Turning 88 into AQ?

[Spechel EDD]

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i actually kind of like the dollar amount. i dont see how raising to $32 (as opposed to $28) changes FE here. in fact, $28 seems to look a little more sneaky for some reason. to me the bet kind of announces "i know you have KK and i'm gonna value bet you to death because i have an ace." plus, $28 instead of $32 saves you $4 if he pushes over the top of you. i dont see how you can call if he shoves on you here.

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well you dont want him to keep calling and having you force yourself into betting the turn and river as a bluff now do you?

i personally feel that you betting the $32, rather than the $28 amount, would be more intimidating to the villin. even that small little increase of $4 it looks much bigger than it really is. its practically the same reason stores try to price something as $1.99/$2.99/$3.99 etc etc; it makes it look cheaper than it really is.