($27) Pocket 77 ## Raise Preflop?

[TruFloridaGator]

You don't have to lead the flop here OOP. Bet more on the turn though.

[JSmith2007]

Betting flop OOP in this situation is OK, but not a must. CO limp is a big range of hands, including ace/king rag. I think if they've got ace rag paired, they're going to pay you off in spots like this, so the flop bet is OK, but not always great because A9/K9 and similar hands becomes a possibility, although not very likely. I definitely do bet the turn, preferably 90-100. A bet of 50 is 'meh', but I think it shows a bit of weakness that could be exploited by a reraise or a raise/bet on the river to get you out of the pot.