.25/.5 PLO
I limped 7d7hQdJh 2 off the button and CO, Button, SB, and BB all called. (I think I may have been slightly on tilt, which explains my hand selection, but this starting hand is not THAT bad, I guess.)
Anyway, the flop came down Ks 7s 4h - blinds check to me, I lead for the pot (2.50), CO calls and Button re-raises to 12.50. So I have to call $10. My total stack size is $28, CO and Button both have $50. The relatively draw-heavy flop means that button could have any number of combo-draws, and bottom set is probably in his range too, so I don't really think folding is a consideration (also no raise preflop from the button means KK is not as likely). But is it better to call or to push? On one hand, if we call and the board pairs, we will only get action if we are beat. But on the other hand, calling may allow us to get away if a draw hits on the turn (then again, am I ever really folding for $18 more into at least a $35 pot?) Also calling makes it more likely for the third player to tag along - thereby building a bigger pot - or would we rather raise to knock him out?
Maybe this is not really such an interesting situation, but I'm finding it hard to come to a clear conclusion. Any thoughts?
Full Version: Plo Flop Situation - Middle Set
QUOTE (dingas @ Wednesday, April 16th, 2008, 10:28 AM) 
.25/.5 PLO
I limped 7d7hQdJh 2 off the button and CO, Button, SB, and BB all called. (I think I may have been slightly on tilt, which explains my hand selection, but this starting hand is not THAT bad, I guess.)
Anyway, the flop came down Ks 7s 4h - blinds check to me, I lead for the pot (2.50), CO calls and Button re-raises to 12.50. So I have to call $10. My total stack size is $28, CO and Button both have $50. The relatively draw-heavy flop means that button could have any number of combo-draws, and bottom set is probably in his range too, so I don't really think folding is a consideration (also no raise preflop from the button means KK is not as likely). But is it better to call or to push? On one hand, if we call and the board pairs, we will only get action if we are beat. But on the other hand, calling may allow us to get away if a draw hits on the turn (then again, am I ever really folding for $18 more into at least a $35 pot?) Also calling makes it more likely for the third player to tag along - thereby building a bigger pot - or would we rather raise to knock him out?
Maybe this is not really such an interesting situation, but I'm finding it hard to come to a clear conclusion. Any thoughts?
I limped 7d7hQdJh 2 off the button and CO, Button, SB, and BB all called. (I think I may have been slightly on tilt, which explains my hand selection, but this starting hand is not THAT bad, I guess.)
Anyway, the flop came down Ks 7s 4h - blinds check to me, I lead for the pot (2.50), CO calls and Button re-raises to 12.50. So I have to call $10. My total stack size is $28, CO and Button both have $50. The relatively draw-heavy flop means that button could have any number of combo-draws, and bottom set is probably in his range too, so I don't really think folding is a consideration (also no raise preflop from the button means KK is not as likely). But is it better to call or to push? On one hand, if we call and the board pairs, we will only get action if we are beat. But on the other hand, calling may allow us to get away if a draw hits on the turn (then again, am I ever really folding for $18 more into at least a $35 pot?) Also calling makes it more likely for the third player to tag along - thereby building a bigger pot - or would we rather raise to knock him out?
Maybe this is not really such an interesting situation, but I'm finding it hard to come to a clear conclusion. Any thoughts?
Yeah...opening with a limp from QJ77 in MP isn't the greatest. Pot if you are going to come in.
As for KK turning up, many people DO limp with KK at that limit, I see it ALLLL the time.
As for how the hand progressed, with only ~25 behind me, and having to call off 40% of it, undoubtedly getting it in on turn (unless you check and button checks his MASSIVE draw behind, such as A865 and spades, and you give him a free draw), it is better if you just get it all in now.
Unless you have a soul read that the guy only repots with THE nuts.
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