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Can anyone explain this?

Posted By: Rich Munitz
Date: Thursday, 25 November 2010, at 7:43 p.m.

In Response To: Can anyone explain this? (John O'Hagan)

What I see as a difference here is the difference in value of NOT doubling. What if the game is settled with the winner getting 2 points?

At -3,-3, the value of 2 points to both players is the same.

However, at -4,-5, the value of 2 points (according to RK-MET) to the leader (-4) is 16.60% mwc, while the value of 2 points to the trailer (-5) is only 14.88% mwc.

By doubling at -4,-5, the leader is giving away the payout advantage he has by playing out the game at 2, whereas at -3,-3 no such advantage is being relinquished. So the -4,-5 player should be more hesitant to double.

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