The Magic Final Hand

Normally, during the last few cash game hands of the night people play hands they shouldn’t, hoping for a last shot of adrenaline before home time. I’ve tried to avoid this trap as it has cost me in the past, but last night saw a genuinely monster final hand for me.

More of that in a moment, but in summary another good night to report. 4th in the League cashed me for £235, and put me up to 2nd place just 10 points behind Tom. The cash game was a rollercoaster, going £225 down before fighting back to even then ending up £400 for the game. The tournament was not particularly interesting, I played hands when I had to, and played aggressively on the bubble. I was never really in a position to win the tournament as two people were pretty stacked, so I was pleased enough with 4th spot and ten points.

And so to the final cash hand of the night. I am dealt Q5 on the big blind. Folded round to the small blind who completes the pot to £2 and I check.

Flop Q, 5, Q

Wow - I have the nuts, but the pot is small, so I guess I won’t get paid.

I bet £4
Raised to £14
I re-raise to £40
Re-raised to £140

Hmm - He must have the Queen then. I hope he has pocket 5’s, because he would be drawing stone dead. I imagine he has Q10, Q9 something like that from the betting and I’m pretty sure he won’t lay this down.

I push for £350 and it’s insta-called.

He has Q2, so can’t win. He can split the pot if the turn and river pair higher than a 5 but it’s an awful call from him. The miracle doesn’t happen for him and I scoop a near £700 pot. What a way to end the night.