3 replies to this topic

[Deneil]

In todays "Think Like The Pros" you are in a double or nothing sitngo (also known as double up sitngos) 6 players are left at the table because 4 players went all in during the first hand.

UTG (1,500 chips): folds
MP (1,500 chips): folds
CO (1,500 chips): folds
Hero on the button (1,500 chips): Dealt Bets 50 chips
SB(1,500 chips): calls
BB (6k chips): push all in

Hero: What do you do here?

[Pay2C1]

Got to make the call !
1. If you call the SB will most likely fold since he wants to see you go out to win ! If he calls and the big stack wins, I think you also win since you had more chips after the SB posted. So with 2 against 1, I think he has no choice but to fold.
2. With 5 of the 6 stacks all the same size, a win here will separate you from the pack.
3. If the BB happens to win at least you didn't put much time into the game.

[shawkid]

I've never personally played a double up, but in my opinion if you fold and the SB calls and the BB happens to win you win. If the SB wins the hand you still have 3 other players with the same amount of chips as you. I'd probably have to fold here and wait for the big blind to knock someone else out.

[Deneil]

Well lucky for you I have double or nothing sitngo strategy on the list of articles to write. With a double up sitngo 5 players get paid. So here holding pocket rockets I would surely push allin in hopes of getting the small blind out. However, if he folds and I win the hand. This puts me into a great position to fold the rest of the sitngo or until I get another premium pocket pair. If I lose then I can quickly get into another double up sitngo if I am not playing one already.