LizzieO
Rising Star
Bronze Level
I don't understand your play here.
Maybe it is because I only play tournament Texas Holdem, never cash games, but I do not understand your play at all, it is a penny game and that means the players usually are pretty loose, so with a set on the flop, I would have been betting to take out the other player, he may have been holding an Ace and you need to make it expensive to him to chase, I think you slow played the flop and in loose games this can be a disaster, getting out drawn, I mean, the other player may have had the last king, with a 2 4 or 5, pocket 2s or 4s, or else A 3 to beat you, but based on the play I think this unlikely, would he call a 4X raise preflop with pocket 2s, 4s or K rag? Not likely, the big raise on the turn says full house, maybe, or straight from the A 3, my guess is he had A 3 suited, and you made the right choice to fold on the river, but the wrong play in checking the flop. That's how I learned, lol, calling on the river in a situation like this and seeing the straight come out.
Maybe it is because I only play tournament Texas Holdem, never cash games, but I do not understand your play at all, it is a penny game and that means the players usually are pretty loose, so with a set on the flop, I would have been betting to take out the other player, he may have been holding an Ace and you need to make it expensive to him to chase, I think you slow played the flop and in loose games this can be a disaster, getting out drawn, I mean, the other player may have had the last king, with a 2 4 or 5, pocket 2s or 4s, or else A 3 to beat you, but based on the play I think this unlikely, would he call a 4X raise preflop with pocket 2s, 4s or K rag? Not likely, the big raise on the turn says full house, maybe, or straight from the A 3, my guess is he had A 3 suited, and you made the right choice to fold on the river, but the wrong play in checking the flop. That's how I learned, lol, calling on the river in a situation like this and seeing the straight come out.
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HomeBrewer
Visionary
Silver Level
I have just started playing FR again, but I 100% agree with this. If you would ever try to steal a pot like this, you also have to bet it when you hit. If someone wants to play with you then make them pay for it. I have been opening with all made sets in or out of position with good results.
PNJs_dad
Rock Star
Silver Level
Even though he's a Florida fan I have to agree with him. You ALWAYS gain more info by betting than checking. Don't get yourself in the habit of checking when you hit and betting when you whiff...it's too transparent and you're losing yourself money.
Moral of the story...BET! BET! BET!
PNJs_dad
Rock Star
Silver Level
I agree here too. But you should balance for the sake of the good players, shouldn't you? I mean the donks probably aren't paying attention but I bet ya there are some there that are. IDK...maybe not.
ChuckTs
Legend
Silver Level
The good players are few and far between at the micros. Forget about balance, play for immediate profitability. This is really one of the biggest leaks/most ridiculous concerns of micro players. The secret to poker: valuebetting.
PNJs_dad
Rock Star
Silver Level
