The only way to get away from something like this is to have a solid read on your opponent. In normal circumstances, you follow though since X times out of Y you will win. Unless you can really feel sure your opponent would not act the way he is unless he has the nuts, then sure you're going to lose cash in these circumstances.

It's too bad you didn't just call the raise on the turn. If he continues on the river with a fourth club showing, then him having an A is much more likely.

And also, if he doesn't have the nut flush, then he has a Q or lower flush and he should be worried about an A. And the degree of his worry again depends on what kind of player he is.

i got overflushed on my QJ hand.. now its time to return the favour to some lucky chap! gg!


Ultimate Bet No-Limit Hold'em, $.50 BB (10 handed) converter

UTG+1 ($52.05)
UTG+2 ($91.50)
MP1 ($24.50)
Hero ($55.45)
MP3 ($49.40)
CO ($43)
Button ($19.50)
SB ($51.85)
BB ($27.90)
UTG ($27.95)

Preflop: Hero is MP2 with , .
UTG calls $0.50, UTG+1 calls $0.50, 1 fold, MP1 calls $0.50, Hero calls $0.50, 3 folds, SB completes, BB checks.

Flop: ($3) , , (6 players)
SB checks, BB checks, UTG bets $0.5, UTG+1 folds, MP1 calls $0.50, Hero calls $0.50, SB calls $0.50, BB folds.

Turn: ($5) (4 players)
SB checks, UTG bets $0.5, MP1 folds, Hero raises to $2, SB folds, UTG raises to $3.5, Hero raises to $5, UTG raises to $6.5, Hero raises to $23, UTG calls $16.50.

River: ($51) (2 players)
UTG checks, Hero bets $5, UTG calls $3.95 (All-In).

Final Pot: $58.90

Results in white below:
UTG has Kh Qh (flush, king high).
Hero has 2h Ah (flush, ace high).
Outcome: $2.90 is raked from a pot of $58.90.
Hero wins $56 with flush, ace high.