Cooler or Avoidable?

[LondonImp]

Yeah it's rarely going to be a bluff. But it we still potentially beat a large portion of his or her "value" range.

I think that's...

[LondonImp]

I understand the point you're trying to make regarding the flop size but I respectfully disagree.

Yes he might have a straight draw, but...

[LondonImp]

The decision on whether or not to 3-bet with a linear or polarised range is also very opponent dependant.

If they are going to employ a 4-bet...

[LondonImp]

I called. Villain had QJo. We move on.

[LondonImp]

Ahh man you're totally right. I was so focused on the top of the range that I missed the draws at the bottom.

So basic yet I missed it. Thanks...

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Prior to this hand he only had a 3bet of 5%. I was actually leaning towards a fold preflop because I thought KQs was likely to be crushed by a 5% range....

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All really valid points Dilly , thanks.

My main concern was that if I was folding 99 then I would be folding my whole range as it was my...

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Pacific Poker - $0.10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

CO: 111 BB
BTN: 100 BB
SB: 100 BB...

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PokerStars - $0.10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 5 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

BB: 105.6 BB
Hero (UTG): 139.7 BB
CO:...

[LondonImp]

Here's my attempt at answering this like a homework question. Please can you let me know what you all think?

Preflop


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[LondonImp]

PokerStars - $0.10 NL (6 max) - Holdem - 6 players
Hand converted by PokerTracker 4

UTG: 100 BB
MP: 78.5 BB
CO: 95 BB...

[LondonImp]

I would be 3betting for value here.

I'm happy to build the pot here with AK in position against the SB. The fact that a clown has thrown...

[LondonImp]

Really nice read - thanks for sharing.

[LondonImp]

We're probably just disagreeing on semantics here.

We've got all the premium overpairs as well as the AKs and AQs which still have a lot...

[LondonImp]

Why don't you think that we don't have a significant range advantage?

[LondonImp]

Gross spot. I think you probably made the correct fold.

I think I fold this pre-flop though. We are getting the correct implied odds at this...

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I think this is a clear fold.

Perhaps its stake-specific, but 9 times out of 10 when I see opponents doing this it's because they are trying...

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That makes a lot of sense and is good advice.

Thank you.

[LondonImp]

On the flop I would be looking to 3bet with AA-JJ,77, and QJs. If I only bet with my premium hands then I will be very easy to play against. I need to...

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Just read my response back and it seems a tad rude - sorry mate, hope it didn't come across like that!

From the LJ I would be opening A8s,...