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I would've wanted more money in on the flop. Why do you think he raised? Sure, he could have a vulnerable hand and wants to gain information by raising you and he may fold, but he may also have a strong hand or big draw that he would be willing to get in more chips with on the flop.

I'd try building a pot early with this hand forcing him to come along if he did have a nice draw. With the stacks where they are, you'd have a better chance of getting all-in if you reraised on the flop and pushed on the turn.

I'm just a fan of building the pot when I know I'm ahead. If the board pairs or a club shows on the turn, would you change your line?

BTW, I'm generally not a fan of the stop-n-go except for use in tournaments when I have a semi-strong hand in the blinds and am willing to go all-in preflop, but want folding equity by letting the opponent miss the flop if they have a low pair or AK.

Is the basis for the stop-n-go in this situation to lead your opponent to believe that your block-betting?