[asherpuppy]

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99 doesn't have "big pot value"? If that's true, what does? Only the biggest pairs?


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I agree with you that 99 does have "big pot value" just like 76s. I raise with either of them, especially from bad position. Both are good disguised hands that will often win big or lose small post flop. I can fire out post-flop with excellent FE and if someone plays back at me, I know where I stand.

I don't think the big pairs have as much big pot value. I find with those I win small because there is no disguise to those and if the pot gets big, I know I'm beat. If I raise with 99 or 76s and hit the flop, I can possibly stack someone.