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Originally Posted by Mr Rick
I don't bluff anymore when I am counterfeited with a higher 2 pair because the original raiser has Ax so often (especially after checking the flop) and always calls.
However if the original raiser is also counterfeited and doesn't bet then they will just split the pot whereas the bluff stands a decent chance of succeeding (especially against draws that aren't A
high).
Note that because the turn was a 2, my 6 plays, so I would beat 33-55. But not 77 😀
Your experience is likely true, Rick, so that just means we need to value bet thinner when we can beat an Ace, with pairs bigger than the 8 here.