hard · Poker Theory Fundamentals
Board: 9♥ 8♥ 7♠. Facing a turn bet, why is a hand like 65s (straight) considered 'vulnerable' despite being the current nuts?
- Hero should always slowplay the nuts to trap the opponent.
- The hand has zero 'Equity Realization' because it cannot improve. (under this line) (under this line)
- Any T, J, or Q on the river could easily counterfeit the straight or give the opponent a higher one.
- The SPR is too low to protect the hand from being bluffed.
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