Big Broke

Posted by wynn on Jan 5, 2010 in Donkeys, Table Talk | 0 comments

There is a reason Amarillo Slim refers to Big Slick (A-K) as Big Broke. The hand sucks. For the last two sessions, a majority of players at the table bet big pre-flop with A-K. I don’t get it. Most times, they lost their money. I can’t remember the last time I made money with A-K. In fact, I have lost more money with A-K than any other hand. Like the...

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Big Boat

Posted by wynn on Dec 10, 2009 in Great Reads, Table Talk | 0 comments

I am not a big fan of A-K. Suited. Off-suit. Late position. Any position. Big slick is simply over-rated for cash games. That said, I get A-K off while being one-off the button. With a bunch of limpers in the pot, I raise pre-flop to $25. I get three callers. The flop comes As-Kc-10c. Now what? With a potential straight, flush draw, royal flush draw, $100 in the...

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