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hey all
I think I played this one badly. I would be interested in hearing opinions.

SB is 48/7/0/0.6 (VPIP/PFR/3B/AGG)

Poker Stars $0.10/$0.20 Limit Hold'em - 6 players - View hand 1772176
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Pre Flop: (1.5 SB) Hero is UTG with Q K
Hero raises, 3 folds, SB calls, 1 fold

Flop: (5 SB) 8 T 8 (2 players)
SB bets, Hero calls

Turn: (3.5 BB) 3 (2 players)
SB bets, Hero calls

River: (5.5 BB) Q (2 players)
SB bets, Hero calls

I think you should fold on the turn. Could you post the betting amounts in the future? sometimes sizes can change the situation a lot!

sorry!! Haven't seen it's limit! Excusez moi!

It seems OK to me until the river when I would raise. He could easily be donking top pair or a pocket pair (lower than queens), when he will often call the raise. J9 is a possible hand he could have, but that's life.

Its good to take a note on opponents donking tendencies, as they can vary widely. Pairs and draws are often donked, but some players will donk complete air, or ace high.

I would fold the turn against this villain type without a better read on what his donking range is in this spot. If your calling this turn its because you think he has a lot of bluffs in his range, in which case you should be calling a blank river.

As played, I would probably raise & fold to a 3-bet on the river.

I would fold the turn against this villain type without a better read on what his donking range is in this spot. If your calling this turn its because you think he has a lot of bluffs in his range, in which case you should be calling a blank river.

As played, I would probably raise & fold to a 3-bet on the river.

I agree with the sentiment. The nature of the board makes me think he is likely to have a lot of bluffs. There is a reasonable chance he wouldn't donk with an 8, leaving an 8 and a pocket pair and maybe ace high as value hands that beat us. Its all guess work of course, without a read on what villain donks.

Changed my mind after playing the last couple of nights. They donk ace high so much I can fold this turn. I dont like being exploited but....yeah I can fold it.

I think you should raise the river, fold the turn if you trust your read on this opponent. Start focusing more on actual reads than small sample size stats, though.

Rob