Re: checkraise this?
 

I would call on the button with two limpers in front of me in a loose-passive game. That's about my minimum entry point with that hand. In a loose-aggressive game I might fold on the button after two limpers.

-- Homer

Re: checkraise this?
 

I should have your discipline.
When I start steaming, I'll even call it UTG or in SB against a raise

Re: checkraise this?
 

Eeeek. Yeah, that's not too good. You should probably turn off the computer, grab a beer and watch some TV when that starts to happen.

-- Homer

Re: checkraise this?
 

"If you bet into the preflop raisor he will likely raise since he raised preflop (a lot of players will raise here even with just overcards) and you will force your opponents to call two bets cold, which you don't want"

i dont totally agree here. this hand is vulnerable. it's far from a lock. and if you get players calling lots of bets, the chances go up that your against a higher flush draw. not to mention if someone happens to have a set or 2 pair. id be more than glad to make them call 2 cold, which they would if they didnt jam it.

i learned this the hard way when i flopped a nut str8 with the nut flush draw. and lost. yes, i charged the max, but it really showed just how vulnerable you can be.

when checking here you only have 1 player behind you to count on betting, you better be sure he'll bet. especially on the turn if you try it there. you dont really have position for this move. though it may work.

many ways to play this hand. you could also wait til the turn hoping someone would bet before you so you could jack it. though id likely bet the flop here instead of waiting. id love to get in a raise war on the flop here.

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