I love 'em. Play 'em from any seat. Call raises with 'em. Raise with 'em, too.

Here's my question:

Obviously, part of their ptential strength is suitedness, but only if one is willing to play a flush should one draw a flush. So what if I flop a flush after playing 7 6 ?

I don't want any more spades coming out -- that's self-evident. But how big a push would you feel comfortable making?

Here's how I have played them in the past -- let me know what you think, if you please.

Sitting in late position with 7 6

MP player raises to 3BB, I call, BB calls.

FLOP:

9 3 K

Everyone checks, or someone (probably the raiser) bets; I make a serious (pot-sized or better) push.

If someone pushes back, I may lay it down...but my trouble is knowing when to do so. I mean, if I'm going to lay down a 7-high flush, why play it at all?

What do you think?