Playing AK like that OOP can, like in this case, cost a lot money. I don't mind betting the turn either, maybe about 3/4 of a pot, I can see why you did try betting the river too, given that there was a possibility of a straight, maybe a flush too, that didn't come up in your original post.
However, what would've been smarter on the flop was to check, and if he bet, either muck, or make a big check-raise. Taht ought to drive him out. If he did call, quite often a big bet on the turn after the check-raise works. If he checked behind you, no more money lost, and you just got a free card.
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