6 max preflop

[tubasteve]

How do you guys determine preflop raise size in a 6-max game?

Thanks,
Steve

[Margon]

I am interested in this as well.

I tried out 6-max for the first time last night, was playing Party 25NL 6-Max.

I think once when I raised PF I got called. AA, AK (a bunch of times), KK, QQ, etc. all get folded around and I scooped the blinds.

My raises were all for $1 (4xBB).

Margon

[Dan BRIGHT]

If you raise a fair bit (ie pfr 15) ppl will start calling you

[4_2_it]

Standard pre-flop raise is 3x or 4x the bb plus 1bb per limper. Table conditions may cause this to vary.

[tubasteve]

So no different than full ring?

[4_2_it]

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So no different than full ring?

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Nope. Of course, starting hand ranges and hands that should be raised are a different matter. If you search, you will see more than a few threads on that topic in the last couple of months.

[nyc999]

When I sit down at a table, I start with 3x + 1BB per limper. But this will greatly vary by table - I've had tables where I've went to 5x because 3x would routinely get 3-4 callers.

[IMALLIN767]

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If you raise a fair bit (ie pfr 15) ppl will start calling you

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I dont know if it would be best at these stakes, but I generally raise 4x bb EVERY TIME I open a pot in an attempt to buy the button/steal blinds. This includes 22-77, suited connectors or anything I want to play. This will bring your PFR% to 15% or so & people will give you action. I have also noticed when you are agressive preflop, small stakes players usually translate this as overall agression. This will help you get paid off later.

[fsista]

4XBB + 1 per limper. I find 3x to be to small, since that makes your openining raise gives the bb very good odds to call. But I raise 16% pf so I guess I want the extra fe.

[4_2_it]

The correct answer is the highest amount that will still get you the callers you want. The amount should be consistent and not related to hand strength.