Chasing flush draws

[Bigwig]

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Do you think that a raise to 100 signifies pot building?

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Not that it 'signifies' pot building, but it often creates pot building. UTG+2 isn't going to fold ANY hand to this size raise at this point in the tournament. And the potential for other callers exist when it's still only 100. That's what happened here. Raising it to 140-200 will likely chase out everybody else except monsters (who'll likely reraise you) and UTG+2. You want to play these power hands against one opponent if possible when you're the aggressor.

Now, that last line contradicts my earlier 'just call' comment a bit. However, just calling keeps the pot small with a hand that is often difficult to play with deep stacks if your A, K, or strong flush draw doesn't hit. Remember, you only have position on UTG+2. Most of the other players who may play this pot will have position on you.