An aggressive player is NOT the same as a loose player though the two are often confused. Frequent raising and re-raising characterize an aggressive style of poker play. Good aggressive players are very selective about the cards that they will play, but become assertive once they get involved in a hand. Playing loose simply means playing more hands and holding onto them longer, essentially being "loose" with your money. Surprisingly, Fred, being a loose player doesn't always reflect poor play, especially since being an extremely tight player can cost you dearly, particularly at higher levels of play.

A three-card double inside straight flush with one high card (5, 7, and Jack of hearts) or, a three-card inside straight flush with only one gap and no high cards (5, 7 and 8 of hearts) are hands of slightly more value than two high cards. So, M.C., keep your 3-card straight flush. Otherwise, two high cards would be a keeper if your 3-card inside straight were a double inside straight with no high cards (5, 7, and 9 of hearts).

Gambling quote of the week: "Always play the machine nearest the door. No, not because it's programmed to pay out more but because you'll have a fast exit when you lose all your money."
Frank Scoblete, Gambling Author