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Gutshot on Flop, HU, IP [45-man]

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vlzvl
Joined: 17.03.2014

PokerStars $0.23+$0.02 - NLHE Tournament (SNG, 45-man, regular) - 15/30/4 Blinds - 8 players

UTG+1: 1233 (41 bb)
MP: 1155 (39 bb)
MP+1: 1944 (65 bb)
HJ: 3078 (103 bb)
Hero (CO): 1398 (47 bb)
BTN: 1778 (59 bb)
SB: 1658 (55 bb)
BB: 1256 (42 bb), (16) VP:11 PFR:11 AF:0.0 3B:0 AS:0 FS:0 CB:0 FC:0 WS:0 W$:0

Preflop: (77) Hero is CO with K :spade: J :club:
3 folds, HJ calls 30, Hero calls 30, 2 folds, BB checks

Flop: (137) 5 :club: Q :heart: A :heart: (3 players)
BB bets 45, 1 fold, Hero ???

Perhaps i should had raised the lone limper to isolate him, but i am aggressive with only premium on early stages at this time of my knowledge.
I almost never chasing gutshots, unless i have some combined equity i.e. pair, flush draw etc.
However, here my opponent's bet is rather small; 30% of pot and about 1.5bb size and it costs me around 3% to call. I also know that i have less that 8-9% odds against 20% pot odds to hit my miracle card since a T♥: may also fall.
Can i call here on Flop?


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insomnia666
Joined: 31.07.2010

Yes, you can. But pre must be iso raise.


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SDK1987
Joined: 12.11.2008

Pre-flop I would raise to isolate the limper as well. This way you have the initiative and it’s likely you will play 1 against 1 post-flop in position. On a small bet like this I would call 1 street as well, but it’s close for sure with 3 clean outs for a straight.

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SDK1987


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vlzvl
Joined: 17.03.2014

Thanx for the help :f_drink:
i concluded i needed some requirements first before i call, like small bet, relatively dry board, position etc. before i make the call. It seems a call in this situation.
About isolating the limper i have problem choosing the range :f_frown:
What kind of hands should i isolate with?

* top 15-20%?
* hands with little showdown?
* hands that i usually call with?
* hands one open-raises middle stages i.e. ATo?

Sorry, I'm in the dark in this department... :f_ugly:
In addition, the open-limper had VPIP 50 (!), didn't see that then... What about stats? should just isolate everyone limping early stages, regardless of their VPIP/PFR stats, just by looking cards and position?
And the basic plan is to win the pot with a C-bet i presume and shut down i presume?
Finally, is isolation for more MTTSNG based and not so for STT?
thanx :f_cool:


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SDK1987
Joined: 12.11.2008

I would try to isolate often, but it depends how many limpers we are dealing with and from with position we are playing. On the CO like now I would isolate with any pair, most broad way combo’s and suited connectors like T9s. Then I would Cbet often as well if the limper is calling. Those players playing most of the time fit and fold and They will give up if they don’t hit something.


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vlzvl
Joined: 17.03.2014

Originally posted by SDK1987
I would try to isolate often, but it depends how many limpers we are dealing with and from with position we are playing. On the CO like now I would isolate with any pair, most broad way combo’s and suited connectors like T9s. Then I would Cbet often as well if the limper is calling. Those players playing most of the time fit and fold and They will give up if they don’t hit something.

Thank you very much! I did my bit on that concept as well, it seems your post falls exactly to what i've been reading about this concept like fit-or-fold play and positional advantage :f_cool: I like to know what i need to play, thanx


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