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[Lucky Rodgers]

Alright ya'll, here's one that I just love!!! (Makes me TINGLY all over every time it
happens!!!) You're sitting there, enjoying yourself(does not matter about other variables)new hand, some in/some out, and the flop........POW!..... a set!! three of something!!!! What do YOU like to do?!?!?!?!? Ok, you do not have the 4th, and let's say for fun you don't have a pair in your hand either! I really want to hear so play ideas on this!!! MY approach varies, but here's my favorite thing to do. ALMOST always everyone freezes up, the shock factor I guess, LOTS of checking going on usually.... .lol. If I am 1st or on the button(and no previous bets) I love to "represent" the quad factor by making some sorta LARGE bet(not all-in.....but I have!) and steal the pot. This works most of the time, except the rare occasion some jerk has the nerve to slow play me WITH the quads.......very embarassing.....lol. I think it is one of the best "True" gambles that presents itself in the middle of all this "calculated" wagering.
Now I AM sure this is covered in umpteen books and/or articles, but I just really love to play this hand and watch others and how it turns out(play it out!!!!!!) I don't have "actual" stats, so don't take these nos. too serious, but I would venture to say I win
50-60% of the hands like this I play in, and 90% of those never play out. Of course,
the hands I lose are usually pretty big beats, but I rarely get put out(see above, jerks
who actually HAVE the quads!) I have been meaning to post this for some time now,
but have "lolly-gagged", but it happened to me again recently and I wanted to share
it with SOMEONE! I was playing on a new site for me, and just plsying low-end SNG's
and small MTT's, trying to get the feel of the software, site and it's players. I was in late position, maybe the button with A 8 suited and no big raises and on the flop.....
POW! a set of 8's!!!!!! TEE HEE I think all giddy! And lo and behold the nice Canadian
lady to my right pulls my stunt and goes all-in. How fortuetous!!!!(is that a word?)
So, after the required fake "thinking about it,.......I call, and well you can figure out the rest. She was very graciuos in losing ALL her chips. First and only time that I have
been the "Quadster" in this scenario. Very satisfying I must say.
Well, let's hear some more good stories and great advice and thoughts on this one!
Can't wait
Thanx again!

Later
Lucky
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[willie beaman]

Typically, there is no need to lead out on a board with trips on it unless you already have a pair in hole. A lot of times, people will fire away with ace high while their opponent already has a boat or quads. Give up the betting to see how your opponents are reacting and make your play from there.

[wixx]

Depends on the variables. If I know there is a calling station or someone 'mad' at me I love to fire out the big bet when I have the quads. This usually means doubling up for me. If I am not sure or have not seen much donk calling, I will check with quads in hand. Most of the time the guy holding the quads is not going to bet that flop.

Now in your question do I bluff the big bet with trips on the board, Hell no. Risk vs. reward, you are usually betting a large amount over the potential pot you are trying to buy. It is not worth it to me to bet it big, because even if you buy that pot 3 out or four times, when the guy holding the forth or the pocket pair reams you, you are losing a lot more than those 3 small pots.