How to use SPR (Stack-to-Pot Ratio) [Full Tutorial]

Discover how this game-changing metric empowers players to navigate the poker table with precision, maximizing profits while minimizing risks.

What is SPR?

SPR stands for Stack-to-Pot Ratio.
It's a concept in poker that helps you assess the relative depth of the stacks in a hand. It indicates how many bets or streets of play are left before the effective stack becomes committed to the pot.
Understanding the SPR is crucial for making strategic decisions and adjusting your gameplay accordingly.

How is SPR calculated?

To calculate the SPR, you divide the effective stack size (the chips remaining to bet) by the size of the pot.
For example, if the effective stack is $100 and the pot is $20, the SPR would be 100/20, which equals 5.
The resulting number represents the SPR.

How to display SPR at the tables?

When you're playing online and juggling multiple tables, it can be crazy trying to calculate SPR on the fly. But hey, no worries!
Just activate Jurojin's awesome SPR Overlay and keep your focus on the game!

How can SPR affect my strategy in game?

Here's a basic general guide:

High SPR (greater than 10): With a deep stack and a high SPR, you have more flexibility and room for postflop maneuvering.
You can play a wider range of hands and be more speculative, looking to build the pot and extract maximum value from your opponents.
Medium SPR (between 5 and 10): In this range, you still have some maneuverability, but the pot is getting closer to the stack size.
It's important to consider the strength of your hand and make calculated decisions. You can continue with strong made hands and drawing hands, looking for opportunities to maximize your stack.
Low SPR (less than 5): When the SPR is low, you're approaching a critical point where the effective stack is becoming committed to the pot.
Your decisions should be more focused on getting your chips in the middle, either by betting aggressively or going all-in with strong hands.
It becomes crucial to take advantage of fold equity and make well-timed strategic moves.

Cheat Sheet for when to call all in's

The SPR will help you determine if you should fold or call an all in!

SPR	What hand is the bare minimum to call
1	Any Pair/A high+overcards/Any draw above a gutshot
2	Bottom pair/Any draw above a gutshot
3	2nd Pair Weak Kicker / Any Draw above a gutshot
4	Top Pair Weak Kicker/2nd Pair Top Kicker
6	Top Pair Good Kicker
8 - 10	Top Pair Top Kicker

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