The expected value you gain from the opponent folding.
A bet's value is the sum of "the chance you win" and "the chance they fold." Semi-bluffs are strong because they have both. Against players who don't fold, there is no fold equity.
Related terms
- Alpha (poker)How often the opponent must fold for a bluff to break even.
- Semi-bluff (poker)A bluff with a draw.
- Bluff (poker)A bet meant to make better hands fold.
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