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Old 06-10-2007, 11:32 PM
sparky3474 sparky3474 is offline
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Default AQ and 99 facing a raise

The starting hands table from SSHE says that in MP facing a single raise the AQ and 99 should be a reraise but in LP position against a raise they both become a call, does this make sense?
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Old 06-11-2007, 01:15 AM
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Default Re: AQ and 99 facing a raise

I suppose it's not the silliest idea in the world. Both hands would be better heads-up than in a volume pot (assuming AQo), so clear everyone out by raising in MP. In LP, it's more likely there will be callers in front, and you'll create the volume pot you don't want.
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Old 06-11-2007, 03:43 AM
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Default Re: AQ and 99 facing a raise

MP raise makes players call 2 cold, which they're way less apt to do.

LP raise makes a huge pot and is for value.
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Old 06-11-2007, 05:33 AM
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Default Re: AQ and 99 facing a raise

I think you misunderstood, in LP a call of a raise is suggested with AQ and 99 while in MP a reraise is suggested. I agree the raise of either hand in MP will make them call two cold and will thin the field so why then wouldn't you reraise it in LP also?
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Old 06-11-2007, 07:07 AM
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Default Re: AQ and 99 facing a raise

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I think you misunderstood, in LP a call of a raise is suggested with AQ and 99 while in MP a reraise is suggested. I agree the raise of either hand in MP will make them call two cold and will thin the field so why then wouldn't you reraise it in LP also?

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Most small stakes live players don't fold preflop once they have put money in the pot. So while they might fold their AT if its two cold to them before they act but if they limp they will then call two bets afterwards.
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Old 06-11-2007, 04:33 PM
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Default Re: AQ and 99 facing a raise

I think the reraise is one for isolation and in order to steal the button when in middle position? I'm not sure my logic could be way off this.

Obviously if you're on or near the button your position in the rest of the hand is assured.
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Old 06-11-2007, 05:01 PM
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Default An answer from Ed himself

Question:
Ed, I think I noticed a problem with AQ & 99, loose table, in MP you recommend raising either hand against a single raise yet in LP you recommend calling with both those hands against a single raise, is that what you meant, is it a coin flip either way, just wondering

Answer:
Sparky, I'd say that's a minor glitch, as I'd tend to 3-bet both of those hands in both situations.
When in doubt, raise. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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