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Against a laggy chip leader (well, second is close enough), I'd be tempted to see a cheap flop here although pushing and folding are both reasonable as well. I could choose any of the three depending on how I rated my folding equity, how likely people were to bust out on stupid hands (like that Pacific $1Mil tourney, still pissed that I didn't play that one), etc.

Once I see the flop, I lead if I think the opponent needs an A to call. Otherwise, I give this one up and wait for a better opportunity to double up.

Actually, I'd be tempted to call his minbet in hopes of hitting a Q or J, but that's probably not a smart way to play the final table so I hope I would just fold.

If he's minbetting after every flop he openraises, then the push is fine.

Weird.

Hope it worked out,
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