Quote Originally Posted by grnydrowave2
I guess this is really two questions. First, am I correct in thinking that pushing the river is a horrible play? If yes, then is this as big as I can manage to build the pot? I think I should have potted the river at least. Perhaps a slight overbet is okay?

Edit: Allow me to rephrase the second question. How can I extract maximum value from this hand? Is there any line I can take to get all the money in?
Yeah this is a bad overbet AI push. As far as getting maximum, I think you know what you have to do. Bet and raise more money. It may take some experience but you need to try to figure out the maximum amount of money villain will call (as opposed to him folding). I know that sounds obvious, but seriously try to think of it each hand. Put him on a range, and try to work your bet sizing around what you put him on. If you start building the pot early on, bets on later streets will be bigger.