low pocket cards

[Ryan_j37]

small pocket pairs are a absolute goldmine in low stakes NL. Its so easy to stack ppl when you flop a set. Some fool with top pair will almost always pay you off. The implied odds are definetly their to make them profitable.

[72o]

why fold PAIR's

If there are three or more players in the pot its not likely that a pair of sixes holds up. For example, if three players called the BB in front of you preflop its not very likely that a raise will scare them away. Many players call even a raise to 5xBB preflop once they decided to play their hand. If you raise 55 to 5xBB in this situation you have to expect to get called by two or more players. And if you make a huge bet or even go all-in to scare even the loosest player off you are in danger to go broke. So its better to throw a 55 away.

There are many situations where a small pocket pair can get you into lots of trouble.

[Ryan_j37]

why fold PAIR's

If there are three or more players in the pot its not likely that a pair of sixes holds up. For example, if three players called the BB in front of you preflop its not very likely that a raise will scare them away. Many players call even a raise to 5xBB preflop once they decided to play their hand. If you raise 55 to 5xBB in this situation you have to expect to get called by two or more players. And if you make a huge bet or even go all-in to scare even the loosest player off you are in danger to go broke. So its better to throw a 55 away.

There are many situations where a small pocket pair can get you into lots of trouble.

The more players in the pot the better when you hold low pocket pairs. Its all about implied odds. Its very easy to stack ppl when you hit a low set, theyl never see it coming. they are also very easy to get away from when you dont hit. Imo its always profitable to limp/ call a small raise if you hold low pocket pairs as the implied odds are definetly there. Keep in mind im talking about low stakes NL. If your talking about a different game i apologize. Also the chance of getting a flush is so low Suited cards should be played the same as their not suited conterparts.

[UtrechtSlim]

A 3BB/4BB preflop raise usually indicates high cards like AK, AQ, AJ, KQ. I usually call these bets with a low pocket pair. If a low flop comes, the bettor will have missed it and I am likely still the favourite. Of course when I am holding 44 what I really hope for is a flop like AK4. Ive won huge pots on these moves, although I admit ultratight players would dismiss this strategy.