2025-03

Probability

Antes and Preflop Strategy

Using the simulation created in the previous post, we can find the strategy with the highest expected value when a specific hand is dealt. In this article, we will try to see how much the preflop strategy differs with and without an ante.
Probability

Preflop Strategy and Playing Style

We use Monte Carlo simulation to verify the validity of the claim made in poker books that players can gain an advantage by limiting their VPIP when playing the game.
Probability

VPIP and Hand Range

Assuming that players call or raise in order of the hands with the highest chance of winning, we will consider what the hand ranges of players with different VPIPs would be.
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Preflop All-In and the Optimal Stopping Problem

We will consider a simplified example problem regarding preflop all-in and what hand range to enter with.