(22) AK vs UTG raiser

[notmyusername]

Although it would be nice to have position on everyone in the hand, AK plays all right OOP. Also, you have position on the UTG raiser. Plus, at most tables the UTG's raise will only be called by 1 more person after you anyway. 1/3 of the time you will flop the likely best hand and you can play it accordingly. If someone pushes after you call, and the UTG calls, you can probably fold knowing you are at best a coinflip and at worst against AA or KK. I would call and play poker here. Don't get too excited about AK early in an SnG. It's a strong hand, but I am rarely happy getting it allin preflop when the blinds are so low.