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31) Give an example of a typical razz hand ?
Ans : 2 6 7 .

32) should you play these poker hands often ?
Ans : No. In fact, they frequently should be discarded, especially for a raise in games with a very high ante.

33) When might a typical razz hand become playable ?
Ans : When it is a little better than the example given, it does not cost too much, and your cards are live.

34) When is a three flush playable ?
Ans : When you are in a multiway pot with several hands against you that look as though they might be going high or you have two low cards. Also, your flush cards need to be very live.

35) If you have two low flush cards, is it beneficial for both of them to be in the hole ?
Ans : No. It is better to have one of them up.

36) Why ?
Ans : You will be disguised as a low hands and perhaps can drive out a low later if you make the flush.

37) When will you play a small pair with a medium or a large kicker?
Ans :Only when everyone has gone out, you are in a steal position, and have a good chance to pick up the antes and bring-in.

38) What about higher three straights ?
Ans : These hands do very poorly.

39) What about medium high straights ?
Ans : They should just about never be played unless you are heads up against a high hands or perhaps in certain situations where your cards are completely live, you are against several weak players, and no one has raised or is likely to raise.

40) Is the present situation a determining factor on third street ?
Ans : Yes. It is often more important than the specific hand you are holding.

41) Since many starting hands are close in value, what is important?
Ans : To fully assess the situation before deciding on the strength of your starting hand.

42) When do you raise on third street ?
Ans : You raise on third street only if you have a hand that plays better heads up, or if you have a hand that is very strong and several people are already in.

43) What if you have a typical playable three-card low and many players are yet to act ?
Ans : You probably should just “limp in.”

44) What if other players are already in ?
Ans : You should call unless there has been a double raise.

45) When does an exception to just calling occur ?
Ans : When you are first in from a late position. Now you should raise.

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