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I think AK calls a ton of flop raises or even shoves at this limit; not just monsters going to call the flop raise. Point is any A,K, or Q and you're definitely going to find yourself folding the turn or river even if you are still ahead, you're confidence is shot at that point. Besides, your opponent has to play straightforwardly after you raise enough to "appear" pot-committed. Even a min-riase is enough on the flop. No hand other than AQ can slowplay here, so you will get reraised on the flop and can "confidently" fold knowing you're beat. If he leads the blank turn weak or checks the blank turn, make a good healthy bet on the turn. The raise will even slow down KK because he has to fear your raise means AQ. If nothing else you can get a check-check turn river with a flop raise unless your opponent holds AQ. No matter what anyone tells you, you will minimize your losses and maximize your wins by making a flop raise. No one leads the turn who can't beat two-pair on that board after a flop raise from his opponent. I don't believe in betting for information as a rule, because it can be a money pit, but on that board you needed the info.
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