My Key Hand From A Recent 180

[Propaganda 916 0]

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t150 (9 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FCP)UTG (t2785)UTG+1 (t2725)MP1 (t7083)MP2 (t3310)MP3 (t945)CO (t2605)Button (t5870)SB (t4180)Hero (t4330)Preflop: Hero is BB with 6 , A . 6 folds, Button calls t150, SB completes, Hero checks.Flop: (t450) 4 , 7 , A (3 players)SB checks, Hero checks, Button bets t450, SB folds, Hero raises to t1100, Button calls t650.Turn: (t2650) A (2 players)Hero bets t750, Button calls t750.River: (t4150) 9 (2 players)Hero bets t2330 (All-In)[/colorok, so my c/r was more of an informational one more than anything. When he calls I think he could possibly have a weak ace like me or possibly just getting stubborn, the flop is just so ragged. On the turn I was really debating pushing, if it wasnt another Ace, so that if he has a weak ace that is just a little better than mine he would fold. When that 3rd ace hits I change my mind and decide to bet for value, still thinking its possible he has an ace but not as likely now, but I truly havent put him on a hand. He calls the turn so i figure he is liable to call an all in by me. In retrospect I think my push on the river is only getting called by a better hand, of course I'm still betting the river and if I am beat I am getting raise and I feel like I am priced in the pot is so big and having those chips and this point in the tourny would be huge. Thoughts????

[Yahkin 0]

Lead out the flop. He calls he probably chasing. He raises and you have to worry about the ace. The fact that he called our c/r has to make us pause. He could be sitting on pocket 4's or something.If I truly think I have him beat on the turn, I'm getting my chips in right now. He very well could be chasing the flush and I have already dodged one bullet.Early in the second hour, I'm not sure I'm ready to bet my entire stack on Ace rag. I know it's less likely that he has the case ace, but if he does he likely has you outkicked.(Considering this is a 180 though, you probably played this right as they will chase with every last chip they own.)

[hblask 1]

Unless I had a good read on the guy, I would bet about half the pot on the flop and c/f from there. If I thought the guy was capable of calling with middle or bottom pair, or chasing something, I might continue with the small-ish bets and fold to a raise. Aces scare people, so nobody is likely to call unless they have an ace.

[ChrisRichey 1]

I actually like the way you played it. With the limp otb, villain could have a fd or an oesd, or even both. If the button has been known to be aggressive, then I would check to him, if he is loose/passive then I would definitely lead the flop. You need to bet more on the turn though. If he is on a draw, you're giving him good odds to chase. I'd probably bet 1200-1400 at this point, depending on how you've seen villain play. Villain might have 44, but I would expect even 44 to raise otb.

[Alex916F 0]

Hey guys the OP is actually me, i was on my friends computer and forgot to log myself on. If i lead the flop and he smooth calls me what info have i gained??? so the flop isnt as ragged as i said in the op, there is a flush draw and a straight draw out there, leading the flop still leaves me in no mans land. the c/r gains soo o much more info- if he has a made hand he is likely to push or reraise, if he smooth calls or could possibly fold his draw. Ur right about the turn bet being too small, I so wasn't expecting that 3rd A and already had the plan to push I was kinda quickly guessing what a good price would be, even though I had plenty of time. What about the push on the end?? do you guys agree that I am only getting called by a better hand?