You should also consider the possibility that all players may lose the final hand. If most players are close and you can guarantee yourself a second-place finish with a certain bet, that should be considered. Hand 20: No matter what position you are in, you obviously want to be the chip leader after this final hand.The higher payoff for first justifies busting out here and taking a lower payoff. Any other position, try to bet up to half your stack. Leading by a small amount, watch the other bets closely and try to get ahead by a maximum wager plus $5.

Hand 19: Leading by more than a maximum wager, bet enough to get two wagers ahead plus $5 if possible.If you are far behind, bet the max, even if that is more than half your stack. If you are close, bet up to half your stack. Hand 18: If you are leading, keep the bets coming.If you are far behind, bet half your stack. If you are close to the pack, bet up to one-third of your stack. Hand 17: If you are leading, keep the pressure on with the same bets you have been making.

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