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I think had you cut the action off on the turn the comments may change.

I'm ok with the way you played it, my only concern would be that he raised and didn't cap PREFLOP. So on this king high flop(three kings, one remaining) him having a KING is unlikly(Pair) aswell as aces being unlikly.

So as this is the case, I think you must get your money in now as theres a big chance he may not bet the turn(Ok shorthanded play usually results in flop/turn bets but may not be the case).

Interms of protection, i think headsup he's calling the flop raise anyhow so theres not much you can protect from(Except a flop bluff, but in a 11SB flop hes not folding untill atleast the turn even with a weak pair).

Now we're only behind QT on the flop and a 8/T/Q are bad cards, but we have redraws.

I think i'd of played it the same some days, and raised the flop on others. Interms of profit the turn play is best of course.

I dont feel your can protect against most hands on the flop, So waiting for the turn and hoping to boat up is our best bet IMO.

Of course we're likly ahead on the turn anyhow so it has lots of value too.

Just my opinion, Lets get a debate rocking!

So NH interms of what i do mishand with 10 seconds to act, But after consideration interms of what he hold/Do i think flop raise is often a good idea. Would you bet the turn with A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] J[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] Vs a Preflop 3better on this?

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I like it, he could be donking the river with a lot of hands that you beat and he'll pay you off by calling a raise a lot.

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I disagree with the flop - I think the check is fine, as you aren't pricing his draw out here. However, if it doesnt hit on the turn you can make chasing incorrect.

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You are heads up and you have over 50% pot equity. Bet for Value.

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Tom,

Raising the flop = good. You get three-bet a lot, which is awesome, and you disguise the strength of your hand.

Good to see you posting again. When will you be back at the home game?

Will