8b starting hand question

[CallYNotRaise06]

are hands like KQJ playable in 8b? what if 2 or more are suited? do they work better against mulitple opponents or heads up?.

thanks

[Backstabr]

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are hands like KQJ playable in 8b?

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If your straight cards are live, and you can get in cheaply, *and* the game is loose, then... maybe. However, as a beginning player, you would probably benefit most by learning to discard these.

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what if 2 or more are suited? do they work better against mulitple opponents or heads up?.

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You need a number of loose oppents to make them profitable. A live two-flush makes these (bad) hands slightly more playable.

[benwood]

These hands are generally not playable. High pairs are not even really that strong, & are overated by most players, imo. But these hands that you asked about are better short-handed, & you might come in for the bring-in in last position.Just be aware that your hand is a dog.

[Alchemist]

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are hands like KQJ playable in 8b? what if 2 or more are suited? do they work better against mulitple opponents or heads up?.

thanks

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I might play them if they're suited and that suit is pretty live. Otherwise I get rid of it.

[Backstabr]

Oh yeah, good point. This is a good hand to steal antes with. (If you're reading this and playing below 3/6, ignore this post.)

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