blockers exploit GTO position ranges value bet In this strategic poker discussion, Marc Goone from Hungry Horse Poker analyzes five specific situations where strictly following GTO principles might be suboptimal. He focuses on practical adjustments against typical player tendencies, particularly in live poker settings. The video emphasizes the importance of exploitative play over pure theory, using concrete examples from pre-flop three-betting to river betting scenarios. Poker theory should inform decision-making but shouldn't be followed blindly, especially against players who deviate significantly from optimal play. Winning Adjustments: Simplifying pre-flop three-betting ranges against non-GTO players Using range betting effectively on wet boards against weak opponents Implementing small river bets in position for thin value Adjusting river check-raising ranges based on opponent tendencies Bluffing with "bad" blockers when opponents are over-folding Exploiting common player tendencies in live games Adapting theoretical concepts for practical application
