[pokerlaw]

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Well this is a spot I'm in basically never so here's my best shot.

I raise to 300. I think all the other options just plain suck, especially pushing/folding. That leaves limping and raising, and if I ever minraise UTG please shoot me in the head. So I've narrowed my choices down to limping in or raising. Raising is good because I would raise it to 300 with AA here as well (and JJ+). Raising is also good because you can win the pot uncontested right now, and you have position on the blinds if one of them calls. I also like raising for one more reason, which is valid but I really hate bringing anything to do with reads into poker problems, but this course of action lets you make the best decision against someone who you read as loose or someone you read as tight if you get repopped. I hate spots like this because the stacks are awkward, but I guess that's what makes it worth discussing.

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i voted a few hours ago for 3X BB and this is pretty much in accord w/ my rationale.

I would like to add that by this point in the tourney, judging by the size of my stack, I most likely havent seen many flops at all so this t300 raise should set off enough bells and whistles for anyone who is observant to stop people from pushing over the top with junk.

no need to push just yet IMO.