1/2 AK unraised preflop...

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doesn't it make sense? by controlling the pot size, we can force our opponents to make mistakes.. like drawing to a gutshot when the pot is laying 3:1.

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Ok, yes, that makes strategic sense. By raising with AK preflop, tho, you're making SB make an immediate mistake if he calls 1.5 bets with two small clubs. With 2 limpers and a poster, he's right to call .5 with two small clubs. See?

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yeah but come on, what if he doesn't make that immediate mistake! you're right, I would sleep soundly if I could count on him to call 1.5 bets with a crap hand, but the thing is I feel mich more comfortable giving him the chance to make a mistake.

I think I misapplied the concept and will raise next time, but I'm not completely convinced that this isn't a viable play.