The Pre Flop Raise

[onesandzeros]

I have found the best way to size a preflop raise is by position.

Early Pos: 2.5xbb
middle: 3x
late" 4x

This is Phil Gordan's preflop raise sizing methodology, and I find it hides hands strength and makes it almost all but impossible for anyone to "read", especially if you eliminate "limping" from your game. If I can't come in for a raise or re raise I fold preflop. I see no advantage to limping in any tournaments preflop. Not even when your M is 20+...