[cero_z]

Hi Bruiser,

Lead on the flop. Playing it your way has led you to choosing between giving a free card when you're ahead and playing a big pot when he has you beat or has a nice draw, or wants to test you.

As you played it, check the turn, and if he bets a non-threatening card, raise him big. Betting out on the turn really puts him in charge; he gets to decide if he puts any significant money in the pot, pretty much knowing you have something. If you check-raise, at least his turn bet is made without that information.