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Top Set and Deep Stacks

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  1. #1

    Default Top Set and Deep Stacks

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    I flopped top set against two aggressive players but I didn't know the best line in which to try and stack one or both of them. I felt like after a raise and a reraise if I put in a third raise, even aces would have a hard time not folding. On the turn, I think I bet too much. Any feedback is appreciated.
  2. #2
    After a bet and raise, if you do anything but fold, one of 4 things must be true.

    A) You're stupid
    B) You're drawing to a nut-like hand (if you don't have pot-odds, see A)
    C) You have a monster (relative to your perspective and/or game conditions, otherwise see A)
    D) You're putting a squeeze on an aggro raiser who is capable of folding (otherwise see A)

    Hence, you might as well just re-raise and hope for the best.

    Also, I noticed the 15 second warning triggered on this hand. Timing is important in online poker.
  3. #3
    As Fnord said, unless you're viewed as a complete idiot, calling basically announces your hand. I just push all-in and hope someone makes a bad call.

    I hate situations like these where I have a monster but have no way of concealing my strength.
  4. #4
    Do as I say, but not as I do??

    I thought of this hand right here, but I still like my play.

    PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

    UTG ($103.95)
    MP ($216.40)
    Fnord ($212.90)
    Button ($425.70)
    SB ($102.75)
    BB ($282.35)

    Preflop: Fnord is CO with 2, 2.
    UTG raises to $6, MP calls $6, Fnord calls $6, 1 fold, SB calls $5, 1 fold.

    Flop: ($26) 2, 8, 2 (4 players)
    SB checks, UTG bets $10, MP raises to $26, Fnord calls $26, SB folds, UTG raises to $97.95, MP calls $71.95, Fnord raises to $206.9, MP calls $108.95.

    Turn: ($537.75) 6 (3 players)

    River: ($537.75) J (3 players)

    Final Pot: $537.75

    Results in white below:
    UTG has Tc Ts (two pair, tens and twos).
    MP has Kc Ks (two pair, kings and twos).
    Fnord has 2h 2d (four of a kind, twos).
    Outcome: Fnord wins $537.75.

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