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#1
04-10-2003, 11:17 AM
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5/5 PL hand
Pot limit last night, 5 & 5 blinds. I'm dealt JJ.
an EP & 2 MP's call, I raise to $35 straight, everyone except the EP calls. EP isn't a strong player and has been passive all night, usually checking and calling large bets. Flop comes 973o. EP bets the pot ($95). We each have around $600-$700. What is correct here? Thanks 
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#2
04-10-2003, 08:37 PM
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Re: 5/5 PL hand
Could folding really be that bad? I don't play a lot of PL, but I can't imagine that a "passive" player doesn't have you beat. If you think you're good, then pot him back, but the money ain't deep enough to call.
This is just my opinion, but I'm Just Another Sucker.
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#3
04-10-2003, 08:48 PM
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Re: 5/5 PL hand
Which action you take entirely depends on your read on the player. There's only one thing you shouldn't do: You should never flat call here an become passive yourself given that you have only 2 outs to improve, are vulnerable to overcards and there's a str8-draw out there.
Against a typical loose calling station, this might be one of the rare situations where a small raise (say, to $200 or $250) is in order, to avoid getting pot-stuck and to find out where you stand. If he comes over the top or bets the turn, it's usually safe to muck. Otherwise, your overpair is probably good.
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#4
04-12-2003, 01:24 PM
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Re: 5/5 PL hand
Right--I was either going to fold, or raise it to
around $225. I opted for the fold. My guess is that I was beating a probable holding of A9s. However I'm not at all committed to the pot, and I could pick another spot against this player when I know where I stand a little better. Thanks for the comments. Josh
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