what do you think specially about my river bet?
it was intended to be a defensive bet, and I'd probably fold to a raise (I can't think of a hand he'd raise with and I'd beat... and it would be a very weird spot to bluff)

* I had only 14 hands played, so it's not very significative... but he was 47/0

EDIT: I'll post results later


Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $0.25 BB (9 handed) - Full Tilt Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

BB ($26.92)
UTG ($23.95)
UTG+1 ($134.52)
MP1 ($25)
MP2 ($25)
Hero (MP3) ($20.95)
CO ($27.88)
Button ($14.58)
SB ($25)

Preflop: Hero is MP3 with A, K
4 folds, Hero bets $0.75, CO calls $0.75, 3 folds

Flop: ($1.85) 9, A, Q (2 players)
Hero bets $1.25, CO calls $1.25

Turn: ($4.35) 2 (2 players)
Hero bets $3.50, CO calls $3.50

River: ($11.35) 7 (2 players)
Hero bets $7, CO calls $7

Total pot: $25.35 | Rake: $1.26

reload pre, but looks good. definitely not checking any street vs a 47/0 (even though its over 14 hands, the fact its full ring makes it more significant).

and yes if he raises river it's aces up or better and nearly never a bluff.

thanks!
just updating, he had TQo

Originally Posted by kavelot

thanks!
just updating, he had TQo

just to make this super clear for your benefit, if he calls $7 w/ QTo he probably calls $9.75, which in your case is 11bbs of value.

value = money

if you LOSE value, you are, by definition, LOSING money

one of the most important things you will learn in poker.

Originally Posted by piv

just to make this super clear for your benefit, if he calls $7 w/ QTo he probably calls $9.75, which in your case is 11bbs of value.

value = money

if you LOSE value, you are, by definition, LOSING money

one of the most important things you will learn in poker.

you're right
but before getting $7 called with QT I didn't know that :P

Hmmm...I think I need to grow some balls for cash games! I would have checked on the turn trying to keep the pot small, so I am wandering if I play too tight. As played I would have certainly checked the river, scared of a big re-raise and looking for a cheap showdown. I must admit, I am struggling to transition to cash games. In a tournament I would have been in there quicker than a rat up a drainpipe! I'm going to post another hand involving AK, I would be interested to know if I played that too tight!

I think checking the turn is a mistake
in this flop, you're usually only beaten by A9 and Q9
and A2 and 22 in the turn

he probably would have reraised with 99 or AQ (maybe)

considering he's a 47/0, TJ or Q8+ are way more in his range then an A (also considering that you hold an A, and the board has an A)... so you don't wanna give a free card to this range