[jedi]

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What eventually happens to me in any ring game is that I'll be dealt a strong hand in the SB such as AKs-ATs, or AQ, or AJ. It'll be folded around to me, so I'll raise to steal the BB.

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First off, you're not raising to steal the BB. You're raising with a good to premium hand.

Second, as with everything, it depends. If you're playing a loose passive player, you might consider folding to the raise. If you're against an agressive player, he might be trying to steal the pot from you. If the tightest player in the game re-raises you, you're probably in trouble. Don't think that just because you missed the flop that your hand is no good.