Hi! In my article, Playing Big Slick in a Sit 'n' Go Hold'em Tournament, I try to offer some general advice for the most profitable play of big slick (A-K) in a sit n go tournament. But, if you are looking for a formula or for a set of rules, well get ready for disappointment, because there are not any.
I have played A-K when I thought I should not have, and won. I have played A-K when I was certain I had the best hand, and did, but lost. I have folded A-K and was proven right. I have folded A-K when I would have won.
And, I have watched 100's of other players play A-K every imaginable way. Their success rate is about equally divided between winning with A-K and losing.
Undoubtably, big slick is the most frustrating hand in sit n go poker (for both the winner and the loser).
Sometimes, I think that when one catches big slick, they should just push all-in, and let the chips fall where they may. I am not sure that there is any better or more scientific approach.
You would do this early in a tournament because someone with A-J or A-Q might call. And, even if they hold a pair, you are not a total dog.
I have had A-K beat my A-A plenty of times. Most recently, just last night. Remarkably, we were heads up. He happily won first. And, I was sick.
Nevertheless, the proper play of big slick requires some thought. So, read my article for some good insights.
Thanks and Good Luck!
R. Steve McCollum
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