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Updated: September 28, 2026
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Yeti Theorem
The Yeti Theorem is an old poker strategy idea suggesting that a flop three-bet on a dry paired or otherwise uncoordinated board was very often a bluff. Modern strategy is more nuanced, so it is best treated as historical poker shorthand rather than a reliable rule.
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The concept became popular in early online poker forums, where players looked for simple population tendencies that could be exploited. Modern solver-based play contains far more balanced value and bluff ranges.