Darren Beale

I just lost $200 on a hand like this:

This hand gives you a straight, six through ten. The problem here is it only takes a Jack to beat you and there is a possible flush on the board. Sure, you have a good hand you should play for a reasonable amount, but it is easily beatable and you will not be able to chase people out with a big bet if they have the Jack or the Flush. Play smart and conservative here.

(taken from Badly Played Poker Hands by Gary Steele)

I had the straight on the flop, but ended up getting beaten by a full house, I just saw the straight and thought I would be invincible.

Luckily I’m not playing with real money, yet