I'm unable to fold TPTK

theredpill5 · #1 02-23-2005, 05:30 AM

Lately, because of a string of bad beats or whatever. Not sure but now I'm unable to fold top pair top kicker.

I just got AK suited in MP. I raised to $2.50 . I got one caller.

Flop: 9 T A

pot = 8

I bet $6

LP guy raises to $12

I call.

Turn: T

I check
LP checks

River: X

I bet $5

He reraises all-in for $12

I call the $7

He shows AT full house.
I show how stupid I am.

How come I can't fold anymore ? I can't build bankroll if I can't fold. I estimate that my bankroll should probably be about +300 more than it is if I would be able to fold.

I guess I either always think that someone is making a move on me or I'm just afraid of being outplayed so much that I just call.

sonicblue · #2 02-23-2005, 06:20 AM

Always watch for "the move for the kill" when you have TPTK. It's hard because you may need a read on whomever you're playing, or you may have to just read their bet. Might be a steal attempt. It's a tough spot to be in, no doubt, but in my opinion if you haven't played a few orbits with this guy, you have to lay it down unless you have a good reason to think he's bluffing. Which SUCKS, but it beats losing your stack.

theredpill5 · #3 02-23-2005, 07:22 AM

completed the SB with A 2 o . Yeah pretty dumb I know. Desperation.
Flop: 3c 4c 5s

I flopped a straight. I check. LP bets 50 cents. I raise to $5.50 he minimum raises me. Should I fold this ? I reraised all-in on flop and got my ass handed to me. He had 6 7 . What are the odds that we both flopped the straight ?

daveymck · #4 02-23-2005, 08:13 AM

You are playing the wrong game NL holdem is no good for you IMHO.

theredpill5 · #5 02-23-2005, 08:20 AM

You must be a big fan of theredpill, huh. Thanks for the advice , Davey.

theredpill5 · #6 02-23-2005, 08:23 AM

ok, Davey, what game do you suggest ?