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Originally Posted by browni3141
The side bet shouldn’t change your strategy, but accepting a 55:45 flip would be an acknowledgement that the side bet was -EV. Since the player should believe he is making a +EV side bet it’s at least logically consistent not to make plays that immediately lose on the side bet.
If it's the first hand of the match, AIPF, perhaps.
But you can't ignore your chances to win if you pass up on EV in game, that's a relevant factor and will change throughout the match. For example, think about a player that wins 58% of their HUSNGs. If one match gets to high blind levels and they're facing an AIPF, about even stacks, and estimate 55% equity, they should likely take that, bc they won't be 55% or more to win after they fold.