POKER HAND #2

HAND 2: Eric once had 8-8. Instead of raising, as I would do with a pocket pair, Eric choose to limp in. He had position on me and I had the A-J.

The flop came down A-8-7 rainbow (no flush draw). I bet a dollar to see where I was. When Eric reraised me instead of just smooth calling, I knew he had flopped trips, because he was value betting that hand. I threw away top pair right after he bet, knowing I was probably beat. I was right. Good read, and I came out up that night.