HEPFAP, Page 22 First 2 Cards, EP

[Rudbaeck]

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With that logic it may just even out. But I still think 2 opponents is better than 5.

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No it doesn't. 8 callers is the optimum. So if you raise UTG you want the big blind to fold and everyone else to call for max EV. If the bb calls it's a teensy bit worse. Up to 8 callers it just gets better.

Off course you'll only win a third of those family pots, but the pots won are humongous.

[nomdeplume]

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No it doesn't. 8 callers is the optimum. So if you raise UTG you want the big blind to fold and everyone else to call for max EV. If the bb calls it's a teensy bit worse.

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Why is it a bit worse if the BB calls? I believe you, I just can't see why. Thanks

[BeerMoney]

Because its one less hand to play against ,but they've still put in 1 small bet.

[Moyer]

Unlike other players, if the big blind folds, they will leave 1 small bet of dead money in the pot.