Re: Dead man\'s hand...
I would reraise the flop and make him make the decision. I don't think this is so much bad luck as letting him in the hand cheaply.
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I would raise his flop bet. You are ahead of everything but AA, 88 and 77 here. AA and 88 not likely because of your A8 holding. Straight draws are possible, but most times he is on a bluff or AX, where X is higher than your 8. If it's a bluff he'll lay it down. If he's on Ax he'll call and you'll have to be careful with any turn/river other than 5,3 or 2. He'll also call with an OESD.
The all-in over the top with the 4 should have sounded the bells as OESD just made it. He would have to be a VERY ballsy player to push anything you beat.
Define your hand on the flop and don't be bummed if he folds here. Your hand is not likely to improve, but most cards can improve anything he calls you with.
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What he said.
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Sorry - I was writing while the last three posts were made. Didn't mean to pile on.
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