Re: Coloring up and the effects on an individual hand (question).
I think the more important issue that people are overlooking here is the psycological impact of coloring up the chips.
All of a sudden, your opponent goes from having xxxx chips to xx chips, so his new stack will be looking pretty small. If he is a novice, this could swing the odds in your favor, so its a clear fold here.
Wait until the next hand, when he is devastated from losing his giantic tower of $10s and $100s; then, in a loud, firm voice, announce "I'M ALL IN" and splash the pot with your remaining chips.
If done correctly, this just might be enough to send him into ultra-conservative mode, where he'll fold every hand except the nuts, leaving you with the perfect opportunity to rake in the large blinds and secure a win.
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