I am studying tournament poker a bit after playing cash games for the longest time in my life..
I stubbled upon this video and I was wondering is this normal or is he just a massive fish? (especially small blind calling 44)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YdlbALNLJ-M
In a bounty tournament, this may well be the correct play.
Considering the stack sizes, he covers the 3 opponents, so he cannot bust out,
I'm wondering if he should have gone all-in pre rather than call/call.
Here is how the equities looked:
Equity Win Tie
MP2 21.48% 20.43% 1.06% { 97s }
BU 29.95% 29.89% 0.07% { KJo }
SB 25.46% 25.39% 0.07% { 44 }
BB 23.11% 22.05% 1.06% { A9o }
Pretty crazy hand I think, but I don't play PKO's. 44 seems like the most optimistic play, because decent change 1 of the 3 all-inn players will have a better hand and this is 1 of the best outcomes equity wize if you know all hole cards.
Cheers,
SDK1987
Originally posted by VorpalF2F
I'm wondering if he should have gone all-in pre rather than call/call.
Nah, KJo wants to entrap more chips in the pot which would entice the shortie to shove even lighter. Between the two decisions, his play was better.
I think KJo is cutting it pretty close for 80bb, but with reads that the deep guy would iso very wide this can be a great spot. Bounties are yummy and winning this hand pretty much guarantees you having a great bubble play.
I have no idea what the 44s were thinking...
Originally posted by nsavov
I have no idea ̶w̶h̶a̶t̶ if the 44s were thinking...
Fixed that for ya 
