Re: Getting lucky against a slow-player (or passive player)
Slowplaying is a calculated risk, or gambit, to make more chips. If the person with AK comes over the top with a big raise, you probably throw your hand down. At this point, he's looking to make some extra scratch, if an ace falls. When to slowplay depends on the specific situation. If the table is tight, slowplaying is very dangerous. If the table is loose, slowplaying is probably a good idea. However, anyone can hit their one-outer. There always exists that chance that your slowplay will blow up in your face, but if the EV is positive, and you know you can make more by slowplaying, without greatly increasing your chances of losing the pot, then go for it. But, just remember, it will happen. I've had slowplays blow up in my face. Just remember, when someone hits their set to bust your two pair, they miss that set about 22 other times. With what you lose in that one time, do you stand to make up in the other 22 hands? And remember to consider the situation.
That's all I got for now.
Rusty G.
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