Not sure where I got this lesson , when there is no chance you are winning on river with showdown just take a huge stab . It was way to obvious .

PokerStars Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Lo, $0.25 BB (6 handed) -Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

BB ($14.24)
UTG ($12.72)
MP ($11.94)
Hero (CO) ($50.56)
Button ($22.70)
SB ($29.47)

Preflop: Hero is CO with A, K, 5, 3
UTG bets $0.75, 1 fold, Hero calls $0.75, 1 fold, SB calls $0.65, BB calls $0.50

Flop: ($3) 4, J, 10 (4 players)
SB checks, BB checks, UTG bets $1, Hero calls $1, SB calls $1, BB calls $1

Turn: ($7) 7 (4 players)
SB bets $6.66, 1 fold, UTG calls $6.66, Hero calls $6.66

River: ($26.98) K (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $25.65, SB calls $21.06 (All-In), 1 fold

Total pot: $69.10 | Rake: $2

Results below:
SB had 4, 9, 8, 2 (Hi: straight, Jack high).
Hero had A, K, 5, 3 (Hi: one pair, Kings).
Outcome: SB won $67.10

Originally Posted by B2BAces

Not sure where I got this lesson , when there is no chance you are winning on river with showdown just take a huge stab . It was way to obvious .

PokerStars Pot-Limit Omaha Hi/Lo, $0.25 BB (6 handed) -Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

BB ($14.24)
UTG ($12.72)
MP ($11.94)
Hero (CO) ($50.56)
Button ($22.70)
SB ($29.47)

Preflop: Hero is CO with A, K, 5, 3
UTG bets $0.75, 1 fold, Hero calls $0.75, 1 fold, SB calls $0.65, BB calls $0.50

Flop: ($3) 4, J, 10 (4 players)
SB checks, BB checks, UTG bets $1, Hero calls $1, SB calls $1, BB calls $1

Turn: ($7) 7 (4 players)
SB bets $6.66, 1 fold, UTG calls $6.66, Hero calls $6.66

River: ($26.98) K (3 players)
SB checks, UTG checks, Hero bets $25.65, SB calls $21.06 (All-In), 1 fold

Total pot: $69.10 | Rake: $2

Results below:
SB had 4, 9, 8, 2 (Hi: straight, Jack high).
Hero had A, K, 5, 3 (Hi: one pair, Kings).
Outcome: SB won $67.10

Hello, first of all I'd like to say that your play is standard and actually very good.

The problem is your opponent is rather weak, unless he has some sick read on you, which, if he is like most PLO25 players, is likely not the case. In a vacuum this player seems to be the type that will not fold his made hands even in the face of intense aggression and obvious possibilities of other hands.

When "repping" a hand, it's very important to consider your opponent and what kind of player he is. Of course this is difficult to do when multitabling and sans any notes (assuming you multitable and he is a relative unknown).

Your line actually makes very good sense here, a solid percentage of the time his lower straight will lose to higher straights. AQh and Q9h (or any other combo of AQ and Q9) are reasonable holdings for you. He made a poor call. In the long run you will win making this play; do not doubt yourself.

I would take notes on him and not attempt this play in the future with him in the pot unless you are confident he missed his hand. Look at his preflop choice of cards. If he made either one of his flushes he would be up against higher flushes so often. I guarantee you he is a losing Omaha player if this hand is indicative of his playing style and mindset.

Omaha is a game of nut hands crushing 2nd-5th best hands. I can also guarantee you that your opponent is getting crushed the majority of the time. I like your play; your line made sense and in the long run you will win money making it.

DwyaneWade

p.s. The lesson is true but these days players are starting to call lighter and lighter on the river as they are recognizing the power of the bluff. Utilize caution and prudence when bluffing the river. If you check a missed draw on the river in position it can also set you up for future hands vs the same player. (i.e. your bluff will be more likely to not be called)

The problem is your opponent is rather weak

There was a lot of table talk against the villain , I knew he was a bad player and the lesson should be : "don't bluff the fish" . And with that many players in the pot , it was a donkey play to chase that backdoor and gutshot on the flop.

Got a nit to throw away a set of nines on a AK9 board , he said "You must have aces , you wouldn't do that with AK .. " , that's exactly what I had . It's best to know how light the opponent will call down , already have notes on somebody calling down any two-pair , that should be profitable on the long run .

Are you going to bumhunt this guy? That should be pretty profitable for you. Unless he catches on of course.