Small Pot Play

aim786 · #1 03-08-2007, 03:24 AM

PokerStars 2/4 Hold'em (4 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

Preflop: Hero is BB with 7

, A

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UTG calls, 2 folds</font>, Hero checks.

Flop: (2.50 SB) 4

, 7

, 3

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Hero checks, UTG checks.

Turn: (1.25 BB) T

(2 players)</font>
Hero...

Lllllllong time lurker. I'll keep it simple, bet out or go for a c/r?

slamhound · #2 03-08-2007, 03:29 AM

Bet please.

Also, I am raising PF and auto-betting the flop especially 4 handed.

counterspell · #3 03-08-2007, 04:22 AM

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I am raising PF and auto-betting the flop especially 4 handed.

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mvoss · #4 03-08-2007, 06:09 AM

I'm probably raising this preflop for value. I am also betting my top pair on the flop and I'm definitely betting my pair + overcard + flush draw on the turn. Your hand is pretty strong but vulnerable so put in some bets.

Oink · #5 03-08-2007, 08:15 AM

raise preflop

As played I dont mind a check on the flop to induce a bluff. My usual line is c/r the flop unless I have a good indication that villain is checking behind. Most villains that open limp are "c-betting" the flop when checked to.

As played you have to bet the turn. Since he didnt bluff the flop he is prolly not gonna bluff the turn either. That is, if he bets you are likely behind and charging yourself big time with a c/r.

Sand · #6 03-09-2007, 03:13 PM

Is UTG known to you? The PF check is fine as a mix up play, but not necessary against an unknown. You do have an equity edge against his range. This isn't an automatic raise as the posters above suggest, but it certainly should be the largely predominant play (particularly against an unknown).

The flop is completely read dependent. The pot is miniscule and trying to draw him in is fine. I would hate a c/r, unless you know he doesn't release hands. In a pot this small with TPTK you likely have a huge equity edge and should get him to put in more bets on the big streets. That said on the flop sometimes I bet this and sometimes I induce a bluff.

As played I would bet the turn as he is likely calling with Ax. If he folds on the turn you likely would not have gotten a flop call out of him either.