Poker Strategy: No Limit Hold’em
What are the two most powerful words you can say in poker? I’m “ALL IN”.
You can win or lose entire stacks in a single hand of No Limit Hold’em, and this excitement accounts for much of the popularity of the game. It’s not just a contest of having the best hand when all the chips go in the middle though. Well before that point, you should have created a plan for every street of the hand and formulated – in advance – your responses to every action your opponent takes. This isn’t magic but rather a science, and we’ll show you how to do it right. The articles below cover starting hand selection, the advantages of being aggressive, the stack-to-pot ratio, preflop three-betting, and the other concepts that you must master before you can truly become a proficient practitioner of NLHE. Once you achieve a certain level of skill, you’ll find yourself with numerous opportunities to practice it because No Limit Texas Hold’em is currently the most commonly spread form of poker in the world.
Comparing and Evaluating Different Bluffing Lines
complexities of different bluffing lines in poker, examining factors like opponent's fold frequency, bet sizes, and pot sizes to evaluate which bluffing strategies offer the most value in various scenarios, such as leading versus check-raising
Texas Holdem Position
the critical role of player position in Texas Hold'em poker, explaining that having a favorable position allows you to gather more information on other players' actions, thereby enabling better decision-making
No-Limit Hold’em… A Flaw in Design
argues that the game of No-Limit Hold'em has inherent design issues, particularly in cash games, where skilled players can find themselves handicapped when facing novices who buy-in for the minimum, rendering many of the skilled player's strategies ineffective
ISF – Forming Ranges
delves into the concept of forming hand ranges in poker, explaining that understanding the rationale behind your hand choices can help you self-repair leaks in your game
Calculating Hand Combinations
understanding hand combinations in poker, discussing the probability of specific hand occurrences, the impact of blockers on potential hand combinations, and how to quickly calculate the likelihood of certain hands based on visible cards and known blockers
Modern Blind Stealing for No-Limit Hold’em
Online no-limit hold'em is known for focusing around a handful of plays, and stealing the blinds is one of those.
Checking to Induce in No-Limit Hold’em
In games dominated by aggression, checking to induce is one of the plays that has been lost for a lot of players.
Please Stop Paying Off Loose/Passives at the Poker Tables
Having the faith to lay down hands when facing aggression from loose/passive players requires a strong understanding of why you can fold.
Advanced Value Betting in Simple Scenarios With Game Theory
In order to value bet successfully on the river, you need to analyze your opponent's calling range. Thinking about unexploitable bluffing and calling frequencies can be helpful. Be sure not to value bet hands that will win less than half the time that your opponent calls.
Expanding Your Pre Flop Range
strategies of broadening one's pre-flop hand selection in poker, emphasizing the significance of positional awareness, understanding opponents' tendencies, and choosing hands that allow aggressive play
Limit vs No Limit Texas Holdem Poker
contrasts Limit Texas Holdem with No Limit Texas Holdem, highlighting the distinct strategies and dynamics of each game, with a focus on the greater control and strategic depth offered by No Limit Texas Holdem, which allows players to exploit larger edges against less skilled opponents
Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 1): Introduction
There are several factors that you have to learn about when deciding whether or not to bluff when you've missed the flop, and we'll cover them in detail.
Renton Theorem aka ABCD Theorem
When playing No Limit Texas Hold'em poker, it's common to try to make the best play with the hand you're given. However, you should also be considering how to maximize the value you get out of your whole range of hands. Usually, your range will be divided into four parts.
Nine Noobie Myths About Microstakes NLHE
debunks nine common misconceptions that beginners have about playing microstakes No-Limit Hold'em poker
Raising Behind Limpers
the strategic advantages of raising after one or more players have limped into the pot, particularly in late position, highlighting the importance of position, initiative, and exploiting opponent tendencies
A Post About Bluffing
Bluffing is an integral, exciting part of poker. Defending against suspected opponent bluffs is no less important to your overall strategy. But becoming too focused on bluffs to the exclusion of other considerations can lead you straight to the poorhouse.
Importance of Table Position
the critical role of position in no-limit hold'em poker, explaining that having a later position allows players to gather more information about their opponents' actions, which is invaluable in a game based on partial information
Adjusting to Different Buy-in Levels
the differences in strategy required for playing at varying buy-in levels, from 20-50bb to 100-250bb, and the impact of antes on gameplay
Understanding the Importance of Shania (theory post)
the concept of Shania theory in poker, which emphasizes the importance of having a balanced range of hands when making bets, raises, or calls, thereby reducing the likelihood of making big mistakes and increasing the expected value (EV) of your plays
Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Postflop II
Renton's strategy for small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, focusing on post-flop play and emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and making informed decisions based on board texture and betting patterns
An Easy Guide to Exploiting Your Opponents
By paying close attention to your opponents' actions at the poker tables, you can get pretty solid reads on their play. Using this information, you can make some of your ranges stronger while making others weaker in order to seriously exploit your foes.
NLHE Foundations #07: Putting Opponents on Flop Ranges (Part 1)
understanding and categorizing flop ranges in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the distinction between pre-flop and post-flop ranges, the significance of high card and wet flops, and the importance of analyzing opponents' continuation betting and checking habits to gain a competitive edge in the game
New Approach to Table Selection
unique method for table selection in poker, suggesting that players can attract fish by starting at an empty 6-max table and waiting for them to join, emphasizing that this strategy can lead to a table filled with less skilled players, thereby increasing one's chances of winning
Back to Basics (Part 3): Semi-Bluffing in Position
One of the things about semi-bluffing in position that a lot of players overlook is the ability to check for another card right away.
