hard · Poker Theory River

Game: NLHE | Format: Cash | Blinds/Antes: 1/2 | Effective Stacks: 200 | Hero Position: BTN | Pot Size: 60 In a river bluff-catching scenario, Hero holds J♥ J♣ on A♠ K♦ 7♠ 5♣ 2♠. The opponent bets pot. Why is this hand a poor bluff-catcher despite its absolute strength?

1. MDF dictates that Hero must fold 50% of their range
2. Hero blocks the missed straight draws that constitute the opponent's bluffing range
3. The pair of Jacks has low raw equity against the board (under this line) (under this line)
4. The SPR is too low to support a call

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