In the realm of poker, is it possible for an Ace to be folded during a standard tournament that isn't a satellite event, according to Dara O'Kearney?
In a surprising turn of events, a player in the World Series of Poker Online Event #7: $215 Mystery Millions - $1M Top Bounty, chose to fold a pair of aces pre-flop. This decision, which bucked the general rule in poker, sparked a lively discussion among players and poker enthusiasts.
GGPoker, the popular poker platform, shared this intriguing information on their social media, causing a wave of curiosity among the poker community. The specific player and the strategic reasoning behind the decision remain undisclosed in the available sources. However, it's worth noting that the event was eventually won by a Brazilian player, adding an extra layer of mystery to the pre-flop fold of aces.
The fold, in a scenario analysed by Holdem Resource Calculator, would have resulted in a call making $67,900. In contrast, if the opponent had chosen to fold, the call would have yielded significant returns. The call with KK would have made $43,900, QQ $39,700, JJ $28,900, TT $15,900, and 99 $5,780. Every other hand, including AKo, would have been unprofitable, with AKo losing $17,200.
This incident serves as a reminder of the general rule in poker: big pairs are calls, and everything else is a fold in similar situations. However, rare exceptions may exist, particularly in mystery bounty tournaments where the bounties make little difference at late stages due to a high percentage of the bounty pool being paid out.
The incident also highlights the overvaluation of bounties in Pot-Limit Omaha's (PKO's), where people often place too much emphasis on the bounties, but they make very little difference at late stages.
The fold of aces pre-flop has caused quite a stir in the poker world, with some players showing understanding or sympathy for the decision given the payjumps. However, as a general rule, it's safe to assume that Aces should not be folded pre-flop in non-satellite tournaments.
The latest Twitter notification blowup for many account holders is either a personal acquaintance's death or someone folding Aces pre-flop in a poker game. This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of poker and the impact such decisions can have on the game and the community.
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