A Stud Paradox: From Carlos' Home Game

[vintage_sara]

check call is almost my standard play here. Adds deception to your hand as well. See if fifth comes off clean. Stud-hi thoughts.

[jon_1van]

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check call is almost my standard play here. Adds deception to your hand as well. See if fifth comes off clean. Stud-hi thoughts.

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On 5th you catch 2-pair and flush guy gets 3rd flush card. You??/

[jon_1van]

No seriously, you check 4th, get a 2 pair on 5th at the same time the suited guy gets a 3rd suited card. (stud hi)

Now whats your plan

[CarlosChadha]

I'd think I have the best hand, but a vulnerable one if they have a 4 flush, so once again I will check call, since they are liable to bet almost every time. If they just have a 3 flush and a pair, they will probably be induced to bluff and if they have the flush already then you have saved money. I'd plan on betting 6th if they brick and usually making crying calls on 6th and 7th if the catch another suited card (these calls are not too bad because your checks make you look a lot weaker than you are, inducing bluffs or even bets from lower to pairs).

-Carlos

[BeerMoney]

Nice post, thanx carlos.

[vintage_sara]

sorry it took me so long to respond...Carlos plays it the way i would. You will often see me bet back out on 6th in this position if it comes off clean.