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Villain had K8. I didn't want to bet the flop because anyone without a K or T would fold. I figured if I checked, either a K or T would bet or someone would take a stab at the pot.

I don't understand why betting the flop is better than a check-raise.

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1.) Don't be results-oriented.

2.) I explained it above, so I won't repeat myself.

3.) If he was dumb enough to do what he did, which was unspeakably awful, he probably would have called you on the flop anyway, and there are various possibilities after that, but most likely you still would have won a very nice pot.

Edit: Although it looks like the pot was split, but I'm sure you see my point.