What u do here?

[thetank]

I agree with noflops. just one of those things.

[12barblues]

I wouldn't have bet the turn.

Never go broke on a draw in the early rounds of a big stack tournament!

Fair enough. But with 2 pairs the draw is just a (rather nice) backup

[Dubai]

I agree with not betting the turn. You have the whole deck in your hand and i would be checking to induce a bluff on the river.

[thetank]

He has to bet the turn, he has 2 pair, not just a draw and not much idea where his opponent is in the hand.

It is only when he is raised on the turn that we have a far better idea of where he stands. You can't put your opponent on a set every time they call a small flop bet.

His opponent could easily have something like A9o and checking the turn might let hit something like a non-heart 7,Q or 9 on the river to win.

[Royal Flush]

I wouldn't have bet the turn.

If you *know* he's a good player he won't call your bet with one which is losing and will only play the pot if he has a hand which is winning,

Checking also possibly induces a bluff on the river.

Never go broke on a draw in the early rounds of a big stack tournament!

I agree, Sklansky said in this situation 'never bet if a raise will make you throw up' if you bet he is unlikely to make a play given how early in the comp it is. I check and induce the bluff!

[Junior Senior]

i dont see how you could put him on QQ! - i would have no doubt moved in on the turn and joined you on the rail, but what do i know! -

[thetank]

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Sklansky said in this situation 'never bet if a raise will make you throw up'
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At least a raise lets you know where you are (behind)

[Sunday8pm]

thinking deeply about it i would be more inclined to pass.....ok youve only committed 2k chips from an 11k stack thats nothing...

if you think long and hard.....what are you beating that hes raised? Your 2 pair is weak and its too much to see a river odds wise....remember that flush draw doesnt make the hand great it only improves the hand by 1/5th....i think hes raising me with either 55, AQ or 77....i couldnt put him on queens!!

all depends on your style of play.......if your one of those that likes to be sure your ahead when chips go in then you pass..not easy....but you got to pass...

If you play in Brian Wilson/Total Poker mode then its obvious you commit yourself becase even if your hand is knackered you still have NUT outs.

[thetank]

I think it's a very interesting hand as there are compelling arguments for folding, calling and re-raising here.
Blonde is best.