AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

I got this hand from a video. The play of hero and the rationale seemed a little nonstandard, so I thought it would be interesting to discuss.

Level 1 of stuper, original stacks 2K, blinds 10/20. First 3 positions limp. You have AKs in the SB. How much do you raise to? I don't know if anyone here would complete.

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

Is completing really THAT horrible with 3 UTG limpers at this stage? The pot is only 90 and you're out of position having to put a chunky raise in to narrow the field?

I know it's AKsoooted and not saying I'd necessarily do it - but is it that bad?

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

I hate this spot and I often lose quite a few chips here. If you raise big, you 're getting called a lot because of implied odds. Raising big seems put us at risk of losing a big pot and rarely winning a big pot.

I wouldn't be surprised if the player shoved or called here.

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

i would raise to 80 or 100 but rarely continuation bet when i flopped nothing

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

This is a raise. You have to think that they can be limping with so many hands. Try and get the pot heads up with a raise and then I C'bet the flop 100% of the time. If I make a large raise preflop and wiff on the flop then its C/F

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

raise to t120

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

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This is a raise. You have to think that they can be limping with so many hands. Try and get the pot heads up with a raise and then I C'bet the flop 100% of the time. If I make a large raise preflop and wiff on the flop then its C/F

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Problem is at this stage how much do you think will get it heads up? is 80 or 100 really enough?

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

i make it 120 and cbet ~75% of flops that i miss (giving up on the drawiest/scariest boards)

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

80 or 100 is way to small. at least 120.

Re: AKs in the SB with limpers, level 1
 

125