180 player Turbo SnGs @Pokerstars - Set Mining with a Small Pair
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180 player Turbo SnGs @Pokerstars - Set Mining with a Small Pair
We all know that 180s are of the highest value(&variance) in terms of toughness and top prize.
I've always found myself a bit troubled with the way that small-medium pocket pairs are to be played early on(BB20-BB50).
Most of the times the table is quite fishy(maybe 1 other reg) and I tend to limp in EP/MP 22-88 trying to get the odds to stack off someone on the flop because in the 180s people(and when I say people I mean teh fishies) go crazy with TPTK.
In BB20-BB30 that is no problem because you usually get the implied odds to call-limp with small pairs.
But when you reach BB50++ and higher its tougher unless you are facing an already doubled up villain.
In MTTs most of the times I fold these type of hands because I know I have the time to wait for a better spot.
But in 180s, where a double up pre-ante is essential in order to maneuver more easily when antes come into play and the jam phase begins, is it worth it to take these minor -EV (PF) risks in order to find yourself massively +EV when you hit a set?
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