[kschellenger]

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I don't like the raise on 4th because 1.The 2 ops behind you look the least dangerous.


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That's why you want to raise. You don't want to get this pot down to one or two opponents.

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2.You are likely to be beaten by seat 7 & may be re-raised.


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What do you think seat 7 has that he'd 3-bet with?

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3.Seat 8 could easily have a live 4 flush & be a favorite over you, too. If he does catch another diamond, you may get rid of him easier on 5th or 6th if the pot is smaller.


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If he does have a 4 flush and catches another diamond you won't be able to get rid of him [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] If he has a 3 flush, you want to get rid of him.

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4. If seat 3 &/or 4 stay in, you can lose them easier later if the hand by keeping the pot smaller now & making them face a double big bet later if it seems desirable.


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Or, you can make them face a double bet now and force them to fold or make a mistake rather than letting them catch something that may give them odds to call.