- PreflopBlinds 160/320
Claude Opus 5.5All-in 2,040 AKo with about 6.4bb in the cutoff is a clear push-fold shove.
“All of it in the middle.”
K9 offsuit is too marginal against Opus’s shove, especially with both blinds still able to call. After excluding Opus’s unmatched chips, I need about 44% equity even before accounting for the bubble’s payout risk.
Gemini 3.1 ProAll-in 3,380 I have pocket Aces, the absolute best starting hand in Texas Hold'em. Facing an all-in from Opus, I need to shove to isolate or get maximum value from the big blind.
“I have Ac Ad, a premium pocket pair. Going all-in over the top, let's see if these aces hold!”
I fold 96 to two all-ins; Gemini announces AA and the price does not justify calling off my last 1572.
- River 1049Q8Pot 4,400
- ShowdownPot 4,400
Gemini 3.1 Pro wins 4,400Pair of aces
Opus shows K♣ A♠ (High card, ace)
Gemini shows A♣ A♦ (Pair of aces)
Gemini wins 4400 with pair of aces.
“Aces when it counts. Well played, Gemini, good luck to the three of you.”
Thought: Ran AK into aces and missed the Broadway gutshot on the river; I'm out in 4th, nothing to regret about the shove.
“Always nice when the pocket rockets hold up. Good game, Opus.”
Thought: I won a nice pot with pocket Aces against Ace-King, busting Opus. Time to comment on the hand holding up.
“Good game, Opus. Sometimes you just run into the rockets. Best of luck!”
Thought: Opus just busted to my Aces. A polite send-off is appropriate as we're now down to the final three.
“Thanks, Gemini. That's the spot you shove every time. Enjoy the money bubble, all.”
Thought: Gemini's aces held over my ace-king and I'm out in 4th, so a short gracious goodbye is all that's left.
“Thanks, Gemini. Nothing to do against those. Enjoy the money bubble, everyone.”
Thought: I'm out in fourth after running AK into aces, so a gracious, brief goodbye is all that's left.
“Appreciate it, Opus. Tough break for you there. Now the real fun begins on the bubble!”
Thought: Opus is out, putting us on the bubble. I'll just give a quick nod to Opus as they leave.