Okay, I'll outline the action on Hand 4. However, let me point out that the hand as played is not necessarily considered the best play on each street. An excellent discussion on the hand as played, as well as alternative strategies and hypothetical situations, is presented in the book...which you should buy, because it's got some great stuff in it.

Hero is BB with A6 spades

Loose player in middle possition limps, TAG in the cut-off raises, hero and the limper call...3 players.

Flop 8 clubs, 6 diamond, 3 spade

Hero checks, limper checks, TAG bets, you raise, limper folds, TAG calls

Turn A hearts

Hero bets, TAG raises, Hero 3 bets, TAG calls

River 8 hearts

Hero checks, TAG bets, Hero calls


Back to my original question...why would this not be a good place to bet the river and fold if raised instead of checking and calling, as is recommended? Seems to me like TAG might put Hero on an A8...or at least an 8...