Some Quick Tips on Playing JJ from Daniel Negreanu

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A lot of players struggle with playing JJ in tournaments. Here are some quick tips on how to play them:


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Thanks, But No! I Go All In! :D
 
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This was pretty cool! 3 good tips that should help a lot of people think more cautiously when playing Jacks, instead of just automatically getting it in when not even considering stack sizes/table dynamics. Daniel always gives great advice! Tks for sharing!
 
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yes this was very helpful.
Still get super nervous when I play JJ
 
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I'd rather play jacks then queens funny enough. Kings and aces I always feel invincible
 
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I love Daniel: "Tranquillo". Jacks are a slippery hand, but he's got good advice.
 
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Thanks for sharing! Nice to get a peak into the thought process of D.N. (no matter how slight or basic).
Now of to check out his you tube channel...
Again, thanks!!!
 
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Good advice no matter what it is you're holding. 22-QQ could really fall into this educational piece. I always try to set mine with JJ or if the broad isn't scary then steal with c-bets.
 
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I think this about sums it up. I know Lon McEachern liked my tweet when he saw it.

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All kidding aside, JJ is probably the best hand that one has to turn into a bluff the most. I find that if you can do that, you should be fine.
 
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I had JJ in a tournament today, I raised 3x in MP and got two shoves after me... I think it was about 40bb deep at this point
I had them covered barely, but think I have to fold in this situation.

After I folded, it turns out that the two shoving hands were AK and AQ, by the river, neither of them had paired and AK won the pot ace high... Very frustrating as I could have tripled up, but I think I didn't have a choice but to fold in my situation.
 
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I had JJ in a tournament today, I raised 3x in MP and got two shoves after me... I think it was about 40bb deep at this point
I had them covered barely, but think I have to fold in this situation.

After I folded, it turns out that the two shoving hands were AK and AQ, by the river, neither of them had paired and AK won the pot ace high... Very frustrating as I could have tripled up, but I think I didn't have a choice but to fold in my situation.
It's an easy fold imo. Unless you know they shove with 22+
 
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