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Morton's Theorem ()

Definition

The theorem, named for Andy Morton, says that the expected value for a player in a multiway pot increases whenever his opponent makes a correct decision. Sklansky's fundamental theorem of poker says the opposite, namely that the opposition's mistakes increase a players EV.

Explanation

For example, if a player has the best hand at the time against multiple opponents who hold draws, then it might happen that his EV grows more if an opponent correctly folds a draw than if he incorrectly calls. The opposing draws interfere with one another.

Example (Fixed Limit Texas Hold'em):

Player A	Player B	Player C	Board

The chances for each player to win on the turn are:

A	B	C
69.05%	21.43%	9.52%

Let us assume that the players know the cards of their opponents, and hence always know the correct move.

The pot on the turn is x big bets. Player A bets and B calls. C's decision hinges on how large the pot p is. 

Player C can call correctly if the pot is larger than 9.6 BB. The starting value for the pot x must then be x = p - 2 = 7.6 BB, since both wagers after the turn must be deducted.

Now we must examine what player A would like to see player C do. If C folds, then A will win in 79.55% of cases, otherwise he will win 69.05% of the time. The question is which pot is better for A, when C folds or when C calls.

EV(C folds) = 79.55% * (x + 1 BB) + 20.45% * (-1 BB)
EV(C calls) = 69.05% * (x + 2 BB) + 30.95%*(-1 BB)
EV(C folds) = EV(C calls)

It would be better for player A if C folds correctly, so long as the starting value of the pot x is larger than 4.6 BB. C can only call correctly after an x of 7.6 BB. If x were less than 4.6 BB, it would best for A if C stayed in the hand. Between 4.6 and 7.6, though, A's EV will be maximized if C makes a correct decision.


Related Topics:

Fundamental Theorem of Poker, Expected Value