Re: 10 x BB rule and AK
I wouldn't push AK at 15X the bb as a rule, although there are of course exceptions, especially when you are just dominating the table and might get called with a lower ace. For one thing, it's a pretty good hand, so what's wrong with letting someone into the hand for 3 or 4x the bb, especially when you have position? I don't really mind dropping here if I miss the flop, since I'd still have fe and wouldn't be desperate even after the hand. Also, since you're the raiser, on a lot of flops you can steal it on a continuation bet anyway, and win your bet instead of just the ante. Sometimes this will come back and bite you, but overall I prefer this line to being a pushpot when your chip position is that decent.
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