MANAGING RISK

MTT

The best way to manage risk is to play in MTT . The cost of entry is low , the potential reward is high . The Poker stars 20 dollar tournament 180 seats , first prize 1000 dollars . It is usual in these MTT to pay the top 10% in this case 18 .

PLAYING THE PERFECT GAME

No such thing poker is game of risk . Taking chances and pot committing with everything is the best way to maximize your good hands . The best hands to risk AK , AQ . Going over the top of a medium raise may seem reckless but to get value for your AK AQ you must see five cards .The Best case scenario you are against another ace but a weaker kicker about 70 % favorite . Otherwise you are in a race against a pair . AA is unlikely as you a have one of the aces , KK is the worst case scenario , Hand odds 30 % . You may be able to pick up a read by the size of the bet the speed of the call to existing raises , the players previous hands . Otherwise you are in a race , a coin toss , against a pair of jacks or less , by going over the top you may fold your opponent who will not know where there are . Once you have doubled up you have the insurance of a large stack .

A BAD RISK THE OVER RATED PAIRS

JJ may look great but 3 over card A K Q . 3 to 4 handed , it is likely that all these cards are in play . 3 Over Pairs . Then you have the straights the flushes , two pair . If you are short stacked , expect to die .