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08-01-2021 , 11:43 PM

Trex8063

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PS $0.50 45-man sng, 15 remaining, top 7 finishers cash
Blinds 40/80 (antes 10)

UTG (1191 in chips)
UTG+1 (2725 in chips)
MP (4009 in chips)
HJ (1262 in chips)
CO (1471 in chips)
BTN (1774 in chips)
SB (1366 in chips)
BB [Hero] (2440 in chips)

Pre-Flop: (pot: 200) Hero has 8

4 folds, CO raises to 1461 and is all-in, 1 fold, SB calls 1316 and is all-in, Hero???

We're not exactly close to the bubble, but not terribly far from it either. I have both covered, though it's going to short-stack me if I call and lose the 3way pot.
CO has seemed sort of weak TAG to this point; SB is a complete unknown [as I was recently transferred to table].

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08-02-2021 , 12:35 AM

threebanger

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A TAG shoves there - probably AK or a med/small PP. The SB call indicates a pretty strong range including 6 pocket pairs higher than yours. If you were under 20bb I'd probably say call but I think you can easily let this go.

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08-02-2021 , 11:23 PM

Trex8063

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I realized I mis-stated the circumstance: there were actually 24 players left (so not all that close to the bubble just yet).

Not sure if that changes anything.
I thought it was a fold too, but it felt a pinch weird.

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08-02-2021 , 11:46 PM

killer_kill

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Icmizer is a pretty great tool if you're playing SNG's since you can just get exact calculations since you can use the exact pay structure and exactly how many total chips in play.

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08-03-2021 , 12:24 PM

Trex8063

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Originally Posted by killer_kill

Icmizer is a pretty great tool if you're playing SNG's since you can just get exact calculations since you can use the exact pay structure and exactly how many total chips in play.

What exactly is ICMizer? And can you provide a safe link for download?

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08-03-2021 , 12:46 PM

killer_kill

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It's a sub based program. It evaluates whether your plays are +cEV or you can also do ICM. You can auto import hands or type them in yourself. You get a few free uses per day if you don't pay for the subscription.

https://www.icmpoker.com/icmizer/

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