medium · Poker Theory Preflop
Scenario: Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: SB. Facing an open to $6 from the HJ, why is the SB range typically 3-bet or fold only, with no flat-calling range?
- Because the Hero has already posted $1, they are essentially 'pot committed' to a 3-bet. (under this line) (under this line)
- House rules in most 6-max cash games prohibit the SB from flat-calling an open.
- The SB always has a range advantage over the HJ and should therefore always raise.
- Flat-calling out of position in a multiway-prone pot results in terrible equity realization (EqR) and invites a BB squeeze.
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