Posts Tagged ‘WPT’

Heads Up and TV WPT Screenings

Hi,

I have two questions to ask. Please bear with me.

1. In texas holdem, when it goes to heads up I normally think that the small blind is on the button as opposed to the left. Am I right on this? If yes, why do I think like this?
2. I remember there were two commentators in the TV WPT screenings. They were in the same room that doesn’t seemed to have any sound-proofing or what so I was curious then why players can’t hear them. Your thoughts?

Thanks and more power!

Vic
Vic,

1. There are only two players. As a result the small blind is on the button and the big blind on the other player.
   
2. The two commentators were not in the same general area. They were far enough away so that the players cannot hear them. In some instances, they really aren’t in the same room. They just make it appear that they are.

Various Questions

Hello,

Just want to ask some questions. I hope you have time.

1. How often do you play against world class talent? And what would you normally consider world class?
2. Do you think it’s a good idea to put people to the test by going all in earlier with the possibilities they will later on call or bust you?
3. In no limit, do you think it’s actually a good thing to sometimes raise your draws despite the fact that you could be re-raised all in or the betting player would place bets lower than your raise?

I’ll be glad to hear from you in no time. More power!

Many thanks,
Xander
Xander,

1. World class talent are those that play in the highest level games in the world such as the World Series of Poker, the WPT, etc. I personally play against such competition a couple of times a year, most specifically at the World Series of Poker.
   
2. It depends on the hand. If I have a big hand that I don’t want to have to make a decision about, I will push. I will also do the same if I think I can get them to lay down or if I think that it is the best way to double up.
   
3. You definitely should raise your draws on occasion when you think doing so will get you a free card to draw at your hand. This is a move best done in position. You must also have a good read on your opponent.

Final Table Chip Count at WPT

Hello,

I visited the WPT site and I saw it provided information about the final table at one of its tournaments. It provided the starting chip count for the players and I noticed every player has a different amount. There are also instances where a player would have twice the chip of the other player.

Well, just an information, I know that players have their entrance fee and have a set amount of chips the same as any other else therefore any winning player should have the same number of chips to end as anybody else.

However I’m wondering if how do such big differences come about. Any idea? And is it fair that some players at the final table have a big advantage in terms of starting chip amount?

Thank you very much in advance. I assure you that any help you will extend will be much appreciated.

Warm regards,
Collin Michaels
Collin,

As far as being fair or unfair, the players all start on the same footing at the beginning of the tournament. The structure of the tournaments are fair and the stack sizes are the result of the various players skill, luck, and ability to accumulate chips.

About the Play With Adam Levy’s Ace in the Muck

Hi,

I joined 2007 WPT at the Fallsview. Well, just yesterday I was on the 19th place. Now, I’m very interested about your insight regarding the play with Adam Levy’s ace in the muck. Please bear with me.

Thank you so much!

Sather
Sather,

This is the proper ruling. Since he called an all in bet and none else was in the hand, the hand must be run out.