Poker Hand Discussion -- What would you do with Two Pair?Play a Hand With Andrew Brokos During the World Series of Poker |
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Video Title: Playing in the World Series of Poker
Coach: Andrew “Foucault” Brokos
Video Description
In this week’s free, full-length poker strategy video for Card Player Pro, poker professional Andrew “Foucault” Brokos recaps his deep run in the 2008 World Series of Poker main event, wherein he finished in 35th place for $193,000. Andrew discusses his strategy for playing in big buy-in tournaments and provides an in-depth review of the big pots he played along the way. This video focuses on his early play during days 1 and 2 of the tournament, when chip stacks are deep and the field was mixed between seasoned pros and amateurs looking to hit it big.
Discussion Point:
Trouble with Two Pair
A highlight of the video comes at the 32:00 mark, when Andrew reviews a tough decision with two pair. With the blinds at 200-400 with a 50 ante, Andrew raised with K
4 from under the gun. With a big chip stack and passive players, Andrew believed this was a profitable steal spot from early position. A passive player called in the cutoff, and everyone else folded. Andrew covered his opponent’s 40,000 chip stack.
The flop came K
5
4, giving Andrew two pair. Andrew made a continuation-bet of 2,000 into a pot of 3,200. His opponent thought for a few moments and called.
The turn brought the 2, and Andrew again bet for value — 6,000 chips into a pot of 7,200. After thinking for a minute, his opponent raised to 24,000, leaving himself 13,425 behind.
What do you think Andrew should do with his kings and fours? Should he call? Fold? Push all in for the remaining 13,425? Do you think his opponent is bluffing enough of the time in this spot?
Watch now to see how Andrew played his kings and fours as part of this free, full-length training video.
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