99 hand UTG +2

[Mikey]

I am UTG +2. I have 99.

UTG raises. give me 3 good reasons why I should 3-bet.
Assume my opponent plays straight forward and raises UTG with standard hands, like AK, AQ on down.

Is folding terrible??

[BottlesOf]

I think this is the best fold of your 3 hands.

[JTG51]

UTG raises. give me 3 good reasons why I should 3-bet.


If UTG is an unknown player, I can't. Folding should be routine. I'd have to know that UTG is a loose raiser (ATo, smaller pairs, etc) to play.

[Ulysses]

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I am UTG +2. I have 99.

UTG raises. give me 3 good reasons why I should 3-bet.

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1. People raise w/ all kinds of crap - decent chance you have the best hand.
2. You have position on him.
3. 3-betting is fun.

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Is folding terrible??

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No.

[Rico Suave]

Ulysses:

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3. 3-betting is fun.


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I like all of your reasons, but this is by far the best.
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--Rico

[Luke]

Straight forward UTG raiser? No reason to expect 100 cold callers and no 3-bet behind you? I'd fold.