Hi Andy,


Thanks again for all the posts. They're great.


This seems more a regional phenomenon. In $20-40 and $40-80 at Lucky Chances, an emphatic bet almost always means a very strong hand, an intentional fake tell. It's one of the most consistent tells in the game. Also, you're looking at two possible straights - he might have had it on the flop too, making it more likely he's ahead. If the big blind folds, you're paying $180 to get $680 (with a four out draw to the boat after the first $120), which for me at LC's is a fold vs. most opponents. If BB stays, HE may have you beat and you're at $920 vs. $180 vs. two players, a place I don't want to be given that action.