River value spot

[todd1007]

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Bet something lame like $999 and hope he gets tricky

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funny... OP already has said that V does not bluff.

hard to say how much value is there... what would he really check on the flop? definately not an overpair. so, he could have overs, a set, or an underpair. his turn bet is weak for your stack sizes, i dont think he has much here unless, he has Kx of spades. with the straight on the board, there is more value there as any bet by you has the potential of you attempt to get him off a push. but really, as you describe V, 1k seems max, unless he also has flush.