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First of all, is it bad to call AQo OOP when standard reg opens from UTG?

Secondly, what does this weird line mean? I keep seeing the regs do it. I can't imagine they check back sets and then raise my donk bet on turn. I also don't think they check back TPTK. All I can think of is that it's a sort of a bluff with small pair, what do you think?


Poker Stars $0.25/$0.50 No Limit Hold'em - 7 players - View hand 1786288
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CO: $133.51
BTN: $21.00
SB: $21.00
Hero (BB): $61.12
UTG: $52.62
UTG+1: $50.00
MP: $57.94

Pre Flop: ($0.75) Hero is BB with A Q
UTG raises to $1.50, 5 folds, Hero calls $1

Flop: ($3.25) 7 2 K (2 players)
Hero checks, UTG checks

Turn: ($3.25) J (2 players)
Hero bets $2, UTG raises to $6, Hero folds

First of all, is it bad to call AQo OOP when standard reg opens from UTG?

I would say so. I've heard some coaches advise against it in 6 max against tighter villains, so in FR it can only be more iffy.

Secondly, what does this weird line mean? I keep seeing the regs do it. I can't imagine they check back sets and then raise my donk bet on turn. I also don't think they check back TPTK. All I can think of is that it's a sort of a bluff with small pair, what do you think?

Have you not seen enough hands like this to be able to draw any conclusions? I agree with the assumptions you make. I generally interpret it as turned strength, unless there's any aggro dynamic where I've been leading a lot, or they perceive me as doing so.