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Old 10-25-2005, 02:24 PM
tshak tshak is offline
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Default Re: 55: 1st hand of tourney, I fold AKo to 4.5BB raise

Considering position, first hand of tourney, and your "2+2" note, this read is enough for me to put villian on JJ+, AKs (maybe AKo). The pot is offering you about even money to see a flop in which you're at least a 2:1 dog (potentially 4:1 or worse). So when you're not way behind you'll either split or take a small pot as villian will not pay you off for your big A as he is most likely not the type to overplay a mid pocket pair. I don't think you have implied odds here, I don't think you're up against a weaker A, and the pot odds are horrid so I personally would fold here. If you are a very strong flop player and think you can out maneuver villian, then maybe I'd call since you have position. I also call with AKs simply because I have more ways to win and my hand will stand up better if the blinds get involved.
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