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		<title>Dealing with Suited Connectors in NL Hold&#8217;em Poker</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playing suited connectors is not an easy task. It is very tricky and one wrong move can make you say goodbye to your stack of chips. If you have an average stack or a large one, it may give you the opportunity to play more hands see more cards. Suited connectors call for a good [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playing suited connectors is not an easy task. It is very tricky and one wrong move can make you say goodbye to your stack of chips. <a href="http://www.freepokerphotos.com/archives/eight-nine-of-clubs-eight-nine-suited/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-19" title="Suited Connectors, Eight Nine Suited" src="http://www.seveneightofhearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/suited-connectors-eight-nine-suited-300x199.jpg" alt="Suited Connectors, Eight Nine Suited" width="300" height="199" /></a>If you have an average stack or a large one, it may give you the opportunity to play more hands see more cards.</p>
<p>Suited connectors call for a good position in the field. If you have a small stack on a preflop and you are in an early or mid position, fold. This will help you keep the chips. If there will be some limpers, you may want to make a move in late position.</p>
<p>Remember that you are not hoping for a pair or two but a flush or a straight. Getting pairs may place you in trouble. Always keep in mind why you are playing suited connectors.</p>
<p>You have a bigger space in the game if you have a large or just an average stack. You can play some small raises during the early and mid positions. When a player after you raises on top of your bet, in most cases you need to fold. If a smaller stack player re-raises, then you can call but you have to know up to how much are you willing to risk.</p>
<p>During late positions and you have a favorable stack of chips, you can dictate the game and steal some pots.</p>
<p>On flop play when you have a small stack, look if you have a chance for a straight or a flush. If you have an open ended chance for a straight, it is most of the time wise to fold.</p>
<p><span id="more-17"></span>If you have a good chance to hit a flush, depending on the size of the bet, it will be wise to call. In case a bet is made against you and you have the straight or flush draw, by all means play the hand with a re-raise or all in. There’s a good chance for good money &#8211; but keep in mind you&#8217;re getting the right odds. Also &#8211; pre-flop, your <a href="http://queenjackofspades.com/">Queen Jack of Spades</a> is much stronger than your deuce four of diamonds. Understand this!</p>
<p>When you have a big or average stack during flop play, you have all the means to bully players around. Watch out though for the strategies of other players that might disguise their hand and overplay you &#8211; everyone can pick up <a href="http://www.pocketacespokerblog.com/">pocket aces</a>!</p>
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		<title>Clonie Gowen &#8211; &#8217;09 Aussie Millions</title>
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		<title>John Juanda &gt; Mike Matusow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I mean LOL @ Mike Matusow. If you bet pot on a pure bluff and you get raised big &#8212; don&#8217;t call all-in knowing you&#8217;re not good&#8230;. Mikey mikey, John Juanda just schooled you&#8230; again&#8230;.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I mean LOL @ <a href="http://mikematusowpokerfan.com/">Mike Matusow</a>. If you bet pot on a pure bluff and you get raised big &#8212; don&#8217;t call all-in knowing you&#8217;re not good&#8230;. Mikey mikey, <a href="http://www.johnjuandapokerfan.com/">John Juanda</a> just schooled you&#8230; again&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>LOL 50 Dollar Challenge dude so going broke</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No way this guy is going to make his $50 into some REAL money. If you want a successful 50 Dollar Poker Challenge, you need skills, boy!]]></description>
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<p>No way this guy is going to make his $50 into some REAL money. If you want a successful <a href="http://50dollarpokerchallenge.com/">50 Dollar Poker Challenge</a>, you need skills, boy!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ll need a couple weeks to settle in here, but I&#8217;m making a first post just so things aren&#8217;t 100% empty&#8230; As soon as I get used to this wordpress thing I&#8217;ll start blogging about the poker I love! See you soon!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll need a couple weeks to settle in here, but I&#8217;m making a first post just so things aren&#8217;t 100% empty&#8230; As soon as I get used to this wordpress thing I&#8217;ll start blogging about the poker I love!</p>
<p>See you soon!</p>
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