[OziBattler]

limping here isnt that bad but raising is better

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UTG I think it is limping KQs is okay because it hopefully lets more limpers in before someone raises behind you.

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well your UTG+1 after a SLAG limps. You dont know if someone is raising behind you and some people (goodplayers, lags and maniacs) have a reasonably wide betting range then youll find yourself OOP in a multiway pot. I'd rather play it 2-3 handed with 'the lead' than 5-6way, especially when the flop is one like in OP.

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And it if nobody raises it is easier to get away from KQs when you get a bad flop.

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same could be said for AKs too

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So I guess not raising KQs makes it an easier hand to play.

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well we differ then. lets say we raise and get 3 bet. typical 3 bettors have a narrow range so ill be able to let go of my hand with more confidence postflop. compare this to when we limp then get raised....is he raising me the flop or turn with a worse kicker or a draw? hmmm...tough decisions coming. yep, by limping often basically ahve to hit the flop to win..when you raise you might actually take it down with a cbet UI when your opponents also miss.

raising is also good for shania