Re: looking for discussion on argument against open-completing
Hey Wynton,
I can't think of any threads off the top of my head.
My general understanding is that complete/bet or raise/bet differs depending upon your opponent. Many loose/passive players will dig in their heels once you raise them preflop, but if you complete and then bet they give you credit for hitting the flop because they don't feel like they are being pushed around.
This works quite well at 5/10 and below.
Of course if the BB is tight or weak then the raise is always better...and at 10/20+ there are many many players who will raise nearly any open-complete (as is correct most times) so this play loses its efficacy, but the open-reraise gains in potency with hands like ATs+ which figure to be a favorite over their raising standards.
GL,
Surf
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