A few decisions...

[Lmn55d]

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Flop call because if I am ahead, I am not getting anyone drawing live against me out.

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SB won't fold a hand like TJ for 2? Also, Dean can call correctly with a 3 outer (AK/AQ/AJ) if you call but can't if you raise.

EDIT: I'm an idiot and sb bet this flop...for some reason I thought BB bet and Sb was still to act. Disregard this point.

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Also, if dean raises, it puts me in excellent position to bet into him and clear the field on the turn if I like the card.

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If Dean raises the flop after you call I'm not so sure you want to clear the field. In other words, you're usually screwed.

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If I'm 3-bet on the flop, I am behind nearly 100% of the time.

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Is this so bad? You risk one sb to give you some protection if ahead (see above) and get some decent information. Seems worth it to me.

EDIT: Oh, one more thing. A lot of turn cards will make SB freeze up and check to you, denying you the opportunity to make your move.