The 2d5d thread

GaryQQQ

Nice, 2d3d works for me, lol

https://www.skypoker.com/secure/poker/sky_lobby?action=show_static&page=poker_community_forums&plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3a57795ac2-1793-4377-b4cf-e124b0f555f4Forum%3acdf513a4-4811-44dd-b210-c66d9e48e878Discussion%3a720fd10a-7483-42d5-acd1-937821d7dfaf



Although AA is not all it's CRACKED up to be.

GaryQQQ

Forget your premium pairs, I have decided to reveal the truth to my fellow forum members;

2d5d is the real nuts, it hardly ever loses, as I will demonstrate in this thread.

Exhibit A;

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
shooter73	Small blind		15.00	15.00	4830.00
fordie62	Big blind		30.00	45.00	1660.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
GaryQQQ	Raise		75.00	120.00	5780.00
boxer147	Raise		210.00	330.00	2945.00
karlluke	Fold
Ace2Base	Fold
shooter73	Fold
fordie62	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		135.00	465.00	5645.00
Flop
		8 6 A
GaryQQQ	Check
boxer147	Check
Turn
		Q
GaryQQQ	Bet		275.00	740.00	5370.00
boxer147	Call		275.00	1015.00	2670.00
River
		Q
GaryQQQ	Bet		495.00	1510.00	4875.00
boxer147	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		1015.00		5890.00
GaryQQQ	Return		495.00	0.00	6385.00

GaryQQQ

Exhibit B;

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
Dave1703	Small blind		10.00	10.00	4810.00
SoftTaff	Big blind		20.00	30.00	1470.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
jaxson5	Raise		60.00	90.00	1510.00
Jops_	Call		60.00	150.00	1890.00
GaryQQQ	Call		60.00	210.00	2050.00
macca721	Fold
Dave1703	Call		50.00	260.00	4760.00
SoftTaff	Fold
Flop
		2 5 Q
Dave1703	Check
jaxson5	Bet		260.00	520.00	1250.00
Jops_	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		650.00	1170.00	1400.00
Dave1703	Fold
jaxson5	All-in		1250.00	2420.00	0.00
GaryQQQ	Call		860.00	3280.00	540.00
jaxson5	Show	3 Q
GaryQQQ	Show	5 2
Turn
		10
River
		7
GaryQQQ	Win	Two Pairs, 5s and 2s	3280.00		3820.00

GaryQQQ

Exhibit C, cash fun;

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
mickwill	Small blind		£0.02	£0.02	£2.20
hecate	Big blind		£0.04	£0.06	£5.45
	Your hole cards	2 5
GaryQQQ	Raise		£0.08	£0.14	£3.77
kayjane861	Fold
salad24	Fold
mickwill	Call		£0.06	£0.20	£2.14
hecate	Call		£0.04	£0.24	£5.41
Flop
		8 4 A
mickwill	Check
hecate	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		£0.18	£0.42	£3.59
mickwill	Call		£0.18	£0.60	£1.96
hecate	Call		£0.18	£0.78	£5.23
Turn
		3
mickwill	Check
hecate	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		£0.32	£1.10	£3.27
mickwill	Call		£0.32	£1.42	£1.64
hecate	Call		£0.32	£1.74	£4.91
River
		J
mickwill	Check
hecate	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		£0.95	£2.69	£2.32
mickwill	Fold
hecate	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		£1.60		£3.92
GaryQQQ	Return		£0.95	£0.14	£4.87

GaryQQQ

I will add more examples as and when they arise.

EvilPingu

Nice, although I think you'll get more views if you rename it the 52dd thread

GaryQQQ

You should always 3-bet 2d5d on the button;

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
SLEENYBOP	Small blind		15.00	15.00	1982.50
CHALKY18	Big blind		30.00	45.00	1865.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
timbobingo	Fold
ThexMajor	Raise		60.00	105.00	1620.00
andymis	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		175.00	280.00	2050.00
SLEENYBOP	Fold
CHALKY18	Fold
ThexMajor	Call		115.00	395.00	1505.00
Flop
		10 6 Q
ThexMajor	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		245.00	640.00	1805.00
ThexMajor	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		395.00		2200.00
GaryQQQ	Return		245.00	0.00	2445.00

