AA/KK in the blinds
 

I just recently started playing limit holdem. I play .5/1 and 1/2 online full ring. Most of these games are loose passive, 5/6 limpers.

A problem that I always encounter is what do you do if you get AA, KK or even QQ in the BB or even the SB. Do you raise this to build a bigger pot even though with this many players your hand is probably going to get outdrawn anyways?

thanx

Re: AA/KK in the blinds
 

No, open fold from the BB. In poker your goal is to avoid bad beats, don't let these donkeys out draw you.

Re: AA/KK in the blinds
 

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A problem that I always encounter is what do you do if you get AA, KK or even QQ in the BB or even the SB. Do you raise this to build a bigger pot even though with this many players your hand is probably going to get outdrawn anyways?

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What's the difference between getting outdrawn on the BB and getting outdrawn from the Button? Does it really matter? Just raise for value and kick them in the nuts.

Charge them for the privilige of sucking out, so you can actually get paid on the occasions they don't (or you draw bettar).

-K

Re: AA/KK in the blinds
 

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Do you raise this to build a bigger pot even though with this many players your hand is probably going to get outdrawn anyways?

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Yes.

Re: AA/KK in the blinds
 

It's very simple. Do you like money? Then raise.

When you raise a hand from the BB after 5 loose players have limped, it's not a matter of whether your hand will be end up being good the majority of the time, it's a matter of whether your hand will end up being good more than its fair share. And against 5 limpers, your top pocket pairs will be best way more than 16.6% of the time. Indeed, after five limpers, you should be raise a large number of hands (most pocket pairs and suited broadways) as a straight value play.