When to fold AKs.

#1 08-23-2005, 12:06 AM

Here is an example of how I play AKs when it misses.

Button is 21/1.3/0.6

Ultimate Bet 0.50/1 Hold'em (10 handed) converter

Preflop: Hero is UTG+2 with A[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], K[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img].
2 folds, Hero raises, 1 fold, MP2 calls, 2 folds, Button calls, SB calls, 1 fold.

Flop: (9 SB) 7[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 2[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 2[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (4 players)
SB checks, Hero bets, MP2 folds, Button calls, SB folds.

Turn: (5.50 BB) Q[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, Button bets, Hero folds.

Final Pot: 6.50 BB

I was wondering about my check on the turn. Mabye another bet here is a better move?

Dave G. · #2 08-23-2005, 12:10 AM

Only bet the turn if you think there's a decent chance he'll fold to it. Heads up I'd probably fire again unless I knew he was a very loose calling station type, but that's the last money I'm putting in.

GTSamIAm · #3 08-23-2005, 12:23 AM

Bet turn.

thesharpie · #4 08-23-2005, 12:46 AM

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Only bet the turn if you think there's a decent chance he'll fold to it. Heads up I'd probably fire again unless I knew he was a very loose calling station type, but that's the last money I'm putting in.

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I'd be more willing to bet if he was a loose calling station since we probably have the best hand.

Peter-23 · #5 08-23-2005, 01:33 AM

I would bet the turn.

If there were more than two opponents I would have to put someone on duce, seven or pp.

But against one opponent I would keep the presure on. If I'm raised I'm out.

You are getting 5.5 to 1 on a semibluff to a pair that probably would hold up. remember that if the board two-pair an ace may win or tie so a 7 or Q could cut your losses if the bluff fail.

If I got called and dont hit anything on the river I probably just check/fold the river. Since there is no real draws here you got to give the caller credit for something but a fold would depend on my read.

Dave G. · #6 08-23-2005, 01:45 AM

That's a good point.

aK13 · #7 08-23-2005, 03:56 AM

Bet/fold.

#8 08-23-2005, 04:05 AM

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You are getting 5.5 to 1 on a semibluff to a pair that probably would hold up. remember that if the board two-pair an ace may win or tie so a 7 or Q could cut your losses if the bluff fail.

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I don't like that last sentence. Queens are dirty outs here IMO. Am I wrong for thinking so?

aK13 · #9 08-23-2005, 04:08 AM

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You are getting 5.5 to 1 on a semibluff to a pair that probably would hold up. remember that if the board two-pair an ace may win or tie so a 7 or Q could cut your losses if the bluff fail.

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I don't like that last sentence. Queens are dirty outs here IMO. Am I wrong for thinking so?

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No, but I think there's value in betting.

clownshoes · #10 08-23-2005, 04:40 AM

Bet/fold.