With AJ Suited, Call or Raise?

Hello,

Recently, I played with some friends. It was a fun game actually, but I’m bothered. I don’t know if I played the Ace Jack suited right. Well, instead of the typical raise that most people would put in with this hand pre-flop, I called the big blind with this hand. I called because I believe such hand doesn’t play well after the flop. If I also raise pre-flop and will be then re-raised, I’ll be forced to do some mucking stuff and will only mean a lot of wasted valuable chips. Same thing, if I just call the flop comes Ace Ace Jack or I make the nut flush or nut straight, my hand will be very well kept.

In your opinion, with AJ suited, is it wise to call or just raise?

Thank you in advance. Nice site by the way.

Lee

Lee,

It depends a lot on your position. If you are in late position to no raise, this is a raising hand. If you are early to middle position, this is a limping hand. Limping in late position with this hand is not a bad idea as A-J is easily dominated.