All in Preflop with AK...

[Talking Poker]

So.... you are paraphrasing my "Pro" list, and your "Con" list has nothing to do with winning, but something to do with... what... pride, I guess? Stop worrying about showing off and start worrying about winning.

Remember - it's only a coin flip if you get called. All in reraises have HUGE fold equity.

And again, I am not saying I am in favor of this strategy... just doing my best to explain it's merits.

[SirFWALGMan]

Its not a pride thing. First off in the games I play (which play much differently than your) my AK all in raise is more likely to be called than not. I.E. Last night when my 2's got called by 5's for half his stack. (My M was Under 5 which I think means I had to push)

I am just saying that I think I am a better player than a 50/50 guy. I think I can play a flop and read an opponent and outplay the guy who has less skill than I do. If I push in pre-flop I am like every other monkey and can not use my mad skillz.

I would have no shame in pushing all in with AK and losing. I would also have no problem folding it to a raise, or playing the flop with it. Another hand like this is pocket KK/QQ even AA. I like pushing with these kind of hands because you are usually ahead. However I also like seeing a flop with QQ and then deciding what my next move is. I cut down on 3 cards for my opponent, and I get to see a board. I used to only push all in because I was afraid the flop would have an ace. What I found out is the Ace high monkeys are going to call me anyways and I would rather cut down there odds and have more information to play with.

[badblood44]

I don't think this is a fair comparison. Your fold equity here is much less AND the odds of this play being a coin-flip are far worse (more possible pairs to dominate yours).