pocket 10's- wasn't sure of my play on ANY street!

[DrNick]

Hello paulie,

Welcome to the forum.

Preflop I think you did fine by Checking the BB. You flop the middle set on a relatively dangerous board, with a straight already possible and a flush draw to boot.

I would not slowplay here. I would lead out on the flop, and be willing to cap it up if a raising war breaks out. I would only slow down if an opponent continued to show aggression on the turn. However, I'm going to the river regardless.


Given that you've played the hand as you did, I bet the river, and call down the raise. It is a rare opponent who would have slowplayed any hand that will beat you this long. As you found out, two pair is far more likely. Resist the urge to see monsters lurking in dark corners.

So, there is some room for improvment, but you didn't make any egregious errors.

Best wishes,
DrNick