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Old 09-19-2005, 06:51 AM
ilya ilya is offline
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Default Re: $22: Plug this leak?

I think it's fine to sometimes raise less than all-in with AA with 8xbb, but given that the guy in the BB has a big stack and is much more likely to call you than play back at you preflop, I think it would be better to make a normal raise to about 400-450.

On the flop I think pushing is fine although an argument can be made for betting something like 350 to try and induce a call/raise from more hands with 5 or fewer outs. Obviously folding at any point is not an option so it's just about finding the right balance between maximizing EV and minimizing risk.
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