easy · Poker Theory Foundations
Game: NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 5.5 bb Why is 'rakeback' or site promotions considered a 'first-order strategic variable' for a low-stakes player?
- It allows a player to ignore the 'floor' on their own L_self errors. (under this line) (under this line)
- It helps players overcome 'Result-Oriented' downswings.
- It directly reduces the R term, which can represent over two-thirds of a player's gross edge.
- It increases the number of errors opponents make (sum L_i).
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