tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post5417599210565262307..comments2024-01-31T14:12:23.950-08:00Comments on Rob's Vegas and Poker Blog: Almost as Dead as the Norwegian BlueRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-57383945069628856672013-07-22T23:33:09.138-07:002013-07-22T23:33:09.138-07:00So, aside from the Pocket Kings, how does that dif...So, aside from the Pocket Kings, how does that differentiate me from any other man alive?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-13109626767341138202013-07-22T23:09:16.995-07:002013-07-22T23:09:16.995-07:00Rob's Obsessions:
1) Breasts
2) Pocket Kings
...Rob's Obsessions:<br /><br />1) Breasts<br />2) Pocket Kings<br />3) Vaginas<br />4) Breastslightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-37503273280597247082013-07-22T12:19:47.562-07:002013-07-22T12:19:47.562-07:00Thanks, and you are correct, M, I know at the time...Thanks, and you are correct, M, I know at the time I was thinking more of it being a blocking bet, and I pointed that out (without calling it that) in my post. I probably shouldn't have even mentioned the phrase "value bet" in the post but it being so rare (until lately) that I make a river bet in a situation like that, I threw it in there!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the day when I only have quick bust-outs and long, deep runs (and actually WINS) to blog about, tournament wise. Piece of cake, right?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-34598560040345693142013-07-22T10:50:11.465-07:002013-07-22T10:50:11.465-07:00If that is the case, then you were not making a va...If that is the case, then you were not making a value bet. By leading out for a smaller amount then you were comfortable calling you were making a blocking or blocker bet. I agree that your new more aggresive approach will pay dividends in the long run.M.Proskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02546184504491814268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-39308413908221321352013-07-21T15:57:49.511-07:002013-07-21T15:57:49.511-07:00Good point, Anony, and I did consider it, especial...Good point, Anony, and I did consider it, especially when I was writing the post. I think I was more concerned that if he bet, he'd bet an amount I wasn't comfortable calling for. My thought was I don't want to have to call a big bet there with top pair, weak kicker. Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-58412452020428065382013-07-21T15:40:37.988-07:002013-07-21T15:40:37.988-07:00"The flop was Ace high, two clubs, no spades...."The flop was Ace high, two clubs, no spades. I bet out 1500 and he called. Queen on the turn, not a club, so I bet 2k and he called again. A red King on the river, and I decided to value bet. Too often I play it safe in that situation, but I figured his most likely hand was a busted flush draw."<br /><br />If you figure his most likely hand is a busted flush draw, then what does betting accomplish? Having him fold that busted flush draw? Why not check and give him the opportunity to bluff with that busted flush draw?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-17439448229678039502013-07-21T13:31:49.586-07:002013-07-21T13:31:49.586-07:00THANKS, cokeboy! Appreciate the great catch. Yea...THANKS, cokeboy! Appreciate the great catch. Yeah, I think it was a 6 not an 8 on the flop. Obviously I didn't have the straight on the turn, we would have split the pot, and he was calling for the straight. Sometimes I can't read my own handwriting the next day! Usually, actually.<br /><br />I've corrected the post, always appreciate it when my readers call this goofs to my attention.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-26469313010468401052013-07-21T12:35:47.015-07:002013-07-21T12:35:47.015-07:00"In the cut-off seat I had Queen-10 hearts. I..."In the cut-off seat I had Queen-10 hearts. It had folded to me so I bet 1600, one guy called. Flop was 10-9-8, 2 hearts. I bet out 3K and he check-raised to 6K. Too many outs to fold there, so I called. Jack on the turn gives me an open-ender. This time the guy bets first, and shoves for about 6500. No way I’m folding both the straight draw and the flush draw there, and I had him well covered. I figured I was behind and I needed help, but no, all he had there was Queen-2 suited!"<br /><br />This confuses me, as you would have both had a straight....I'm guessing your recollection of the flop was wrong? Maybe a 7 instead of an 8?cokeboy99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02841325742367258391noreply@blogger.com