Rule of 2 and 4: If you call on the flop, must you call on the turn?
Ok say we have a hand similar to this:
SB: $21.50
BB: $21.45
UTG: $36.70
MP: $13.80
Ju5tin (CO): $25.00
BTN: $26.25
SB: $21.50
BB: $21.45
UTG: $36.70
MP: $13.80
Hero (CO): $25.00
BTN: $26.25
Preflop: Hero is dealt Ad 9d(6 Players)
2 folds, Hero raises to $0.85, BTN folds, SB calls $0.75, BB folds
Flop: ($1.95) 5d 9d Jh (2 Players)
SB checks, Hero bets $1.50, SB raises to $6.45....
Assume only remaining D's as outs.
Given the rule of 4, we have ~36% (9x4) of hitting an out. Our pot odds (~2:1) tell us we need to hit an out 33.3% (1/3*100) of the time to be profitable.
Given this, it is profitable to call. <u>My question is: Using the rule of 4 provides you with the odds of hitting an out BY THE RIVER, so if we are calling a flop bet, we must call a turn bet correct?</u>
The rule of 4 seems a little odd if you are just going to fold when you don't hit an out on the turn.
Can someone please clear this up?
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