Colby Free Press Monday, February 13, 2006 Page 5 Big Slick can be a big hand TV LISTINGS or big trouble, expert says sponsored by the Editor’s note: The following “On On nated earlier with K-J or J-9. Poker” column by Chuck Blount is Or you cold also be up against an COLBY FREE PRESS being sampled for Colby Free Press Poker opponent holding A-Q, who also readership. Let us know what you missed the flop. think by calling (785) 462-3963. Chuck Blount This is why even though it’s The hand is ace-king, often called • risky, I love to fire one good bet into “Big Slick’’ in poker-speak and an opponent to see where I stand. If WEEKDAYS FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 20 knowing how to play it will go a These are hands with which your I’m called, I know I’m beat, but you long way in your quest to becoming opponents may call a raise or even can often win pots outright with this a successful player. re-raise you, and if they do, they will aggressive tactic. 6 AM 6:30 7 AM 7:30 8 AM 8:30 9 AM 9:30 10 AM 10:30 11 AM 11:30 It’s a great hand in limit or no- be drawing to three outs or less un- Then there is the killer situation: KLBY/ABC Good Morning Good Morning America Martha The View Million- News running into pocket aces, kings or H h Kansas aire limit Texas Hold ‘Em, and — less a straight or flush draw comes KSNK/NBC News Cont’d Today Live With Regis The Ellen whenever you look down at your into play. These hands will pay you a set when you pair up your ace or L j and Kelly DeGeneres Show hole cards and see it, the sirens off substantially. king for top pair. 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