I have said something similar to this, but this isn't exactly it. The key point is not to raise to 5x BB with AA, 3x the BB with TT and 2x the BB with some other hand. You want to have a range of opening raises that you will make and vary it RANDOMLY, not based on the cards you are holding.
To keep things simple, I do typically make very similar opening raises (usually 3-4x BB). If anything, I vary my raises based on position: Early on, you can open for less because you are getting more respect. Opening from late position though, you may want to raise a bit more, as people are more likely to think you are stealing.
Note that nowhere in there did I say that I raise X when I am dealt these two cards and I raise Y when I am dealt these other two cards. THAT is what I think can become a problem for people.
Of course, you also want to mix up limping in with AA and KK too. A good rule of thumb is to do that every 5 or 6 times you get the hands, but I tend to do it less - more like 1:15 for me, if I had to guess. I seem to regret it when I do, so I don't do it much.
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09-21-05, 04:25 PM
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