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Smithers
06-09-2005, 04:06 PM
(Let me preface this by saying I am more or less a lurker, and not as good as most of you).

I was wondering if anyone had calculated EV of pushing with KK preflop in the early rounds after raises and/or re-raises.

Assuming stacks are roughly equal, and, most importantly, the guy re-raising could be any random idiot with a range of hands that random idiots could potentially push with pre-flop.

I generally always push in this situation, but seem to be running into AA more than usual -- can any EV experts either flame me or praise me, please?

Thanks

Lady Dont Tekno
06-09-2005, 04:08 PM
Push and feel confident with the 2nd best hand in the game. In the long run you are teh win.

-LDT

45suited
06-09-2005, 04:09 PM
I play the 11s and 22s exclusively. I treat kings like aces pre-flop. Get as much money in the middle as you can before the flop (preferably all of it) and take your chances. Over the long run, you will make a fortune.

pokerlaw
06-09-2005, 04:17 PM
what everyone else said. You need an EXCEPTIONAL circumstance to fold KK preflop.

junkmail3
06-09-2005, 04:19 PM
Push KK, Push QQ, strongly think about folding JJ, fold TT.

Smithers
06-09-2005, 04:21 PM
Sweet. Thanks dudes.

Myst
06-09-2005, 04:21 PM
Revise... Push QQ, Definitely fold JJ unless he gives you a reason otherwise. QQ becomes a fold at higher levels, but not at teh 22s.