Something I read in a book.
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Hero open 78s. Playing 75bb utg+1 (tournament)
Author wrote,
'i wouldnt open this hand from early position
without antes with less than 50bb because the implied odds aren't good enough."
I don't understand the less than 50bb comment. Pls help. Thx
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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50bb is definitely enough to open it.
However, in general hands like 78s need at least 2 and likely 3 streets to realize their equity, so if you drop to around the 30-40 range it is not a great open from early, although it is fine from late position (HJ+).
Join Date: May 2011
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Author believes an all in pot with a <50BB stack is not a big enough reward for the rarity of 78s making a nut or near nut hand.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kmuffin
'i wouldnt open this hand from early position
without antes with less than 50bb
hint hint