MichaelBubly
Flush
I think this is a pretty well debated subject as JJ are notorious for being difficult to play well, but I'm going to post about it regardless.
Had an interesting spot in my $0.25/0.50 game this weekend that I've been thinking about for a while.
I'm in MP with JJ. Sitting with about $125 in my stack (Max buyin is $50).
UTG raises to $3. He raises probably 70% of his holdings and is currently the big stack with about $150 in his stack.
UTG+1 calls.
Hero 3-bets to $15. Our game is a mix of experienced and beginner poker players. We rarely play for stacks, but a $3 raise is likely to get 5-6 players to see a flop. 3-betting is rare in our game.
Folds to UTG who flats.
UTG+1 rips it in for $42. He is a casual player. Never gets too out of line.
I tank fold and UTG calls.
UTG has KK vs +1 AQs.
Been 2nd guessing my play here mainly because a lot of EP 3-bet calling ranges will likely play strongly against Jacks or have them crushed. My idea at the time was to try and isolate UTG and see a flop, expecting most hands that dominate me to 4 bet and I can gauge whether to call or fold pre-flop knowing I'm likely behind.
I don't know if I can really flat JJs though because going 5 ways to a flop seems like suicide, but a lot of reading on some other forums gave me the impression that 3-betting EP w/ Jacks should really mean I'm ready to commit to a large pot meaning calling a 4-bet more often then not. In a tournament I think I'm pretty happy to 3-bet large in that spot and hope to take it down pre-flop.
I don't hate my play here, but really has me questioning my decision making with Jacks as I seem to often overplay.
Had an interesting spot in my $0.25/0.50 game this weekend that I've been thinking about for a while.
I'm in MP with JJ. Sitting with about $125 in my stack (Max buyin is $50).
UTG raises to $3. He raises probably 70% of his holdings and is currently the big stack with about $150 in his stack.
UTG+1 calls.
Hero 3-bets to $15. Our game is a mix of experienced and beginner poker players. We rarely play for stacks, but a $3 raise is likely to get 5-6 players to see a flop. 3-betting is rare in our game.
Folds to UTG who flats.
UTG+1 rips it in for $42. He is a casual player. Never gets too out of line.
I tank fold and UTG calls.
UTG has KK vs +1 AQs.
Been 2nd guessing my play here mainly because a lot of EP 3-bet calling ranges will likely play strongly against Jacks or have them crushed. My idea at the time was to try and isolate UTG and see a flop, expecting most hands that dominate me to 4 bet and I can gauge whether to call or fold pre-flop knowing I'm likely behind.
I don't know if I can really flat JJs though because going 5 ways to a flop seems like suicide, but a lot of reading on some other forums gave me the impression that 3-betting EP w/ Jacks should really mean I'm ready to commit to a large pot meaning calling a 4-bet more often then not. In a tournament I think I'm pretty happy to 3-bet large in that spot and hope to take it down pre-flop.
I don't hate my play here, but really has me questioning my decision making with Jacks as I seem to often overplay.