GaryQQQ

2d5d hits the spot gain

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
bluestar24	Small blind		20.00	20.00	1935.00
GaryQQQ	Big blind		40.00	60.00	2405.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
scouse1515	Fold
FASTCLIMB	Fold
poole10	Fold
jackyjacko	Call		40.00	100.00	2545.00
bluestar24	Call		20.00	120.00	1915.00
GaryQQQ	Check
Flop
		9 7 K
bluestar24	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		75.00	195.00	2330.00
jackyjacko	Call		75.00	270.00	2470.00
bluestar24	Fold
Turn
		5
GaryQQQ	Bet		185.00	455.00	2145.00
jackyjacko	Call		185.00	640.00	2285.00
River
		A
GaryQQQ	Bet		375.00	1015.00	1770.00
jackyjacko	Fold
GaryQQQ	Show	2 5
GaryQQQ	Win		640.00		2410.00
GaryQQQ	Return		375.00	0.00	2785.00

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
HONEYBUSH	Small blind		20.00	20.00	1397.00
GaryQQQ	Big blind		40.00	60.00	4195.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
JAMMYJOE95	Fold
junky11713	Raise		80.00	140.00	1690.00
HONEYBUSH	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		40.00	180.00	4155.00
Flop
		K J 5
GaryQQQ	Check
junky11713	Bet		90.00	270.00	1600.00
GaryQQQ	Raise		250.00	520.00	3905.00
junky11713	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		360.00		4265.00
GaryQQQ	Return		160.00	0.00	4425.00

Sky_Sam

I used to play in a pub league every Monday night and 5d2d was my favourite hand :-)

Never lost!

The_Don90

In Response to Re: The 2d5d thread:

I used to play in a pub league every Monday night and 5d2d was my favourite hand :-) Never lost!
Posted by Sky_Sam

so that explains the rng issue then  

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
GaryQQQ	Small blind		40.00	40.00	3300.00
karina27	Big blind		80.00	120.00	3770.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
gen2	Fold
THINPOP	Fold
BUD50	Call		80.00	200.00	6040.00
GaryQQQ	Raise		205.00	405.00	3095.00
karina27	Fold
BUD50	Call		165.00	570.00	5875.00
Flop
		9 2 A
GaryQQQ	Bet		315.00	885.00	2780.00
BUD50	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		570.00		3350.00
GaryQQQ	Return		315.00	0.00	3665.00

GaryQQQ

Best one so far, straight flush Baby 

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
lgs6k	Small blind		40.00	40.00	3760.00
Greb	Big blind		80.00	120.00	2290.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
GaryQQQ	All-in		980.00	1100.00	0.00
Magicalman	All-in		5602.50	6702.50	0.00
Peasant	Fold
CUJimmi	Fold
lgs6k	Fold
Greb	Fold
Magicalman	Unmatched bet		4622.50	2080.00	4622.50
GaryQQQ	Show	5 2
Magicalman	Show	5 5
Flop
		4 3 Q
Turn
		K
River
		A
GaryQQQ	Win	Straight Flush to the 5	2080.00		2080.00

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
GaryQQQ	Small blind		15.00	15.00	4612.50
deuceman2	Big blind		30.00	45.00	4935.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
IDONKCALLU	Raise		90.00	135.00	5480.00
rainman397	Fold
benny6076	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		75.00	210.00	4537.50
deuceman2	Fold
Flop
		3 K 9
GaryQQQ	Check
IDONKCALLU	Bet		150.00	360.00	5330.00
GaryQQQ	Raise		385.00	745.00	4152.50
IDONKCALLU	Fold
GaryQQQ	Show	5 2
GaryQQQ	Win		510.00		4662.50
GaryQQQ	Return		235.00	0.00	4897.50

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
WAREZ	Small blind		20.00	20.00	5720.00
hitman8970	Big blind		40.00	60.00	4510.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
GaryQQQ	Raise		95.00	155.00	5055.00
bonzai52	Call		95.00	250.00	10247.50
vwlady14	Fold
WAREZ	Fold
hitman8970	Call		55.00	305.00	4455.00
Flop
		8 Q 6
hitman8970	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		210.00	515.00	4845.00
bonzai52	Fold
hitman8970	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		305.00		5150.00
GaryQQQ	Return		210.00	0.00	5360.00

