[jaydreb]

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I usually don't 3-bet this preflop. I prefer to flat call and play for set value. I just don't like building big pots out of position.

But I can see the merits of 3-betting, so maybe I'm wrong.

As played, I think your decision to push was correct.

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You can't put in 1/3 of your stack and play for set value. And shoving eliminates the problem of being out of position.

I shove here too and know that I'm looking at a high variance play if MP2 calls me.

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I'm not talking about putting 1/3 of the stack in. I'm talking about just flat calling the initial $4 raise instead of re-raising to $16.