Alaska Gambling Forum - Poker, Pari-mutuel facilities, Casinos

If I'm ahead, I will say when I'm down to x-amount (Meaning I walk away with more than I sat down with, but less than I've currently got), and if things still are going up then I will carry on playing ...

It's odd that he's calling, but if I were 90% favourite and losing I think I'd be inclined to call!

Yes, you are obviously very unlucky - if you're at 80% favourite you should win 4 out of 5 times, ...

Hehe, it's easy to make a mistake, which is why I don't shout I just show my cards and triple check. It is worrying though how people who must know they are beat don't get it, and it's even worse when ...

Not a lot you could have done really - you both had big hands, and you both played them hard. You unfortunately fell into the trap and assumed he could well have been bluffing.

The big bet preflop ...

Well, I'll happily be first up:

Are there many regulations on gambling in Alaska? I know a lot of states still have bans imposed on things such as poker, whereas others allow horse racing or state ...

Did it go through or not? Or has it not been heard yet? I'm not too up on the Alaskan gambling scene so any more information to follow this up would be much appreciated.

Indeed - I'm in favour of this type of play from early-mid position. You can sit there, paying little and only playing premium hands and still stay in the game.

However, getting later on into the g ...

I wouldn't play any of those early on, perhaps 10,9 suited if you're on the SB or the call is cheap, but nothing lower. Look for the flush, but watch out for anyone with a high card or you're gone.
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Indeed, the only way to play against this kind of player is to play it tight and play premium hands. Pay to see the flop if you can afford it, but don't be afraid to fold if nothing comes out.

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