Analyze This: Conclusion
The opponent was holding 7-8 of diamonds and rivered the straight.
The 2X raise was used because it had reached the stage where 2X had become the raise of choice about half the time (and was getting the job done).
Thanks for the input. Shoving on the turn sounds better.


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Yep ..the good 'ol gutter ball on the river.
Posted by: | May 13, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Yep ..the good 'ol gutter ball on the river.
Posted by: | May 13, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Sounds like Scott Long was playing Fasso that night!
Posted by: Chris Cosenza | May 13, 2008 at 02:51 PM