Continue with a semi bluff?

brassnuts · #1 10-05-2004, 02:26 AM

Party Poker 5/10 Hold'em (8 handed)

Preflop: Hero is SB with 8[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], T[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img].
UTG folds, UTG+1 folds, MP1 folds, MP2 folds, CO calls, Button folds, Hero completes, BB raises, CO calls, Hero calls.

Flop: (6 SB) 2[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], K[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 5[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (3 players)
Hero checks, BB bets, CO calls, Hero raises, BB folds, CO calls.

Turn: (5.50 BB) 2[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero bets...

ErrantNight · #2 10-05-2004, 02:51 AM

so what happened after you bet?

brassnuts · #3 10-05-2004, 02:56 AM

He called. But, what do you think about betting this turn?

ErrantNight · #4 10-05-2004, 02:59 AM

pretty standard...

i have a similar hand posted to this where i deal with the unfortunate reality of getting raised after a turn bet (in a situation where i have overcards)

edthayer · #5 10-05-2004, 03:30 AM

I never act consistantly in this situation, but I think it's usually better to bet when it's heads up and you're on a draw like this. He'll fold enough times to make it worth while, and if you get raised, it's not that bad.

nepenthe · #6 10-05-2004, 03:33 AM

Heads-up, this turn bet may be correct due to the chances you will get him to fold. Against many players, the turn bet may be correct for value. There is a cut-off somewhere, but it is not precise and somewhat player-dependent.

In any case, your opponent does not seem to like his hand very much with the flopped K. Your turn semibluff is likely fine.

me454555 · #7 10-05-2004, 03:39 AM

I don't like the turn bet. There's not much folding equity here b/c he called 2 cold the get to the turn, how often do you think he's going to fold to one bet? The real reason I don't like it though is b/c there's too good a chance of you getting raised, and that sux b/c you're forced to call that. I rather go check/call here or possibly get a free card. If he's on a flush draw too and you both miss, you might be able to get him to fold on the river if he checks the turn.

nepenthe · #8 10-05-2004, 03:42 AM

He didn't call two cold at any time. Besides, even players who do frequently fold on the turn UI.

me454555 · #9 10-05-2004, 03:55 AM

Oops my mistake, read the post wrong. In that case, betting out seems more correct b/c there's more folding equity there