Action so far: UTG opens 2.5bb, MP and CO call Hero BTN with 8♣8♦
Pot: 8.5bb To call: 2.5bb
Villain range:Wide multi-way field
Your move:
The math
GTO answer: Call
Pocket eights in a 5-way pot is a set-mine paradise. Getting 8.5 to 2.5 (3.4 to 1) with implied odds across multiple stacks. 3-betting is bad equity multi-way, folding is too tight. Flat call and hope for an 8 on the flop.
Tags: preflop MW 5w set mine
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