Laying AK Down Preflop

[bdohaney]

I think I agree with the fold here. I disagree about it being just a coin-toss. Yes, it is a coin toss if they have any pair OTHER than AA or KK. Here, they very well could have either with a bet that size. They have already seen you raise, showing your intent to play the hand, or at least see a flop, and they make a healthy raise, hoping you will call. While he could have AK as well, or AQ, (and with it being an online tourney, AJ, AT and KQ aren't impossible holdings) the likelihood is that he probably does have a pair. Any pair he holds other than AA or KK you are a slight underdog. I just don't see it being worth it here, still having an M of 36.