TD Hands

Thanks to Snadly and his kind offer to stake me over at Pokerstars, I have been playing a ton of triple draw, and man do I absolutely love those games over there. WAY more to choose from then the old UB games, and players obviously not as good. I hopefully will be able to move up to some higher limits someday, but for now all I can play are the .50/1.00 games. So here are a few from a really great session I had with comments:

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)

SB ($5.70), Seat 2
BB ($4.75), Seat 3
UTG ($22.90), Seat 4
Hero ($36.15), Seat 5
CO ($23.75), Seat 6
Button ($20.25), Seat 1

Button at Seat 1.
SB posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [2h 9c 5s 9d 7d]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

UTG folds.Hero raises. CO calls. Button folds.SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 1. BB takes 3. Hero discards 9c 9d. CO takes 2.

Hand: [2h 5s 7d Th 4d]

Round 2: (8.00 SB)

SB checks. BB checks. Hero bets. CO raises. SB calls. BB folds.Hero calls.
SB takes 1. Hero discards Th. CO stands pat.

Hand: [2h 5s 7d 4d 4s]

Round 3: (7.00 BB)

SB checks. Hero checks. CO bets. SB calls. Hero calls.
SB takes 1. Hero discards 4s. CO stands pat.

Hand: [2h 5s 7d 4d 6c]

Round 4: (10.00 BB)

SB checks. Hero checks. CO bets. SB folds.Hero raises. CO raises. Hero calls.

Total pot: (16.00 BB) - $16

Results: (in white)

Total pot $16 | Rake $0.50

Hero has [2h 6c 5s 4d 7d] and won ($15.50) with Lo: 7,6,5,4,2
CO has [2s Td 2c 3d 7s] and lost with Lo: a pair of Deuces


So, I get fancy from time to time checking 7's. In fact I do it once a session. I am pretty sick when I get re-raised on the final draw, not sure what this guy was thinking with this ridiculous snow. I wouldn't lay down an 87 at this limit.


Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($.50/$1.00)
SB ($24.25), Seat 4
Hero ($44.90), Seat 5
UTG ($16.50), Seat 6
Button ($25.55), Seat 1

Button at Seat 1.
SB posts $0.25. Hero posts.

Hand: [4d 9s 2s 7d 7h]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

UTG calls. Button calls. SB calls.
SB takes 2. Hero discards 9s 7h. UTG takes 2. Button takes 2.

Hand: [4d 2s 7d Td Jc]

Round 2: (4.00 SB)

No action, HU w/all-in.
SB takes 2. Hero discards Td Jc. UTG takes 2. Button takes 3.

Hand: [4d 2s 7d Jd Qc]

Round 3: (2.00 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.
SB takes 1. Hero discards Jd Qc. UTG takes 1. Button takes 2.

Hand: [4d 2s 7d As 3h]

Round 4: (2.00 BB)

UTG bets.

Total pot: (2.00 BB) - $2

Results: (in white)

Total pot $2 | Rake $0.10



I hate this spot. I have played it every which way and it is such a break even type hand that I can't figure it out. Do I raise before the draw? This is the way these games have been playing on 'Stars...VERY PASSIVE. I hate playing it weak and checking, but unless I have a smoother draw I can't justify putting in an extra bet, they are all going to call me and i'm OOP...basically, I have no idea how to play it, but I think I have to play it with a raise.

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)

Hero ($44.40), Seat 5
BB ($17.90), Seat 6
UTG ($25.05), Seat 1
MP ($20), Seat 2
CO ($20), Seat 3
Button ($23.75), Seat 4

Button at Seat 4.
Hero posts $0.25. BB posts. MP posts BB. CO posts BB.

Hand: [3c 4d 9s 3h 2h]

Round 1: (3.50 SB)

Button calls. Hero raises. BB calls. MP calls. Button calls.
Hero discards 9s 3h. BB takes 3. MP takes 4. Button takes 2.

Hand: [3c 4d 2h Qs 5c]

Round 2: (9.00 SB)

Hero bets. BB calls. Button raises. Hero calls. BB calls.
Hero discards Qs. BB stands pat. Button stands pat.

Hand: [3c 4d 2h 5c Tc]

Round 3: (7.50 BB)

Button bets. Hero calls. BB calls.
Hero discards Tc. BB takes 2. Button stands pat.

Hand: [3c 4d 2h 5c 2d]

Round 4: (10.50 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.

