Maybe I just hate money?

[ItzMrFish2U]

I'm on the button with AcQc. Raise to 4.
two callers BB and UTG.

Flop 3s6h8d
BB bets
UTG folds

I call.

Turn As

BB bets.
I call.

River 9c.
BB bets.
I hate money and call.

What the hell do I put him on?

[Alex424]

he could have a straight draw, a set, 2 pair or nothing.

His bet makes no sense, as this is a board he would expect you to bet regardless.

In this circumstance it is best to let him bet / bluff through to the river and in this case raise the river.

This way you make the most money and lose the least. If he has a strong draw or flopped 2 pair / a set he won't be going anywhere if you raise the turn. I would raise the river. He will most probably call even if he has 2 pair or a set rather than raise as it looks like you slowplayed a monster. It is profitable to raise the turn but more profitable to wait till the river to raise.

[HoneyBadger]

Oh I'd definitely raise this flop. then if he bets into you on the turn calling it down is ok. Otherwise I'd bet the turn myself regardless.

[Alex424]

damm sorry, misread - i must learn to read the board and pay attention lol.

ignore my advice - play the way i said to play if there is an ace in that flop, otherwise raise the flop for sure

[HoneyBadger]

Also, in general, if you would raise the river it's preferable to raise the turn instead. It's almost never correct to just call the turn and raise the river.

[ItzMrFish2U]

Turns out he called me with A8os and caught the turn for 2 pair. I had the sinking feeling I was beat on the turn. Despite my New Year's Resolution I called anyways.

[Alex424]

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Also, in general, if you would raise the river it's preferable to raise the turn instead. It's almost never correct to just call the turn and raise the river.

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I agree with that, but in a situation similar to this, when you get a strange bet heads up, i believe you get more value by waiting to the river to raise.

[HoneyBadger]

Btw, OP, don't feel bad, you had top pair with a great kicker in a blind steal situation. Of course you call down. And you got there cheaply. Well done.

[W. Deranged]

I think this is certainly a turn raise, and I think it is important to understand why this hand would not qualify for a Delayed River Raise play as discussed in my post from earlier today.

[Gazzbut]

Dont think this was a blind steal situation as UTG was in the hand. Id fold on the flop.