What should I do if I three-bet and get raised again?

[Mike_25]

If you make an initial raise and then get re-raised by an opponent, you face one of the toughest decisions at the casino. On one hand, folding gives up value when you hit your hand but, on the other, calling off a large chunk of your stack with a marginal hand can bust you. Personally, when I three-bet and then get raised again, I prefer to fold most of my marginal made hands and only call with a premium or re-raise with a strong one. What do you think? Is folding the best option most of the time in this situation, or should you be calling more often with draw possibilities? I'd love to hear your perspective.

 

[CR7]

Great question! When you three-bet and get re-raised, it is important to consider the strength of your hand and the range of your opponent’s holdings. As you mentioned, folding marginal hands is a good option as it reduces the risk of losing a large chunk of your stack. Furthermore, calling off a large bet with a marginal hand might not be a good idea as it will be difficult to continue playing on future streets if you don’t improve your hand.

On the other hand, if you have a premium hand, re-raising your opponent’s raise might be the best option. In this situation, you can either force your opponent to fold or get all-in and have the best chance of winning the pot.

As for draw possibilities, whether to call or fold depends on the strength of your draw and your opponent’s range. If you have a strong draw and can get good pot odds to call, then calling might be a good option. However, if your draw is weak or your opponent’s range is very strong, it is often better to fold.

It’s important to analyze the situation carefully and make the best decision based on the strength of your hand, the range of your opponent, and the pot odds you are getting. In summary, folding is often the best option with marginal hands, calling can be an option with strong draws and good pot odds, and re-raising is a good option with premium hands.