Re: Is there a better way to play this?
I didnt read all the replys, but here is what I do (sometimes)
When I have AK, and someone raises before me I always re-raise like you did. If I get raised back again I sometimes fold right there depending on my stack size, pot size, and the level of the tourney. AK is a very powerful hand, but it has its weaknesses. I have found that if I cant gain the lead going to the flop then I am probably beat. Even if I get an A or K on the flop (or both) I still dont know if someone has made a set. This can be very very costly, and if my opponent has QQ or JJ then you rarely get paid off when you flop your A or K.
Bottom line, if I feel I am beat preflop when I hold AK I muck it. This mainly goes for early rounds action. Once the blinds are high I dont waste any time, I push and see what it brings.
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