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Thanks for the reply. Given your reads and the way the board came down, wasn't there a bit of value to be had at the river with a bet? Had he a pair which beats you (QQ-AA) you would've seen strength by then. Being that you put him on a pocket pair, you almost have to be ahead. I understand the thought process behind why you checked down, but I like your hand at the river.

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Critically, as I try to communicate in my article, I'm not at much of a disadvantage after the flop. The spread-limit structure prevents me from folding the best hand too often or investing too much money badly with a worse one.

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I see it differently as I don't see the clear value of a max size continuation bet on the flop. You've committed him to stay aboard with many of the hands you believe he may hold.