medium · Poker Theory Preflop

Game: 6-max NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 3.5 bb (CO opens to 2.5 bb). Hero holds A8s. Why is being 'In Position' on the raiser the most critical heuristic for cold-calling this hand?

1. Position allows Hero to control the pot size and realize equity at a higher rate by acting last on every street.
2. Position adds 15% to the raw equity of the hand pre-flop.
3. Hero can bluff any flop because they have the positional advantage.
4. Being in position means Hero doesn't have to worry about the blinds squeezing. (under this line) (under this line)

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