Automatic all in...my buddy disagrees

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I would think calling would be the worst play I could make. If I call, then fold, I have 80 chips left with the big blind coming. At least this was, it's conceivable that one or both of my cards are live. Plus I can quadruple up. There's no chance I win this tourney without a major lucky score here.

If I fold, I have to double up twice to get to 1000. This situation (with a possible quadruple and no really strong betting in front of me just felt right)

[/ QUOTE ] If you are going to play this, there is very little benefit to pushing this. Just call it. As Adanthar said, you could fold if some bizarre situation arises that could allow you to take 3rd place. Also, if you call, you may induce somebody on the flop to bet to get you all-in, which may lead someone else to fold.