Is it the nice play or fish
Hello. That was amazing. First, the player UG, in my book should not bet unless he is late position with one or two limpers and should call. If he is the first better and in late position, he should raise. He bet out of position for sure.
The player with the AKo did what he should have done, raised. All-in bets are up to each, but, like in this case, may be detrimental. It is a premium hand, top 15%, level 2 for sklansky. It is a great hand to have and will win more than lose. Even at the flop, not a wet flop, I have a King with the highest kicker possible, looks like no chance for a flush. When the second 7 hit, I would think, hey, two pair. That will win a lot more in poker. Then comes the thought of somebody playing a pair of Ks or a pair of 7s against me.
After playing poker for many years, I would have raised on the flop, but maybe not gone all-in. I can say that when a pair hits the board, I may have lost more than won. To me, the UG player was a fish and that play was "Fish Luck". I know the feeling of the AKo player. Crap!
Dan'O