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Visionary
Silver Level
My theory is that 55 is better than 66 for the same reason that A5 is better than A6: it is more likely to make a straight. Think about it: every straight involves either a 5 or a 10, so if you have 55, you block out the possibility of other people having straights, as well as increasing the chance that you'll get a straight.
In addition to that, the poker program "Cepheus" is more likely to raise 55 than 66. This is the only exception to the general rule that Cepheus is more likely to raise higher pockets than lower pockets (eg. more likely to raise 88 than 77, more likely to raise 99 than 88, etc.). So it seems that Cepheus prefers 55 to 66.
What do you think? Is 55 better than 66 in a cash game?
In addition to that, the poker program "Cepheus" is more likely to raise 55 than 66. This is the only exception to the general rule that Cepheus is more likely to raise higher pockets than lower pockets (eg. more likely to raise 88 than 77, more likely to raise 99 than 88, etc.). So it seems that Cepheus prefers 55 to 66.
What do you think? Is 55 better than 66 in a cash game?