PocketsTwos;264669 wroteThis was a recent hand that I played at Casino Niagara 1/2 NL cash game. I am just wondering if I should be slowing down here to maximize profit or is this a reasonable place to shove.

The pot had been raised PF and there is about $24.00. Three players remain and I have position with 6h 7h. I am also the deepest stacked here with around $540.00. Villian has around $360.00. Player 2 has approx. $200.00

Flop: 8c 5d 4c

Villian raises $20.00

Player 2 calls $20.00

Hero: All-in

I take down the $64.00 pot after they both fold. Villian is a regular and I would categorize him as a good player with a loose-aggressive style. I didn't know the other guy but, he seemed to be playing loose as well.
My thinking here is I do not want to see another club come down on the the next street, and I am happy to take down the pot right there.

A few questions:
Should I be playing this hand a lot more slowly to maximize value?
Do you agree that by my all-in bet at this spot is actually a little deceptive and may induce a caller?
Should I be fearful of the third club coming down as much I as I am?

Villian contemplated here for sometime, and I found out later (if he was telling the truth) that he flopped a set of 8's. Said he would have called a raise of $50.00 or so.

Thanks...all comments welcome.

Welcome to the forum.

Try this.

On the flop:
Make a bet that doesn't give him correct odds to call.

(about $80-100.)

If he has a flush draw, he won't have correct odds to call.

If he does his the flush, then you need to "play poker" on the turn/river.

Welcome again to the forum.