[bernie]

"1) Well played - allthough I thhink a preflop raise is in order considering the described table texture"

not sure it would have gotten anyone out. they were playing to the flop, then tightening a little. but it might have worked. it could go either way.

"2) You are basically making semibluff bets into 3-4 opponents on 3 streets - I hope that's not a habbit Bernie! What on earth did they call with? "

the way they were calling, i figured i had the best hand. especially when they called the turn. which is why i wanted the board to pair. there werent too many safe cards for me. any overcard could take it. i figured if the board paired, itd be likely they didnt have it. though they couldve, but i had a feeling they were chasing overcards. 1 guy wanted me to hit my set so he could hit a str8. but the others just mucked.

if another overcard hit, then i have a problem, but when the cards stay low, my hand is looking good.

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