[willmay3]

Dear All:

I disagree with the check-raise option in general for NL and in particular for this hand in this particular situation.

In a SNG the highest value is making the money:

1. With 96 chips, adding 60 more with the blinds at 10/20 is a signifigant victory. This allows you to a) post blinds for at least 1 more round without having to be desperate and b) Accumulate chips to double through and really hurt someone/help yourself at the appropriate time.

2. With such a coordinated flop it is true that you are likely to get called by the random Q or straight draw or flush draw. But, what you really don't want is TWO callers. This is the benefit of the all in. You are unlikely to get two callers. So, you have a fine chance to win the pot right there or double through, while signifigantly lowering your chances of going broke.

3. While it is true that the check raise MAY provide you the best chance to win the tournament, offering you the chance to triple through, it also offers you best chance to go broke. And, SNG's are all about making the money AND then going for first place. There is no big hoorah or bracelet for winning a $100 SNG.

4. Now, having said all of this, if you have SIGNIFIGANTLY less chips than everybody else, I mean like 4 to 1 behind everybody, then the check-raise might be the best because you need to triple up here.

Just some thoughts.

Will