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On a flop of 7♥ 6♥ 5♠, the Big Blind (BB) caller often has a Nut Advantage over the BTN opener. Why?
- The Small Blind is forced to fold, leaving the 'Nuts' to the Big Blind. (under this line) (under this line)
- The BB's wider defending range includes many more combinations of small sets, two pairs, and straights.
- The BTN is mathematically barred from holding cards lower than a 10.
- The dealer button gives the BTN a range disadvantage on low boards.
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