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4 Reasons to RNG in Poker
In theory, you should only mix your actions if the expected value (EV) of those actions is the same. This is one of the first lessons we learn when we start dabbling with poker solvers. GTO strategies (Nash Equilibrium strategies) are constructed defensively to make the opponent indifferent in many, many spots. In turn, that opponent must mix across these indifferent actions to keep their opponent indifferent at connected nodes in the overall game tree.
Beginner's Poker Course Part 7: Indifference As It Relates To GTO
We have connected the two important poker concepts pot odds and equity in the previous article. We also saw, that your equity can be such that, you could be indifferent between making a call or folding. That is because the EV for both actions on that point would be 0. Remember that we're always striving to pick actions with the highest EV. Then, if the highest ones have the same value, we are indifferent in choosing any of them.
Beginner's Poker Course Part 6: Pot Odds & Equity – Two Fundamental Interconnected Poker Concepts
Back in the day, let's say between the years 2000 and 2010, nobody really had any of these solver tools available to study the game. We were mostly reliant on books and training videos to further our game, with most of them showcasing far-from-perfect play. The concept of Nash Equilibrium was known; after all, it is a mathematical concept stemming from the 1950s. But actual GTO play remained a mystery for all of us pros.
Beginner's Poker Course Part 5: 21,100 Flops, Ranges, & Mixed Strategies
We have gone back and forth between theory and a bit of practicality, discussing just a few hand situations because I felt you needed that. In this article, I want to address those needs again, and we are going to examine some common flop situations.