Re: Cracked Aces Bonus - Vary How You Play Aces?
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In my opinion, you should play them the correct way. If you let a bunch of people in and get to the turn. You may have to pay 8 big bets to get to showdown (hence, you lose money even with the bonus). Where the bonus effects your play is in deciding to hold onto them or muck them when you think you are beat. You should be willing to go to show down (even if you are convinced you are beat) if you can get there for 5 BBs or less (even 5.5 may be profitable because you may occassionally win when you thought you were beat).
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I believe this is the correct answer. Play the same as you always would, but always go to showdown. You won't be behind until after the flop, and even if you are, you should be able to make it from the flop to the showdown in 5 BB or less (assuming $1/$2) simply by check calling. Any money bet before the flop is irrelevant. Only at the point you know you are beat should you go into hibernation mode and start counting the 5 BB.
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