I would have raised pre-flop, but you're right...the 10s probably would have called. However, if you raise pre-flop, and then raise the flop again, he might have folded. You started out showing strength, there were no overs on the board....he might have (rightly) put you on higher pockets. The 10 on the turn was just bad luck I think. You might have been able to get him to fold before then, but you just never know.
Jacks are tough, most people hate them. But there is no reason to not show strength with them, especially when up against a small field and a not-too-scary board.
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