- A A was dealt to you, your position, Big Blind.
- Button raised. You 3 - bet. Button called.
- Flopped 9 T J.
- You raised. Button moved all-in!
- You know that the player is a tight one, and the flop looks nasty.
- So what would you do?
I know most would say, easy call. But experienced players will consider that he has probably flopped a set. trips, two pairs, or straight? Whatever it is, you know that your beat already.
Yet, we have this feeling, "I know I'm beat but I have to call because I HAVE TO SEE HIS CARDS. If I fold, and he doesn't shows his cards, it would leave me hanging to death wondering what he has!"
Do you recognize that feeling? Can you relate to it?
As humans, we always have this urge to confirm that we were right even though confirming it is a mistake.
In this situation, yes, call, the player showed a set, you busted out of the tourney..... satisfied?
I believe this is a dilemma to most players and I admit this a dilemma for me also. Especially when you are against a donk player and you want to confirm that he donked a set again even though it would bust your chips out.
As poker players, making the right decision always will make us winning players. And if you are a winning player, you are profiting, and you will have money. Emotions and pride will affect our play. We have to overcome these as we play. And I believe this is one of the challenges towards becoming a pro.
I wrote this thread as a reminder for me to keep my emotions and pride intact. To make the right decisions always. And to win.
Good luck guys! Chow! ^_^
