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Posted 2011-February-16, 16:49



I think 3nt is Gambling but not sure. What bid south? If not gambling i dont know why bid 3nt if is strong. If is gambling i bid 4? Ty at all for help me is for a test bridge school :)
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Posted 2011-February-16, 19:45

gambling 3nt overcalls, unlike "gambling 3nt" openings, are expected to be left in, they aren't really "gambling"; it's more "I think I can make this". Unlike the opening which is typically played as denying outside stoppers, 3nt overcalls promise outside stoppers (at least in the opponent's suit, may be missing one elsewhere), partner is supposed to pass almost regardless (unless you have an unusually good hand for partner's expected 7 cd solid suit, and couple outside stoppers, and think slam can make).
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Posted 2011-February-16, 21:40

The 3NT bidder will typically have something like:

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He has nine tricks in his own hand provided he gets the lead he is hoping for.
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Posted 2011-February-18, 09:45

I think you should pass. Even opposite a hand like Erin's, 3NT is better than 4. Now partner maybe hove something in hearts, or he may have two diamond tricks in addition to seven club tricks.
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Posted 2011-February-20, 21:03

Definitely pass. Partner has a good hand and lots of tricks, we are not broke.
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