STEPS Bubble Big Stack Strategy
 

I'm asking this question with respect to STEPs, but I suppose the same principle applies to any Super-Sat with a very small number of seats awarded.

So I'm in a $55 Party NL WSOP Step. Three players left. Top 2 move forward. I have ~11K. 2nd & 3rd each have ~4.5K. Blinds have just increased to 200/400.

In general, my strategy has been to put out a lot of small raises to steal blinds, but to avoid playing big pots at nearly all costs. I have been reraised off of several pots, but am winning ~50% PF.

The other players seem competent. They are open-pushing with some frequency.

Questions:

1) In this situation, what is the minimum hand with which you will CALL an all-in bet from the BB, assuming you have only one opponent?

2) What is the minimum hand with which you will CALL a reraise all-in after having raised to T1,000 PF?

Re: STEPS Bubble Big Stack Strategy
 

The thing you are doing wrong is obvious. You are raising less than all-in when the effective stack is 11BB and neither player can call with less than AA/KK. Stop that, and you'll do better.

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Re: STEPS Bubble Big Stack Strategy
 

What if you are playing donkeys who dont know that they are only supposed to call with AA and KK?

Also, in this situation are you in a push any 2 zone or a certain % and above of hands.

Thanks,

Todd