In an online poker tournament I had been playing for a few hours at the casino online, we whittled a field of nearly 2,000 down to 120 or so. We were “in the money” in terms of points, but only the final 2 tables would get cash prizes. I had been on a bit of a rollercoaster of double ups and losses when I got As Qd in late position.

Blinds are 1000/2000. I have 20,000 chips, which is only 10 big blinds. I’m not folding this hand ever.

2 players limp into the pot. With blinds and antes there is already close to 10,000 chips in the middle at this point. I automatically shove all-in for my 20,000.

The player directly to my left insta-calls my all-in. He has 25,000 chips, so this is a big call for him.

Great, I’ve just shoved into a monster pair and I have no chance in winning now. Super.

But no, I see in the chat box, the online poker player who has called my bet has written out the word “Dammit”. While other players are still folding, I wonder if he is joking or not. Then he writes, “I clicked the wrong button.” Could this be? This could work out amazingly. Everyone else folds and he flips over 9h 10h.

This is good news. He’s got a very tricky hand, but I am the clear favorite. The flop comes: J 7 8 all diamonds

He flops the straight, but I have the diamond redraw. Come on! Any diamond! Blank. Blank. I have learned a new lesson. People can make mistakes and beat me.

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