and the problem is you have no clue as to what he has. And isn't it always the case that when you go all in the other guy always flops trips or a straight? Part of the problem I think is that you hadn't seen a good hand for a while and coupled with the fact that you were up against a player of questionable ability, you went all in. I have found that having chips for the final table is a necessity for finishing high in the money, but you have to get there first. Next time wait for the nut.


Good luck!