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While playing online at Ladbrokes Poker I had a monster hand. In a Five Card Draw game we are dealt (4,4,4,K,Q). The standard play would be to make a raise, in this case our raise is reraised by the player to our left, and called by a second player. We also call, and draw one to try and disguise our set as a Two Pair, which is a (7). Then the player on our left draws two, followed by the next player, who draws one.

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This is difficult to play after the draw due to the obvious danger signs. Our first opponent very probably had a set before the draw due to his reraise, although there is a small chance it is simply a player getting over excited about a pair of Aces with a High Card and raising, although this isn’t as likely. Our second player drawing one gives us a further problem as they could be drawing one for the same reason we are, to disguise trips. I think it is more likely to be a two pair though. Either way, I think we can say the first opponent to act is our biggest danger as they put out the reraise, and I would probably check, expecting a raise. if our first player follows on with a raise after the draw we have the advantage of seeing what the other player will do before we make our decision. I still might fold even if the other opponent chooses to fold, but let us say in this case that our second player actually reraises. For me, this is a relief because it prevents us from having to make a very difficult decision. Our hand is behind in this scenario almost every time, and I feel you have to fold. If our set was of kings or Aces, I would still not be happy, but might feel compelled to call anyway.

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