Too much? - A8s

[BWebb]

I think this is a little too much.

Preflop-I'd probably fold until I knew what kind of table we were playing at. However, if you are going to play I like the raise.

Flop-Very nice.

Turn-I just don't see an opponent folding his overpair (maybe 99 & 10-10) to an unknown opponent. If you had some history and he respected your play, then this could work. However, I wouldn't fold to an unknown in this spot, especially with the turn making semi-bluffing a strong possibility. Also, if he stays on the gas and 3-bets you might lose small blind on a hand you are behind and would like to have in the pot should you make your hand or SB might have a strong hand and 3-bet, charging yourself more on your draw. In all, I think this is a call.

[callmedonnie]

I'm usually folding this preflop. I like the flop. Turn is interesting. I might not raise because I'm expecting UTG+1 to 3 bet, and he sure looks like he has overpair. with 10/25 BB in the pot, wouldn't you rather peel one for 2 BB and not 3?

[callmedonnie]

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Fold the river if you don't hit aces up or the flush.

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What about an eight? Are you raising or check/calling fearing a boat to your trips?

[hobbsmann]

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Maybe even calling the flop too.

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At first this sounds like a horrible idea, but with a little more though I kind of like it as you either are behind UTG1, but still drawing fairly live, or you have him crushed and drawing to 3 outs. Something about still seems kind of dirty to me, but would be interested in other thoughts.

[private joker]

What's up with all the ghost-bumping today?

[hobbsmann]

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What's up with all the ghost-bumping today?

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Oh, I didn't even realize this wasn't a recent post....hmmmm