AA with lots of people...bet or take the free card?

1C5 · #1 10-21-2007, 12:56 PM

Wasn't quite sure what to do here...

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $1 BB (5 handed) Hand History converter Courtesy of PokerZion.com

BB ($98.50)
UTG ($114.26)
MP ($151.59)
Hero ($98.50)
SB ($265.28)

Preflop: Hero is Button with A[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], A[img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img].
UTG calls $1, 1 fold, Hero raises to $5, SB calls $4.50, BB calls $4, UTG calls $4.

Flop: ($20) 8[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], 9[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img], J[img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] (4 players)
SB checks, BB checks, UTG checks, Hero?

pineapple888 · #2 10-21-2007, 01:12 PM

With the NFD and Aces and it's checked all the way around to you? Bet and get the money in if anyone Fs with you.

sh58 · #3 10-21-2007, 01:21 PM

i'd just bet it out, and get it in. overpair and a flush draw is good enough in PLO often, so it's definitely good enough for NLH

BombayBadboy · #4 10-21-2007, 01:44 PM

Why wpuld you want to give a free card here? Even vs. sets you are in good shape. Bet and let those monkeys pay with Jx, Ksx, Tx type of hands.

Lucky · #5 10-21-2007, 02:20 PM

bet for sure, hope to get it in.

You're probably ahead, but may get called. You want more money in, so if 4th spade does come, you'll be more likely to be able to squeeze more out of your opponents.

Basically, this is a great spot on the flop for you. What you need to learn is why. this shift in thinking will really help your earn.