Bellagio 2-5: Double Board Bomb Pot with KK
Double Board bomb pots on the dealer change are becoming more common at 2-5 and 1-3 at the Bellagio. (they're nearly standard at 5-10)
The table I'm at has been action-heavy. There are a few players putting in lots of money with mediocre top pair or less.
In this hand, six players put in $15 to see two flops.
The pot is $90 (less rake).
Flop 1 is: Q♦9♦4♠
Flop 2 is: Q♣J♠5♥
I've got K♠K♥
My stack is between $500 and $600. Most players in the pot have me covered. One or two opponents may have between $400 and $500.
Three players act before me. Two players are behind me.
How much do like Kings here before any betting action?
3 Replies
Not very much in a bomb pot.
Same
I don't rly like one pair hands in single board BP's
Your hand is clearly very good. Against 1 opponent, you're only losing on both boards to AA & QQ. Also, you're doing very well against a lot of other hands that are playing for both boards, like any Q, T9, JT, Jx of diamonds. If somebody has Qx that makes 2pair on one board, they have only 3 outs to beat you on the other board, and you have more outs to beat their 2pair
If the action gets crazy heavy with 2+ opponents, you're likely to be crushed on one board & holding on at best on the other. But you should definitely bet when checked to, and I like something large like $60+ given your description of the table. We probably have to go with our hand if we get raised heads-up but it's not the best feeling.
