Stop and Go with AK

[ilya]

I can't believe this thread is so long. 1, obviously OP's line is better than pushing PF in theory; 2, in practice the two plays are virtually indistinguishable, i mean maybe you gain like 50 CEV by doing the SnG.

[NYWalker]

steve, seke, others
Qustions:
1. Why hero didn't push preflop? Only 4k more for seeing five cards. Also, villian will be all-in on the flop anyway. No one would walk away 30k pot by not calling/betting 4k.

2. Why villian didn't move all-in preflop? What his ranges - I put him on monster hands - Ace Ace?? King King ??? (AK, he'd push preflop) Looks like he wanted to get action at least from SB or BB.

3. If you would, or anyone would, please tell me what Stop aNd Go (SNG) is. (I'm new to this site)

IMO, pushing on the flop is OK since it only costs 4K to win 30K, I can push 8 times and break even if win one time. I'm pretty sure villian will call regardless since 1. it's only 4K; 2. villian is ahead before the flop and on the flop (that's why he only bet 12000 instead of push 16000 preflop)


Thanks

[jcm4ccc]

Villian had AK. He called. We split.