Passive Top Pair Line

theBruiser500 · #1 05-03-2005, 01:20 AM

No read on BB. Figured he probably doesn't have a flush draw to lead out, out of position with the 3 bets preflop and the ace on the flop. Could have any ace, set, or pocket pair. Don't want to push him off his inferior hands, and a free card don't hurt much. On the turn I got scared he has a flush and don't want to get 3 bet here so just called. Thoughts?

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Preflop: Hero is Button with J[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img].
4 fold, CO raises, Hero 3-bets, 1 fold, BB calls, MP calls.

Flop: (9.50 SB) 2[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], 6[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (3 players)
BB bets, MP folds, Hero calls.

Turn: (5.75 BB) 9[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls.

River: (7.75 BB) 3[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img] (2 players)
BB bets, Hero calls.

Final Pot: 9.75 BB

GatorXP · #2 05-03-2005, 01:38 AM

The raise button is located on the right.

Eihli · #3 05-03-2005, 03:38 AM

Where do you raise and why?

JasonP530 · #4 05-03-2005, 12:31 PM

perfect. If anything, a river raise should be considered, but this is the best line in most cases.

Paluka · #5 05-03-2005, 12:47 PM

I think you played this hand just fine.

sammyaction3379 · #6 05-03-2005, 01:01 PM

I dont think the hand was played correctly. I would think that a raise on the flop is in order. if he 3 bets, you have to possible think youre beaten. However if he just calls (which is more likely with a preflop 3 bettor) you can check the river out. If he check raises the turn, youre in a sticky spot, but I think you can probably safely fold with the flush hitting. Youre way, you lose $150. My way, you only lose $120, or $90. Youre hand isnt that strong so saving money is more important then winning money in this case.

theBruiser500 · #7 05-04-2005, 02:44 AM

nice for once my passive line meets with approval. this joker had k8c

ShortySaurus · #8 05-04-2005, 03:44 AM

u played it fine