Rookie-


I think you should bet the turn against this type of player. You say he'd call you even with a pair of eights. Would he bet a pair of eights behind you? And even if he did, would he call your check/raise? Although you ended up being right about the number of outs he had (3), you still miscalculated. With any pair and a kicker (that doesn't contain a queen), he'd have 5 outs to beat you...


On the river, I understand your compulsion to get in a bet especially after checking the turn. But I think checking should at least be considered once the ace arrives. This might be a spot where you'll only get called by a better hand, yet might get a worse one to bet if you check, while there will also be times a better hand might check. (I'm not sure if I said that last part right). Good luck.