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i usually reraise pf, but decided to just call this time as a variation play. If someone has AQ or AJ and an A flop i might win a big pot. If i reraised pf, i get those hands to fold.
yes, i could fold on the flop. However, the flop bet is weak, about 40% of the pot. It doesnt seem like the pfr really likes his hand otherwise he would have made a bigger bet to get draws to fold or pay the max. Also, if a Q comes, i might stack someone with a naked K. Lastly, i also have position and can use it to make good decisions later in the hand. I think the flop is an easy call with stacks this deep.
turn: yes i could have checked to take a free one. However, thought there was a reasonable chance that i can win it here with a pot sized bet. Both players in the hand are winning and tend not to get involved when they are up. I thought i can easily fold any one pair hand and any draw.
when the sb called me after much thought i put him on a combo hand. A pair with a str8 draw. J8, JQ, Q10, Q9 and possible even AQ. I would not fire the river if a 8, K or A came. I would just check behind. I decided to go allin if any card other than a J or 10 came. If a J or 10 came, i would bet 400 and save about 250 because the only way that i am getting called is if my opponent has trips. He would never call 400 on the river w a hand like Q10.

Results: As it turns out, my opponent had JQ and called my river bet. If the river is any card other than a J 8 or K he would lay down on the river.
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