This is a marvellous hand and one that I have heard loads of discussion about but not had a chance to watch it until tonight. Over at pokernews there is a brilliant article discussing this hand, be sure to check that out.
Jackson and Ivey both think that the other is bluffing, and it has amazing results! How many of you would CALL a re-re-raise with NOTHING? How about RAISING a re-re-raise with nothing?
From the perspective of me thinking about the hand (comments welcome of course) I think Ivey did expect Action Jack to fold after the re-raise, as the commentator correctly pointed out it would be more likely the player would trap with three Jacks and flat call rather than raise. It is the all-in move at the end that is the most amazing, as Ivey is basically offering four to one, which is a massive dagger to the heart of Action Jack who is basically told by Ivey in the bet that “I have a strong enough hand that I’ll give you four to one you can’t beat me” or “You have nothing so you cannot even call this bet with the odds I’m giving you”. Whichever way you look at it he then has to immediately fold as he has no hand. Amazing. I believe Action Jack wins this hand against 98% of poker players.
