limpers & button

[Salva135]

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Ya, with 5 limpers you can raise any pair here. 77 is particularly nice in that it can win unimproved as well.

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Whoa, whoa, whoa. I'm totally missing this. You would raise *any* pair here -- even 22? Against 5 limpers? We assume all are calling, and half of our pairs only have set value. In particular, how are 7s going to win unimproved against 5 other players seeing the flop?

Is it me, or isn't this an excellent opportunity to limp on the button and see a flop for a set? Your pot equity edge is minimal at best here, could be terrible if you have people limping in with 88 or 99.

Everyone who is advocating raising with 77 (or lower, as some are suggesting) and FIVE limpers needs to throw out a serious argument as to why this is a good move. 3 limpers, maybe I raise, and 2 or less I certainly will. But 5??