Hold'em table

QJs is a strong button open; a 3bb raise builds the pot and takes initiative against the blinds.

Folding 76 offsuit from the small blind against a 3bb button open.

94 offsuit is too weak to defend against a 3x button raise, even with the discount from the big blind.

A2o is a standard open from the button in 3-handed play without rake. Opening to 2 bb to steal the blinds and realize position.

9♠2♠ is too weak to defend from the small blind against a button raise, especially with the big blind still to act.

J6s is a marginal but playable BB defend versus a 2bb button open after the small blind folds. Calling 100 into 350 needs only about 22% equity, and the suited jack clears that bar often enough to continue rather than overfold.

I have jack-high with no pair and no heart draw on a monotone flop, so there is no value in betting. Checking keeps the pot small and preserves the option to fold if seat 2 applies pressure.

I hold Ad 2c with no hearts or draw on a monotone, connected flop. Checking behind to see a free turn is the standard play with no showdown value or equity.

I have only a gutshot with no pair or flush draw on a coordinated board, so there is no value in betting and checking keeps the pot small.

The board is coordinated with straight and flush possibilities, and our Ace-high has little equity if called; checking behind allows us to see a free river in position.

River completes the nut straight (5-6-7-8-9), losing only to a flush. Opponent checked the three-heart flop and the turn, so I bet 300 into 450 for value from pairs and two-pair while keeping weaker hands in.

I only have Ace-high with no relevant blockers on a wet board that contains possible flushes and straights, making a fold clear against river aggression.

On the button three-handed, T6 offsuit is playable as an open raise. A modest raise applies pressure to the blinds while retaining position postflop.

QTs is a strong suited broadway versus a button 2.5bb open, so I 3-bet to 9bb to take the initiative and fold out dominated hands while still playing a hand that flops well.

Holding 82o facing an open and a 3-bet from the small blind is an automatic fold.

T-6 offsuit is too weak to continue against the small blind’s substantial reraise, especially with a further raise available behind.

Ace-ten offsuit is strong enough to open from the button in a three-handed game, and a raise to 300 builds the pot while applying pressure.

Holding 96 offsuit in the small blind against a button open is an easy standard fold.

Holding 42o on the button is too weak to open or play, making it a routine fold.

With pocket nines on the button in a three-handed pot, raise for value and take the initiative while retaining position postflop.

3-7 offsuit is too weak to continue against a button open, especially with the big blind still to act. Folding preserves the stack for better spots.

Holding T6o out of position against a 3x open from the button is an easy fold.