hard · Poker Theory Turn

Game: No-Limit Hold'em | Format: Cash Game | Blinds/Antes: 1/2, no ante | Effective Stacks: 100 bb | Hero Position: HJ | Pot Size: 30 bb You are on the turn with an SPR of 2.3. You hold a strong but vulnerable hand. Why does 'denial value' outweigh 'inducing bluffs' in this specific scenario?

1. You want to induce bluffs when SPR is low to get stacks in. (under this line) (under this line)
2. Induced bluffs are only valuable on the river.
3. Vulnerable hands should always check to keep the pot small.
4. Low SPR environments make the cost of giving a free card disproportionately high.

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