YBravo
Saturday, May 5th, 2007, 7:37 PM
QUOTE (offmandh @ Saturday, May 5th, 2007, 11:17 PM)

i dont like smooth calling because he can make a big bet on the river and i have 0 idea where im at.
You have plenty of information on the river after a smooth call. Let's see:
You raised to 5xBB pre-flop, the SB called out of position and without great pot odds. (Indication of strength)
SB check-called a smallish continuation bet on the flop. (Indication of moderate strength)
By the way, I would have bet a little more here, like 150-210. But 120 isn't terrible.
SB leads into you on the turn with a small bet. (Indication of strength)
Hypothetical Action:
You call on the turn.
SB makes a big bet on the river. (sign of strength)
That's a lot of information, and given that you have no read on the player (this is an assumption based on the fact that the blinds are still 10/20), I'd probably have to fold if the river isn't an Ace or a Queen.
Actual Action:
You raise on the turn to 400. (sign of strength)
SB re-raises and puts you all in. (big sign of strength)
Note that this is very different from him simply shoving the turn. If he let out on the turn with a shove, I would advocate
calling, but you have shown him you have a good hand and he THEN put you all in. You probably have to fold.