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Compare different approaches
Survival Versus Raw EV Maximization
One side
Satellite/ICM books prioritize variance reduction and survival, accepting lower raw EV to protect a tournament seat or bankroll position
The other
Cash/GTO books prioritize maximizing raw expected value, treating variance as tolerable given an adequate bankroll
How to choose. Variance posture: satellite/ICM books prioritize variance reduction and survival, whereas cash/GTO books prioritize raw EV maximization treating variance as tolerable given bankroll.