blockers equity EV GTO overbet ranges Matt Hunt breaks down five major GTO poker discoveries that transformed pro play. He covers push-fold strategies from the mid-2000s, range betting that emerged with post-flop solvers, the rise of overbetting, the strategic importance of blockers and unblockers, and the concept of equity denial with vulnerable hands. Each discovery is explained with concrete examples from solver analysis. This video examines how solver technology has revolutionized poker strategy over time. Matt Hunt demonstrates how mathematical solutions have replaced intuition-based play, showing specific examples of how GTO concepts have dramatically changed optimal strategy in various poker scenarios. Strategy Deep Dives: Push-Fold Evolution: How early software like SNG Wizard transformed short-stack play in tournaments Range Betting Revolution: Why betting your entire range on certain boards became standard strategy Overbetting Power: How solvers revealed the EV gains from larger-than-pot bets in specific spots Blocker Effects: The critical importance of holding cards that block your opponent's strong hands Equity Denial Concept: Why betting larger with vulnerable value hands on early streets is often optimal Historical Context: The clear progression of poker strategy as solver technology has improved Modern Application: How these concepts continue to shape high-level poker strategy today