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
Mylena	Small blind		15.00	15.00	4880.00
GaryQQQ	Big blind		30.00	45.00	4800.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
WHEELS7161	Fold
Darntootin	Raise		120.00	165.00	5260.00
MRIZZY	Fold
jjjach	Fold
Mylena	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		90.00	255.00	4710.00
Flop
		9 9 5
GaryQQQ	Check
Darntootin	Check
Turn
		7
GaryQQQ	Bet		155.00	410.00	4555.00
Darntootin	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		255.00		4810.00
GaryQQQ	Return		155.00	0.00	4965.00

GREGHOGG

Only just seen this thread Gary i hardly ever look in BBV

So... I know what i'm gonna do next time i get 25dd if the situation is right... I will post the results here lol

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
bandit180	Sit out
GaryQQQ	Small blind		75.00	75.00	3232.50
Mummysboy	Big blind		150.00	225.00	4185.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
thehawke	Fold
disbrey01	Call		150.00	375.00	5010.00
phillips58	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		420.00	795.00	2812.50
Mummysboy	Fold
disbrey01	Call		345.00	1140.00	4665.00
Flop
		7 9 4
GaryQQQ	Bet		710.00	1850.00	2102.50
disbrey01	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		1140.00		3242.50
GaryQQQ	Return		710.00	0.00	3952.50

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
GaryQQQ	Small blind		75.00	75.00	4269.00
TIS-DUD	Big blind		150.00	225.00	3520.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
Manpet	Call		150.00	375.00	8702.50
jaggs284	Fold
waynetay	Fold
altair12	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		420.00	795.00	3849.00
TIS-DUD	Fold
Manpet	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		450.00		4299.00
GaryQQQ	Return		345.00	0.00	4644.00

GaryQQQ

This hand was played on the stone-cold bubble of an £11 Bounty Hunter this afternoon, 11 left with 10 to be paid. If you're going to do the 'bubble bully' thing what better hand could you possibly choose?

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
acerowe	Small blind		300.00	300.00	6250.00
GaryQQQ	Big blind		600.00	900.00	25745.22
	Your hole cards	2 5
sharonm	Fold
DivsDreams	Fold
Manc99	Fold
SHANKS474	Fold
acerowe	Raise		900.00	1800.00	5350.00
GaryQQQ	All-in		25745.22	27545.22	0.00
acerowe	All-in		5350.00	32895.22	0.00
GaryQQQ	Unmatched bet		19795.22	13100.00	19795.22
acerowe	Show	8 8
GaryQQQ	Show	2 5
Flop
		9 3 Q
Turn
		A
River
		4
GaryQQQ	Win	Straight to the 5	13100.00		32895.22

VespaPX

Nice one Gary

Wacko90

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
rudders07	Small blind		10.00	10.00	2000.00
valdesa	Big blind		20.00	30.00	1980.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
Wacko90	Raise		40.00	70.00	1960.00
rubyruby	Raise		100.00	170.00	1900.00
Jag727	Fold
stogsie89	Fold
rudders07	Fold
valdesa	Fold
Wacko90	Call		60.00	230.00	1900.00
Flop
		J 3 Q
Wacko90	Check
rubyruby	Bet		115.00	345.00	1785.00
Wacko90	Call		115.00	460.00	1785.00
Turn
		4
Wacko90	Check
rubyruby	Check
River
		6
Wacko90	Bet		345.00	805.00	1440.00
rubyruby	Fold
Wacko90	Muck
Wacko90	Win		460.00		1900.00
Wacko90	Return		345.00	0.00	2245.00

devonfish5

hi Gary,

does it only work with the 2,5 of diamonds,or will any suit do?

lols

(* *)
   ^
dev

GaryQQQ

In Response to Re: The 2d5d thread:

hi Gary, does it only work with the 2,5 of diamonds,or will any suit do? lols (* *)    ^ dev
Posted by devonfish5

They both have to be diamonds, never works with spades/clubs/hearts

GaryQQQ

Flatting 3-bets OOP with your 2d5d is a good play;

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
supercrazy	Small blind		15.00	15.00	1830.00
maxsux69	Big blind		30.00	45.00	1830.00
	Your hole cards	2 5
GaryQQQ	Raise		60.00	105.00	2375.00
lhobson11	Raise		120.00	225.00	1385.00
ELVIS	Fold
xjeremyx	Fold
supercrazy	Fold
maxsux69	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		60.00	285.00	2315.00
Flop
		2 2 J
GaryQQQ	Check
lhobson11	Bet		285.00	570.00	1100.00
GaryQQQ	Call		285.00	855.00	2030.00
Turn
		Q
GaryQQQ	Check
lhobson11	Check
River
		4
GaryQQQ	Bet		395.00	1250.00	1635.00
lhobson11	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		855.00		2490.00
GaryQQQ	Return		395.00	0.00	2885.00

