Playing with high pairs 3: Turn and River: Aggression Management

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Continuous Aggression: If the turn doesn't significantly improve the table for the opponents (doesn't complete a straight or flush), continuing to bet with a high pair is usually a good move. This puts opponents in a difficult position if they have a weaker hand or a draw (trying to complete a straight or flush).
Re-evaluating on Dangerous Cards: If the turn or river brings cards that can complete draws (such as a third heart or a card that completes a straight), it's important to re-evaluate. Playing aggressively with a high pair in such situations can be risky, and a check to control the pot may be the best option.
 
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High pairs, you're in conbtrol, to a point. It's good to continue being aggressive, but only to stack limit. If it's a cash game, it's easier. It's tangible, cash money you're losing/winning. Playing a tournament, aggressive is the way to build the pot, build the stack, if you win. Aggrwessiveness can go against you at least half of the time, use strategy with caution.
 
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