Podcast Ep. 6 - How Bet Sizing Wins More Money

Patrick Howard
03 Sep 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

This podcast episode covers bet sizing in poker. Patrick Howard explains how it affects strategy and EV. He discusses the pros and cons of complex bet sizing schemes. The episode covers concepts like polarization, minimum defense frequency, and optimal bluffing frequency.

Bet sizing greatly impacts poker strategy. More sizes can increase EV but add complexity. Balancing ranges is crucial. Small errors in sizing can add up over time.

Bet Sizing Mastery

  • Adding more bet sizes can increase EV but complicates strategy
  • Larger bets require lower minimum defense frequency from opponents
  • Optimal bluffing frequency increases with bet size
  • Small bet sizing errors are common but less severe
  • Large bet sizing errors are rare but more impactful
  • Using one size pre-river and 2-3 sizes on river is recommended
  • Balancing ranges is crucial to avoid exploitation
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