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Poker Pro Ben Rolle: Never 3-Bet in These Final Table Spots
Poker strategy expert Ben Rolle has shared his insights on why 3-betting in certain final table situations can be risky. Rolle advises against 3-betting in final table situations where the risk premium is high. He suggests that calling with any cards is generally better than 3-betting in such spots.
Rolle emphasizes that the chip leader with a large stack opens about 80% of hands. This strategy is crucial for minimizing dispersion, especially in weaker final tables. Players should aim to win many pots with simple open raises and check bets, avoiding the complexity that 3-betting can introduce.
Not everyone agrees with Rolle's strategy. Finnish top reg Pauli 'Fiilismies' Airola hinted that he would not play this way even under torture. Arunas Sapitavicius found flaws in Ben's conclusions, suggesting that the sizing of the 3-bet was strange. Fedor Holz noted that the example shows one of the main drawbacks of working with ICM. Ben Rolle emphasizes that final table play involves more than just preflop GTO ranges.
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