So am I just lucky with deuces?

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Last night I played a few sit-n-go's, and was able to take down one and get second in another. Overall I was getting what seems like a disproportionate amount of pocket deuces, mostly from a last position, and the pots were usually either limped or folded down to me.
So every time I raised. Luckily, no one ever 3-bet me.
Then I hit sets 3 times on the flop. I was also able to win against a short stack who went all in with ace high on the flop.
So did I just get lucky here? Should I always raise deuces? Or will my luck just run dry?

 

[wyoming4paul]

Get in as cheaply as you can with small pairs. Remenber, it is a 1 in 8 shot to flop a set. Any other flop you are likely behind. Buying a big blind is ok.

 

[terryk]

Yep,,,u got lucky. Nice when it happens.

 

[619Leafs]

I got pocket deuces today. Was not lucky and got burned on all-in showdown against AQ.

 

[Jon Poker]

Seems like the good side to variance. Sometimes you are going to get more pairs than usual and sometimes you are going to hit everything - enjoy the ride while it lasts - its the best feeling ever.

 

[Luvepoker]

FTA I would raise deuces if I were you. If there is a raise or call already I would set mine. Just remember you maybe running well at this moment but it can change on you just as fast.

 

[Pepitcho23]

Try your luck , its good to see a flop, when you got pocketspairs! The luck gonna make the rest.

 

[Veritas]

So did I just get lucky here? Should I always raise deuces?

yes you did


I would raise Deuces in LP preferable with no limper.
In EP I fold. MP depends on table Dynamics but most likely I fold them aswell
Chance of seeing overcards OTF: 100%
therefor you Play those small pocket pairs for set value.


I would rather limp behind than raise because I don't want to build a pot with a Hand that is really hard to Play postflop if I don't hit a set.
If they fold, fine

 

[vnnby]

You are definitely a lucky buddy if you would win against aces)) You may play, but you should control bankroll. Raise a maximum of 2bb or only fold/check.

 

[edenman1]

I find 3s work alot for me, but I have had some luck with 2s as well..

 

[myquickwit]

You got very lucky with deuces. But if you are always heads up or can see multi player flop cheaply you should do just fine with them.

 

[dlam]

If you don’t hit your set. You are looking at 5 overcards by the river. So I don’t really like playing 2-2.

 

[dgospa]

Well u got lucky there. I would not play them for sure. It's up to you. If it' s happens, maximum bet for me would be 2 bb.

 

[williamsc99]

its mathematical possibility is the same as all players

 

[bigpappa325]

Count your lucky stars. I was in 200 buy in tourney and was dealt low pocket pairs 9 times and two higher pair. Not one was real expensive to see flop. All missed on flop and came against all in so continuing was feudal I think i got pocket twos three times and threes twice. Good thing is you know when to get out unless he hits a higher set then your felted.

Get used to not hitting and folding. :reddy: