hard · Poker Theory Fundamentals
Scenario: Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 200 | Hero Position: Button | Pot Size:120. On the river K♦ 8♠ 4♣ 2♦ 9♦, you hold A♦ 5♣ (nut flush blocker). Villain bets $120. If Villain is an 'under-bluffer', why might your blocker still be a fold?
- Blockers improve a ratio but cannot manufacture a numerator
- The rake cap makes calling here higher risk
- You already have enough MDF with your made hands (under this line)
- The A♦ blocks Villain's folding range
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