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"bob" limps in ep with 7 [img]/images/graemlins/diamond.gif[/img]7 [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img], "al" raises with A [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img]K [img]/images/graemlins/spade.gif[/img] in MP, we're on the button with J [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]T [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] and we know the BB "ace" will call any number of bets with any two cards.
what is our best play? what is everyone's preflop equity in the hand? you have to make a guess without using any simulating software. write it down, etc. and next, check your answer:
bob with his 77: w%
al with his AKs: x%
ace with his junk:y%
us with JTs: z%
how'd you do?
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This is difficult because it is circular. AK has the edge over JTs. 77 has the edge over AK. But JTs and 77 are almost a coin toss, with JT possibly having the edge but I'm uncertain. JTs has an edge against any pocket pair smaller than 77.
I feel best with AK. 77 has to dodge four overcards. Small pocket pairs are only good in heads up pots or pots with several players.