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WPT GTO Trainer Hands of the Week: Playing Against a Tough Big Blind With Multiple Short Stacks at The Final Table

Related Topics: Blind, World Poker Tour

The featured hands this week showcase correct play at a major final table with multiple short stacks when you have a medium stack and you are in position against another player who has you covered.

Due to the presence of the short stack players along with the pay jumps at this final table, you will be subject to a tremendous amount of ICM pressure against any opponent that has you outchipped. ICM Pressure occurs when you are highly incentivized to not bust out before the other players at the table with shorter stacks. Your preflop opening hand ranges should be significantly narrower due to this effect.