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Old 02-11-08, 01:45 PM
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As you said, intuatively, you would think calling with a wider range (but not ATC) would be better, but the math says otherwise. That's awesome.

The magic of fold equity. If you fold at all, that additional equity makes the shove +EV.

Poker truth #1: They can't fold if you don't bet.
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