This hand was very unlikely, and took place in the early stages of Wednesday nights game. I found myself dealt (8,9) from middle position, and whilst I would not usually call a raise from middle position, I decided to do something different and see the flop after being faced with a raise and a caller. Partly my reasoning was because the blinds were still small, and I felt the initial raiser may have a strong pocket pair, so with the right flop I could win a very big pot.

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I called, and the big blind called too. The flop then came down an extraordinary (8,8,9). I was hoping for two pair, or well disguised Straight draw to see the turn with, but the Full House was perfect. Especially so, when the first raiser bets out heavily on the flop. The second player to act called, which was confusing in itself, but I felt that the best thing I could do was flat call and then come over the top on the turn. I know this gave my opponents a potentially slim chance at making a bigger Full House, but it could also turn an already large pot, into a huge one too. You can imagine my surprise when the big blind reraised the 1,000 bet all in, for another 4,500. I knew the big blind player well enough to know he was a very strong player, and not at all reckless with his chips, and so I was left fearing the only real danger of him holding (9,9). The first two players who had acted folded, and after some thought I couldn’t make a strong enough case for putting the hand down. I called, and was relieved to see him turn over (8,9) too.

The odds against this happening are very long, so you could say I was unlucky in a way, but then splitting a nice pot two ways was certainly not the worst case scenario.

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From the CD Poker homepage, you can find detailed instructions on how to download the software required, but the process is not really all that complex. Clicking ‘download’ will begin the process, select ‘run’ and agree to the terms and conditions, and the process should be smooth enough.

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You will be required to set up an account with a username and password, your table nickname can be chosen personally by you after this stage is complete. After a few more details such as payment methods and currency, you should be ready to play. Instructions for all the games offered can be found onsite, and there is a support team available if you encounter any problems you cannot find an answer to onsite.

When you make a first deposit you will find a bonus can be earned, the size of which depends on the points earned at the tables. For every 1,200 points you earn within the first 30 days, a $10 bonus will be issued. As you accumulate these points over time, you will earn points towards your VIP status. Gaining higher VIP status results in better rewards as a thank you for your continued loyalty to the site. All you have to do as a player is find the game you wish to play and begin earning points, and with any luck, some cash too.

Generally speaking, getting started at CD poker is easy, and if you get stuck, there are informitive sections on the subject that can be found onsite.

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