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Middle Pairs in Unraised Pots

by MiiWiin

Today we are dealing with a seemingly marginal spot: You check from the Big Blind, on a short-handed table, and you hit a middle pair. Should you bet, check, or give up now?

Consider this: pennies add up to become pounds. You shouldn't just give your opponents money without a fight, but you should also recognise when retreating is the best option.

Good luck!

Question 1:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25) calling station
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 4 , 5
2 folds, CO calls $0.25, 1 fold, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 2, 5, T (3 players)
SB checks, Hero...?




Question 2:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25) calling station
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 4 , 5
2 folds, CO calls $0.25, 1 fold, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 2, 5, T (3 players)
SB bets $0.40, Hero...?




Question 3:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25) calling station
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 4 , 5
2 folds, CO calls $0.25, 1 fold, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 2, 5, T (3 players)
SB checks, Hero...?




Question 4:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25)
CO ($25) calling station
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 4 , 5
2 folds, CO calls $0.25, 1 fold, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 2, 5, T (3 players)
SB bets $0.40, Hero...?




Question 5:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero...?




Question 6:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB bets $0.40, Hero...?




Question 7:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero checks, UTG bets $0.40, SB folds, Hero...?




Question 8:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $0.50, UTG calls $0.50, SB folds

Turn: ($1.75) A (2 players)
Hero...?




Question 9:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $0.50, UTG calls $0.50, SB folds

Turn: ($1.75) 2 (2 players)
Hero...?




Question 10:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25) rock
MP ($25)
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) calling station
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with Q , 7
UTG calls $0.25, 3 folds, SB calls
$0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 7, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $0.50, UTG calls $0.50, SB folds

Turn: ($1.75) 8 (2 players)
Hero...?




Question 11:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25) rock
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) rock
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 8 , 3
1 fold, MP calls $0.25, 2 folds, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 4, 8, A (3 players)
SB checks, Hero...?




Question 12:

PartyPoker $25 NL Hold'em (short-handed)

Stacks & Stats
UTG ($25)
MP ($25) rock
CO ($25)
BU ($25)
SB ($25) rock
Hero ($25)

Pre-flop: Hero is BB with 8 , 3
1 fold, MP calls $0.25, 2 folds, SB calls $0.25, Hero checks

Flop: ($0.75) 6, 8, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero...?