Q&A #64: A Daring No-Limit Checkraise
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I’ve noticed something interesting (to me at least) about hold ‘em. In limit hold ‘em, I think multiway pots tend to be easier to play than heads-up ones. In multiway pots, the high pot odds often cushion your plays so that it’s fairly clear how you should play even if ...
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I don’t think I’m willing to raise with 66 into a maniac in this spot in the first place. You’re only about even money against any two OCs. If the maniac raises, you are likely going to have to lay it down. If he calls, you’ll get calls behind and you’re a dog to win. I’d have just limped. If the maniac raises and folds out the rest of the table, you can make a decision how to play it then.
As played, I like your line, Ed. I check and plan to call down and keep the pot small. Leading invites a position raise from the maniac. He’s no more likely to have you beat than if you just check and call, but you are looking at putting a lot of money in to find out whether he’s FOS, particularly because the turn and river bets will likely grow in proportion.