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Poker Pros Debate High-Stakes Hand from World Series of Poker
TournamentsAugust 12, 2012·1 min read

Poker Pros Debate High-Stakes Hand from World Series of Poker


The hand took place during the World Series of Poker with nine players at the table. The player had a stack of approximately 23,000 chips and held Kh Kc 9c 6h. The player raised to $400 from a middle position, and two players behind him called.

On the flop (9d 6s 2h), the player bet $1,500, and an opponent raised to $4,000. The opponent was described as a young player who likely plays aggressively and competently. The player considered the possibility of being far behind or having a coin flip situation.

Other players discussed various strategies, including calling, raising, and folding. One player suggested that the opponent's range likely included many draws and fewer sets. Another player mentioned the importance of not giving the opponent the chance to check behind with draws. The discussion involved detailed analysis of the mathematical probabilities and potential outcomes.

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