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Old 08-20-2007, 01:54 PM
Mano Mano is offline
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Default Re: how to convince potential players of a fundamental rule?

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Continue to raise their bets by $1 or something ridiculously annoying until they comprehend why that rule is in place.

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The problem with allowing less than min raises to stand is not that they are annoying, but that they re-open the betting. For example, 3 players see the flop, first player bets moderate amount, second player raises by $1 - the third player is squeezed out by the second players $1 raise because he now faces a re-raise if he calls, and second player only had to risk the extra $1 to make this play. Of course, if you are playing with a bunch of donkeys you can probably take advantage of this more than they will.
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