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  1. dave4112 dave4112 is offline

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    Nov 1st, 2009 (11/1/2009 9:30pm)

    Wierd spot I just encountered, playing HU against a reg... Have some decent history together, and hes normally pretty aggro. He was C-betting about 85% of pots. How does everyone play this hand?

    Full Tilt Poker Game #15736347112: Table Songwood (edu) - $2/$4 - No Limit Hold'em - 21:46:29 ET - 2009/11/01
    Seat 6: Dave4112 ($765.50)
    Seat 7: 0uTpLaYd ($824.20)
    0uTpLaYd posts the small blind of $2
    Dave4112 posts the big blind of $4
    The button is in seat #7
    *** HOLE CARDS ***
    Dealt to Dave4112 [7c 7d]
    0uTpLaYd raises to $12
    Dave4112 raises to $44
    0uTpLaYd raises to $100
    Dave4112 calls $56
    *** FLOP *** [Kh Ts Js]
    Dave4112 has 15 seconds left to act
    Dave4112 checks
    0uTpLaYd has 15 seconds left to act
    0uTpLaYd checks
    *** TURN *** [Kh Ts Js] [7h]

    ????
  2. Sp1ctacular3 Sp1ctacular3 is offline

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    Nov 1st, 2009 (11/1/2009 11:48pm) in reply to dave4112

    Hands I can see him checking behind are some Jx,Tx, draws, and QQ. I doubt he's checking behind a monster on this wet of a flop. It seems more like a pot control situation for him. I bet 130 to 150ish with the intention of getting it in to a shove or on most rivers.

    Since you posted this though I'm assuming he turns JJ over.
  3. dave4112 dave4112 is offline

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    Nov 2nd, 2009 (11/2/2009 3:13am) in reply to Sp1ctacular3

    Well, I lost the HH now, but basically I check and he bet 125 into the pot. Wasnt really sure what to do there, so I just smooth called and then checked the river again. He check behind and showed 84 spades, for a busted flush draw.

    Obviously I played it bad letting him get to the river for only that one turn bet, but live and learn i guess....

    The 4 bet and then check behind really threw me off. Possibly because we were both so deep stacked, and it was such a tricky board. Put him on strictly air or KK, QQ, JJ, so I didnt see the point of leading and having to call it all off if he raises. Also check raising the turn really puts me in a tough spot also if he shoves.

    Wish I had the history saved still, but the hand really threw me for a loop. Hope you can understand this.

    Thanks for the insight
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  4. Sp1ctacular3 Sp1ctacular3 is offline

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    Nov 2nd, 2009 (11/2/2009 12:46pm) in reply to dave4112

    Understandable the check is weird considering the way he has been playing. However, if he was C-betting a lot then it would be more profitable for him cbet a monster a than to check it. Also considering he has to give you credit for a hand since you called his 4 bet out of position.

    Given this information I still think his range is weighted heavily towards a draw or a marginal pair here. I think you have to bet the turn, then put out a smaller river bet to get calls from some made hands or induce a busted draw to raise you. I don't think check raising the turn is bad though, as he probably will bet most turns given the action.
  5. dave4112 dave4112 is offline

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    Nov 2nd, 2009 (11/2/2009 10:10pm) in reply to Sp1ctacular3

    Good points. Appreciate the thoughts...

    Just noticed you were from Gainesvegas. Graduated from UF a little over a year ago.
    I'm always grinding on FTP, so hit me up sometime if you ever need anything
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