blinds defense ICM river This video analyzes a key hand from a $50,000 WSOP tournament final table, featuring poker legend Viktor Blom. Experts Mike and Aaron dissect the players' decisions, considering stack sizes, tournament dynamics, and ICM pressure. They highlight the importance of balanced ranges and discuss the complexities of river decisions in high-stakes situations. The analysis emphasizes the importance of aggressive play, balanced ranges, and ICM considerations in tournament poker, especially at final tables with varying stack sizes. Highlights: Strategic Decisions at High Stakes Viktor Blom's aggressive small blind play with a marginal hand Jesse Lonis' big blind defense and turn call with middle pair Impact of stack sizes and pay jumps on decision-making Importance of having folds on every street for a balanced range Complexities of river decisions considering pot odds and tournament equity Value of aggressive betting with strong hands to balance bluffs Significance of ICM pressure in final table scenarios
