Does The Block Bet Have A Place In Modern Poker? · S8E8

The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis. Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the block bet in today's game. While the rationale is rather different, the old block bet has experienced a renaissance as part of the "micro-bet metagame." TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction: What is a Block Bet? 0:40 The Classic Block Bet Explained 1:21 Why Block Bets Lack Mathematical Basis 2:52 Block Bets vs Thin Value Bets 4:12 How Solvers Actually Use Small River Bets 7:09 The Modern Block Bet Resurgence 8:53 Why "Blocking" is Flawed Terminology 9:34 Better Alternatives: Micro Bets & Under Bets 11:30 The Micro-Bet River Metagame 12:15 How to Exploit Small River Bets 15:30 Raising Against Micro Bets 16:44 Advanced Meta Game Adjustments 18:50 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts RELATED LINKS · **NEW** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: · Consistent Thinking When Betting: g · The Exploitative Edge (Book): · The Most Simple Bet Sizing Framework: **JOIN US ON DISCORD** Join our free poker Discord today:

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This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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