Stud 8 hand

[Andy B]

I'd just call the completion on third. I'd prefer multi-way action, and this isn't quite a premium hand. Two key cards for your hand are out, after all.

On fourth, I don't think you can do anything but call. I think fifth is worth a bet. The problem with your check-raise plan is that a King died and this poor bastard is looking at a dead-ass hand and four people who don't seem to be folding. He would be foolish not to take the free card in my opinion. People don't always see things my way, so he might bet for you, but I wouldn't count on it. I actually don't mind taking a free card with your hand, but I'd bet and hope someone folded myself. Sixth and seventh play themselves.

You didn't hit quite perfect on seventh. There's still a Trey left in the deck. You have to play the hand you're dealt though.

Nice hand.