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[BudBundy 0]

Full Tilt PokerPot Limit Omaha Ring gameBlinds: $0.10/$0.255 playersConverterStack sizes:UTG: $42.45CO: $40.90Button: $8SB: $32.20Hero: $25Pre-flop: (5 players) Hero is BB with A 2 9 A UTG folds, CO calls, Button raises to $1.1, SB calls, Hero raises to $4.65, CO folds, Button calls, SB calls.Flop: J 3 3 ($14.2, 3 players)SB checks, Hero bets $7, Button calls all-in $3.35, SB calls.Turn: Q ($31.55, 2 players + 1 all-in - Main pot: $24.25, Sidepot 1: $7.3)SB checks, Hero checks.River: 8 ($31.55, 2 players + 1 all-in - Main pot: $24.25, Sidepot 1: $7.3)SB bets $15.75, Hero ,All streets please.

[simo_8ball 1]

I don't really like repotting preflop. It's an odd situation though with the button being so shortstacked. I don't mind either way but I would lean towards just calling.I think I like checking the flop. The button is fairly irrelevant at this point with only $3 left, and either you or (far more likely) SB is drawing to at most 2 outs (or backdoor straights/flushes).Turn is an obvious check.River seems a like a pretty blatant fold.

[sabes99 0]

i agree with simo, except i think i might just bet the SB's stack on the flop, rather than checking

[simo_8ball 1]

i agree with simo, except i think i might just bet the SB's stack on the flop, rather than checking

There are a few ways to play the flop, and I don't really know which is best. a) We could just pot it and hope for the best, but that seems like spew.b) We could bet the $3.35 that the button has left.c) We could bet 1/2 to 3/4 pot (as Bud did).d) We could check.Given that the button is largely irrelevant in this hand being so short, it's a case of assessing the SB's range. We have one of two situations:1/ He has JJ or a three. We are drawing to two outs.2/ He has nothing, a J or an overpair. He is drawing to 2 outs. He probably has backdoor outs too, but w/e.We really need to assess b, c and d against cases 1 and 2 (option a is spew IMO and achieves nothing that b or c fails to accomplish).A read would be very useful.

[BudBundy 0]

A read would be very useful.

Haven't played a single hand with him before.

[simo_8ball 1]

Haven't played a single hand with him before.

Useful.

[BudBundy 0]

Useful.

I thought his username was silly.Better?

[simo_8ball 1]

I thought his username was silly.Better?

Silly in what way? Humorous? Retarded?We could gain valuable insight into his game from this.**********Anyway, why did you lead the flop for $7? Do you think checking is better/worse?

[BudBundy 0]

Silly in what way? Humorous? Retarded?We could gain valuable insight into his game from this.**********Anyway, why did you lead the flop for $7? Do you think checking is better/worse?

I wanted SB off the pot. I chose 7$ because he can't make a play back at me with air or something because it leaves 13$ dollars in my stack. He was going to think i won't fold anyway because pot is so big. That's why if he calls/raises i was going to be sure that he has jacks or a 3. I thought betting > checking because checking gives him a free card and more importantly a chance to make a play on turn.

[simo_8ball 1]

You make a very good case.I like your bet size.

[Skittles 0]

As played preflop, I think you played it fine, river should be a fold.

[Actuary 3]

Do you let him make a play, though, when you check the turn?

[simo_8ball 1]

Do you let him make a play, though, when you check the turn?

I have a habit of making very marginal plays that put me in awkward situations. This would be a prime example. I do think though that it's the best option if you have a decent read on your opponent.

[BudBundy 0]

Do you let him make a play, though, when you check the turn?

I didn't get this. Are you suggesting a bet on turn?

[Actuary 3]

I didn't get this. Are you suggesting a bet on turn?

I'm not good enough to suggest anything.I was contrasting your loigc for betting the flop with the turn check