Thursday, 20 August 2009

How do i get most value?

First of all my challenge has been going ok in financial terms although I havnt played as much as I would have liked so far. I felt really crappy for a couple of days so decided not to play, except for a small session wednesday where I played just under an hour. One of the reasons I set myself this challenge was to motivate me into putting in more hours. Yesterday me and andy went and played down gunwharf where I had a decent session.

Here's a breakdown of the last few days

Tuesday: 0
Wednesday: $150 1hr
Thursday: $560 4hrs

Bankroll now $1710, so not a bad start. I need to be averaging nearly $700 a week so im happy to achieve that in just 3days.

Gona play a bit now then going to Southampton with Vikki. Will defo be grinding it out 2nite though. Would like to build my roll upto $2500 so maybe 2moro I can take some shots at 2/4. A bit adventurous I guess, but totally doable.


Here's a hand I played yesterday that Im not sure which is the best line to take on the river.

I raise from the Cut-off with JJ, button calls and blinds fold.

Flop Qd J 2d. I bet $14 he calls. Turn K. I bet $36 he calls. River 3.

The pots $117 and we both have $160 left behind.

Once he calls the turn I think his range is; KQ,KJ,K10,QJ,AQ or a Flush draw (which missed). So how do i get the most value? Here's my options.

1. Bet smallish ($60-$90)
2. Bet big ($90-$120)
3. Check raise
4. Shove

1. This guarantees a call from 2 pair type hand. Possibly even K10 if he convinces himself that I missed my flush draw. If he had a flush draw then he'll just fold

2. I dont like this sizeing. If he's gona call this much, he'll probably call a shove.

3. I quite like this move. He's should be value betting any 2 pair plus it allows him to bluff if he missed his flush. Only problem is if he bet like $60, he MIGHT be able to find a fold with 2 pair when I shove. Even though he'll be getting great odds, my hand looks super strong. If he bets $80+ then he probably doesnt fold.

4. I find when you overshove, people either take it as mega strong, or complete bluff. But i dont know if he can fold 2 pair.

Any advice?

Gl

Jamie

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