Re: one of the weirdest hands i\'ve played in a while
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Everyone who's saying leading for 3.5-4$ ?
why so much?
what about a 1/2 pot bet?
Doesnt it accomplish it the same?
just asking
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If I had an over-pair or set, I'd lead out here for at least $4.00.
I've represented a big pair, and if I'm going to stick a bet out there, I'm going to continue to represent a big pair.
A 1/2 pot bet, IMO looks like I missed with AK or I'm fearful of something. An observant player who saw how I really played AA/KK/QQ/AJ or a set would raise me off my hand with ATC if I made that bet (provided the other players folded).
Finally, it is harder to raise a $4 bet (they'd have to raise to ($10-$14) without a hand or a big draw. There are no big draws. So if I am raised, I know I'm facing a legitimate hand that beats me (J minimum), and it is easier to throw the hand away.
If I check and get bet into on a blank turn, where am I? Do I call? Do I raise? Is it 99 taking a stab at the pot or a J?
I don't want to ask those questions on the turn. Let's define some hands right now on the flop (and keep my aggressive image).
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