Final Table NLH “Reverse Gap Theory” Hand (Poll Included)

[Namebejed7]

I voted "fold but close decision" because I think there is a strong likelyhood you are dominated and drawing to a ten. I did forget that it's a winner take all tourney though, so I might change but I can't say for sure. You're getting about 1.5:1 on your money and only if you are the dominating hand with the other players having weaker aces do you improve to a coinflip. Another factor to consider is surviving to the next "save." If I thought there was a good possibility of making the final 4, I would definitely fold here to try to steal a couple, but again that can only be determined by being there really.

[Rick Nebiolo]

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...I did forget that it's a winner take all tourney though
...Another factor to consider is surviving to the next "save."


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What I've seen is often there is a "save" once it gets down to a reasonable number of players (in this case eight) followed by a later "deal" based on chip count. If you don't have many chips you don't get much beyond the initial save. IOW, there is little point in surviving with a few chips in the hope that someone else busts out and you move up a notch in the standings.

~ Rick