Limping In

[Dominic]

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HJ is different than UTG etc. though.

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Naturally....I'm folding all those hands UTG-early MP....

[phish]

I generally never limp when first in. The only exceptions i make are with small pairs in early position or middle position in a loose game. And that is because those hands are actually easier to play post-flop off position multi-way than HU or 3-way.
Of course, one could always just dump those small pairs, but I find that given the oftentimes overly aggressive post-flop play today, small pairs become quite playable.

[nut case ace]

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I think limping in EP is ok in loose passive games. This way you ensure you usually wont be raised, and you can expect 5-6 handed flops. I dont see this happening often as you go up in limits, you see many 5-6 handed flops yet alot of times its costing 2-3 bets. But int he right conditions I limp in EP with QJs-87s and some 1 gapped suited connecters.

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I definitely agree with this. by limiting your choices, are you folding JTs in EP or raising, even though you know 5 other people are going to see the flop regardless of your play? Also, while i like those suited connectors, my favorite EP limp hand in this type of game is small pairs. I'll even limp with something as big as 99 if i know everyone is going to call me anyway.