Multi-way pot 2 flush on board vs. TPTK

[JeffreyGB]

How would you play it?

Question 1:
How much to bet if it's checked to you?

I'd bet enough that him calling made bad odds (given that I'm betting again on the turn). I'd also bet enough to build the pot. If I suspect the player will call my all-in with just his flush draw, it's quite possible that I'll push. More likely though, he wouldn't call an all-in. I like a 2/3 to pot-sized bet here, assuming I'll have enough left to make the turn bet not worth calling (I play short stack a lot, so it's possible that that isn't the case).

Say you bet and get at least 2 callers and suspect at least 1 is drawing to a flush...

2 things can happen on the turn:

1) the 3rd flush card comes

Question 2:
What do you do if it's checked to you again?

Depends on my read. If the players are tricky enough that I suspect a check-raise when the fl hits, I'll check. Otherwise I'll bet.

Question 3:
What do you do if you bet out and are check-raised?

Depends on my read and the size of the check-raise. If this guy has previously shown himself to be fond of bluffing, I may call or even rereaise. If not, I let it go.

2) the flush card doesn't come

Question 4:
How much do you bet?

As much as I think they'll call. Depends completely on reads and behaviors. Always at least 1/2 the pot though - I'd rather take it down there than allow someone to draw with reasonable odds.

- Jeffrey