KQo from early

[Reef]

What is your action with KQo from early position first in?

In replies, please add if you play AJo the same way.

[adamstewart]

My similar poll from a few weeks ago.

I now raise KQo and AJo from EP, approximately 100% of the time.

Hope this helps...

Adam

[Reef]

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My similar poll from a few weeks ago.

I now raise KQo and AJo from EP, approximately 100% of the time.

Hope this helps...

Adam

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Thanks for the link. However, the poll was missing a lot of information and I don't think it'd be wise to base your play on it 100% of the time. Poker is very situational, and that poll is very general.

[adamstewart]

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My similar poll from a few weeks ago.

I now raise KQo and AJo from EP, approximately 100% of the time.

Hope this helps...

Adam

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Thanks for the link. However, the poll was missing a lot of information and I don't think it'd be wise to base your play on it 100% of the time. Poker is very situational, and that poll is very general.

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I hear what you're sayin, and I do agree that every situation is unique.

However, some food for thought: "Is there ever a game or circumstance where you wouldn't raise pocket Q's from EP?"

Don't get me wrong... I don't know if raising is the "correct" play. It's just what I do now.

All in all, I think the difference between raising and calling is about neutral EV. However, in that thread I linked above, I really like Bernie's analysis of how it could be +EV in the long run, as others often consider raising these hands to be LAGgy. Therefore, you'll get more action later on your really good hands.

Adam

[Reef]

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However, some food for thought: "Is there ever a game or circumstance where you wouldn't raise pocket Q's from EP?"


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I would consider doing it if I'm on a rockish table, I have a tight image, and any pfr will instantly win the blinds. I may call and expect 1 or 0 limpers. I don't mind playing QQ HU vs. the BB. This is rare, but possible.

Also, I do it 1 in 15-20 times to mix up my game and add deception.



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Don't get me wrong... I don't know if raising is the "correct" play. It's just what I do now.

All in all, I think the difference between raising and calling is about neutral EV. However, in that thread I linked above, I really like Bernie's analysis of how it could be +EV in the long run, as others often consider raising these hands to be LAGgy. Therefore, you'll get more action later on your really good hands.

Adam

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I'll check out Bernie's analysis

[BusterStacks]

Here's the deal with KQo:

raise it.

[Hermlord]

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Here's the deal with KQo:

raise it.

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Second the motion.

[Reef]

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Here's the deal with KQo:

raise it.

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Second the motion.

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just curious...

you're on button:
1) everyone limps to you. You _____?
2) LAG in early pfr's. 3-5 callers. You ______?
3) rock limps from CO limps. You ______?
4) rock limps early, folded to you. You _______?
5) You're in early. You raise, folded to TAG in late who 3 bets. You _______? If call, Qxx or Kxx flops. How do you play this?

[adamstewart]

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Here's the deal with KQo:

raise it.

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Second the motion.

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just curious...

you're on button:
1) everyone limps to you. You RAISE
2) LAG in early pfr's. 3-5 callers. You FOLD. (you don't cold-call with KQo)
3) rock limps from CO limps. You RAISE
4) rock limps early, folded to you. You RAISE
5) You're in early. You raise, folded to TAG in late who 3 bets. You CALL. If call, Qxx or Kxx flops. How do you play this? You're going to have to post a more specific hand for further discussion on this one, IMO.

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Adam

[Reef]

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Here's the deal with KQo:

raise it.

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Second the motion.

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just curious...

you're on button:
1) everyone limps to you. You RAISE
2) LAG in early pfr's. 3-5 callers. You FOLD. (you don't cold-call with KQo)
3) rock limps from CO limps. You RAISE
4) rock limps early, folded to you. You RAISE
5) You're in early. You raise, folded to TAG in late who 3 bets. You CALL. If call, Qxx or Kxx flops. How do you play this? You're going to have to post a more specific hand for further discussion on this one, IMO.

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Adam

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scenario 1: flop, you bet- he calls. Turn brick, you bet- he raises, you ________
scenario 2: flop, you bet- he raises. Turn brick, _________
scenario 3: flop, you bet- he calls. Turn brick, you bet- he calls. River brick, you ________? If bet, and you get raised _______?