[ajmargarine]

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Made a min-raise to scare him, usually people call min-raises. He thinks for a while then calls.



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FYP...

Hand #1, if you want to do something other than fold, just call and see what develops. If he was CB'ing, you can take it on the turn. Plus, by calling there's a whole bunch of spades out there that will help convince him that he is beat if he has something that beats you like TT/99. As played, check behind the turn, and try to make the nuts for free.

Hand #2, bet $4 on the flop, and lead the river for 3/4 pot or so. Now if he overbet raises you, you can fold. As played, you have to fold it, even though you might be folding the best hand.