[wijwij]

I don't know if this is useful to you, but here's a tip I learned about when you DON'T have to worry about a straight.

Every straight contains either a 5 or a T. So if the board does not show a 5 or a T, then ask yourself if an opponent who holds a 5 or a T has a straight. If not, then you don't have to worry about straights with that particular board.

[jamby]

I did learn and know this at one time, but have completely overlooked it. Thank you for pointing it out.

Originally Posted by wijwij

Every straight contains either a 5 or a T.

[agalvan]

Originally Posted by wijwij

Every straight contains either a 5 or a T.

Thanks for the tip. I have never heard this one before.

[Savior17]

Wow. Tough one for me also. I look at this differently depending on whether I am playing in a SNG or ring game. I am finding that in SNGs, players play suited connectors less than in ring games.
For ring games, there are a few guys who will pay anything to see a flop - those are the ones I worry about. I played recently and noticed that the flops were extremely draw heavy (just the way the night was going). I focused on position of the players who were calling raises. Late position callers were getting the odds to see a flop with almost any 2 cards.
No.1: If I think they are drawing, I try to make them pay to see additional cards
No.2: If I get called, I slow down a bit, but not show weakness
No.3: If I get raised, I see what I have and make a determination to reraise or fold

[scottwire]

Also any flop than contains an ace will always have the potential for at least a gutshot straight draw.

i.e.:
a) Any second card of 2-5 or T-K produces a potential gutshot with the Ace

b) if both the other cards are in the 6-9 range it will produce a potential gutshot.

[Daniel]

i was gonna say the 5 & T thing, but its already said....
to me, that's how I immediately rule out the straights...

look for 5 or T on board, if not, then do my opponents have a 5 or T?

pretty simple if you ask me...

[tmpa2001]

If there is an Ace on the flop and two other UNPAIRED cards, there is ALWAYS a straight draw...

[tmpa2001]

Also, as said above, every straight has a 5 or a 10 in it.

But here is a trivia question:

if you hold 5 and 10 in your hand, no matter what the board is, what straight can you NEVER make.

[jamby]

Is this is a trick question?

What straight am I missing?

a 2 3 4 5
2 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 7
4 5 6 7 8
5 6 7 8 9
6 7 8 9 10
7 8 9 10 j
8 9 10 j q
9 10 j q k
10 j q k a

Originally Posted by tmpa2001

Also, as said above, every straight has a 5 or a 10 in it.

But here is a trivia question:

if you hold 5 and 10 in your hand, no matter what the board is, what straight can you NEVER make.

[Daniel]

i think that's a trick question...
w/ a 5 and 10 in your hand, you should be able to make a straight with a very helpful board....