And I thought my advice was bad...
 

saw this in the beginner's forum, made me chuckle:
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Re: And I thought my advice was bad...
 

I dont think that is horrible advice for a begginner, especially in the really loose game. Holdem player sees AAxx and thinks they have a damn monster, and won't let go of it for anything.

Low hands play themselves, high hands are difficult. Seems like a flush hits or the board pairs most times.

For really loose games I like the advice from the hutchinson point system, you want a pair or suits with your high hands.

Re: And I thought my advice was bad...
 

Not playing AAKK seems absurd to me.
You can't wait all day for AA23ss, well you could if you found a magical way to be seated without paying the blinds :P

Re: And I thought my advice was bad...
 

The problem with new players and high-only hands is that they tend to lose more with them than they win. Obviously when you connect with a set, it is usually a profitable situation. But when the board comes Q92r or even 25J, etc., how should you play? You need experience to handle these situations correctly - new players tend to indiscriminately showdown aces, etc., not realizing what sort of high hands tend to develop by the river in a 3+ handed pot.

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Not playing AAKK seems absurd to me.


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I dont know, it seemed like he was just saying it wasnt a great hand in omaha high low, which is true.

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Not playing AAKK seems absurd to me.


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I dont know, it seemed like he was just saying it wasnt a great hand in omaha high low, which is true.

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That is how I took it. I am gonna play AAKK in any spot. but I will probably fold it a lot post flop.