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AKo vs shortstack

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mjez1
Joined: 29.06.2015

PokerStars, Hold'em No Limit - $0.02/$0.05 - 5 players
Hand delivered by Upswing Poker

UTG: $3.13 (63 bb)
CO: $8.31 (166 bb)
BU: $5.00 (100 bb)
SB: $6.64 (133 bb)
BB (Hero): $5.07 (101 bb)

Pre-Flop: ($0.07) Hero is BB with K A
UTG calls $0.05, 1 fold, BTN raises to $0.20, 1 fold, Hero 3-bets to $0.75, UTG calls $0.70, 1 fold

Flop: ($1.72) 5 6 Q (2 players)
Hero bets $0.79, UTG calls $0.79

Turn: ($3.30) Q (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG bets $1.59 (all-in), BB (Hero) folds

Another very uncomfortable situation from me on the flop. I feel like every option is bad. But which is the lesser evil?
I think preflop is fine. I wouldn't mind ending up in all in. But this flop OOP gives me a bit of headache. The sizing is horrible, I know. I should have bet a lot less, or not at all. I still don't know what's better. I give up on the turn. There's no point in going on.


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SDK1987
Joined: 12.11.2008

I would most likely just check/fold the flop. I don't think you can bluff villain of the hand after villains limp and call on your 3bet. Villain is also short and than it's a lot easier to get committed as well.

Cheers,
SDK1987


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jiffybag
Joined: 21.12.2010

Villain called off almost a 3rd of his stack pre, when you bet flop you are forcing him to commit by the turn, to call/shove with what ever he limped over called with pre. I make this mistake a lot, as we have way too many short stackers at our tables. If you had stacked off with him pre that's fine, as played once you miss that flop rather check fold. This kinda hand just slowly opens the door to tilt.


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