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but assume i have KK or QQ. pretty much most books say raise to thin the field...... that's fine, but do i really want 37o folding or A7 folding or pretty much most hands folding?? i know the answer is yes, because i see it recommended so much. but isn't the 37o player making a huge mistake calling my KK or QQ, when that player is making a huge mistake.


thanks in advance for any responses!

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Actually, in Theory of Poker, Prof. Sklansky says that it's more important to take down the pot early with JJ as opposed to AA or KK, as with the latter two there's less of chance of a scare card coming on the turn.

I assume the same would apply, only to a lesser extent, to QQ.

If the flop comes raggedy and you don't take it down right then and there, and an Ace or a King comes on the turn, you could suddenly find yourself behind or vunerable to a bluffer representing AA or KK.