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Poker Bluff EV: A diagram illustrating how opponent bets change the Pot Odds and EV in Texas Hold'em.

[Bluff and Odds] How do your opponent's betting affect your EV?

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In Texas Hold'em, your opponents' bet sizing and bluffing frequency directly impact your EV and call decisions. Many players only consider their own hand strength, but true professionals analyze their opponents' range, betting logic, and bluffing ratios. This article will provide a comprehensive analysis of how bluffing affects pot odds and EV, as well as advanced bluffing catch strategies.

Poker Trap Calls: A diagram illustrating high-odds but dangerous call scenarios in Texas Hold'em.

[Extreme Case] High odds, but should you call?

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Poker Strategy / Tutorials, Equity & Logic Analysis /

Many players believe that if the Pot Odds are good, they should definitely call. But true professional players know that some seemingly high-odds calls are actually huge EV traps. Dirty Outs, Reverse Implied Odds, Range Suppression, and multi-way pots can all turn a "seemingly good" call into a long-term loss. This article will provide a complete analysis of these extreme cases.

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