Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Frank Hansen
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New No Limit Silver Column: The Yeti Theorem

Education team member Huckebein has taken a closer look at the Yeti theorem. The theorem originally stated that a 3-bet on a dry board is usually a bluff. Does the theorem still hold true today? Find out in our new column.

The Yeti theorem is an older theorem which was discussed in the poker scene a while ago.

The key idea behind the theorem is as follows: "A 3-bet on a dry flop (especially on paired boards) is almost always a bluff."

The specific example given in the column sheds light on the questions whether the Yeti theorem is still valid today and how it actually works:

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The column
Topic: The Yeti Theorem
Game type: No Limit
Author: huckebein
Status: Silber Silver

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