Online Poker: Chasing a Low Straight

When you should and when you shouldn't go for it

Chasing a low straight can be a compelling but dangerous proposition. Let’s say your hole cards are king-two and the flop has lured you in with a three-four-five unsuited. This is dangerous because you will be quite naturally tempted to go looking for the six at the turn or even down to the river. This would be less of a risk in a short-handed game but if a lot of players are still in the frame and you hit your six at the turn it only requires ... Read on here.