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[Snake Plissken 0]

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t300 (7 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)Button (t4605)SB (t7589)BB (t5114)Hero (t8046)MP1 (t7800)MP2 (t28227)CO (t15827)Preflop: Hero is UTG with J, J. Hero raises to t800, MP1 calls t800, MP2 raises to t2100, 4 folds, Hero calls t1300, MP1 folds.Flop: (t5125) 3, K, 4(2 players)Hero checks, MP2 bets t2100, Hero raises to t5921, MP2 calls t3821.I didn't wanna risk my tournament life in a race in this spot and thats why I called pre. He made it cheap and I could fold on some nasty flops leaving me just with 5k. I thought that I was one of the best players left and I wasn't desperate to double up or scared of getting hurt. On the flop I didnt lead out since I think it would lead me into a tough decision if he raised me. If I bet, I'm forced to go all in no matter what amount he raises. So I checked and hoped his move would give me some information. I wasn't too concerned in giving him a free card. If a Q hits on turn, It would suck if he played AQ and I would not like to see an ace obv. His bet on flop says no K to me. The flop isnt dangerous and he'd probably check behind with AK (the only reasonable hand with a king IMO). So I shoved and hoped that he would call with a mid pair. Thoughts?

[outsider13 0]

How has the play been at the table? If there's a read that the chip leader is aggro, I might put KJ or KQ suited in his range of 3 betting. Especially if he has a tight read on you and MP1. I this were the case, leading out makes sense. Also, QQ is the possibility. I agree, AK would probably check this flop. I like the play. I'd probably do the same without any good reads on the players.

[jmbreslin 0]

I'm not entirely sure about your reasoning process here.First, you say you're not too concerned about giving him a free card but then admit that you wouldn't want to see a Q or an A. So you do have to be a bit concerned about a free card. You absolutely don't want to see another overcard fall on the turn.Second, why would you expect him to check behind with a King? The pot is already 5125 at that point and you already have 25% of your stack in, so it's not exactly an ideal spot to slowplay TPTK. I think most players with a K here would lead the flop after you checked.

[copernicus 0]

I'm not entirely sure about your reasoning process here.First, you say you're not too concerned about giving him a free card but then admit that you wouldn't want to see a Q or an A. So you do have to be a bit concerned about a free card. You absolutely don't want to see another overcard fall on the turn.Second, why would you expect him to check behind with a King? The pot is already 5125 at that point and you already have 25% of your stack in, so it's not exactly an ideal spot to slowplay TPTK. I think most players with a K here would lead the flop after you checked.

Absolutely. I cant see any reason to check behind with a K. He raised two players preflop and got a call. The SPR is barely over 1, so TP is going to get it all in as early as possible. Pot control here means betting out.