Stars $27 - TT in BB, 3rd Level

B1gSexy · #1 09-12-2007, 08:45 PM

No reads on the guy. I almost folded pre, but decided to take a flop.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t50 (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: 2+2 Forums)

UTG (t1550)
UTG+1 (t1995)
MP1 (t1145)
MP2 (t1380)
MP3 (t1615)
CO (t1170)
Button (t1590)
SB (t1440)
Hero (t1615)

Preflop: Hero is BB with T[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], T[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img].
1 fold, UTG+1 raises to t150, 6 folds, Hero calls t100.

Flop: (t325) Q[img]/images/graemlins/club.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img], 4[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 bets t100, Hero raises to t300, UTG+1 calls t200.

Turn: (t925) 5[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 bets t500, Hero folds.

Final Pot: t925

How was my line here??

Jbrochu · #2 09-12-2007, 08:56 PM

I like taking a flop here especially against an unknown. His flop bet looks weak so I don't blame you for taking a shot but folding is ok too. Once he calls your reraise you pretty much have to shut down.

yellowfish · #3 09-12-2007, 08:58 PM

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I like taking a flop here especially against an unknown. His flop bet looks weak so I don't blame you for taking a shot but folding is ok too. Once he calls your reraise you pretty much have to shut down.

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What he said.

mortimo · #4 09-12-2007, 09:33 PM

When we decide to call here, we must take a chance on a flop like this, so I like it. After the call, we are way behind his range

Little John · #5 09-12-2007, 10:12 PM

i hate this spot.

i check/call flop and see what happens on the turn. i could easily be wrong on this one...

J-P · #6 09-12-2007, 10:14 PM

i like check calling the flop as well

B1gSexy · #7 09-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Check-call > Check-raise??

Jbrochu · #8 09-12-2007, 10:32 PM

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Check-call > Check-raise??

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I think it's close. Check-call keeps the pot smaller but you still might get forced off the best hand on the turn. Check-raise puts more at risk and almost nothing you're behind folds out.

I think you could argue for a call, raise, or fold in this spot.

#9 09-12-2007, 10:37 PM

I hate c/r.

Check Call

I just deleted most of my post because...

In fact thinking about it I hate everything but check call. I think c/c looks very strong. And if I was villain I would need a good Q to fire again.

bwiii · #10 09-13-2007, 03:45 AM

With no reads, you played the the hand fine. Your only other real option is to push and get called by a Q. Nice lay down.