Swigg,

I understand what you say but isn't that the same thing? If the pot is £20, I bet £10 and he calls, I win £40. If I bet £20 and he calls, I win £60. if I bet £100 and he folds, I win £20. Thus the optimum EV move is to bet £20.

Likewise, if I need a runner runner then it's +EV to call a bet if I have pot odds and -EV to call an all in.

I also read that your percentage of success is your equity and also, somehow, linked to your EV.




Chopper, yeah I have been watching TV. Anything about poker, I get involved with. It was the GUKPT and tbh, these guys weren't 3 or 4 levels in thought. They were just playing bad, passive, scared.

And your answer helped clear up my question anyway. Well, in part, as the "not limping" advice is aimed at all players - not just internet ones. However, I'll stick with your answer as to why the top pros don't - even though the top pros recommend anything but limping in their books etc.

Dan, a TAG? A rock, yes. But a TAG???? He's not called "action" for nothing.

And don't worry - no offence taken. I am just glad you take the time to answer my questions!