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Visionary
Silver Level
New to the table very little reads. We are currently 4 handed as one player is away from the table and a new larger game just opened up taking may players from the table. The other tables are full so players agree to play short handed while waiting for seats at the full games. In the hand full of orbits Hero has seen the least amount of flops and hasn't raised at all yet. V is probably the most active at the table. Second bluff I'm posting here but it's not because I have many bluffs. This was my only real bluff (other than applying pressure with a stronger draw) in my 4.5 hour session. Posting these because bluffs are one of the weaker parts of my game. OTTH:
Hero is effective stack with $600 opens OTB with QsJc to $20, SB fold, V calls from BB.
Flop (~$40): Th8d4c
V x, Hero $20, V $85. Hero thinks it over and comes to the conclusion that V wants a fold here and rarely has 2 pair or a set with this sizing. Putting V on mostly Tx and straight draws like J9 or 97. Perhaps even some spaz like 89s. Since we have a gut shot to the nuts on a rainbow board and could hit an overcard to win we decide to 3 bet to $230, committing our stack if V jams. We also block some straight draws which seems like a good bonus if he calls down or shoves on the straight draw. Too ambitious? Thoughts on pre, cbet, and 3 bet?
Hero is effective stack with $600 opens OTB with QsJc to $20, SB fold, V calls from BB.
Flop (~$40): Th8d4c
V x, Hero $20, V $85. Hero thinks it over and comes to the conclusion that V wants a fold here and rarely has 2 pair or a set with this sizing. Putting V on mostly Tx and straight draws like J9 or 97. Perhaps even some spaz like 89s. Since we have a gut shot to the nuts on a rainbow board and could hit an overcard to win we decide to 3 bet to $230, committing our stack if V jams. We also block some straight draws which seems like a good bonus if he calls down or shoves on the straight draw. Too ambitious? Thoughts on pre, cbet, and 3 bet?