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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

Floating

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Introduction

Floating is a course of play whereby, in a raised pot, one calls the continuation bet of the pre-flop raiser, with the intention of taking the pot away from them on the turn with a bluff. The move can take place both in and out of position, but it is substantially easier to pull off in position. This article discusses the mathematical background behind the move and highlights situations in which it may be used.

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Article Contents

page 1
- Introduction
- The expected value of the float in position
page 2
- The expected value of floating out of position
page 3
- Comparison: Floating "In Position" and Floating "Out of Position"
page 4
- Estimating the probability that villain gives up the hand on the turn
page 5
- Change of EV with variations of the betsize
- When should I float?
- How big should I bet on the turn?
- Conclusion

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