First I want to apologise for what seems a fairly redundant thread regarding Joe Hachem the other night. The point was not to criticise his play, I was just impressed at the amount of money these high stakes guys can burn through in a night. It was also cool just watching him play. I guess I worded it badly.

Anyway.

I want to share these hands from the weekend and get some input from other players, particularly high stakes players as I plan to move up to $5/10 soon.

I like the way I played them, but am interested in how others would have played.

Hand 1:

Villain is a clever, experienced tight-aggressive player.

Hero (SB) ~ $550
Villain (MP) ~$800

5 Players limp in, I complete, BB checks.

Flop

Hero bets $25

Action folds to Villian, who raises to $100

Action folded back to hero

Hero.....?


Hand 2:

Shorthanded table. No real reads on villain, although I can tell he's a little inexperienced.

Hero (Button) ~ $740
Villain (MP) ~ $650

Villain raises to $45 preflop
Hero calls with

Flop :Jh:

Villain checks
Hero checks

Turn

Villain bets $125

Hero....?