$.25/.50 Razz Hand

[Andy B]

Some money mysteriously appeared in my Full Tilt account, so I've been playing a little razz. To say that razz is not my best game would be an understatement. This hand just cropped up in the big game:

I am forced high with (T8)8. Naturally, I have no intention of playing this hand, especially since everyone else is showing 6 or lower. Two players fold, a Six calls, another player folds, and a Deuce calls. The dead cards are 6, 4, 2.

On fourth, I catch an Ace, giving me the low board. I check with the intention of folding, but the next guy showing 29 checks as well. 7K now bets (!), and I am of course seized by inspiration. Reasoning that I can represent a strong hand and that 29 is probably paired, I now check-raise. 29 folds, and 7K calls.

On fifth street, I pair my Ace, while 7K catches a Five. He checks, and I check behind.

On sixth street, I hit a Seven and the other guy catches a Jack. Foolishly thinking that he might fold, I bet when he checks to me.

On the river, I of course make Aces full, which means my hand is a pair of Aces. I figure the only way to win this pot is to bluff, and do so.

I just thought this was an interesting hand, and it's not every day that you make a big full house in razz.