Re: River decision with toppair
 

I agree that bet/fold >>> check/call, but check/folding could be better I think. In this case I thought that villain was a straight forward tag, so I think it could have been right (obviously no way to know for sure).

Re: River decision with toppair
 

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If you are betting you are probably losing money from that single bet because he is calling more often with an overpair then A-high (I think).

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I wonder if you have his range a little tight here. I know he is tight, but his PFR stat isn't extremely low. He should relise that you could/should be raising light PF and could/should 3-bang you accordingly. So I'm wondering if he could hold a pair lower than 8 (jack kicker) by the river. Heh, probably not I guess. Obv pocket sevens most likely if that's the case. Meh, a small amount of time I reckon this guy will have a pair smaller than eights.

Re: River decision with toppair
 

C/R the FLOP, lead the TURN.

Peace,
Mygtar

Re: River decision with toppair
 

I'm assuming he is re-isolating here, he will realize you will raise any crap here, so he will 3 bet very light in position.

Re: River decision with toppair
 

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C/R the FLOP, lead the TURN.

Peace,
Mygtar

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C/R the TURN, call the FLOP is a perfect alternative.

Re: River decision with toppair
 

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I think check/folding this river isn't a bad play either against a villain without history.

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maybe, but given the PF dynamic (you raise light in post, he 3-bets light in response, presumably) I think folding top pair in a pot of this size is a mistake.

I like the hand as played. if you turned a flush, were you planning on donking or C/R? I ask bc sometimes villain will check thru club scare card.