hi all , just a quick question about my play wondering if anyone thinks i could of called in this spot.
game : live 1/2 nlh crown casino melbourne.
table type: mostly rec players with a couple drunk friday nighters and one competent nit/reg and a couple super lags.
hero is on BTN with KK ($200)
Villian HJ (covers)- pretty straight forward player , playing all broadway combos and Ax suited hands and strong SC's. havent seen him bluff , hasnt overplayed TP hands is a reasonably competent player.
PRE- UTG limps , HJ limps , HERO raise to $8 (open my whole range with 8)
UTG calls ,HJ calls.
flop- 3d 6h 9c....... UTG checks , HJ checks, hero bets $15
UTG folds , HJ calls . i think for the HJ to call here he could have 88,77 , 9.10 , A9 , K9 ,Q9 sorts of hands , i think the way this player type plays he would raise over pairs like 10's and jj's at this point. and QQ+ would of been 3bet pre. and any draws hands like 78 , 57 are unlikely and would of been mucked pre as well
turn- 9s (3d 6h 9c) ... HJ checks , hero checks back.- not really a card i want to see, i decide to check back to avoid a check raise if holding a 9 or bloating the pot as i think the 9 hits his range very well at this point.
river - Js (3d 6h 9c 9s ) HJ checks , hero bets $26 into $57 HJ re raises to $60 , first 3bet ive seen from him since hes been at table 1.5hrs. i just couldnt see him having anything but the 9 here as he called the flop bet and and checked the turn to possibly trap with trips. i think any sort of float type line is beyond his skill level. what do yall think?
You need to call $34 to win $143. 1.5 hours is not enough to determine how he plays IMO. You decide how often he raises on the river with worse. Based on the description you gave I probably fold since he doesn't overplay his hands.
How important is it to have a balanced opening range in a $1/2 table? What if there are 6 limpers and you have KK on the button, do you only make it $8?
I think you should make it $15-20 with high PPs. If table adjusts, then you should adjust as well, if not take advantage of them by raising more with premium hands and less with others.
yes your'e right i was getting a great price to call and come to think of it if i had my time again i would of looked him up, however i do believe i was beat as he just didnt seem to be capable of making a river bluff , i think 95% of river bets in 1/2 are not bluffs.
yes i guess its not too important to balance at 1/2 as most of the players are only thinking of their own 2 cards. with KK on btn 6 limps i would definately pump up the pot for value. im actually about to write another post asking advice on opening ranges in 1/2 as there are always so many limpers and limp callers whether you raise 8 or 18
. im actually about to write another post asking advice on opening ranges in 1/2 as there are always so many limpers and limp callers whether you raise 8 or 18
If you get limp/calls whether you make it $8 or $18, why would you bet $8 with premium hands?
point taken ,i guess it makes more sense to get more money in with a premium hand when you crush your opponents range , posting here is useful already , im already starting to gain better perspective of my plays.
As others have posted, raise more pre. I'm shocked that both blinds folded and the limpers are never folding for $6 more - you're lucky that you weren't 5-handed to the flop which is not a position you want with KK.
As played, I think I'd have to look him up here. His river check after you checked behind on the turn is a weird line if he has a 9, players would normally lead river for value as they're scared of you checking behind again.
great advice from all , i took it with me to my session today and it definately worked , i was playing bigger pots and getting stacks in easier on flop and turn . i got stacks in while i was ahead 3 times today , unfortunately i got 2 outed 3 times today , but im still happy with my play as i got it in good and expect to profit from such plays in the future
Some terrible advice in this thread to be honest. If your villain is INCAPBLE of bluff raising the river or raising worse for value you can fold to a $2 raise.
Don't get caught up with pot odds against very straight forward $1/$2 villains.
