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Poker Folding Aces to Maniacs?

Discussion in 'Poker Forum' started by YogSothoth, Jan 7, 2021.

  1. YogSothoth

    YogSothoth Guest

    I know-I know, but hear me out.

    I was playing a $5.50 buy-in tournament the other day on Pokerstars, early stages and still plenty of maniacs. I get aces on the button, but before play gets to me, the small blind, UTG and middle position have gone all-in. I suspect at least one of them is holding junk, and maybe I'm looking at AK or a pocket pair from the other two. I call. My AA is now against QQ in the small blind, 10-8 suited under the f*****g gun, and A2o in middle position.

    Flop comes: Q spades - 2 spades - 2 diamonds.

    My question is this. Even though I had the best shot pre-flop at taking the pot and quadrupling my stack, at 55% is it not better to fold my precious aces in this spot? Even if you know you're likely playing against junk, four-handed is always going to make it a flip. I'm properly bankrolled for losses, but is it +EV to call?

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