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GutPunch
10-06-2005, 01:41 AM
Does anyone push here? I know on the bubble id push this in a heartbeat, to take advantage of one person being a short stack. But does the short stack concept still apply to ITM play??

Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em Tourney, Big Blind is t300 (3 handed) converter (http://www.selachian.com/tools/bisonconverter/hhconverter.cgi)

Button (t2595)
SB (t1240)
Hero (t6165)

Preflop: Hero is BB with 2 cards.
<font color="#CC3333">Button raises to t800</font>, <font color="#666666">1 fold</font>. Hero pushes..??

pineapple888
10-06-2005, 01:44 AM
I don't think you can make a blanket statement with the blinds so low.

You are all ITM and should be playing aggressively for first.

It's highly read-dependent and hand-dependent.

This is a very tough situation in which good poker players really shine.

GutPunch
10-06-2005, 02:54 AM
anyone else think differently?

Mr_J
10-06-2005, 02:57 AM
I want a read on button. The 800 bet seems like you do have quite a bit of FE, but what's your feel?

ace_in_the_hole
10-06-2005, 03:02 AM
I like to push in these spots if I read button as somewhat competent. I am banking on him being scared to get 3rd.

caretaker1
10-06-2005, 03:03 AM
I don't think the gap is that big in the money. Unless you have a special reason to think he'd fold, the cards would have to be good.

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