Quote Originally Posted by Renton
Quote Originally Posted by Irisheyes
IWhy leave ABC poker in the first place? I thought we weren't supposed to change our play because of variance or emotions?
Because ABC poker isn't optimal. Doing nothing but betting strong hands for value and folding when behind is less EV than playing a variable and opportunistic game.
I'd argue that you'd want to play a variable and opportunistic game IN ORDER TO give yourself more (better?) opportunities to bet strong hands for value and fold when behind (and without odds to continue).