AKs is a top-of-range hand from the button. Opening to 2.5bb maximises fold equity from the blinds and sets up a strong c-bet line on most flops. Limping or calling sacrifices the dead small blind money and the initiative. Easy raise.
Tags: preflop BTN open value
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