[Mackerel]

I read the other responses, but I have a little different take on the second two then some of the replies so far.

Question 1:

I raise to $10 to find out if he really wants to play. If he reraises or calls & leads the turn I'm done.

Question 2:

Check & probably fold. There are too many behind you and your hand is weak. If you're lucky, maybe an utg donk will min-bet and 2 or 3 will call along and you call with great odds to spike your 3-out gutshot.

Question 3:

Nobody seems to like their hand. Make a pot bet & take it down. This is what position is for. If you happened to get called, spike a running 7 & 8 & bust 'em. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]