When you make a pair on the flop using one of your two hole cards, and it is not top pair, you have flopped middle or bottom pair. For example, you hold A♠4♠ and the flop is Q♥4♣2♥ or Q♥7♠4♣.
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Three of a kind. Also known as trips or a set, three of a kind is a poker hand that contains three cards of the same rank, plus two additional unpaired cards, for example Ah Ac As Ks Jc. Three of a kind is better than two pair, but worse than a straight. Poker Math & Probabilities (Texas Hold'em) The following tables provide various probabilities and odds for many of the common events in a game of Texas hold 'em. Odds% Example Win% 330-to-1 0.30% JJ v 77 80% v 20% 220-to-1 0.45% 55 v AQ 55% v 45% 110-to-1 0.90% 55 v AQs 50% v 50% 82-to-1 1.21% JJ v 75 85% v 15% 82-to-1 1.21% JJ v 75s 80% v 20%.
You can play these two different pairs in similar ways and, as such, they will be discussed here as though they are one and the same. And, while it is very common for both beginner and intermediate players to misplay middle or bottom pair, it is actually a fairly easy situation to play correctly since decisions are most often based on simple mathematics.
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In every scenario discussed below, we will assume that at least one of your opponents holds a bigger or better pair and that the pot is multi-way.
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How to Play Middle Pair or Bottom Pair
The first step is to understand that after the flop you have five outs that will improve your hand, at best. Borgata slot winners. This translates into 8-to-1 against improving on the turn, and you are drawing to two-pair or trips.
However, the vast majority of the time you will need better odds than these in order to draw. Compare this draw to a gut-shot straight draw which only has four outs but is a draw to a much stronger hand.
Essentially, you need very good pot-odds to play middle or bottom pair on the flop in multi-way pots. This is a result of the following factors:
- If an opponent holds a set or two-pair you could be drawing dead, or close to it.
- Your opponents can hold hands that counterfeit your cards, such as straight and/or flush cards.
- Even if you make a two-pair or trips on the turn, you can still lose on the river to bigger two-pairs, a three-of-a-kind, straights, or flushes.
When to Consider Drawing/Raising
- If your kicker is higher than the highest card on the flop, the flop looks favorable, and the pot odds justify calling.
- If the pot is very big, this is to say that it is offering you at least 12-to-1 on your call and looks favorable.
- When your call will close the betting, as a raise behind you will change your pot-odds dramatically. This is one reason why late position is advantageous.
- When you think your hand is the best or when you believe that the probability of your opponents folding better hands, combined with the probability of you outdrawing them, justifies a raise.
When Not to Draw/Raise
- If the flop is three-suited. This means that either three clubs, hearts, spades, or diamonds have hit the flop (unless you have an ace or a king-high flush draw to go with your pair). On this type of flop, you are practically drawing dead if someone already has a flush. In addition, the likelihood of you losing the pot even if you hit your draw, is much greater.
- If the flop is three-connected. This means that the flop comes something like J-T-9, 9-8-7, 8-7-6, etc. You should almost always fold for the same reasons as given in the 'three-suited scenario' (see Number One). If the flop is all high-cards and you do not have an open-ended straight-draw. This means that the flop comes something like K-Q-T, A-Q-J, etc. Let us suppose that you are holding AT, and the flop comes Q-J-T in a multi-way pot. What you really have is 4 outs to a likely split if a king hits, and 2 outs to an uncertain win if another ten hits. And, indeed, while that is certainly 6 outs, they are very weak outs.
- If the flop is two-suited, you are facing three or more opponents, and the pot is small.
How You Should Be Thinking
The following examples illustrate the lines along which you should be thinking when determining how many outs your middle or bottom pair really has. In all of the following examples there are three or more opponents in the hand and the flop is Q♥8♣2♥.
- You hold the A♥2♠. At best, you have 5 outs and a back-door nut-flush draw to go with it.
- You hold the A♠2♠. At best, you have 4 outs since the A♥ is counterfeited and you have no chance of making a flush yourself.
- You hold the A♠8♦. At best, you have 3 outs since the A♥ and the 8♥ are counterfeited and you have no chance of making a flush yourself.
- You hold the A♠8♥, one opponent holds A♣Q♠ and another holds a flush draw. At best, you have 2 outs since all aces are counterfeited.
- You hold the A♠8♠, one opponent holds A♣Q♠, and another holds a flush draw. At best, you have 1 out since all aces and the 8♥ is counterfeited.
Three card poker is an extremely popular casino table game that's easy to pick up and play if you know the basic strategy. You can find it in casinos both large and small, and it has a relatively low house edge. Here are the basic rules.
Types of Bets in Three Card Poker
You can make two types of bets in three card poker: ante and pair plus. You can bet just one or you can bet both of them. The ante bet is a wager against the dealer, while the pair plus bet is independent of the dealer's hand. It's simply a wager on whether your three card hand will include a pair or higher. The pair plus wager loses if you have less than a pair, and it wins if you have a pair or better. It's as simple as that.
Playing the Hand
First you'll make your bets, then you'll receive your cards. If you've made the ante bet, it's now decision time. Do you want to bet again that your hand is better than the dealer's, or do you want to fold? Folding is the equivalent of, 'This hand is terrible and I can't win, so I'm out of here.' You don't get to keep your initial bet, however—you lose your ante bet if you fold. If you decide to play your hand, you'll place an additional bet equal to the amount of your ante bet in the 'Play' spot on the table.
The dealer will turn up his cards after all bets are made. He must have at least a queen high or better to play. Otherwise, he doesn't 'qualify.' All players are paid 1-to-1 odds on their ante bets and they can take back their 'Play' bets.
