Mastering Poker Math: Calling, Raising & Bluffing

Jonathan Little
17 Feb 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

A comprehensive guide to poker math fundamentals focusing on preflop raise sizing across different stack depths and positions. The lesson covers pot-sized raise calculations, minimum defense frequency concepts, and how to adjust betting patterns based on stack sizes and opponent tendencies.

Clear formulas for calculating raise sizes and MDF, with practical examples showing how to adjust betting based on position and stack depth.

Strategic Takeaways:

  • Deeper stacks require larger preflop raises to build bigger pots
  • Raise sizes should be consistent regardless of hand strength
  • Stack depth under 12BB usually warrants going all-in
  • MDF calculations matter most on river decisions
  • Position affects optimal raise sizing (higher out of position)
  • Multiple limpers require larger raise sizes
  • Table image influences optimal bluffing frequency
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