Hand Of The Day #29

Hollywood Casino - 03.18.10 - $340 NLHE Deepstack (20k): Level 1 (25/50)

An older gentleman in Early Position raises to 250. I'm in Mid position, and call with Th Tc. The player next to me, in the Hyjack, raises to 600. He arrived late to the table, and this is one of first hands that I've seen him play. The SB calls, but the BB and the older gentleman fold.

Three of us see a Flop of Ts 4d 2s. Sweet! SB checks. I check my Top Set. Hyjack bets 600. SB folds. I decide to check-raise to 1600, just in case the Hyjack actually has a real hand. He just calls.

Turn[Ts 4d 2s] 2d. Well, that a good card. Now I have the virtual Nuts, but I'm not sure how strong the Hyjack is. Since I raised, I really can't check, hoping that he'll fire a bullet. But I don't want to scare him off. So, let's try a value bet of 2000. He calls. Now I'm really hoping that the 3rd Spade card hit the River.

River: [Ts 4d 2s 2d] 5s. Bingo! Now for the trap. When the card comes out, I say, "Check" in disgust, like I can't believe the stupid Flush got there. The trick is to be subtle, and not "Hollywood" it. Hopefully, he'll take the bait.

Fortunately, he did. In less than two seconds after I said, "Check," the following three things happened: He said, "All-In." I said, 'Call." He cards went towards the muck, face down.

I showed my Full House, and counted down my stack. I had 15500. He shipped the full amount, and had 600 left. I scooped a pot of 40300.