Calling Equity? late 20/180

[runout_mick]

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If everyone is playing the same way (pushbotting with 5-12BB, only calling with premium at 5-12BB), where is the skill? I am not saying make a habit of calling with top 25% hands, but man if there ever was a spot to do it I thought this was the time

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The thing is, not "everyone" is versed in short stack theory. The vast majority of players have almost no concept of blinds in relation to stack size.

Assume he's still playing tight until given a reason to believe otherwise.

No matter WHAT my read on him is, I'm still not ever calling with K9...

Edit: Especially with players left to act.

[NoExtinction]

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The thing is, not "everyone" is versed in short stack theory. The vast majority of players have almost no concept of blinds in relation to stack size.

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The villain was decent and I had played with him for a few levels. His stats (ROI and $) were 25% ish and +6Kish

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Assume he's still playing tight until given a reason to believe otherwise.


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the dude had an M of 4 and was about to lose half of his chips in a few hands... plus possible tilt factor

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No matter WHAT my read on him is, I'm still not ever calling with K9

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-- this is what I'm challenging. There have to be exceptions! (in my mind)