NL50 - Flush on paired board

[dirtylobster]

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I agree with JadeRedstone about betting this turn. You are not representing the flush, so I think you're missing value on the turn here. As played the potbet of Villain shows he probably has the ace (did he?). I think a raise in this spot is appropriate, since you're not representing a flush or anything. (When villains is some donk you might even push it allin, he might call with ace-rag)

I wouldn't be scared for a higher flush in this spot, especially 3-handed. Also, if he has a higher flush, would he check 2 streets with the (second) nut flush draw and with the made flush? I dont think so ..
does anyone agree with this?

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I find it amusing that you keep arguing about something I agree 100% on. As stated earlier, I bet this turn 90% of the time, for those exact reasons you've all been repeating. In this case though, I choose to NOT do it. I was just uncertain about raising the river in this particular situation.

Mixing it up is a healthy practice. It wasn't just about the unknown villain, there were also the other players around the table watching the hand go down and if they're even slightly paying attention they noticed my check when I hit the flush which will therefore confuse them next time, as I bet my made flush on the turn 90% of the time.

I refuse to play a certain way 100% of the time. It would make my play predictable and also poker would be very boring to me.

The question was not whether to bet the turn or not. It was about raising the river. Do we agree? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]