I know I probably played this hand too aggressively but often bets like the one he made is a draw bet. It seemed like the options were to either to fold or raise the flop as I HATE calling after being the preflop raiser unless I'm setting them up.

PokerStars 1/2 Hold'em (9 handed)

Preflop: Hero is Button with , . MP2 posts a blind of $1.
1 fold, UTG+1 calls, 1 fold, MP2 (poster) checks, MP3 calls, 1 fold, Hero raises, 1 fold, BB calls, UTG+1 calls, MP2 folds, MP3 calls.

Flop: (9.50 SB) , , (4 players)
BB bets, UTG+1 folds, MP3 folds, Hero raises, BB calls.

Turn: (6.75 BB) (2 players)
BB checks, Hero bets, BB calls.

River: (8.75 BB) (2 players)
BB checks, Hero checks.

Final Pot: 8.75 BB

Results in white below:
BB has Ks 8c (one pair, kings).
Hero has As Qs (one pair, queens).
Outcome: BB wins 8.75 BB.

Is this something you often give up on? I love the BB call of a raise with K8o, BTW. Comments?

Brian,

I like how you played it, but I wouldn't say the flop is really a raise-or-fold situation. There's really nothing wrong with calling a bet here, getting 10.5:1 odds, and folding if you don't improve. That being said, the potential flush draw and straight draw that the flop offers would make me more likely to raise here, and from there on I think betting the turn and taking the free showdown is the way to go.

-TW