If the dealer's hand does qualify, he'll compare his hand against that of each player to determine the winner.
From the Best Hand to the Worst
The ranks of hands in order from best to worst in three card poker are:
- Straight flush: All three cards are of the same suit and are in sequential order, such as the five, six and seven of spades.
- Three of a kind: Also called 'trips,' this means that all your cards are the same number or face value, such as three jacks.
- Straight: Your three cards fall in sequential order. If you have all face cards, this means jack, queen and king.
- Flush: Your three cards are all of the same suit—spades, diamonds, hearts or clubs.
- Pair: Two of your cards are the same number or face value.
- High card: You have none of the above. The strength of your hand is the number or face value of the highest card you were dealt.
Winning Hands
If you win, you'll get those 1-to-1 odds on your ante and play bets. Additionally, if your hand is a straight or better, you'll get a bonus on top of the standard payout. The bonus applies to both the ante bet and the pair plus bet. The amount can depend on the house.
- If your kicker is higher than the highest card on the flop, the flop looks favorable, and the pot odds justify calling.
- If the pot is very big, this is to say that it is offering you at least 12-to-1 on your call and looks favorable.
- When your call will close the betting, as a raise behind you will change your pot-odds dramatically. This is one reason why late position is advantageous.
- When you think your hand is the best or when you believe that the probability of your opponents folding better hands, combined with the probability of you outdrawing them, justifies a raise.
When Not to Draw/Raise
- If the flop is three-suited. This means that either three clubs, hearts, spades, or diamonds have hit the flop (unless you have an ace or a king-high flush draw to go with your pair). On this type of flop, you are practically drawing dead if someone already has a flush. In addition, the likelihood of you losing the pot even if you hit your draw, is much greater.
- If the flop is three-connected. This means that the flop comes something like J-T-9, 9-8-7, 8-7-6, etc. You should almost always fold for the same reasons as given in the 'three-suited scenario' (see Number One). If the flop is all high-cards and you do not have an open-ended straight-draw. This means that the flop comes something like K-Q-T, A-Q-J, etc. Let us suppose that you are holding AT, and the flop comes Q-J-T in a multi-way pot. What you really have is 4 outs to a likely split if a king hits, and 2 outs to an uncertain win if another ten hits. And, indeed, while that is certainly 6 outs, they are very weak outs.
- If the flop is two-suited, you are facing three or more opponents, and the pot is small.
How You Should Be Thinking
The following examples illustrate the lines along which you should be thinking when determining how many outs your middle or bottom pair really has. In all of the following examples there are three or more opponents in the hand and the flop is Q♥8♣2♥.
- You hold the A♥2♠. At best, you have 5 outs and a back-door nut-flush draw to go with it.
- You hold the A♠2♠. At best, you have 4 outs since the A♥ is counterfeited and you have no chance of making a flush yourself.
- You hold the A♠8♦. At best, you have 3 outs since the A♥ and the 8♥ are counterfeited and you have no chance of making a flush yourself.
- You hold the A♠8♥, one opponent holds A♣Q♠ and another holds a flush draw. At best, you have 2 outs since all aces are counterfeited.
- You hold the A♠8♠, one opponent holds A♣Q♠, and another holds a flush draw. At best, you have 1 out since all aces and the 8♥ is counterfeited.
Three card poker is an extremely popular casino table game that's easy to pick up and play if you know the basic strategy. You can find it in casinos both large and small, and it has a relatively low house edge. Here are the basic rules.
Types of Bets in Three Card Poker
You can make two types of bets in three card poker: ante and pair plus. You can bet just one or you can bet both of them. The ante bet is a wager against the dealer, while the pair plus bet is independent of the dealer's hand. It's simply a wager on whether your three card hand will include a pair or higher. The pair plus wager loses if you have less than a pair, and it wins if you have a pair or better. It's as simple as that.
Playing the Hand
First you'll make your bets, then you'll receive your cards. If you've made the ante bet, it's now decision time. Do you want to bet again that your hand is better than the dealer's, or do you want to fold? Folding is the equivalent of, 'This hand is terrible and I can't win, so I'm out of here.' You don't get to keep your initial bet, however—you lose your ante bet if you fold. If you decide to play your hand, you'll place an additional bet equal to the amount of your ante bet in the 'Play' spot on the table.
The dealer will turn up his cards after all bets are made. He must have at least a queen high or better to play. Otherwise, he doesn't 'qualify.' All players are paid 1-to-1 odds on their ante bets and they can take back their 'Play' bets.
If the dealer's hand does qualify, he'll compare his hand against that of each player to determine the winner.
From the Best Hand to the Worst
The ranks of hands in order from best to worst in three card poker are:
- Straight flush: All three cards are of the same suit and are in sequential order, such as the five, six and seven of spades.
- Three of a kind: Also called 'trips,' this means that all your cards are the same number or face value, such as three jacks.
- Straight: Your three cards fall in sequential order. If you have all face cards, this means jack, queen and king.
- Flush: Your three cards are all of the same suit—spades, diamonds, hearts or clubs.
- Pair: Two of your cards are the same number or face value.
- High card: You have none of the above. The strength of your hand is the number or face value of the highest card you were dealt.
Winning Hands
If you win, you'll get those 1-to-1 odds on your ante and play bets. Additionally, if your hand is a straight or better, you'll get a bonus on top of the standard payout. The bonus applies to both the ante bet and the pair plus bet. The amount can depend on the house.
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The basic strategy is to play any hand with a queen high or better and to fold the rest.
