[Lloyd]

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Since when does AK have an edge on a pocket pair or against 2 pocket pairs? The only edge u have (to me) is if the player has unpaired hands w/top less than A or smaller A.

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Obviously, AK is not a favorite over a pair. But it's only a slight dog and if you're getting good enough odds than that's an edge and makes playing the hand correct. I mean, just calling you're getting 3.5 to 1 odds. No way you can fold. That's way too tight.

You say "early in a tourney is not worth a coin flip". Again, go read woodguy's post. Early in a tourney is ABSOLUTELY worth a coinflip if you're getting the right odds.

Now, I'm not necessarily advocating pushing here. My first inclination is to make a normal raise to around T300.