Ak

[tazmision89]

If I am in early position with AK, I usually limp in hopes that someone raises the pot. If they do, then I would not hesitate to go over the top or push in my chips.

From middle position I would raise (not push in), and hope someone raises on top of me. If not, wait to see the flop.

From late position or the button, if anyone raised before me, I would push in and put the pressure on the player.

The same applies with big pairs (AA,KK).

The only time this doesn't apply (at least in my opinion), is in 1) a short handed game and 2) when the blinds are above 300/600 w/ antes.

[SirFWALGMan]

Taz: Are you talking SNG/MTT? If so I might agree. Not in a cash game though. There is no time limit in a cash game, and your likely going to at best be a 50-50 flip with anyone who does call you.

[tazmision89]

If you play small limit games then yes. You will by far get more callers. I am more acustom to playing 5/5 5/10 N/L games where raises range between $25 - $60. So if I raise with AK (depending on position), it would be $50 or $60 to dance. When you have a chip stack of 200 300 duckets in front of you, it is extremely tough to call. But in the event someone does call the bets, you proceed carefully. If the flop hits you, well you make your move and do it aggressively.

In tourney play, I wouldn't change my play although depending on the level of blinds, I may just call a raise and not reraise. Depends on the action.