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Poker Pro Discusses Strategic 6-Bet Call in High-Stakes Game
The hand in question occurred during a $40/80 NLHE 6-max game. Hero (SB) was dealt 9c 6c and faced a series of raises and re-raises from other players. AARookie (BB) was known for his aggressive 4-betting strategy, with a 40% 4-bet rate. Takechip, known as FLIPokerHer on FullTilt, had a strategy of opening with nearly 100% of hands from the button. Hero decided to 3-bet with 9c 6c due to the aggressive nature of AARookie and the strategy of Takechip. AARookie's 4-bet range was estimated to be between 12% and 35% of hands. Hero's 5-bet was considered profitable due to AARookie's wide 4-bet range. AARookie's 6-bet was seen as potentially bluffing, but Hero decided to call with 9c 6c.
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