Re: is it better to fold pre-flop in an easy game w/ jacks?
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do 2+2ers advocate giving up some pre-flop equity when the players are so weak and that there will be plenty of opportunities to make money later in the session by taking advantage of their horrible plays?
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In general, that there will be opportunities to get your money in as a favorite later does not justify making a horrible fold now.
If you have $100 and can bet as much as you want (up to $100) as a 3:2 favorite now, and as much as you want as a 4:1 favorite next hand, how much should you bet to maximize your expected result? Bet it all and let it ride to quadruple up 48% of the time.
If there is one particular villain whose play is particularly bad and you expect to be able to get all-in against him as a significant favorite, you may value chips up to that player's stack more than chips beyond it, which is reason to be risk averse. If you can bet up to $150 next hand as a 4:1 favorite, bet $50 now. If you can bet up to $80 next hand, bet $20 now.
When you play against a table full of bad players with different stack sizes, the value of your chips is close to linear, and there is little reason to be risk-averse.
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