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GTO or Exploit? The Biggest Debate in Modern Poker
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GTO or Exploit? The Biggest Debate in Modern Poker

Two schools of winning poker: Game Theory Optimal (GTO) — unbeatable in theory — versus exploitative play. Which works better at today's Cartio tables?

Sina PouryaMay 18, 202614 min read
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Two schools of winning poker: Game Theory Optimal (GTO) — unbeatable in theory — versus exploitative play. Which works better at today's Cartio tables?

Two schools of winning poker: Game Theory Optimal (GTO) — unbeatable in theory — versus exploitative play. Which works better at today's Cartio tables?

In this piece, we look at "GTO or Exploit? The Biggest Debate in Modern Poker" through the lens of Cartio players, where history, competition, and table decisions meet.

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