darbday;305118 wroteThis was a strange spot for me, my read is he has Qx always. I have him totally pegged here, but I don't know if he'll fold. He's super timid but I've been picking on him. But the twist to me is that I can't win by checking the river. Also of course I have to jam if I'm going to bluff

Thats the read I guess.......

Poker Stars, $2.28 + $0.22 NL Hold'em Tournament, 2,500/5,000 Blinds, 500 Ante, 2 Players

JodaB. (BTN): 197,944
BB: 72,056

Pre-Flop: (8,500) 5 6 dealt to JodaB. (BTN)
JodaB. raises to 10,000, BB calls 5,000

Flop: (21,000) 8 Q 6 (2 Players)
BB checks, JodaB. checks

Turn: (21,000) A (2 Players)
BB checks, JodaB. bets 7,500, BB calls 7,500

River: (36,000) 8 (2 Players)
BB checks, JodaB. ....<^^>'s....?

He has 54k back. I think less than a shove accomplishes the same thing...if he is a timid player he is never check raising you with a queen in that spot.

a) I think betting 30k looks stronger than a shove

b) You save 24k if he calls

Also, I don't see how you can put him on a queen given the action...especially if you have been aggro in prior hands