KK in .01/.02

[Ian]

Usually I just chalk this up to, "Well, in this case if I'm beat I'm just going to get beat" but I thought I'd get you guys' input on anything I should've done different. Thanks.

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $0.02 BB (9 handed) - Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com

CO ($3)
Button ($5.43)
SB ($2.44)
Hero (BB) ($1.44)
UTG ($0.90)
UTG+1 ($2.66)
MP1 ($3.96)
MP2 ($5.35)
MP3 ($2.83)

Preflop: Hero is BB with K, K
UTG calls $0.02, 2 folds, MP2 calls $0.02, MP3 calls $0.02, CO (poster) checks, 1 fold, SB calls $0.01, Hero raises to $0.16, 1 fold, MP2 calls $0.14, 2 folds, SB calls $0.14

Flop: ($0.54) 10, 3, J (3 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $0.34, 1 fold, SB raises to $0.68, Hero raises to $1.28 (All-In),

Total pot: $3.10 | Rake: $0.15

[jackvance]

Pretty steep PFR, but if they're calling all the better. Drawy flop, you played it perfectly.

[ginozola]

Without knowing your table, I'd raise less preflop. It's good they came with you though.

On the flop, I wouldn't play it any differently. You've got an overpair to the board so it's a solid bet, you've been reraised but you're more than likely still good so stick it in!

[Ian]

Thanks... the reason I raised so much is that there were 5 limpers before me pre-flop... I thought the basic play with a high pair is to raise proportionately to the number of limpers. Do you still think a 5/6xBB raise would be more appropriate?

[HarleyGuy13]

I think you followed standard PF principal. 3xBB+1 for each limper. I actually think you played this as good as you could. You probably have a AT,AJ or a flush draw coming along with ya which is fine. GH

[ginozola]

Thanks... the reason I raised so much is that there were 5 limpers before me pre-flop... I thought the basic play with a high pair is to raise proportionately to the number of limpers. Do you still think a 5/6xBB raise would be more appropriate?

No, you're correct, as is Harley. I hadn't realise so many had limped. KK plays less well multi-way so you're correct to raise it up as you did. Well played.

[Monsieur_chat]

I like the preflop raise and would be pretty sure you're ahead when you got your money in. I'm guessing you lost this hand to a flush or similar, hence why you're posting here. If that's the case just remember you got your money in good. What happens after is irrelevant. Nh.

[Sabr1988]

You played it very nice.

Would have played my hand the same way.

Edit: Thinking again i would maybe not raise that much, just to 1$ or a bit under, just to get a little more money.. :P

[kb coolman]

Played perfectly.

[Monty3038]

PFR is standard for .01/.02 as they don't respect anything less than .10 to .15 as a raise, the rest they interpret as a check...

I like it, think you played it fine.

[angrystoc]

Well, I'm just starting out so I can't really comment on how it could be played (people here seem to like it, so that's good), but it looks like you ran into a Set to me.

Edit: My reading comprehension fails.

[JR9477]

At the 2cent level they can easily be holding anything. A majority of the time you'll be ahead.
It's possible there's a set here, but it easily could be TPTK + Flush draw, middle pair gone crazy, or just a dumb bluff. At the 2cents I've seen it all.
Whatever happens, make a note and play on.

could be anything, including silly crap like KJ