Re: 10k$ EPT Monte Carlo: Hand vs Greg Raymer
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If you analyze it, the 4-bet is probably a little better than a flat call. There is an advantage to flat calling and seeing the flop with position. If Raymer folds to the 4-bet, that is not a great result, but OK. If he pushes, then you have a borderline decision, so that is not a great result. If he calls, that is sort of good, as you built the pot with a very strong hand and position.
When Raymer, pushes, you are probably a little ahead of pot odds. This is button versus BB with 2 aggressive players. How both players have been playing, particularly against each other in late position, is also relevant.
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You say that 4-betting is "probably a little better" than a call and then list a bunch of reasons why it's really not. I also don't think it is possible for there to be enough history in level 1 of a tournament to be able to know when it's correct to devise a line that will let you stack off with AK for this many chips.
I hate the 4-bet even more because it compels hero to call the push.
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