Total pot: (10.50 BB) - $10.50

Results: (in white)

Total pot $10.50 | Rake $0.50

Button has [8s 6c 5s 2s 3s] and won ($10) with Lo: 8,6,5,3,2
Hero has [3c 4d 2d 5c 2h] and lost with Lo: a pair of Deuces
BB has [Js 5h 4s 7h 7d]


Standard miss, nothing special, but I bet his 86 in his spot

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)
SB ($25.55), Seat 1
BB ($19), Seat 2
UTG ($19.50), Seat 3
MP ($30.75), Seat 4
Hero ($41.40), Seat 5
Button ($14.40), Seat 6

Button at Seat 6.
SB posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [5s Ks 4c 3s 7h]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

Hero raises. SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 2. BB takes 1. Hero discards Ks.

Hand: [5s 4c 3s 7h Tc]

Round 2: (6.00 SB)

Hero bets. SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 1. BB stands pat. Hero discards Tc.

Hand: [5s 4c 3s 7h 2c]

Round 3: (4.50 BB)

Hero bets. BB calls.
BB stands pat. Hero stands pat.

Hand: [5s 4c 3s 7h 2c]

Round 4: (6.50 BB)

Hero bets. BB calls.

Total pot: (8.50 BB) - $8.50

Results: (in white)

Total pot $8.50 | Rake $0.40

BB has [8h 4d 2h 9d 3d]
Hero has [5s 2c 4c 3s 7h] and won ($8.10) with Lo: 7,5,4,3,2


This is such a weak play by this guy, you gotta go with your hand and bet it all the way...sure sometimes you're gonna lose, but the times you play your monster hands the same way more than make up for it.

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1.00)
SB ($29.75), Seat 4
Hero ($46), Seat 5
UTG ($16.70), Seat 6
MP ($24.05), Seat 1
CO ($16.15), Seat 2
Button ($17.25), Seat 3

Button at Seat 3.
SB posts $0.25. Hero posts.

Hand: [Qc 3s 7s 2c 4h]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

SB raises. Hero raises. SB calls.
SB takes 1. Hero discards Qc.

Hand: [3s 7s 2c 4h 8s]

Round 2: (6.00 SB)

SB bets. Hero raises. SB calls.
SB takes 1. Hero stands pat.

Hand: [3s 7s 2c 4h 8s]

Round 3: (5.00 BB)

Hero bets. SB calls.
SB takes 1. Hero stands pat.

Hand: [3s 7s 2c 4h 8s]

Round 4: (7.00 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.

Total pot: (7.00 BB) - $7

Results: (in white)

Total pot $7 | Rake $0.30

SB has [6c 7d 3h 6d 2h] and lost with Lo: a pair of Sixes
Hero has [8s 3s 7s 2c 4h] and won ($6.70) with Lo: 8,7,4,3,2


Missed a value bet on the river...i think i'm the only player who will get fancy and check a 7 in his spot, although i might be the only player on 'stars who will check an 87 as well

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)
SB ($23.55), Seat 1
BB ($14.15), Seat 2
UTG ($18.95), Seat 3
MP ($25.75), Seat 4
Hero ($48.95), Seat 5
Button ($17.70), Seat 6

Button at Seat 6.
SB posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [Jh 4h Js 3h 5h]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

Hero raises. Button calls. BB calls.
BB takes 1. Hero discards Jh Js. Button takes 3.

Hand: [4h 3h 5h 8c 2d]

Round 2: (6.50 SB)

BB bets. Hero raises. Button calls. BB calls.
BB stands pat. Hero stands pat. Button takes 2.

Hand: [4h 3h 5h 8c 2d]

Round 3: (6.25 BB)

Hero bets. Button calls. BB calls.
BB stands pat. Hero stands pat. Button takes 1.

Hand: [4h 3h 5h 8c 2d]

Round 4: (9.25 BB)

Hero bets. Button calls. BB calls.

Total pot: (12.25 BB) - $12.25

Results: (in white)

Total pot $12.25 | Rake $0.50

BB has [8s 4c 5d 3d 7s]
Hero has [8c 4h 2d 3h 5h] and won ($11.75) with Lo: 8,5,4,3,2
Button has [6d 3s 2h 4s 8h] and lost with Lo: 8,6,4,3,2


Playing position here, don't want to be called by the button, although he is a loosy goosy type player who could draw anywhere from 1 to 3. I am surprised by the bb who flat calls and draws 1. I play that hand like I have a huge wheel draw like 2347x. The way he played it is very recognizable that he has a rough draw and most of the time they don't have a 2.

