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11-19-2008 , 02:45 PM

sylar

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Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20,307

no stats, no real read. just wondering if i played it too strong. i was kinda thinking that i just got to get him to call on the flop, and then obviously stacks are going in.

Full Tilt Poker $0.10/$0.25 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players
The Official 2+2 Hand Converter Powered By DeucesCracked.com

BTN: $5.35
SB: $19.25
BB: $6.70
UTG: $19.75
Hero (UTG+1): $18.65
MP: $4.20
CO: $24.75

Pre Flop: ($0.35) Hero is UTG+1 with J

UTG raises to $0.80, Hero calls $0.80, 3 folds, SB raises to $2.50, 2 folds, Hero calls $1.70

Flop: ($6.05) 5

(2 players)
SB bets $5, Hero raises to $10, SB folds

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11-19-2008 , 02:50 PM

SammyG-SD

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I personally don't like min raises but given you stack size (buy in full), this not a terrible spot for it (but I still don't like it). If we are playing deep, I would either flat or raise to $15. Given that if you flat here, you probably can get the villain to commit himself if he fires on the turn. Most times I am going to get it in on the flop though.

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11-19-2008 , 03:09 PM

PokerRon247

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I'd probably just shove here given stack sizes. If he's firing a PSB at this flop, he probably likes his hand so it's probably best to get him to commit now than to flat and allow him to draw out. There are so many cards that could come on the turn that would put you in a tricky spot if he shoves. As Sammy said, if we were deep, a raise to $12-$15 would be good here.

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11-19-2008 , 03:32 PM

Jakal

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Call on flop then shove on turn

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11-19-2008 , 03:36 PM

DiggertheDog

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Just try and get it in.

Min raise in general not good.

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11-19-2008 , 05:28 PM

delasoul

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I agree with Digger...Min raise is the most stupidest thing ever evented lmao. The only time I would warrant a min raise would be if I was 4 betting pre-flop to avoid being comitted...I wouldn't just flat call here with a flush draw out there. Raise big...He's either calling with his flush draw, overs or a smaller set and at that point you can get it all-in.

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