Redoubles

[fuburules3]

GIB doesn't seem to do well with redoubles. It seems to be positive EV to redouble in situations where 1. You think you are making 2. It is unlikely there is a well-defined GIB agreement for redouble.

 

http://tinyurl.com/9w5g3f9

 

Here GIB will bid if you don't XX (and 4H GIB will rebid!!).

[Bbradley62]

I think I don't like the description of 5♥:

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[cloa513]

It unusual that they make it straight double for takeout at the fourth level.