I too would bet big in this situ but (at the risk of soundign numb) I cannot see how the $282 or anything much less than $400 would be the minimum.

Hoever we each work out the odds (and I too love Gordon's rule of 2 and 4) I cannot see how it adds up.

My point being, with just 9 cards left (18%chance) and with $1282 in the pot, calling $282 to win $1564 is providing him with odds of 1 in 5.5 which is 4.5 to 1.

If you go over my posts, and if you could *please* use the formula/logic there, you'll have a much better chance of getting through to me. When I see your stream of equasions I slip into a coma.