Check, Call. Check, Call, Check, Call.

[Toro]

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Hi,

I really like min raising on river here. Only 22, 33 and a T beats you, since you have top two pairs, and there is no way he has a better kicker than you, since he didnt raise preflop (and he seems to do so with AJ, the worse A that beats you).
A lot of LAGs raise preflop with any PP. If you think it is the case here, then only a T can beat you, and you will be paid by any A (especially by A2 and A3, since he will be soooo frustrated). Now if you think there is a chance he has 22 or 33 and did not raise with it, then raising could be a dangerous move.
Anyway, I think the river T, by preventing the opponent form having better two pair, should make you strongly consider raising, since you probably have the best A, and will be paid by A2-A8. Of course, it is not standard, but if your opponent raises with AJ and better...

See you

sahaguje

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I disagree with raising the River. I like to call here so he has to show his bluff. If you raise the River, you give him the opportunity to fold.

[lorinda]

you give him the opportunity to fold.

and to push, which really makes you think hard.

Lori

[Toro]

Very good point. Didn't even think of that.

[rybones]

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Some LAGs have a kneejerk reaction when they are checked to... They just bet. I really think you are overthinking this hand

-Jason




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I need to print this and put it on my computer. This should help me in three ways.

1) when I am lag and taking a stab at the pot, I need to take take better stabs on the turn or check.

2) when other lags are betting I can just call. If I had your hand I would have re-raised and then the lag comes over the top and I am put to the test.

3) When others are betting, I can just call. I often see this smallish raise and see it as a trap and fold.

Thanks for this thread Jason and all who responded.

Ryan