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Pairing the Ace and not the kicker.


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You would have to be an idiot to put much in with TPNK. Too many people play aces. That's why I like this hand better from late position than the blinds. It is easier to tell if your pair of aces is good.


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If the goal is just to flop trips/flush/2 pair..and check/fold any ace, (or make a modest attempt at the pot) then its marginal at best.

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Agreed. You need loose fishy opponents who will put too much in when you hit big. Even still this is a real marginal play.


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If there is some intention of taking the pot away even when missing your hand, it makes it slighly more appealing.

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That is another reason I like this in late position rather than the blinds.


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When there are relatively deep stacks, I tend to prefer hands that can give you *hidden* nuts.. rather then ones that make your hand strength pretty obvious.

A/4 suited isn't going to make many hands that conceals its strength.

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Trip 4s in a raised pot and aces up would not be real obvious.