Nonitage

Sometimes when you have a big hand, it’s a good idea to bet as if you’ve got rags. Slow playing is an art that can pay off in a big way. It’s dangerous, because you can give your poker online opponent an opportunity to draw a winning hand and you run the risk of winning a smaller pot, but if things go your way, the payoff will be huge.

I was at a tournament when I found myself in the big blind position with 10-8 offsuit. After betting my option, it was only the small blind and me in the game. When the flop came out King-King-5 and the small blind checked, I figured I’d place a raise and buy up the pot. My poker online opponent told me “I don’t think you’ve got the King,” and called me.

After an 8 on the turn gave me two pair, I raised again, and he called. The river gave me another 8 for a full house, Kings over 8’s, and when my opponent pushed all in, I called with no hesitation. Turns out he had a King, giving him Kings over 8’s, and knocking me out of the poker tournament. My opponent’s slow play paid off and just about doubled him up.