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SPR (stack-to-pot ratio)

The effective stack divided by the pot on the flop. It shows how many bets are left and how strong a hand needs to be to commit.

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Also: stack-to-pot ratio, stack to pot ratio

Low SPR (under about 3) lets you commit with top pair; high SPR needs stronger hands. See SPR and Commitment.

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