I got berated at the table for this......
 

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Party Poker 3/6 Hold'em (9 handed) converter

Preflop: Hero is CO with 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
UTG calls, <font color="#666666">3 folds</font>, MP3 calls, Hero calls, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, SB completes, BB checks.

Flop: (5 SB) 5[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 7[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 6[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(5 players)</font>
SB checks, BB checks, <font color="#CC3333">UTG bets</font>, MP3 calls, <font color="#CC3333">Hero raises</font>, SB folds, BB folds, <font color="#CC3333">UTG 3-bets</font>, MP3 calls, <font color="#CC3333">Hero caps!!!!!!!</font>

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

I wouldn't make this call preflop and would call his 3-bet.

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

preflop is good if they are fish.

flop is a megaeasy cap.

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

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....care to join in?

Party Poker 3/6 Hold'em (9 handed) converter

Preflop: Hero is CO with 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
UTG calls, <font color="#666666">3 folds</font>, MP3 calls, Hero calls, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>, SB completes, BB checks.

Flop: (5 SB) 5[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 7[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 6[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] <font color="#0000FF">(5 players)</font>
SB checks, BB checks, <font color="#CC3333">UTG bets</font>, MP3 calls, <font color="#CC3333">Hero raises</font>, SB folds, BB folds, <font color="#CC3333">UTG 3-bets</font>, MP3 calls, <font color="#CC3333">Hero caps!!!!!!!</font>

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You should probably fold preflop but flop play is fairly standard.

Mike

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

I think this is a fine play. you might just call the third bet and wait to see if you improve on the turn. Your opponent's 3rd bet means that he's probably got the goods and will at least call you down unless he's on a draw, but unless you have some reads on this guy, he's got a hand. I personally like this play more when you dont have top pair because that way when the other person is betting a better top pair, you are actually ahead by a bit. In this case, if he has A7, that kills 3 of your outs and you're behind. Anyway, the play is fine and you're still ahead of an overpair. The decision between calling the 3-bet and capping really depends on your read on this guy and what you want your table image to be.

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

I wouldnt call preflop but postflop play is alright...

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

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The decision between calling the 3-bet and capping really depends on your read on this guy and what you want your table image to be.

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Not capping here is awful, regardless of read.

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

I see you're loosening up some preflop. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Nice hand.

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

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The decision between calling the 3-bet and capping really depends on your read on this guy and what you want your table image to be.

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Not capping here is awful, regardless of read.

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ok, so if you knew this guy was a total rock and would only 3-bet like this with a straight or a set, you'd still cap?

Re: I got berated at the table for this......
 

The preflop call is not always terrible, it depends on the nature of your opponents. Good play postflop, without question. If you win the pot at showdown and villain berates you, don't educate him. My favorite response is "What's a flop?" (or turn, or check-raise, or whatever).