($50 NL) AQs OOP

[nogenius]

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.50 BB (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

CO ($50.45)
Button ($24)
SB ($45.75)
Hero ($52.55)
UTG ($60.25)
UTG+1 ($55.50)
MP1 ($48.75)
MP2 ($80.05)
MP3 ($42.85)

Preflop: Hero is BB with A, Q. MP2 posts a blind of $0.75.
UTG calls $0.50, 2 folds, MP2 (poster) checks, MP3 calls $0.50, 3 folds, Hero raises to $2.5, UTG calls $2, MP2 calls $2, MP3 folds.

Flop: ($8.50) 2, J, A (3 players)
Hero bets $7...

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Both Villians had been quiet, but I had only been on the table for 1 orbit.

I'm fairly new to NL, how is the PF raise and corresponding flop move?

[andy-akb]

Typically this isnt a hand I would raise OOP simply because I will be OOP on every single street after this. If I were to raise here I would make it more to adjust for my position. The flop seems fine though as played.

[lonnie]

I don't have a problem with your oop raise. I would do it just to push the poster hand out so nothing weird beats me. I like your play just fine. Plus, is just so pretty imo.

Having said that, I'm looking out for the UTG limper as AJ is a hand that gets limped quite often in EP.

[givememyleg]

You play ring?!?!??!?!!?

I'd bet closer to 5.

[cardsman1992]

I have no problem with your play. If he pushes over you, get out. I would pray for a heart or Q on the turn, though..... The problem comes when you are OOP on the turn and you don't get a card you like. I have been struggling with this....

[zook]

I raise to $3.50 pre-flop and lead flop for 2/3-3/4 of the pot. If called I slow way down on the turn. If raised I probably dump it, but it's read dependent.