re: Poker & $7.5 NLHE MTT: 40bb stack in the bubble with KK vs all-in from big bully
This is actually a much easier call with your large stack than a short stack. Doubling up has a much higher value because that would give you another 40BB.
Rather if you are super short stack this might a decision to fold. Say you are at 2BB. Even if you double up take down the blinds you will be at 5.5BB. In essence doubling up means you are going to make a few more risky bets down the road.
But with 40BB with average stack usually around 30BB around the bubble stage, you are now in a very good position. 80BB allows you to play low ball, bully ball it opens a lot more dimension to your play.
Also give the range that cutoff can shove, trying to blind steal at the bubble really opens their range up. If they have a moderate VP of 25, I wouldn't be surprise if they are shoving A10S+ & 77s+
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