Calculating EV Part II: Making an All-In Raise

Previously, in this thread, I went over the easier EV calculations that go on when facing an all-in bet. This post will deal with (in much shorter order) the math behind making big all-in “bluffs” with drawing hands. These can be very profitable plays, but they are very easy to do poorly.

Calculating EV Part I: Calling an All-In Bet

A lot of you are posting hands where you are facing turn and river decisions where it is very likely you are beaten but still must call. Hopefully this will help you all analyze such situations in the future and make sense of some of your easier decisions.