Full Tilt No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (8 handed) from (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

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BB ($230.05)
UTG ($176.10)
UTG+1 ($196.60)
MP1 ($200)
MP2 ($262)
CO ($272)
Button ($206.10)
Hero ($205.50)

Preflop: Hero is SB with 8, T.
1 fold, UTG+1 calls $2, MP1 checks, 2 folds, Button calls $2, Hero completes, BB checks.

Flop: ($10) Q, 9, J (5 players)
Hero bets $6, BB folds, UTG+1 raises to $15, MP1 folds, Button calls $15, Hero calls $9.

Turn: ($55) 9 (3 players)
Hero checks, UTG+1 checks, Button checks.

River: ($55) 7 (3 players)

Comments welcome on all streets.

3-bet the flop hard, you got exactly what you wanted when you got raised and called. There are cards that can come that will destroy your hand, so get the money in now while your opponents are most likely drawing.

I would have lead for a bit more on the flop with your vuneralble hand, then 3-bet full pot. The turn card kills your action, what did you do on the river? As you played I would hope you bet at least 40 on the river, but you left alot of money out there either way.

I would lead bigger on the flop. You HAVE to re-raise the flop. I would rather you overbet push than call here. I would say 3-bet to 60 on the flop. If you are just called you can put villain on a flush draw, pair and draw or 2 pair most of the time. Many villains would just shove a set, and QQ/JJ/sometimes 99 should have been raised preflop.

The turn card really sucks (obv) and I dont mind the check there. I would block the river ($25ish) and fold to a raise. It is very possible that someone slowplayed a flush or boat on the turn, but you might get a call out of QJ, T9, KQ type hands.

Thanks again. Triple B that's exactly what I did, lead $25, and UTG+1 raised min. Button folded back to me.

I folded, but basic pot equity/odds question, should I call even though IMHO there is no way my straight is ever good here?

Others have said it, but I'll reiterate - for the love of God, please 3-bet that flop hard.

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