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Originally Posted by harborlaw387
I thought my hand didn't seem that strong when I just called the turn and could get value on the river if it paired up. Also his turn bet was small-ish so it felt like a blocker or probe bet.
I thought the river was very good for me until he shipped 2k. How often is that a bluff with the betting patterns, and it almost was a bluff because I can only beat something like a Flush.
You say the turn bet (1/2 pot) was smallish, but you're scared of a 4/5 pot bet ($2000 into a $2500)? You had to have known that was coming if you called the turn... unless you often see people betting 1/2 pot $1,250 and leaving $700 behind.
Yes your turn call makes you look weak, which is all the more reason you should be confident with your boat.
That river card is basically the best that can come... you drew out on a flush, and now all Kx hands are paying you off. If you're not willing to ship it with this river then you shouldn't call the turn. (just my opinion)
