In chapter 11 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs pauses the example-heavy approach of earlier postflop chapters and builds a deeper theoretical foundation for understanding betting in PLO, especially heads-up and in position. 1. Series Status and Direction Bugs begins by updating readers on the bankroll challenge and outlining the roadmap for the remaining articles. Preflop…
In chapter 10 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs continues the discussion of continuation betting by focusing on 3-bet and 4-bet pots, then shifts perspective to defending against c-bets and concludes with a structured summary of core principles. 1. C-Betting in 3-Bet and 4-Bet Pots With 100BB stacks, 3-bet and 4-bet pots drastically reduce SPR: 3-bet…
In chapter 9 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs focuses on continuation betting in singly raised pots and demonstrates how to apply his structured postflop planning model to real hands. 1. Integrating the Postflop Model This chapter merges two goals: Developing a disciplined c-betting strategy Applying the four-factor postflop model in practice Before making any flop…
In chapter 8 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs completes his postflop planning model by focusing on the fourth and final factor: equity, and explains how to systematically estimate it in real time. 1. The Final Pillar: Equity Building on the earlier discussion of: Number of opponents Position SPR (stack-to-pot ratio) this chapter turns to the…
In chapter 7 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs begins the transition from preflop theory to postflop strategy, introducing a structured framework for planning hands after the flop and emphasizing that most of the money in PLO is won or lost postflop. 1. From Preflop Foundations to Postflop Execution Bugs reiterates a central theme of the…
In chapter 6 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs steps away from theory to examine the practical realities of grinding low-limit PLO, using a large database to analyze the player pool, estimate reasonable statistical benchmarks, and design a simple, functional HUD for 6-max play. 1. A Practical Interlude Before Postflop Theory After completing the preflop theory…
In chapter 5 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs develops a mathematically grounded framework for 4-betting and defending against 4-bets with 100BB stacks, showing that these situations are largely governed by pot odds, equity thresholds, and hand structure rather than guesswork. Why 4-Bet Pots Are Technically Simple (but Crucial) With pot-sized raises up to the 4-bet,…
In chapter 4 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs develops a structured framework for 3-betting and defending against 3-bets in 100BB 6-max games, linking preflop planning directly to postflop execution in big pots. Purpose of the Chapter This chapter, together with the next, completes the preflop foundation and begins the transition into postflop strategy. The focus…
In chapter 3 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs expands the earlier “tight, value-first” preflop core strategy into a more complete 6-max approach by (1) loosening late-position open-raises, (2) giving a structured method for choosing between overlimping, isolation-raising, or folding behind limpers, and (3) introducing a three-part 3-betting strategy (value, speculative, and rare bluffs) with a…
In chapter 2 of PLO From Scratch, Bugs shifts from practical preflop guidelines to a theory-heavy explanation of how and why different PLO starting hands remain playable (or become unplayable) as more money goes into the pot preflop, using flop equity distributions—especially in matchups against AAxx—as the main analytical tool. Why This Chapter Is Theoretical…
