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If button is aggressive like you say, he's guaranteed to bet. Check to him, and then check-raise. This should better define his hand as he’s likely to 3-bet only with a better pair since SB is also in the hand.


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interesting... but since my hand is so vulnerable and he's likely to raise overs, shouldn't i be trying to clear the field?

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Leading the turn is great.

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i was considering bet/fold there b/c he's gotta be concerned about the sb to some extent... thoughts on that? definitely folding if sb c/r'd.

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River. Eeks. Not much you can beat but a bluff and therefore, you should try to induce one. The SB was likely on a spade draw and missed. I’d check to the button. If SB calls (raises), you can safely release your hand. If SB folds, you should call and hope his overcards don’t include an A.



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yeah this is basically what i was thinking at the time... i had the sb squarely on a spade draw so i wasn't really worried about him. what about betting to try and get TT-JJ to lay it down?