PS $50 - I hate this spot so much

[Artie746]

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I think I agree with calling but that isn't the correct way to think about SNGs. Playing to get ITM with the best chance of also getting first>>>>>Playing to win. There is difference and it is important.

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I get what you're saying but my point is I'd never fold here because every time, you're a solid favorite to double up and contest with the chip leader when it gets to heads up. With the BB already at 200, having a bigger stack is huge because you wouldn't have too much room to maneuver and outplay the chip leader with a small stack.

Call and win: Big Stack = 7.4k, Hero Stack = 5.3k
Fold: Big Stack = 10.3k, Hero Stack = 2.4k

Him having an ace here is the worst case scenario. A lot of the time you may even have him crushed preflop. To me, this is worth a gamble.