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Old 09-09-2006, 03:49 AM     Post subject: What is M? #1 (permalink)  
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I've seen some posts where people refer to their M=## (some number) What is this and what does it tell you about yourself and the other players? Also how is it calculated?
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Old 09-09-2006, 05:08 AM #2 (permalink)  
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TLR is an unknown quantity at this point
 M is the ratio of your stack to the total blinds and antes per orbit.
Lets say your stack is 1500
SB = 100, BB=200, Ante=25, 8 players
each orbit you have to pay 100+200+8*25 = 500.
Your M = 1500/500 = 3

It means how many orbits you will have until you will be blinded out if you dont play any hand.

When you have low M your arsenal of moves dwindle (for example with high M it is OK to limp SC from LP to see a flop, with M of about 7 it is not a good move)
Eventually with low M you have exactly one move - go AI preflop.

HoH2 (HoH is an abbreviation of 'Harrington on HOldem' ) has a long discussion on M and his zone theory, it is highly recommended reading


 
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Old 09-09-2006, 01:16 PM #3 (permalink)  
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Thanks for the explanation.
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 To be clear, this M applies to your status in tournaments. Doesn't really apply in cash games.
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