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Why do different lower pocket pairs have different equities against AA? for an exaple, 55 has 80.9%, but 22 has 82.2%.

by Kakkamato m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58466818#post58466818)

Why do different lower pocket pairs have different equities against AA? for an exaple, 55 has 80.9%, but 22 has 82.2%.

55 is better because it can make more straights

by mrno1324 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58467351#post58467351)

55 is better because it can make more straights

55 has lower equity than 22 tough?

No it doesn't

by Kakkamato m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58466818#post58466818)

Why do different lower pocket pairs have different equities against AA? for an exaple, 55 has 80.9%, but 22 has 82.2%.

You're listing the equities AA has against those hands.

I played 6-card Plo hi-lo and I can't figure out why A6xxxx lost to 24xxxx for the low: Board: 87T,T,4 I thought the the nuts, seconds nuts etc was A2, A3, A4 , A5, A6, 23,24,25 etc on this board Can someone explain how 24 beats A6. It was online.

er, you're going to need to tell us the other cards he had, but if he has any ace, three or five, that (and his two) are both lower than your six. 87641 is higher than 87542, 87432 or 87421

by theRealOmahaKid m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58557902#post58557902)

I played 6-card Plo hi-lo and I can't figure out why A6xxxx lost to 24xxxx for the low: Board: 87T,T,4 I thought the the nuts, seconds nuts etc was A2, A3, A4 , A5, A6, 23,24,25 etc on this board Can someone explain how 24 beats A6. It was online.

sorry, his hand was 25XXXX VS A6XXXX

I don't play Omaha, but is it possible that the A doesn't count as a low card for this variant?

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58559151#post58559151)

I don't play Omaha, but is it possible that the A doesn't count as a low card for this variant?

No, A2xxxx would be nut low herr

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58559151#post58559151)

I don't play Omaha, but is it possible that the A doesn't count as a low card for this variant?

It really is as simple as the other guy's high card was a 5 and OPs was a 6, and 6 is bigger than 5

by sixfour m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58559855#post58559855)

It really is as simple as the other guy's high card was a 5 and OPs was a 6, and 6 is bigger than 5

Got it thanks, I don't play hi-lo so I didn't know the correct answer either. 😃

by sixfour m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58559855#post58559855)

It really is as simple as the other guy's high card was a 5 and OPs was a 6, and 6 is bigger than 5

But my lowest card is ace or 1, 1 is lower than 2... 23 beats A4? On for example 567,5,5 board?

by theRealOmahaKid m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58560738#post58560738)

But my lowest card is ace or 1, 1 is lower than 2... 23 beats A4? On for example 567,5,5 board?

By your rationale KQ would beat AJ for high because the jack is lower than the queen

Why do the Raise / Call / Fold stripes have different heights at times in solvers?

by theRealOmahaKid m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58557902#post58557902)

I played 6-card Plo hi-lo and I can't figure out why A6xxxx lost to 24xxxx for the low: Board: 87T,T,4 I thought the the nuts, seconds nuts etc was A2, A3, A4 , A5, A6, 23,24,25 etc on this board Can someone explain how 24 beats A6. It was online.

Because you are wrong in what you feel the hand rankings are. It is A2, A3, 23. A5, 25, 35, A6, 26, 36, 56 etc. Every low hand here is 874xx. 23 is better than A5 as as the 3 is lower than the 5.

player a: Tc Ts As 8d player b: Ah Ad 9h 2d board: Ts 6s 2d Ac odds calculator has this as 75% v 25% for top set v mid set + fd. Can someone please explain where the other 5% comes from? i have 18% for the flush outs and 2% for quads. What am I missing? thanks

by 5th Suit m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58641575#post58641575)

player a: Tc Ts As 8d player b: Ah Ad 9h 2d board: Ts 6s 2d Ac odds calculator has this as 75% v 25% for top set v mid set + fd. Can someone please explain where the other 5% comes from? i have 18% for the flush outs and 2% for quads. What am I missing? thanks

Get a new deck, player a has Ts and board has Ts.

by 5th Suit m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58641575#post58641575)

player a: Tc Ts As 8d player b: Ah Ad 9h 2d board: Td 6s 2s Ac odds calculator has this as 75% v 25% for top set v mid set + fd. Can someone please explain where the other 5% comes from? i have 18% for the flush outs and 2% for quads. What am I missing? thanks

thank you, sorry, fixed.

