77 in MP1 vs one EP limper

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Limping in that spot is an extremely weak way to play the tenth best hand in holdem. You're basically conceding your ability to win the pot without a set. The original limper could have 22, 56s, JT, or A3o who knows. There's really no reason to fear a higher pair and surely you would raise with 77 from MP if it was folded to you.

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well i guess since 77 is the 10th best starting hand in holdem, it must remain that way even at the river...despite the fact that there is a 92% probability at least one overcard falls on the flop and a 98% probability there is at least one by the river. further, there is a 79% probability that a card over 9 will fall on the flop. those cards are ones that early limpers have.

i limp in this spot

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