AK in peculiar spot

[Hoopster81]

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Do you really want to bet 3/4 of the pot and give away the strentgh of your hand?

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No, you want to bet at least 3/4 pot to protect your hand. Your hand is not that strong to begin with, and if a Q, J, 10, or a club falls, you are going to be feeling even worse about it.

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See, I get confused as to the bet amount (between 1/2 and 3/4) against passive players.

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Don't. My advice is just to make your standard c/b's at least 3/4 pot against all opponents. And, especially against loose-passives, make them pay more (because they will).