Re: 20-40 Taj Hand...Time to get creative or do you have to hit?
I agree that the turn check-raise is suspicious. AQ or any set would have bet the turn for fear of it getting checked through again. A [img]/forums/images/icons/heart.gif[/img] K [img]/forums/images/icons/heart.gif[/img] or A [img]/forums/images/icons/heart.gif[/img] J [img]/forums/images/icons/heart.gif[/img] would likely also have bet after picking up so many outs.
He's probably raising because he thinks you have nothing. The problem is that he's right; unless you improve you will lose to ace-high in a showdown. If he's good, 3-betting the turn won't necessarily change his read. He may still be willing to show down with ace high.
Don't 3-bet the turn. It seems like whenever I try this stunt I just cost myself more money because I never get there. If you're going to put a play on him, you may want to raise the river or bet if checked to. I fear you will frequently still get called when you do this, though. If a non-heart 6 or 4 falls at the river, definitely call or bet if checked to.
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