99 In big blind

topspinner · #1 07-15-2007, 10:06 AM

UTG who is very aggressive raises-38/30/4/35-everyone folds to me. I raise 99 in the big blind. Flop comes AK8 rainbow. I lead out.....

What do you think of this play? I am trying to represent a big Ace. This is at pokerstars 1-2 6handed.

Sheakspeer · #2 07-15-2007, 10:19 AM

This is a spot where I would struggle (defending an UTG raise), but against a very aggressive player it might be best to call and look down at a flop and then c/r a decent flop with a hand like this rather than play it like you did, but as I said I'm not sure. With a more passive player I might be more inclined to 3 bet pf but I'd like to hear what others think as well.

Given you 3 bet pf, You have to lead the flop, if called or raised I probably give up.

mvoss · #3 07-15-2007, 12:29 PM

You 3-bet preflop. I don't see any other option than leading out. If he calls or raises I'm done with the hand.

sharpie · #4 07-16-2007, 06:46 AM

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You 3-bet preflop. I don't see any other option than leading out. If he calls or raises I'm done with the hand.

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