Middle Set: Lots of Resistance

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Well, I folded. Villain 1 called.

You can imagine my disgust when Villain 1 shows KK, and Villain 2 shows A5s for 2 pair. I was kicking myself for a long time after this one.

If I could do it again, I think I would just jam it all in there on the turn.

Live and learn.

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I'm a bit of cheater here because I saw your results, but my guy instinct was the same. On such a low board, I would continue to bet all the way. This is the perfect time for a blocker bet on the river. You don't want someone raising you all-in here, so bet out like 1/3 pot instead of checking and KK and A5 will likely only call rather than raise you up. If you get raised in that spot, it's likely time to slow down and fold. Bottom line: You just don't know what they would bet with here if they are aggressive. Can you really fault either of them for acting like they did on the river?