Re: Debate with friend about how a hand was played
First he open-limps 77 from the hijack. Then he slowplays a set so he can maximize his opponents chances of sucking out. Brilliant. (apologies for not having the talent for beration that boz does but I'm tired tonight).
Late edit: the reason his pre-flop play is not good is because he deliberately setting up a situation where he will not have the best position (it's doubtful CO and button will both fold) and where he'll have just enough opponents where 77 is not likely to win and he won't have the implied odds for hitting a set. You want to raise that up from the hijack and get the hand heads up where 77 is a very nice hand. The way he played it most of the time overcards will flop and he'll have to get off the hand. If he raises it preflop and then leads the flop his remaining opponents may very well think he's c-betting with overs and really pay him off.
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