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)
Hero ($56.20), Seat 5
BB ($19.50), Seat 6
UTG ($22.90), Seat 1
CO ($13.80), Seat 2
Button ($16.20), Seat 3

Button at Seat 3.
Hero posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [3h 9d 7h 2d 5h]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

CO calls. Hero raises. BB calls. CO calls.
Hero discards 9d. BB takes 2. CO takes 3.

Hand: [3h 7h 2d 5h Js]

Round 2: (6.00 SB)

Hero bets. BB calls. CO calls.
Hero discards Js. BB takes 2. CO takes 1.

Hand: [3h 7h 2d 5h 9c]

Round 3: (4.50 BB)

Hero bets. BB calls. CO calls.
Hero stands pat. BB takes 1. CO takes 1.

Hand: [3h 7h 2d 5h 9c]

Round 4: (7.50 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.

Total pot: (7.50 BB) - $7.50

Results: (in white)

Total pot $7.50 | Rake $0.35

CO has [Qc 3c 6d 7d 5c]
Hero has [3h 9c 7h 2d 5h] and won ($7.15) with Lo: 9,7,5,3,2
BB has [8h 2c 5d 4s 2h]


Pretty standard Super System II play; betting the 97 pre-third draw, and pating, then checking to the two players drawing one. I'm only going to get called by a better hand, and I check call this if there is a bet.

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1)
SB ($9.70), Seat 3
BB ($12), Seat 4
Hero ($60.85), Seat 5
MP ($12), Seat 6
CO ($29.85), Seat 1
Button ($14.90), Seat 2

Button at Seat 2.
SB posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [7d 8d Ac 2d 3d]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

Hero raises. BB raises. Hero raises. Betting is capped. BB calls.
BB takes 1. Hero discards Ac.

Hand: [7d 8d 2d 3d 3c]

Round 2: (8.50 SB)

No action, HU w/all-in.
BB stands pat. Hero discards 3d.

Hand: [7d 8d 2d 3c Jc]

Round 3: (4.25 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.
BB stands pat. Hero discards Jc.

Hand: [7d 8d 2d 3c Qs]

Round 4: (4.25 BB)

No action, HU w/all-in.

Total pot: (4.25 BB) - $4.25

Results: (in white)

Total pot $4.25 | Rake $0.20

BB has [4c 3s 8s 5c 9s] and won ($4.05) with Lo: 9,8,5,4,3
Hero has [7d 8d 3c 2d Qs]


Pretty weak play by me here. I need to bet after the first draw, because regardless of my hand, I have position and can force a break of that 9. I hate his play though, because he has to have at least a rough 87, but I immediately put him on a 9 when he went pat and didn't bet. Pre-first-draw I am deciding if I am keeping the 8 based on who calls/raises. When the bb puts in teh third bet I know for sure that I am capping with the 87 because of my position.

Triple Draw 2-7 Lowball Limit ($0.50/$1.00)
SB ($16.90), Seat 2
BB ($20), Seat 3
UTG ($11.65), Seat 4
Hero ($51.85), Seat 5
CO ($5.75), Seat 6
Button ($33.15), Seat 1

Button at Seat 1.
SB posts $0.25. BB posts.

Hand: [Kd As 2h 4s 5s]

Round 1: (1.50 SB)

Hero raises. SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 2. BB takes 2. Hero discards Kd As.

Hand: [2h 4s 5s 6h 7h]

Round 2: (6.00 SB)

BB bets. Hero raises. SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 1. BB takes 1. Hero stands pat.

Hand: [2h 4s 5s 6h 7h]

Round 3: (6.00 BB)

Hero bets. SB calls. BB calls.
SB takes 1. BB takes 1. Hero stands pat.

Hand: [2h 4s 5s 6h 7h]

Round 4: (9.00 BB)

Hero bets. SB raises. Hero calls.

Total pot: (13.00 BB) - $13

Results: (in white)

Total pot $13 | Rake $0.50

SB has [5c 4c 6d 3s 7d] and lost with Lo: a straight, Three to Seven
Hero has [6h 7h 2h 4s 5s] and won ($12.50) with Lo: 7,6,5,4,2


When you're hot, you're hot. I'm sick when he check-raises me, because he did the same thing the hand before except he had #1. At first I thought he misread his hand, but it's pretty easy to tell when you don't have that 2.


One thing i've found since i've been playing this game is that you REALLY have to ride out your HOT streaks. If you are playing 2 card draws and getting top 10 hands off that first draw...KEEP PLAYING!! If, on the other hand, those same 2 card and 1 card draws have you banging your head on your keyboard (ala POWDA's avatar)...you need to play a shorter session.