how is a "big river bet" needed? villain shoved. its nuts or air (and by air i mean sets, etc, too...basically turning their hands into bluffs). do you burn the rest of your stack on that? river turned my hand into complete shit. its most likely something with the Jd in it. JJ, KJ, QJ, AJ, 9J all may come along in the hand, and whether they have the diamond or not, they may push here. this is why i like short-stacking right now. i am already in, and dont have this decision.

i'll give credit for the Jd and go on my way...money likely saved. and, i will move on to a different spot. calling does nothing for any possible image and i will most likely get another situation in the next 20 minutes or so. and, it may be against this guy, too.

caveat: if you feel this is 50/50, YOU MUST CALL. you are getting 2:1.