Re: 1/2 stud8- typical KK mess
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You shouldn't be aggressive with split kings in stud 8. It plays much different that stud hi. I personally would maybe call on third only because you are hoping to split the pot at best in the end so why even bother risking him hitting split 9's or a low straight?
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I will often just fold split kings on 3rd, but the raise seems standard here with only a 9 limping and the bringin the only player to act.
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/agree. Although a 9 up doesnt mean the player has a weak hand, the fact that they didn't raise almost always means your kings are best. You also have a ton of club blockers out. Kings are solid in heads up pots unless the other player has aces or trips, and that isn't happening here.
You're not playing for a split; you're playing for a scoop, and you've got a good hand to do so.
If he catches the case ace or pairs up on the river, that just proves you played the hand well. No worries.
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