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1. Is this a fold pre-flop?....

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Kent - Yes.

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.... Does the pair add value or hurt my hand?

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Hurts.

Everything adds value to your hand. However, a low pair doesn’t add enough value to your hand. In other words, there are many other two-card combinations you should rather hold, and that your opponents may hold, than a pair of sixes.

I think low pairs are more of a liability than an asset. And an eight is the worst card in the deck in full games.

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2. Do I want to call on the flop to build a pot, or raise to limit the opposition?...

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Raise to limit the opposition.

Your hand/flop is not strong enough to slow play.

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3. I should have raised the turn right?

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Wrong. You’d like to protect your hand, but you can’t. Nobody is going to fold to your raise . You’re only playing for half the pot, there is a fair possibility you’re quartered or even sixthed for high, and if you’re not you might easily be beaten on the river if the board pairs.

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4. I call the river right?

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Right.

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I have the second nuts right?

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Wrong. Quad tens is the nuts. After that are six possible full houses, all of which beat your straight. But you’re next!

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