by 5th Suit m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58641575#post58641575)

player a: Tc Ts As 8d player b: Ah Ad 9h 2d board: Ts 6s 2d Ac odds calculator has this as 75% v 25% for top set v mid set + fd. Can someone please explain where the other 5% comes from? i have 18% for the flush outs and 2% for quads. What am I missing? thanks

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58641764#post58641764)

Get a new deck, player a has Ts and board has Ts.

by 5th Suit m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58644017#post58644017)

thank you, sorry, fixed.

12/52 cards known 40 cards left player a has 9 outs for spades and 1 out for quads: 10/40 = 25%

90% of poker players are not profitable, by estimation. 9% make a bit of money; and about 1% make big bucks. Why isn't it a valid solution (with some common sense applied) to simply call other players bets, and never worry about raising yourself (again, common sense applies)? If 90% of players are betting their money into the loss of profit zone; then shouldn't most calls be profitable (with common sense folds added in)? I realize there is a lot that goes into each decision, and I don't want to downplay those decisions; but on the very surface; it appears that simply calling an opponents bet should be profitable over the long term, against 90% of players.

Against such players, it's not that calling isn't profitable, it's frequently that raising is even better

by Lucy's Fur m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58675223#post58675223)

90% of poker players are not profitable, by estimation. 9% make a bit of money; and about 1% make big bucks.Why isn't it a valid solution (with some common sense applied) to simply call other players bets, and never worry about raising yourself (again, common sense applies)?If 90% of players are betting their money into the loss of profit zone; then shouldn't most calls be pro... See full post

No. Raising is absolutely necessary.

by sixfour m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58675442#post58675442)

Against such players, it's not that calling isn't profitable, it's frequently that raising is even better

Oh absolutely; I'm just saying; all else being equal; and with common sense applied; it would seem an absolute fish would do better by simply calling and folding than by including raise into their game. It appears +EV on the surface; but to be completely fair; it's only a theory.

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58675443#post58675443)

No. Raising is absolutely necessary.

For what? Necessary for what specifically? The question isn't 'is raising profitable'...the question is; is calling +EV given the fact that 90% of players are going to raise in such a way that they lose money over the long term. The only way I could see it not being +EV is with zero fold consideration; and there is also the possibility that the 90% lose money statistic isn't correct; but that's what I routinely see thrown around; and it's what chatGPT said was the estimation.

Good day everyone, I've got a couple of dumb questions. The first is reading through the FAQ and some of the top threads in this section I've heard people say that there is a "basic strategy" for micro no limit tournaments (I've been playing 25 cent sng's on pokerstars just to get some experience.) Is this sort of like Basic Strategy for Blackjack where if you play it you'll optimize your odds of winning? The second question, regardless of the answer to the first, is can anyone recommend a good video or video series that can teach a new player all they need to know to play online tournaments as wisely as possible? I've tried searching youtube but all the ones I seem to find are either trying to sell you their software or course or use so much jargon and math it melts my brain. Thanks for your time!

by 4153Holliday m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=54927088#post54927088)

Hey all, I'm just wondering if there's an online poker site or something that can help with this problem. My issue is, i'm trying to learn online. I don't have a bankroll so online is my only option for the baby part of my journey as a player. Thing is online games go WAY too fast for me. I play on PokerStars and once the action is on me I've got like what 8-15 seconds to make ... See full post

by 4153Holliday m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58679221#post58679221)

Good day everyone, I've got a couple of dumb questions. The first is reading through the FAQ and some of the top threads in this section I've heard people say that there is a "basic strategy" for micro no limit tournaments (I've been playing 25 cent sng's on pokerstars just to get some experience.) Is this sort of like Basic Strategy for Blackjack where if you play it you'll op... See full post

Just in case you don't mind reading books, here's a list that might be helpful to you:

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2017/09/nolan-dalla-10-most-important-poker-strategy-books-18297.htm pokernews The 10 Most Important Poker Strategy Books Ever Written and Why They’re Special (https://www.pokernews.com/news/2017/09/nolan-dalla-10-most-important-poker-strategy-books-18297.htm)

