too much for too little?

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This is basically the question I was trying to ask. Not really small pots in general but situations like this where your hand may be best, but it is far more likely a small dog; however, the texture of the board allows for a number of powerful bluffs that your opponent would be hard-pressed to call down with A high unimproved or possibly a baby pair.

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This situation arises a fair amount and an ability to exploit it deifnitely adds to your winrate. Yes, your edge is small and plays like this will increase your fluctuations. But no, this isn't an example of going "apeshit." It's approaching "apeshit" moreso that say check-raising with top pair, but it's definitely a legitimate line.

I may be biased, because playing short-handed is one of my favorite things and I savor pushing small edges. But hey, an edge is an edge is an edge, right? Small edges add up quickly, especially for multi-tablers.

- Jags