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Game: 6-max NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: OOP | Pot Size: 50 bb | Scenario: Hero check-raises a set on Q ♠ J ♠ 2 ♥. Villain (IP) continues according to MDF (60%). Why is the check-raise preferred over a slowplay in this GTO framework?

1. The denial of free-card equity to the 40% that fold outweighs the value of inducing bluffs.
2. Because MDF requires Hero to bet all strong hands to stay balanced. (under this line) (under this line)
3. To prevent Villain from checking back the turn.
4. Slowplaying is only correct if the board is monotone.

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