I seem to have the full bet rule confused. I was under the impression that in NLHE live game if a player opens on the flop for $13, then the next player throws out five $5 chips ($25) without announcing anything, it was just a call because it wasn’t the full amount required to be a raise? I was 100% certain of this until 2 days ago. Now I’m told if they make at least half the required amount it is intent to raise. That to me sounded like half bet rule which is what I thought they played in tournaments, but not live games. I have been in different departments in the gaming industry for 10 years, but poker for at least 2 (albeit some 8 years ago). Was this rule different back then or have I had it wrong all this time and never been corrected?

could be room dependent, could be cash/donkament dependent

what good resources are out there for a total beginner learning how to build popups, stats and huds using H2N 3? I've tried going through the manual, there is a good amount there and a lot of rabbit holes to get lost in. Is there a good learning path someone can recommend? Thanks

Hello! I played poker professionally for few years (online), but that was about +10 years ago. Based on my next question, you wouldn't probably believe that because I can hardly believe myself how I was able to play MTT's and winning without having any clue how to use solvers, or even some of the basic fundamentals - I guess the game was easier back then? Regardless of that, I've recently dabbled back into poker (i've played occasionally throughout the years) and as I've got older, I've grown more interest of actually learning and trying to systematically improve. Problem is, I'm not sure where to begin studying. Studying pots and hh's doesn't do you much favors if you don't know what you are studying and looking for. My question would be: Is there any free solvers (or similar) to study stack sizes, positions and ranges and how would you approach a saved hand that got you thinking and figuring out how to improve that particular spot? I'm not advanced, but I'm not a total beginner either. I do understand the core concepts, stack sizes, positions and ranges on SOME level - I do understand the fundamentals that revolve around those but there are still an enormous amount of uncertainty for probably a spots that should be quite clear (and I end up making beginner level mistakes). Any sort of free resources / softwares would be welcomed. I own PT4, that's about as far as it goes when it comes to softwares. I'd love to study, but its the problem of how to do it systematically and making sure the next session I'm always equipped with some additional information I could use to my advantage. Even constructing this question is a bit hard, when you don't know what are the right questions to ask.

GTO+ is an affordable solver to get your feet wet. I'd recommend starting with some toy games.

I've discovered (may already exist) a strategy that in many years I've never seen. Now it doesn't give you an advantage in terms of GTO poker, so it may be better suited for the "Psychology" forum. I call it soft check or virtual check. We bet 1bb IP, especially in deep pots where 1BB doesn't really have any folding equity. Our opponent has already checked, so by throwing a chip at them, we are effectively giving them another chance to bet and give us information on their hand strength. In situations where the board is a bit wet and they may be slowplaying, we are essentially giving them another chance to bet and give us information on their hand. Works especially well vs Multitablers and amateurs, who might not even realize what the flow of the game is. An example from a recent hand. 100bb eff Hero raises with small pocket pair on the Button. Nit 3bets from SB. Their 3Bet is 0/41 and PFR is 6%. We call Flop is KT9 rainbow. Villain checks. Might still be slowplaying Aces, Kings or AK. We bet 1bb. They just call. So it's more likely that they just don't have it, allowing us to bluff on the turn. btw the turn is 6x, and villain checks again. So we get 1 more round of information in this situation. So anyways that's the idea. Couple of questions: 1- Does this have an actual name? 2- Has this ever been discussed or analyzed in the literature? 3- Is this ever against casino rules or ettiquete? Thanks.

Not sure if the right thread to post - but which forum is best to post a poker trip report if the trip in question was NOT in Las Vegas?

by Burdzthewurd m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58846024#post58846024)

Not sure if the right thread to post - but which forum is best to post a poker trip report if the trip in question was NOT in Las Vegas?

Venues & Communities seems like a nice fit. Also About the Forums is probably a nice place to ask questions about the forum itself.

Opening tables seems to give a nice advantage to early sitters. For one it seems that whoever was sitting first is given the button. Secondly, if the table is filled fast, and one leaves most open seats to their right, a player can enjoy playing their big blind + small blind on a small table, but get the benefits of playing free MP and LP as the table fills up. This last benefit might be diluted if the table fills up slowly over a couple of rounds, but it still exists. Is there such a playing style of hit and running? Of course it can be combined by actual play and table selection, leaving a table if it has too many regs, and staying if there's new faces. Same questions as with the previous answers: 1- Does this strategy exist? 2- Does it have a name? 3- Is it bad etiquette? 4- Is it against house rules usually? Thanks.

