I'm cross-posting this to both the MTT and SnG forums, since the phenomenon seems to exist at both type tournies.

I just returned to Stars, after a 5 week go at the tables at Absolute. I was referring to Absolute as "Miniraise City", but seem to notice it occurring at Stars as well. Lots of miniraises from all positions. They seem to start to occur when the blinds get large enough to make a difference.

I rarely miniraise but the thing that's startled me is that they seem to work about half the time, which would seem to make it a profitable move, with little risk, if made occasionally and judiciously. I'm startled to see big stacks, even from LAGgy types, surrender their $200 blinds to a $200 raise made from MP. Maybe, because it seems to beg for a call?

Anyone else noticing this? Thoughts would be appreciated. I'm especially interested in whether you'd use this move since I think I know how to react or defend against it.

I should add that the SnG's I play are $16 and $27 2-table turbos.