stud 8 strategy
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Q 1. When do you limp on third street with 3 baby's, when raise and when fold?
A 1. Baby cards can be defined in different ways when playing stud 8. One method is any card 8 or lower. Another is wheel cards and perhaps a 6. It all depends on the board you're facing. Hopefully the following will explain the theory. First, three baby's can be defined as three cards 8 or lower, pairs or not. The same explanation can be given to wheel cards, 6 included, pairs or not. The key to whether to play the hand is the board and your position on the board.
Say your sitting with (56) 4 and a 2 is the bring-in. You're next to act. However, the board is low with a couple of Aces out. In this situation, you just call the bringin and try to get your fourth card cheaply, as many low cards are out. If the board contains face cards and only about one of the cards you'd need to make a straight whichever way you go, then you raise. If you're facing a board that contains many 2345678s, then fold.
If you're facing a board of high cards and are in a late position where a several high cards have entered the pot, then raise. If you're in the back end and have live cards and most pass to you and have a holding of (4,4) 5, the hand is very playable because of the deception value besides the live cards available to put you into a great position on five cards. A whole book can be written on this subject.
Q 2. When do you reraise on third street with 3 baby's?
A 2. You reraise when you have several face cards joining the fray, as they are automatic percentage losers unless they are rolled up.
Q 3. Is it better to have your ace up or hidden on third street?
A 3. For stealing purposes, should you not have a hand and most have folded, it's better to have the Ace showing. The possibility you have AA makes weak hand fold far easier than if you had another card showing. If you do have your Ace in the hole with a legitimate hand in the right position, it's best it's in the hole. This stops you from being the lead out, meaning it gives you better position and deception.
Q 4. In a ring game what do you prefer 456 suited or rolled up sevens?
A 4. I will always take roll-ups, especially large small roll-ups. In small roll-ups, the highest is the 888. Played properly, this hand is deceptive and powerful, especially if catching small in multiway pots or large in heads-up pots.
Q 5. Shorthanded what do you prefer 456 suited or rolled up nines?
A 5. 999, not even close. In short handed games, even a pair of 99 is a playable hand in many circumstances. Again, deception is the key. If the 456 catches a pair, it's coming anyway. If it does make two pair or trips, you'll get a lot of value on your hand. If it makes a straight, so be it, as there is nothing you can do.
Q 6. Should I get software to keep track of the cards which are being played online? Is that cheating? What if I just write down what cards are being folded?
A 6. Speed is a powerful weapon in today's age. In computers, traveling and in poker. If your brain isn't capable of assimilating the information and processing it as fast as a computer, try playing Old Maid or a flop game like Holdem, where you don't really have to think. Perhaps you should get one of those cards the casino's give out if you play blackjack? Conclusion: This is a very complicated limit game (though it can be played in a pot limit manner) and those with the most functional brains will have the biggest edge. Basically, chess vs. checkers.
Q 7. How many tables of stud 8 do you play at the same time online?
A 7. I've been told by a top professional women player named Cathy (Cat) Hulbert, I was the best multiple game player in stud she had ever seen. Obviously, she didn't know it was me. It's difficult to play more than four semi high stakes stud games at the same time, especially shorthanded. By semi high, I mean $40-$80.Other more simplistic games I can play as many as twelve, but realize I have had 5 heart attacks and am 60 years of age. If I was back in my 20s or 30s, I am sure I could double the number.
Q 8. Why is there no double bet on fourth street when you make an open pair like in seven card stud?
A 8. Different game, different rules. Makes the game better for all. One of the rules that the house doesn't get an advantage (though it does in money) .
Q 9. If you play heads up, what is better, two baby's with a big one or two big ones with a baby?
A 9. Good question. Depends on who has what card up and who play's and read the other better.
Q 10. What is a good strategy when playing heads up with a regular 75-150 structure (15 ante and 25 bring in)
A 10. This is one of the best structures in stud. In all essence, stud is a game of patience, even short handed. Hand values are different, as high is the more dominant way to go, but again, deception is still the key and getting the opposition to 5th street to call your bet or check and raise is the goal. Play decent starting hands, avoide the garbage. Proper stud 8 betting and not giving away your hand (high or low) will decimate your opposition. This information is brought to you by Russ Georgiev, the best stud 8 player in the world. Read more in my book poker unchecked .
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