On a similar note, questions about missing blinds and reentering game. In what position can you typically reenter the game? If you can reenter in the Button, I'd say it isn't a bad deal, as you get 7 or 8 positions for a single blind payment. Some rooms allow you to enter only in Cutoff or after, and I've seen some that ask you to put in a bb plus a sb as ante. I'd say there's an incentive to skip the blinds especially in passive tables where you can reenter in button. Of course as always, this can be combined with other uses like actually going to the bathroom for a couple of hands, and not doing it so much if it's against etiquette or house rules.

by LoveThee m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58848471#post58848471)

Opening tables seems to give a nice advantage to early sitters. For one it seems that whoever was sitting first is given the button. Secondly, if the table is filled fast, and one leaves most open seats to their right, a player can enjoy playing their big blind + small blind on a small table, but get the benefits of playing free MP and LP as the table fills up.This last benefit... See full post

1. Yes
2. Yes, grimming
3. Yes
4. For some

how often should we be working with EV off the table? does anyone use EV at the table regularly? any shortcuts for doing it in head? TIA

hello everybody, we had a situation in our home game that we cannot agree upon. two players are in play: one has 10 of spades and 3 of hearts the other has 8 hearts and 8 clubs on the table are all spades: A, 9, 8, 7 and 3 who wins and why?

by ogione m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58924405#post58924405)

hello everybody, we had a situation in our home game that we cannot agree upon. two players are in play: one has 10 of spades and 3 of hearts the other has 8 hearts and 8 clubs on the table are all spades: A, 9, 8, 7 and 3 who wins and why?

T3o wins. Flush over flush. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

Preface: Been playing for almost 25 years. Pre black black Friday: turbo 9 handed sngs mass multi-tabling. Post BF: online low stakes MTTs part time. I was thinking about transitioning to cash games online. I always liked the idea of lower variance in general and more steady income/smaller losses. Is it worth switching in this day and age? I probably wouldn't go higher than 100NL. The idea of bots/rta wouldn't be as prevalent I'm assuming? I'm moving to a state in June that has regulated online poker. Hope this isn't a bother and appreciate any insight.

by Lloyd Braun m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58927466#post58927466)

Preface: Been playing for almost 25 years. Pre black black Friday: turbo 9 handed sngs mass multi-tabling. Post BF: online low stakes MTTs part time. I was thinking about transitioning to cash games online. I always liked the idea of lower variance in general and more steady income/smaller losses. Is it worth switching in this day and age? I probably wouldn't go higher than 100... See full post

I think it would be fine and even better if you're going to be in a state that has regulated online poker. My recommendation would be to simply try it out. One of the other great things about cash games when compared to MTTs is that you can start/stop whenever you want.

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58927527#post58927527)

I think it would be fine and even better if you're going to be in a state that has regulated online poker. My recommendation would be to simply try it out. One of the other great things about cash games when compared to MTTs is that you can start/stop whenever you want.

Appreciate it

Is KJ Offsuit a shove UTG 8 handed with 10k at 500/1000 and 80 ante per player?

not enough information to determine the correct action, LD

by LimpDitka m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58927751#post58927751)

Is KJ Offsuit a shove UTG 8 handed with 10k at 500/1000 and 80 ante per player?

Payout structure and the chip distribution of the field is important information for determining the correct action. HRC is software that would allow you to solve for this spot.

by LimpDitka m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58927751#post58927751)

Is KJ Offsuit a shove UTG 8 handed with 10k at 500/1000 and 80 ante per player?

