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5. When might we allow some draws in a range to draw
profitably?
Answer: When the villain’s range is weighted heavily
towards weaker draws that will call a bet, we may allow
the stronger draws to draw profitably because the
mistake the majority of his range will make by calling
will overcome the amount we give to the stronger draws.
6. If our opponent is aggressive, can have many draws and
there is money left to bet on future streets, how should
we adjust the size of our bets?
Answer: We need to increase our bet size to cut down on
the opponent’s implied odds.
Balance Quiz Answers
2. If your opponent bets $20 into a $20 pot and is bluffing
30% of the time, how often would you fold when
playing a maximally exploitive strategy?
Answer: You would always fold.
3. What two criteria must be met for you to be concerned
about counter-exploitation?
Answer: Your opponent must recognize your exploitable
play and be able to counter-exploit it properly.