Yes! I think we’ve discussed this before, but Bart Hanson mentioned it again this week - you have to remember that when you’re a 70% favorite with a big pocket pair that holds, you’re not winning “what you were supposed to win,” you’re actually winning 30% MORE than expectation.Seven bad run-outs in 6 months of play is not particularly noteworthy to be honest.
The problem is when people get the money in good, they round up their chances of winning to 100% and get frustrated that isn't how it works. Being a 70% favorite is common with pocket pairs and that means losing about 30% of the time.
That said, play those pocket pairs! As Negreanu loves to say, it’s tough to make a pair.