With zero other info, it’s on the cusp imo. Typically I’d be taking some other info into account

• where we are in the tourney (rebuy period, bubble, etc)
• stack sizes of everyone else, esp blinds
• hands I’ve seen the other Vs call pre shoves

for 6max nlhe - Hypothetically If we knew BB was folding 100% it would make sense to flat the BB flatting range (or similar) from SB right? Playing in the GG rnc pool, it is very tight, so I have considered it with some hands like middle pp's (in micros where not getting exploited). What do people think of this and if/where would the line of this exploitation be in reality?

by Burkeman m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58942985#post58942985)

for 6max nlhe - Hypothetically If we knew BB was folding 100% it would make sense to flat the BB flatting range (or similar) from SB right? Playing in the GG rnc pool, it is very tight, so I have considered it with some hands like middle pp's (in micros where not getting exploited). What do people think of this and if/where would the line of this exploitation be in reality?

If BB is folding 100% vs. an open from SB, then the EV of RFI is you winning 1.5bb per hand or 150bb/100. To justify completing in the SB your complete would have to have an EV > 1.5bb/hand for that hand. I think you should just open wider. I've evaluated multiple DB from GG rnc pool at the micros and the pool tends to fold vs. 3bb open around 54-55% of the time. I'd suggest just increasing your RFI % from the SB rather than adding in completes.

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58943437#post58943437)

If BB is folding 100% vs. an open from SB, then the EV of RFI is you winning 1.5bb per hand or 150bb/100. To justify completing in the SB your complete would have to have an EV > 1.5bb/hand for that hand.I think you should just open wider. I've evaluated multiple DB from GG rnc pool at the micros and the pool tends to fold vs. 3bb open around 54-55% of the time. I'd suggest jus... See full post

Thanks. I missed out some info.. what I meant was flatting from SB vs an earlier open (BTN for example). As for opening from SB I actually just open 2bb and open wider because they fold BB so much.

by Burkeman m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58943462#post58943462)

Thanks. I missed out some info.. what I meant was flatting from SB vs an earlier open (BTN for example). As for opening from SB I actually just open 2bb and open wider because they fold BB so much.

Unless the RFI is a small sizing (2.0bb), then you should just always 3b in SB vs BT node without other specific reasonings. You can, however, add in flats from the SB vs. earlier opens (EP/MP) and especially so vs. smaller sizings (<2.5bb). Still I'd recommend just adopting a 3-bet or fold strategy from the SB vs. an RFI because it simplifies your preflop ranges and allows you to better study pre and postflop nodes with more clarity on your own range. Bifurcating your preflop ranges with calls and 3-bets adds complexity to your range and for a beginner this is just going to obfuscate your own ranges leading to poor study habits and less clarity on what you yourself are doing.

Can you change your two plus two name?

by pokerstudent#5004 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=58949646#post58949646)

Can you change your two plus two name?

Not that I know of, but you can make a new account. That might be a question you PM to an admin or moderator.

no.

Hi everyone, sorry if this is a dumb question — I’m a freshman in a 2+2 program and just recently joined the forum. I’ve been trying to find structured or up-to-date learning suggestions for low to mid stakes players. I browsed some beginner threads, but many seem a bit outdated and I’m not sure which sections or posts are currently active or most helpful for someone at my level. I’ve studied some basic GTO theory and understand the concepts, but I’m struggling to build full decision trees in practice. Even when I try to apply simplified strategies (e.g., betting full range on certain flops, or checking entire range), the flop trees already get quite complex — and once we reach the turn or river, the lines just multiply and feel overwhelming. It feels like there’s just so much to study and remember. I’m starting to doubt whether this is the right approach to learning poker, or whether I’m missing better learning paths or recommendations. Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated — thanks!

by ttest m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59053972#post59053972)

Hi everyone, sorry if this is a dumb question — I’m a freshman in a 2+2 program and just recently joined the forum.I’ve been trying to find structured or up-to-date learning suggestions for low to mid stakes players. I browsed some beginner threads, but many seem a bit outdated and I’m not sure which sections or posts are currently active or most helpful for someone at my level... See full post

I posted for free recently a playlist full of advice for getting onto your feet. Careful now: a lot of people gatekeep it it seems 😀

If I know how many hands I've been dealt, the total of my redemptions, and my current bankroll; how do I calculate my win rate in bb/100 hands? TY.

by Mr. Big Stack m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59066050#post59066050)

If I know how many hands I've been dealt, the total of my redemptions, and my current bankroll; how do I calculate my win rate in bb/100 hands? TY.

