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Originally Posted by AlanBostick
I don't think we should be using blockers to 3-bet-bluff in a 1-3 game, even in a nitty Vegas 1-3 game.
And if we were so minded, I would really rather use a hand like A5s or A4s, which can make straights and so has a bit more equity versus hands that might call us, than A8s.
Just to add to this, we are incentivized to 3bet polar if our opponent is going to implement a 4bet or fold strategy. But in these games, 4bet ranges are super tight (usually KK+/AK), and players call too wide. Therefore we really want to 3bet a linear range of mostly PPs and suited connectors/suited broadways.
I can see an argument for flatting A8s on the BTN, since we are guaranteed position. Against an EP opening range, A8s is a snap fold from HJ or earlier. CO is pretty marginal. If BTN calls wide I think fold is mandatory. If BTN is tight I think we can call in CO.