88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

Playing in a 50NL multi on Party, about 150 left I think, top 60 or so paid. Table seems fairly tight, 9-10 handed. I have a 10 BB stack, but am utg so blinds will hit me soon. I receive 88 and push all in. Comments?

Re: 88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

Good job.

Re: 88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

I would fold. I know that whenever you start falling below 10 X bb it is time to start looking for a hand. However, I'm just not sure pushing is the right thing to due UTG into 9 players with 88. If I was MP and the 1st in the pot, I would push.

I would rather take a chance and wait a little longer and wait for better position to push.

Re: 88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

Agree with fold I think (or at least not push), although it's true you may not see better for a long time, if ever. The goal is to eventually double up off someone, and I'd be surprised if it will happen here unless a guy with AK and chips to spare called (and you win a race). Otherwise, I think you can guarantee any call will be from a pocket pair stronger than 88.

Re: 88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

I limp and hope for a raise so i can move all-in. Any ragged flop i move-in on. If there is a set better just trap...I really think this 10xbb rule has gotten to be taken way too seriously your not on life suppoirt here.

Re: 88 UTG, 10BB stack
 

Pushing is about expected value even. There is about a 20% chance you get called by a bigger pair, when you lose an average of 5 BBs. Otherwise you gain an average of about 1.5 BBs chips picking up the blinds or being called by overcards. I calculate you average up 0.2 BBs.

Limping is best if the table is fairly loose passive and if you are an above average player at the table.