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M-ratio (poker)

Also: M ratio, M

Poker term

How many orbits of blinds and antes your stack covers.

Stack ÷ (SB + BB + total antes). Below M 6 (Harrington's red zone, M 1–5) there is no room to open and fold, so play push/fold. 20+ is green, 10–20 yellow, 6–10 orange.

Related terms

  • Push/fold (poker)Playing a short stack with only all-in or fold.
  • Orbit (poker)One full trip of the button around the table (6 hands at a 6-handed table).
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