$1/$2 FullTilt (8 handed)

Preflop: econ_tim
UTG calls, 4 folds, Button calls, SB completes, econ_tim checks.

Flop: (4 SB) [9d 7d 8h]
SB checks, econ_tim calls.

Turn: (3.5 BB) [5c]
econ_tim calls, UTG calls.

River: (6.5 BB) [3d]
econ_tim calls, UTG calls.

Final pot: 9.5 BB

OK. So my river play looks strange. UTG is a pretty good play. Button likes to bet. I felt UTG had some kind of hand, but if I bet out on the River, he wouldn't call because it would be clear I had a flush. Button would probably call, or maybe raise. I was pretty sure Button would bet, but he might fold to a reraise. So I thought if I check/ called the river, UTG would be likely to call since I didn't show any strength and the pot would be bigger.

Normally, I would just bet out this river, but I had been reading SSHE on river play, although I hadn't had much time to think it over. Let this post serve as a warning that reading SSHE without thinking about it can be harmful to your play.

Now you can tell me how stupid I am.

This is a good one tim.
first, change calls pre-flop to checks.


i think your call on the flop is good. if i were in position id raise.
and raise the river just call a 3bet

Not a bad idea, but I think you've got to raise the river. Going for an overcall allows for the possibility of a second river bet to add to your coffers, but checkraising all-but-guarantees it, and opens the door to a potential 3-bet scenario, or a cold-call from the overcalling player.

I just think the line is weak if you don't guarantee yourself an extra bet on the river by raising.

Ice

C/r the flop or lead out. You have a pretty strong draw.

I lead this river with a player inbetween me and the aggressor.

You should lead out that flop .

and you should lead out, or check raise the river.
betting out the river isnt a big deal, If they both fold to you, you win the pot without a showdown., and those hands are always nice.

Even though u had the flush, yadda yadda,, its all about table image..
boo ya

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