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 cold-calls 44 on the Button. The flop is A-K-4 rainbow. What is the 'Absolute Value Trap' that Hero might set for the opponent here?

1. The opponent should fold because Hero blocks all the 4s in the deck.
2. The opponent over-values their top pair (AK or AQ) in a relative sense, failing to realize their hand is second-best to Hero's set.
3. Hero's hand is worth more because it is three-of-a-kind, the fourth highest hand ranking. (under this line) (under this line) (under this line)
4. Hero should slowplay to induce the opponent to bluff their air.

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