$ won/(size of big blind) = bb won bb won/(hands played) = bb won/hand then just convert to bb won/1 hand to bb won per 100 hands

by Brokenstars m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59066090#post59066090)

$ won/(size of big blind) = bb won bb won/(hands played) = bb won/hand then just convert to bb won/1 hand to bb won per 100 hands

Thank you for taking the time to reply! Either I suck at search or Google is getting worse. I have 26k hands at 10NL with a win rate of 26bb/100. For winning players is this win rate considered below average, average, or above average?

by Mr. Big Stack m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59066138#post59066138)

Thank you for taking the time to reply! Either I suck at search or Google is getting worse. I have 26k hands at 10NL with a win rate of 26bb/100. For winning players is this win rate considered below average, average, or above average?

It would be considered unsustainable. 26bb/100 is extremely high. First thought would be that you calculated it incorrectly.

I'm playing NL2 online at pokerstars, multitabling 4 tables I have 17bb/100 winrate after 7k hands. But my play is very basic, I only really understand the preflop. Afterwards I exploit with my HUD by bluffing against post-flop nits and bluffcatching against post-flop maniacs. But if I'm against a reg with the correct stats everywhere, I don't know the GTO solutions. I don't even know how much to cbet in each situation. In my very limited few stabs at NL5, seems like the whole table is composed by regs and you are lucky to find 1 unbalanced person. What do I do from now? Is there some cheap course I can buy somewhere? Because 50 dollar per month for GTOWizard is too much in my third world currency.

by PeaceAndLove7 m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59067048#post59067048)

I'm playing NL2 online at pokerstars, multitabling 4 tablesI have 17bb/100 winrate after 7k hands.But my play is very basic, I only really understand the preflop. Afterwards I exploit with my HUD by bluffing against post-flop nits and bluffcatching against post-flop maniacs.But if I'm against a reg with the correct stats everywhere, I don't know the GTO solutions. I don't even ... See full post

Look for free content on youtube or find some cash streamers on twitch. Runitonce is $25/month I think and gives you a library of videos also.

Is this a free app?

I just want to say — I love threads like this because I know exactly how clueless I felt when I first started learning poker 😂. I was totally overwhelmed by all the math and strategy, and sometimes it felt like every question I had was “dumb.” Honestly, even something like using an https://ezgradercalculator.com/average-grade-calculator/ EZ Grader Calculator Average Grade Calculator - Ez Grader Calculator (https://ezgradercalculator.com/average-grade-calculator/)

felt intimidating at first, but asking questions and learning step by step really helped me understand better. I still check threads like this when I’m stuck, and the community here always helps me make sense of things. So yeah — don’t be afraid to ask what’s on your mind, it’s how I learned and how most of us improve! 👊♠️♦️

Quick turn spot question: Board: J♦ 8♣ 4♠ 9♥ Hero: A♠ J♠ Villain raised pre, c-bet flop small, now bets large on turn. Is this usually just a fold at low stakes, or are people calling too much here? Feels like these medium-strength top pair spots are where most mistakes happen.

by PokerIQDaily m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59286591#post59286591)

Quick turn spot question: Board: J♦ 8♣ 4♠ 9♥ Hero: A♠ J♠ Villain raised pre, c-bet flop small, now bets large on turn. Is this usually just a fold at low stakes, or are people calling too much here? Feels like these medium-strength top pair spots are where most mistakes happen.

Too much information is left out to give you a reasonable response.

Fair point. Trying to keep it simple, but here’s a little more context: $1/$3 live cash Effective stacks around $400 Villain opens HJ to $12, Hero calls in CO with A♠ J♠ Flop: J♦ 8♣ 4♠ Villain bets $15 into $27, Hero calls Turn: 9♥ Pot: $57 Villain bets $50 Main question was really whether population at these stakes is under-bluffing enough here that top pair/top kicker becomes a straightforward fold more often than people want to admit.

PokerIQDaily, did you really post the same hand in this thread as well as make a new thread? Let's not do that again. This is a pure hand reading exercise and belongs in a thread, not as a Dumb Question. Thx

can anyone define what a 'chunky' bet in no-limit would be ?

by Tuma m (https://www.twoplustwo.com/post?postId=59370684#post59370684)

can anyone define what a 'chunky' bet in no-limit would be ?

No?