medium · Poker Theory Preflop
Scenario: You are in the Small Blind and it is folded to you. You choose to 3-bet a 6 (3 bb) open from the Button. According to standard theory, why should your out-of-position 3-bet be sized larger (e.g.,9 bb to $11 bb) than an in-position 3-bet?
- You have already invested 1 in the Small Blind, so you must bet more to 'protect' your existing investment. (under this line)
- A larger sizing reduces the SPR and discourages the Button from realizing their positional advantage over multiple streets.
- The Button's range is wider, so you can extract more value by charging them a higher price to see the flop.
- A larger sizing ensures you win more chips immediately since you are unlikely to win at showdown.
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