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Poker Pro Discusses Risky Float in Live Game
CasinoAugust 26, 2013·1 min read

Poker Pro Discusses Risky Float in Live Game


The author is playing a $5/$10/$20 NL game and describes a hand where they are in position with a deep stack. The author raises pre-flop with 7h 6h and the small blind calls. On the flop (Ad 9h 4s), the small blind checks, the author bets 120, and the small blind raises to 350.

On the turn (8d), the small blind bets 550, and the author calls. On the river (7s), the small blind bets 830, and the author is considering their next move. The author's friend at the table is described as an extremely aggressive player.

The author considers the small blind's play and decides to call on the turn. The author reflects on the hand and considers whether they should have pushed all-in on the river. The author mentions that the small blind's pre-flop call was reluctant. The author considers the small blind's range and decides to call on the river.

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