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My view on this type of play is that it will probably work only if all of these conditions hold true:
1. The pot is small - even some of the worst calling stations can see that it's not worth chasing.
2. The button may be on a steal - I don't see what he could realistically have that could call my raise confidently. JJ or TT would most likely raise pf, JT would bet as would 44. Any J, T, KQ or T9 would have bet the flop in that position. That only leaves an 8, some smaller pp or a pure bluff. If he has 88 or 97, then good for him. As Shaq would say, one good steal attempt deserves another.
3. The player making this play doesn't do this too often. Since I'm used to mucking, I thought raising might be fun.
The second it got checked to the button again on the turn, it was clear no one had anything. Before I had to decide on whether to fire out on the river or not, the sandwiched players bullet-mucked, while the button did a bit of hollywood and then mucked himself.
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