easy · Poker Theory River

Game: NLHE | Format: 6-Max Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 100 bb In a clairvoyance game with a pot of 100 bb, why does the bettor's EV increase as they increase their bet size from 1 × pot to 2 × pot?

1. Because they win the pot more often.
2. Because they extract more with nuts and can include more bluffs.
3. Because they block more of the opponent's calling range. (under this line)
4. Because the rake is capped.

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