AKo from button

Downrock · #1 03-23-2005, 05:00 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the comments and advice on the last hand. I've got another one here that I'd like some opinions on as to what i could have done differently. Thanks, help is always appreciated.

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Preflop: Hero is Button with K[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img]. MP1 posts a blind of $0.5.
2 folds, MP1 (poster) checks, 2 folds, CO calls, Hero raises, 2 folds, MP1 calls, CO calls.

Flop: (7.50 SB) 8[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], 3[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (3 players)
MP1 bets, CO calls, Hero calls.

Turn: (5.25 BB) K[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (3 players)
MP1 bets, CO folds, Hero calls.

River: (7.25 BB) 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
MP1 bets, Hero calls.

Final Pot: 9.25 BB

SkyRocker · #2 03-23-2005, 05:05 PM

Raise the turn or river, you got a great hand!

SkyRocker

DeadRed · #3 03-23-2005, 05:08 PM

I seem to be missing the part that says "Hero raises". [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] After the turn, aren't you convinced YHIG? I thought the call was a slow-play setting up a raise on the river, I personally would raise the turn bet and bet the river. What hands are likely from the CO that worry you? Just the fact that he bets into you should not be enough to slow you down.

KaiShin · #4 03-23-2005, 05:11 PM

Great hand.

I think once you lose CO on the turn, you should probably raise the river.

KaiShin · #5 03-23-2005, 05:13 PM

Read this thread for a similar situation.

Downrock · #6 03-23-2005, 05:29 PM

Thanks guys. I was afraid he'd have trips or two pair.. as I often am. That seems to be one of my biggest problems, crediting my opponents as always having the hand needed to beat me. Just wanted advice on whether I should be betting/raising this hand, now I know. Btw in the particular case he did in fact have me beat with pocket 4s.

kapw7 · #7 03-23-2005, 05:30 PM

Just try to explain to us but most important to yourself. Why did you not raise the turn?
(Personally I would raise the flop, the turn and the river)

Downrock · #8 03-23-2005, 05:55 PM

Is it nonsensical here to assume my opponent has flopped 2 pair or trips? Is this a situation where i should be betting out no matter what?

LSUfan1 · #9 03-23-2005, 06:12 PM

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Thanks guys. I was afraid he'd have trips or two pair.. as I often am. That seems to be one of my biggest problems, crediting my opponents as always having the hand needed to beat me. Just wanted advice on whether I should be betting/raising this hand, now I know. Btw in the particular case he did in fact have me beat with pocket 4s.

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This is a prime example of a weak play! I have been there far too often. Read and reread SSH, and make this a thing of the past.

I raise the flop here myself, and once the king spikes I either bet out or raise depending on the situation. At that point you will have a better idea of what is out against you.

Firefly · #10 03-23-2005, 06:14 PM

Yes, do not fear the monsters under the bed.....until they start giving you something to fear.