[SNOWBALL138]

I think the preflop play here is ok but better suited if you were in slightly later position and the blinds with t50.

The real problem here is the button. He could be slowplaying a big-medium pocket pair. A lotta guys wouldn't just cold-call with a big ace.

If you are reading the preflop reraiser for paint, why not check the flop? That way, the preflop re-raiser can bet behind you, and you get to see what the button does. Thats win-win for you, because if those spots when the button is strong, you save money, and in those spots where your hand is the best hand, you win money.

I tend to do this more with JJ-TT than 77.

I'm glad you posted this hand. I'm enjoying this discussion.