$55 - LEVEL 1 - AK - UTG ** Let's talk strategy

[Tilt]

The table dynamics matter here a bit. If everyone at the table is an unknown to me (and I am to them as well) then I definitely want to raise this UTG to 60. I feel its more likely if I am unknown that they will call with dominated hands than if they know how tight I am. If its a table of players who know me well, early, I might mix it up by limping.

If the flop misses, I am not going to make a continuation bet into a field of 4, I might into 3 players under these conditions. I would only call a small bet from the last to act, or from a habitual bluffer.

If the flop hits I bet it, 1/2-2/3 the pot. I think checking here with a draw heavy board is asking for trouble.