Re: Can this be fair?
Fair? Sure. Everybody is playing under the same rules, and the rules weren't written in a manner that intentionally favors any person or group in particular. So, it must be fair.
Reasonable? Maybe not. It is a huge incentive to get it all-in on occasions where you might not otherwise do so. For example, if I had T500 in my stack, and you have T200, I don't want to bet T200, but instead T500 all-in, because then I can rebuy while you're thinking. Or, if that's not allowed, imagine a T500 pot, T500 in my stack, more than T500 in yours. Maybe I would preferably bet T250, because I have the nuts and I think you'll call that amount every time, but if I bet all-in, I expect you to call only about 45% of the time. Now, by going all-in, I lose a little EV from your calls, but gain the right to rebuy, whether you call or not.
I don't think it's the best rule, but it's not terrible. Just a small mistake by the rule-maker.
Later, Greg Raymer (FossilMan)
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