Analysis
The fact that he raised small but bet also small into big field made me think my opponent probably holds As, Ks, or Big A.
As/Ks: Some people obsess with As and Ks that they use a strategy to get as many people in as possible. I usually would not do that, as even as high as As and Ks, they usually do not fare well against 4-5 opponents, let alone 6. Now for this opponent, it is possible holdings.
Qs-9s: People usually would raise big enough to take down the pot pre-flop. Very unlikely holdings.
8s-2s: People usually would just call hoping to flop a set cheaply. Very unlikely holdings.
AK/AQ: Likely. To build the pot and hope to hit top pair and top kicker.
AJs/ATs: Likely. To build the pot and hope to hit the flop big … pair plus flush draw.
Any other holdings: very unlikely.
The A on the flop is a spade, along with the 4.
My options
Fold: Not an option any more without much action yet on the flush draw. $180: $40 … good odds.
Call: Natural choice. Good pot odds. Might have one or two more opponents in the pot further, which will give me even better odds.
But, I like Raise here (same as the option chosen by WhereIsMyID).
If my opponent has a strong holding as As or Big A. What he would do on the turn? The pot would be at least $140 + $40 (his bet) + $40 (my call) = $220. On the turn, he has to be concern about the obvious flush draw. He would at least bet $120 to deny my odds. Because of the implied odds, I probably will call that bet as well.
I showed a tight image, if he had noticed. My raise would represent Pocket 4s or A4s. He would be concerned with many possible holdings in above range. Therefore, I probably can get a free card on turn if no spade hits, especially if I can buy the button position. Well, it is not really free, just cheaper.
Plus, there is possibility he held Ks and tried to find out whether anyone has an A. The possibility is small. But my raise would find out whether this is true right away. He has to fold the cowboys like a lightening.
Actual Situation
Thus, I loudly announced my raise and put down $100 chips. 2.5 of my opponent’s bet. A strong and scary statement to my experienced opponent(s), as least I hoped that.
All players folded to BB. BB called.
Here is the Turn Card. J of diamond.
BB checked to me.
Dear friends, what would you do now? Take the free card as I planned, or continue to semi-bluff trying to take the pot now?
The fact that he raised small but bet also small into big field made me think my opponent probably holds As, Ks, or Big A.
As/Ks: Some people obsess with As and Ks that they use a strategy to get as many people in as possible. I usually would not do that, as even as high as As and Ks, they usually do not fare well against 4-5 opponents, let alone 6. Now for this opponent, it is possible holdings.
Qs-9s: People usually would raise big enough to take down the pot pre-flop. Very unlikely holdings.
8s-2s: People usually would just call hoping to flop a set cheaply. Very unlikely holdings.
AK/AQ: Likely. To build the pot and hope to hit top pair and top kicker.
AJs/ATs: Likely. To build the pot and hope to hit the flop big … pair plus flush draw.
Any other holdings: very unlikely.
The A on the flop is a spade, along with the 4.
My options
Fold: Not an option any more without much action yet on the flush draw. $180: $40 … good odds.
Call: Natural choice. Good pot odds. Might have one or two more opponents in the pot further, which will give me even better odds.
But, I like Raise here (same as the option chosen by WhereIsMyID).
If my opponent has a strong holding as As or Big A. What he would do on the turn? The pot would be at least $140 + $40 (his bet) + $40 (my call) = $220. On the turn, he has to be concern about the obvious flush draw. He would at least bet $120 to deny my odds. Because of the implied odds, I probably will call that bet as well.
I showed a tight image, if he had noticed. My raise would represent Pocket 4s or A4s. He would be concerned with many possible holdings in above range. Therefore, I probably can get a free card on turn if no spade hits, especially if I can buy the button position. Well, it is not really free, just cheaper.
Plus, there is possibility he held Ks and tried to find out whether anyone has an A. The possibility is small. But my raise would find out whether this is true right away. He has to fold the cowboys like a lightening.
Actual Situation
Thus, I loudly announced my raise and put down $100 chips. 2.5 of my opponent’s bet. A strong and scary statement to my experienced opponent(s), as least I hoped that.
All players folded to BB. BB called.
Here is the Turn Card. J of diamond.
BB checked to me.
Dear friends, what would you do now? Take the free card as I planned, or continue to semi-bluff trying to take the pot now?