[sensei24]

In my opinion Ak is a good hand to raise preflop but not an all-in hand.
You can easlly be take out from the tournament by a small pocket pair.
I play Ak with a raise preflop and then it depends on the cards that come.

[spresso81]

I agree Sensi. First of all I think all-ins are used way too much. However, if you get AK why go all in. If you get called you will either be in a coin flip or once in awhile some idiot will call with A10 or something.

Thereofore, it is logical to make a good raise. If the flop is really poor, maybe then go all in just to take the pot. However, why go all in pre-flop and win lets say the blinds and aonther limper.


All ins are so annoying. Sorry for the venting.

[christy48446]

i ususally raise preflop with AK...push out all the weak hands. your chances of winning the hand are higher when you push people out before the hand even begins

[Hrobakca]

The Problem with AK is people think its a Premium Hand when in fact is only a Premium Drawing hand. With this hand most people stick with it till the end. The way i play these is Depending on the table action is if im in position i raise the mininum 3x BB and see who i can force out. Out of position ill just limp in and try a Check-Raise or Semi-Bluff. But i dont make too big a raise to give the the info of what i have. I want to make sure i get paid off.

Chris

[msmith]

I will say in with an AK before the flop if they don't get to crazy betting, but if everyone is betting all crazy I will fold. Like you said, this hand is far from bulletproof and alot of people play like it is.

[johnsabo4]

Originally Posted by dylan236

I hate the way how most people over play AK. Most of the time they raise huge and if they hit nothing on the flop they just go all in immediately. I however play the hand differently. I try to raise to get the medium hands out but if i catch ill try to slow play or if i dont catch i will call according to how big the bet or lay it down if it affects my stack to much. Thats just me though... maybe im weird.

Ya I agree I play it (suited) like you said, and it pays off 80% of the time.

[johnsabo4]

Originally Posted by spresso81

I agree Sensi. First of all I think all-ins are used way too much. However, if you get AK why go all in. If you get called you will either be in a coin flip or once in awhile some idiot will call with A10 or something.

Thereofore, it is logical to make a good raise. If the flop is really poor, maybe then go all in just to take the pot. However, why go all in pre-flop and win lets say the blinds and aonther limper.


All ins are so annoying. Sorry for the venting.

Then play -Limit Hold Em

[iceberg]

I like to raise preflop to clear the garbage, then hope to catch a piece of the flop. If the flop, has an A or K, then I'll bet. If the flop is a miss then I proceed with caution. You may be able to steal the pot if you are in late position. You only have about 25% chance of improving on the turn and river.

Iceberg