easy · Poker Theory Preflop

Game: NL Hold'em | Format: Six-max Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 40 bb Hero shoves the river for 40 bb (pot-sized bet). At equilibrium, Hero must mix a certain hand between betting and checking. According to the indifference principle, what is the bettor trying to achieve with their bluffing frequency?

1. Make the opponent indifferent between betting and checking (under this line)
2. Make the opponent's bluff-catchers indifferent between calling and folding
3. Ensure Hero wins the pot 33.3% of the time when called
4. Maximize the EV of Hero's specific hand

Sign up free to see the explanation and track your rank →