GaryQQQ

2d5d allows you to play like a donk and still win

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
gowster	Small blind		30.00	30.00	3605.00
thebosun	Big blind		60.00	90.00	2165.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
terrybcfc	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		120.00	210.00	1640.00
littlele27	Raise		180.00	390.00	3210.00
tarnside	Call		180.00	570.00	2235.00
gowster	Call		150.00	720.00	3455.00
thebosun	Fold
GaryQQQ	Call		60.00	780.00	1580.00
Flop
		10 6 8
gowster	Check
GaryQQQ	Check
littlele27	Bet		180.00	960.00	3030.00
tarnside	Call		180.00	1140.00	2055.00
gowster	Fold
GaryQQQ	All-in		1580.00	2720.00	0.00
littlele27	Fold
tarnside	Call		1400.00	4120.00	655.00
GaryQQQ	Show	5 2
tarnside	Show	J Q
Turn
		K
River
		2
GaryQQQ	Win	Pair of 2s	4120.00		4120.00

GaryQQQ

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
ANT4445	Small blind		15.00	15.00	946.25
male	Big blind		30.00	45.00	4420.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
howbazza	Fold
GaryQQQ	Raise		75.00	120.00	1095.00
beatniks20	Call		75.00	195.00	1473.75
paulweek17	Fold
ANT4445	Fold
male	Call		45.00	240.00	4375.00
Flop
		K 5 2
male	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		155.00	395.00	940.00
beatniks20	Fold
male	Call		155.00	550.00	4220.00
Turn
		K
male	Check
GaryQQQ	Bet		295.00	845.00	645.00
male	Fold
GaryQQQ	Muck
GaryQQQ	Win		550.00		1195.00
GaryQQQ	Return		295.00	0.00	1490.00

VespaPX

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
jack171117	Small blind		10.00	10.00	2280.00
PACU	Big blind		20.00	30.00	1860.00
	Your hole cards	5 2
mattgee	Fold
Shirpaul	Fold
BabyDee	Fold
VespaPX	Raise		80.00	110.00	1830.00
jack171117	Fold
PACU	Fold
VespaPX	Muck
VespaPX	Win		50.00		1880.00
VespaPX	Return		60.00	0.00	1940.00

unknown_username

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
DrSharp	Small blind		£0.04	£0.04	£8.66
chrisbhoy	Big blind		£0.08	£0.12	£7.90
	Your hole cards	5 2
DrSharp	Raise		£0.16	£0.28	£8.50
chrisbhoy	Call		£0.12	£0.40	£7.78
Flop
		7 8 J
chrisbhoy	Check
DrSharp	Bet		£0.24	£0.64	£8.26
chrisbhoy	Call		£0.24	£0.88	£7.54
Turn
		9
chrisbhoy	Check
DrSharp	Bet		£0.56	£1.44	£7.70
chrisbhoy	Call		£0.56	£2.00	£6.98
River
		7
chrisbhoy	Check
DrSharp	Bet		£1.50	£3.50	£6.20
chrisbhoy	Fold
DrSharp	Muck
DrSharp	Win		£1.85		£8.05
DrSharp	Return		£1.50

unknown_username

I apologise gary lad. I didnt keep the faith...................

Thought i may get a tad bit of respect from an UTG raise but i thought different. Thought about calling but decided there was no way i could. Like i say, should of kept th faith....................

2d, 5d IS DA NUTZ!!!!!!

Player	Action	Cards	Amount	Pot	Balance
RAC1E	Small blind		£0.04	£0.04	£3.66
tarnished	Big blind		£0.08	£0.12	£5.85
	Your hole cards	2 5
DrSharp	Raise		£0.24	£0.36	£7.52
CMPunk1	Fold
BULLET513	All-in		£0.79	£1.15	£0.00
RBSXIX	Call		£0.79	£1.94	£8.92
RAC1E	Fold
tarnished	Fold
DrSharp	Fold
BULLET513	Show	A 10
RBSXIX	Show	Q 6
Flop
		2 2 2
Turn
		8
River
		9
BULLET513	Win	Three 2s	£1.79

unknown_username

Actually, looking back at it now, its probably a call with implied odds. lol.