$50 - AK flops tptk oop HU with deep stacks

[xGREGORx]

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What's the point in calling the mini-raise if only 5 cards can improve Hero's hand, one of which Villain may be holding? Especially when none of them may actually be "outs" if Villain has a set?

Calling + leading the turn for 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot means committing another $32 to $36 to the pot with one pair. If you're not gonna fold (which is what I'd be learning towards here), why not just 3-bet on the flop and shut down after any resistance? You'd save several bucks and it puts pressure on Villain to define their hand further rather than forcing yourself to make an expensive decision on the turn.

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Doesn't 3betting the flop commit the $32 - $36 as well? And 3betting the flop is usually just going to get action from better hands. I still think doing our best to keep the pot small is the way to go.