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Originally Posted by NameOnTheCake
felt uncomfortable last night, thought I'd post. 1/2 NL
I've been at the table for only an orbit. Table is extremely friendly and talkative. It is very obviously a good situation. Effective stacks around ~65bbs, Hero has ~95 and villain has ~120.
utg folds, five limpers to me on the button with KJo. I make it 25$ all day. thoughts?
SB immediately calls, everyone else folds and we see a flop of 2 8 9 rainbow. SB checks. what's my action and plan for the rest of the hand?
Other reads on SB:
Was talking about how lucky his previous seat was
Saw him check a river OOP in a 40bb limped pot after check/calling flop and turn. He rolled top and bottom pair and said he knew he was good but wanted to let someone else bet for him.
I presume we have 95 BBs, not dollars?
I'm not sure I like your sizing PF. I know we're making it huge to squeeze out the limpers, but I feel like $18 or even $20 accomplishes the same thing. Saving those $5-$7 is important, as we can c-bet for less on flop.
With your sizing, now we have to bet about $40 on the flop if we want to take it down.
If you had made it $18 (which is still regarded as a large raise, even by recreational players), you could c-bet for $30.
Now, as for whether I would even c-bet...
Only two hands fold: AQ and AK. Pretty much every single pocket pair is loving this flop. I think I c-bet and give up.
fwiw, I'd rather limp this hand. BUT, I give you credit for making a real raise and trying to pick up the dead money. I just think it was a bit too large.