The Protected Pot Effect: A Study from 2/4

[Yako]

Gregor,

The pot isn't protected in your example. You guys are HU, and the pot is only 3.5BB.

If anything, that's the perfect time to bluff.
A protected pot is one where someone is all-in, or one which will obviously get to show-down. Since bluffs don't win at show-down very often, the pot is said to be protected when showdown is likely to happen.

Truly,
Yako