4/180, Flopped a set

[Luminaire005]

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This is pretty bad advice, IMO. Checking the flop after raising PF looks pretty suspicious, and allows opponents with draws to peel off a card for free.

We have the nuts right now, and we should be interested in building a pot, trying to get all the money in the middle. You don't accomplish that by checking.


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The play I explained is assuming that the CO is aggressive and likely to push all in, you may be able to extract an additional 600 chips from the BB. Sure, you can bet now and take down the 475 pot with no risk, that's the safest approach. Or, take the risk I explained and potentially bump the pot up to 1525. If it fails the only obvious draw you are dodging is the spade, so the risk/reward ratio is pretty favorable IMO.

If the CO is a tight player who suffered early in the game to explain his 700 remaining chips at 25/50, then of course you bet. You need to have good reason to believe the short stack is about to push, otherwise, just play your cards and bet.

[erc007]

Bet 300-325...maybe 375 if BB/CO can't fold an A, or calls with draws. With 2 callers, i'd never be checking this flop, b/c if the money goes in on some bad turn cards, you're prob going to be behind. If you're going to get action, it's going to be on the flop.

[Hollywade]

I would never check this. I'm betting 375 or 400.

[PeanutFlush]

I'd always bet here. Whatever your standard continuation bet is. If you're lucky you'll get reraised and get it allin now.