I have just played this hand an hour ago and have had a disagreement about it with a respected IPBer already so just throwing it out there. Fwiw, I am happy with the way I played it, even though I lost 
Set the scene, a few weeks ago I won a €350 pot in a 1-1 cash game v same player with AA v KK. It was the first thing this player said to me on arrival tonight. Something along the lines of "I'm leaving, he dogged me a few weeks ago with my Kings, I want my money back". I know they are joking and took it as a joke, having the banter with them. The player (call them Ted) has plenty of money and only plays recreationally for the craic and enjoyment of the game. Also Ted is not a good player. A nice combo for the opponents.
Tonight in the 1st level (6 handed, 2 dead stacks and 50-100 blinds), a seemingly tight unknown player raises UTG+1 to 250, Ted (UTG+2) calls. Folded to me on the BTN and I make it 1,500. UTG+1 (I'm thinking small pair) calls and Ted calls announcing they are calling for value
Flop, 8x8c4c, UTG+1 leads for 1,650, Ted calls and I ship the remainder of my starting stack in ~8,300. UTG+1 folds instantly and Ted says "I'm behind but I will call" and flips over the flush draw. It duly hits the turn so I get my 8k second chance.
Now the hand. I am in SB with AJ, the unknown from earlier limps for 200, Ted calls and , I call not wanting to raise oop and play a big pot and BB checks. Flop A 10 5 rainbow. I bet 500 (into 800) and Ted calls. Now I am thinking "GOTCHA" and never folding barring some miracle scare cards. Turn J, I check (to trap and because I am playing a short stack so want to get them in) Ted bets 2k (into 1.8k), I call. River 10
The only card I don't want to see. I check, Ted bets 5k (into 4.8k). I make a crying call and put my head in my hands. Ted flips over J 10 for the house. Fold or call river. Have just under 3k invested with about just over 5k behind.
Apologies for the long post, opinions please (on all streets). I am happy with the way it went, given history and the player etc. but would appreciate some thoughts.
Set the scene, a few weeks ago I won a €350 pot in a 1-1 cash game v same player with AA v KK. It was the first thing this player said to me on arrival tonight. Something along the lines of "I'm leaving, he dogged me a few weeks ago with my Kings, I want my money back". I know they are joking and took it as a joke, having the banter with them. The player (call them Ted) has plenty of money and only plays recreationally for the craic and enjoyment of the game. Also Ted is not a good player. A nice combo for the opponents.
Tonight in the 1st level (6 handed, 2 dead stacks and 50-100 blinds), a seemingly tight unknown player raises UTG+1 to 250, Ted (UTG+2) calls. Folded to me on the BTN and I make it 1,500. UTG+1 (I'm thinking small pair) calls and Ted calls announcing they are calling for value
Flop, 8x8c4c, UTG+1 leads for 1,650, Ted calls and I ship the remainder of my starting stack in ~8,300. UTG+1 folds instantly and Ted says "I'm behind but I will call" and flips over the flush draw. It duly hits the turn so I get my 8k second chance.
Now the hand. I am in SB with AJ, the unknown from earlier limps for 200, Ted calls and , I call not wanting to raise oop and play a big pot and BB checks. Flop A 10 5 rainbow. I bet 500 (into 800) and Ted calls. Now I am thinking "GOTCHA" and never folding barring some miracle scare cards. Turn J, I check (to trap and because I am playing a short stack so want to get them in) Ted bets 2k (into 1.8k), I call. River 10
The only card I don't want to see. I check, Ted bets 5k (into 4.8k). I make a crying call and put my head in my hands. Ted flips over J 10 for the house. Fold or call river. Have just under 3k invested with about just over 5k behind.Apologies for the long post, opinions please (on all streets). I am happy with the way it went, given history and the player etc. but would appreciate some thoughts.
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