Quote Originally Posted by Biglines
In hand 2 Im getting 1:4 pot odds when I complete, and the fact that they limp in and this is 5NL makes me think that they are most likely holding crap (although my A9o is also crap).
Sounds like a good reason to fold.

Quote Originally Posted by Biglines
what hands should I be completing in pots where the other players and all limping in?
'potential' hands are good, like suited gappers, broadways. If you think your opponents are limping with like KJ/KT hands KQ is a great hand to complete with because you can take them to value town when they hit their weaker pair. A weak ace sucks because you don't want to hit your ace since it is likely dominated. Suited aces can be good to complete if opponents are passive/manipulative and love to call - you can price yourself into draws - but you aren't really looking to make a pair with them. Check out renton's preflop guide, he talks about blind play. Just remember there are no set rules on what you should play. It all depends on the opponents you are facing. Alot of the times you won't get paid when you hit that 'potential' hand that you might limp so it may not be worth it.

Quote Originally Posted by Biglines
Also if I believe that I am ahead of the villain should I not be trying to get more value out of this hand?
Yeah...but your out of position with a bad hand. Just fold and wait for a better spot. Now if this was A9o on the button, things might change here. As far as this hand goes though, it doesn't have much potential.