[freekobe]

thx for the trip report. very informative and appreciated.

question about this hand:

AcAd UTG+1. UTG limps, i make it 350, BB and UTG call.
797 two diamonds, Checked to me, i make it 500, SB folds, UTG calls. UTG has also been aggro, but not 'smart' like the other guy.
turn 9d, UTG bets out 1100, i make it 3500 he folds.
Stack ~ 12000

What was the reason for the raise? Do you think you get a call from a hand you dominate? What if he called or re-raised?

By raising, you assume you have a dominating hand, which most of the time, you do. Is there any legitimacy to calling and hoping he fires out another bet on the river?

Congrats on the finish.