Bet my set of Aces on a 3-flush board?

[Mathieu]

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BTW, I think not raising the flop the first time the action comes to you is not wise. Then raising it the second time around when you don't expect anyone to fold bloats the pot and helps ensure even a one card spade holder or a gutshot will go to the river with you.

A set is pretty vulnerable on a board like this.

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Tom,

The pot on the flop is only 6 sb, and I don't think hand protection is more important than building a big pot here.

Top set is far from vulnerable in this spot. Only the flush draw has a good chance to outdraw, and it is not guaranteed we are against a flush draw. Also the action does not suggest that we are facing a gut shot.

I would have probably raised the first time around for value. I would also be delighted that 12 small bets went in on this flop.