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Playing pocket jacks

Ronin1085 Topics: 74 Posts: 1248 Member	Created 6 months ago I didn't write this but got me thinking some, cause everyone has a pocket Jack story " Do you overplay JJ? Hey, don't be too hard on yourself, we all overplayed JJ at some point. But the painful reality is: there's a 57% chance of an overcard (Queen, King or Ace) flopping when you have JJ in your hand! Does that mean you should run scared 57% of the time on the flop? Of course not, but it means you should try to control yourself a little bit more with Jacks. Our brains have a tendency to treat it like a premium hand because it's two matching face cards. Something I've found that's cut down on my losses pretty drastically with JJ is to not 3 bet as much with it. Don't get me wrong, I still 3 bet the looser guys at the table with it, but I used to 3 bet it even if there was a raiser and a caller behind me. In a 3-way pot that's been 3 betted and called, JJ is pretty dangerous. Basically, my philosophy generally is: treat JJ about the same way you do 1010 or 99, but not the same way you treat QQ or KK." I agree, all things being equal.
kingrc69 Topics: 4 Posts: 188 Member	Created 6 months ago whenever i get pocket jacks i burn them then jump off the biggest building i can find. But yeah they are a very good hand, but can be very troublesome if you treat them like a monster. Alot of people tend to overvalue QQ. Someone posted a video on here about how to play pocket jacks, i dont remember what it was called, but i thought it was worth a view.
Ronin1085 Topics: 74 Posts: 1248 Member	Created 6 months ago I agree, after awhile you look down and see them, my first thought is "Oh F**K!, I have some work now"
kingrc69 Topics: 4 Posts: 188 Member	Created 6 months ago, Modified 6 months ago heres the video, i forgot who originally posted it.
Ronin1085 Topics: 74 Posts: 1248 Member	Created 6 months ago LMAO That video is funny as heck
SamAdamsDan Topics: 22 Posts: 315 Member	Created 6 months ago It's no secret, I Hate Jacks! I think I would rather have 8 7 suited. (I know that's ridiculous) But seriously, at least most times I know where I'm at in a given hand with 8 7 suited. Jacks are a great starting hand, but they always seem to get me in trouble. They are difficult to fold pre-flop and even more difficult at times to play post-flop. Maybe I should just insta muck them from now on...
jordie21 Topics: 6 Posts: 108 Member	Created 6 months ago Best thing to do with JJ. Politely hand it back to the dealer and ask for 2 other cards!
Warbuff Topics: 125 Posts: 668 Moderator	Created 6 months ago SamAdamsDan wrote... It's no secret, I Hate Jacks! I think I would rather have 8 7 suited. (I know that's ridiculous) But seriously, at least most times I know where I'm at in a given hand with 8 7 suited. Jacks are a great starting hand, but they always seem to get me in trouble. They are difficult to fold pre-flop and even more difficult at times to play post-flop. Maybe I should just insta muck them from now on... Ask AJ and he'll tell you that I'll take K5o over JJ anyday ______________________ Chance Favors the Prepared Mind... Its a shame stupidity isn't painful... Banner Courtesy of Six & Four
Degnovic Topics: 9 Posts: 54 Member	Created 6 months ago, Modified 6 months ago Problably the most controversial of all starting hands. I think JJ is best to take down a little pot by controlling the pot size. You know, make a semi-solid bet from late position to about 5 BB's, and hope to catch one or two callers with like AK,AQ, AJ. If the flop comes undercards, like 3-6-9, then you can play it and take it down with another solid raise. Otherwise it is VERY hard to get profit with JJ. ______________________ Nicklas 'Degnovic' Degn My blog: http://www.pokernations.com/blog.php?user=Degnovic&blogentry_id=550 MSN: degnovic@hotmail.com Always ready to discuss poker.
Ronin1085 Topics: 74 Posts: 1248 Member	Created 6 months ago Was funny last night, my friend and biz partner was in a freeroll last night -- was doing well, almost in the money -- now mind you I had just shown her the youtube video Rene mentioned. She got JJ, busted out of the money, I of course had to mock her lol
jordie21 Topics: 6 Posts: 108 Member	Created 6 months ago The only thing JJ is good for is making you spend all your chips!
Morieeel Topics: 1 Posts: 14 Member	Created 6 months ago As the original JJ would say that video was Dynamite.. Hilarious thanks for sharing.. ______________________ http://twitter.com/morieeel
anthony Topics: 676 Posts: 5866 Administrator	Created 6 months ago Morieeel wrote... As the original JJ would say that video was Dynamite.. Hilarious thanks for sharing.. ______________________
shawneyboy Topics: 74 Posts: 671 Member	Created 6 months ago HA HA HA HA HA H AH HA HA HA HA Awesome video ______________________ _______________________ It will be a cold day in hell b4 I give up poker....... UT OH !!!!!
Street3 Topics: 3 Posts: 15 Member	Created 6 months ago Great video!!! JJ is tough, raise, 3bet flop, shove fold. ALl eyes closed. ______________________ $50 > Bankwire > ATM > Titties

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