[Robb]

Thanks for the response lil

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Hand 1 - I would not raise the turn, it seems like overkill. I don't want to get three bet here or put in multiple bets against a 7.

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Yeah getting 3 bet would not be fun but I doubt I would get 3 bet by an overpair here, even more infrequently by a lone 7. That board has to look scary to my opponent too. Now he may KNOW that players can make a raise in my situation merely BECAUSE I'm insulated by the board. But that's usually just a reason for them to call down with a medium hand, not 3 bet it... IMHO.

And I may get him to fold non-heart overcards.

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Hand 2 - I'm inclined to bet the flop so I can get raised and then three bet.

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Definitely valid play too. However, I think I like the cr a little more because it gives me more info. i.e I cr the flop and he 3 bets me....that's usually a pair. However if I lead bet and he raises me, then I 3 bet....what does his call say?
But again not a large difference between the two.

Regards,
Jamie