limp, re-raise

[zingbust]

I'm finding that all the tourneys I play in, there is more pre-flop raising than there used to be. After all, players, even at the $1.10 buy-in level all know that if you're going to play a hand, you're better off raising with it than limping. But if everyone at the table knows this, then is there any value in going against the grain and limping with a playable hand, then after it gets raised, go ahead and re-raise? Does anyone do this? Is it a good weapon to use?

[s810car]

Yes but not just a playable, you talking top 5, AA KK QQ AKs and JJ vs a loose raiser, other then that you'll be facing monsters by anything that calls or 5 bets

[Hunter]

I have found that limping in or just calling a raise with AA or KK makes you more money in the long run because it keeps more people in the hand

[Coach27]

Limping is good because it disguises your hand, weak players have a hard time hand reading by the river, if you have the nuts they will still call with a semi decent hand and donate to you

[chrisdione]

I have done this a lot more lately cause as you said there are a lot more preflop raising going on. I don't do it right away until I get the feel for the table and see if they are playing this way or not. If it is a tight table I will raise with premium hand but they are loose I will limp and reraise. Good tips.

[HopsBar28]

I've seen people do that, but it does not seem to work - at least if your intention is to get folks to fold so you can steal.

[olavbroc]

Its always Aces... they would never do that with jacks...

[emanontrader]

Sometimes I like to limp in to disguise my hand strength and just call any reraises, but other times I just announce the strength. Have to switch it up.

[zayzoo]

the game is getting harder, and people are finding ways to learn . but if you really know who your playing, limp or raise, its good to know your game and what hand to do it when to do it .

[ShugWhite]

Its best to mix up your play as much as posible - becoming too predictable causes losing