I feel stupid asking this question

ddubois · #1 06-10-2004, 02:01 AM

I'm reading TPFAP page 194, wherein with 1k/2k blinds you have JJ in UTG+1, and UTG raises 12k. TPFAP says to fold. Now, this seems somewhat consistent with the play I see recommended in these forums. Peolpe even make threads about folding QQ or KK. But on TV (groan), I'm pretty sure I've never seen anyone on the WPT fold a hand as great as JJ. So what is it about "TV play" that changes game play so dramatically?

sapster · #2 06-10-2004, 02:05 AM

On T.V, especially the world poker tour, the play is short handed with higher blinds in relation to stacks. JJ becomes much more valuable in these situations.

ddubois · #3 06-10-2004, 02:37 AM

The example in the book is 5 handed, but point regarding blinds:stacks ratio is noted.

kingstalker · #4 06-10-2004, 04:19 AM

In the reno event of last years WPT a player folded J-J before the flop when there was a raise and a re raise before the flop.

Peter Harris · #5 06-10-2004, 04:44 AM

note also that the game is edited to show the fishies how exciting poker is.

If they watch too many people fold JJ to a 6xBB raise, they'll not get that all-in goodness in their breakfast cereal.

Regards,
Pete H.