[MrX5000]

Going by the cards only, these cards aren't really good enough to re-raise with. That is unless you believe the person that opened the pot is loose raising (raising with a hand that does not represent the range of hands from his position). Therefore, if you're opponent is loose and/or you suspect he is bluffing, then the Gap principal does not apply. In this case, you re-raise the original raiser with a hand you would normally raise with to open the pot with.

Also, A good general rule is if you want to win that pot, to not play with two consecutive passive actions like a call preflop, then a check on the flop (unless you're check-raising). So obviously with that in mind, you have alot of options. I'll just give a few suggestions based on some options I may take against a tight table with guys that bluff every once in a while.

1. KQs in BB, 32/24 raises from button, what's our move...
Answer: Call, then optionally lead out a bet when the flop comes regardless of whether it helped or not. you would like to see a flop with these cards looking for a flush or a straight. I like keeping other players with me on cards like this. But your position on the flop is favorable if you want to take the first stab at it.

2. JTs in SB, 18/12 raises from CO.....
Another marginal hand. I would just call and use my position to see where I stand after the flop.

3. 78s in BB, 24/17 raises from button.....
Just call. You can try and re-raise if you're being tricky and you think he's on a steal. But A call and a lead out of half the pot may accomplish the same thing. If he calls you're re-raise pre-flop, then you're done with the hand unless you hit the monster.


4. KJos on button, 32/24 raises from CO.....
Just call. It's another trouble hand looking for a straight or two pair. I like to keep the pots small on hands like this. The good news is that you have position on him, but the bad news is that you just called his preflop, so he'll most likely lead out a bet that you'll have to either call or re-raise to try and take it away. I expect a continuation bet here on the flop from most players. Re-raise the continuation bet and if he comes over the top, then you're done with the hand. If he calls, then most likely you'll get a free card and see the river card for the price of you're re-raise.

5. 88 on button, 32/24 raises from CO.....
call and hope to hit the set. Great implied odds that will be denied if you re-raise and he comes over the top. You'll be forced to fold. If you hit your set, you'll be last to act with possibly some money in the pot. If you think the original raiser is bluffing, then it's a case where I would re-raise but that's the only time. Use your reads.

6. AQs on CO, 18/12 raises from UTG.....
call. Only re-raise with AQs if you think the guy utg is loose and doesn't play position. The range for raising utg is quite narrow unless playing against a short stack or someone that has a weakness for face cards, weak aces, or small pairs. You're looking for a flush here and it's pretty certain there will be some money in the pot if you get a nice piece of it. Just call and use your position to evaluate. Just remember that hitting your ace or queen is n't a guarantee that you're ahead. A raise utg usually represents something like TT-AA, AK, AQ.

7. 99 on BB, 24/17 raises from button....
I think this is a re-raise hand based on the range of hands that can come at you from the button. But if he comes over the top, be prepared to let it go. I can justify a simple call here as well.

8. 45s on button, 24/17 raises from the CO....
fold because you don't have the implied odds to play this hand. I like playing 45s with 3 limpers and i'm in position. But a raise and you have to let it go unless you're in an optimal situation where you're getting nice pot odds. For instance, there's a raise after you call...the blinds call and the 3 limpers in front of you call...you're last to act and you call.