Why I Hate A-Q

I hate ace queen. Really.

I get A-Q and make it $50 to go.

Two callers.

The flop is Q-8-3 rainbow.

I am first to act and want to take it down right now with top pair, top kicker.

I over-bet the pot and make it $200 to go.

Of course, one caller.

The turn is an ace. I have top two pair and bet $500.

Call.

The river is a Jack, which puts a straight out there.

I bet $500 hoping thinking this guy may have something like Q-J.

Nope. He calls and shows K-10 for the nut straight.

Nothing on the flop needing runner-runner to make a hand.

If it were not for bad luck and donkeys, this game would be easy to play.