Quote Originally Posted by Fnord
Quote Originally Posted by HeavyP
If I can outplay them post flop why would I get myself in that situation? Getting in a 60/40 situation is letting the cards do the playing for you. If I can OUT PLAY them then I can find better spots to take all there money. If I feel I cannot outplay the opponent then I will take it.
If it's a cash game, I'll put any sum of money I would have on the table into a 60/40. A lot of people over-estimate how big poker edges are.
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If you can't put all your money in knowing you are a 60/40 favorite, you are playing with scared money and need to move down in stakes.