Making Our Strategies More Robust and Avoiding Auto-Pilot
You shouldn't play the same way against all opponents. By considering how strong or weak you want your ranges to be in certain poker situations, you can get the best of your adversaries. Learn how to modify your default ranges for increased profits.
Continuation Betting in NLHE Full Ring
nuances of making continuation bets in full-ring No-Limit Hold'em games, particularly at lower stakes, emphasizing that players often make mistakes in deciding when to continuation bet and suggesting that understanding the table dynamics and opponent behavior can help in making more informed decisions
Exploitation and the FTC Theorem
concept of the FTC (Fold-to-Continue) Theorem in poker, emphasizing how players can exploit opponents with high FTC ratios by making strategic bets and raises, while also cautioning players to maintain balance in their own play to avoid being exploited
Playing No Limit Hold’em Games with an Ante
the dynamics of playing No Limit Hold'em games with an ante, explaining how the ante increases pot sizes and influences player strategies, and offers advice on how both loose and tight players can adapt to this format
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 4: The Basics of the Turn
the intricacies of understanding equities during the turn phase in No-Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of intuition, observation, and strategic adjustments based on the turn card, while also providing examples to illustrate how different turn cards can impact a player's equity in the hand
Half-Stack Appraoch to NLHE
The article from Flop Turn River outlines the half-stack approach to No Limit Hold'em, detailing its advantages and drawbacks, and emphasizing the strategy's simplicity, the perception it creates among opponents, and the adjustments required when playing with a 40-60bb stack depth
Texas Holdem Starting Hands – 19 Hand Strategy
introduces a foundational strategy for new poker players, emphasizing the importance of playing a limited set of 19 strong starting hands to cultivate discipline, avoid common pitfalls, and build a solid understanding of the game before exploring more advanced tactics
ISF – Manipulation 202 and Questions
advanced techniques in poker strategy, focusing on the concept of manipulation through bet sizing and range manipulation to influence opponents' behavior and decisions
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 1
If you're a losing No Limit Hold'em player, then you probably have big leaks in your game. Always remember to consider the value of position at all times. Another thing that losing players have a problem with is controlling the size of the pot.
Poker Odds of an Ace In Hand
the strategic importance and probabilities of having an Ace in one's hand during pre-flop play in Hold'em, emphasizing the dominance of pairs of Aces and the frequency of hands like Ace King (Big Slick)
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 4
the importance of adjusting to different player types in poker, emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to the strategies and tendencies of five key player types: Nit, TAGG, LAGG, Maniac, and Fish, with detailed insights on how to effectively play against each type
Back to Basics (Part 2): Reverse Implied Odds
Reverse implied odds are something that almost everyone underestimates, and here we illustrate how they affect your draws.
Building Your Poker Pyramid
the concept of the "poker pyramid," a collection of skills and personality traits essential for success in poker, emphasizing that technical knowledge is just one layer and that emotional stability, discipline, and experience are equally important for long-term profitability
Being Three Bet by Aggressive Players
the challenges faced by poker players when confronted with aggressive three-betting, offering strategies such as four-betting, adjusting opening ranges, calling in position, and check-raising the flop to counteract blind LAGs (Loose Aggressive Players)
A Different kind of Quiz for SHNL: Adjusting?
various scenarios and challenges poker players to think about how they would adjust their strategies in response to specific opponent tendencies, emphasizing the importance of observation, information gathering, and adapting to different forms of aggression to succeed in higher stakes games
Preparation in Poker
the importance of preparation in poker, discussing how planning ahead for various betting scenarios and potential stressors can improve both strategic and psychological aspects of the game
Exploiting Your Image
the importance of self-awareness in poker, emphasizing how players' perceptions of you can be manipulated to your advantage, whether you've been playing aggressively or conservatively
A Better Approach to Attack and Defense in Poker
It's important to think of aggression or initiative in poker not so much for any specific hand but rather over the overall range of hands a player might have. Unlike position, the player with initiative does not have an inherent advantage in any given hand.
Exploring Open-Limping Pre-flop
We want to take a deeper look at open-limping pre-flop to see if it's really as bad as its reputation in no-limit hold'em.
Spenda’s 5 Biggest Leaks of a Losing NL Player – Leak 3
the importance of proper bet-sizing in No-Limit Hold’em, discussing the intricacies of value betting, protection betting, and bluffing, and how the right bet size can significantly impact a player's win rate
Back to Basics (Part 1): Implied Odds
Implied odds are one of the most important things to learn on a deep level, though it's usually learned superficially by most players.
Should I Fire a Second Barrel?
the tactic of "floating" in poker, where a player calls a pre-flop raise and then a continuation bet on the flop, especially in heads-up pots, to put the raiser in a challenging position
How to Make Actual Adjustments While Playing
Talking about making adjustments to your play is easier than actually making them at the table. Read through this example of how to make an adjustment to learn how to pull them off when you’re playing. Studying examples of successful adjustments will help you learn to execute them under pressure.
A Hand in Action from the Hijack
in-depth analysis of a poker hand played from the hijack position in a NL100 full-ring game, emphasizing the strategic decisions made at each stage, from pre-flop to the river, and the importance of understanding opponent tendencies, hand ranges, and board texture to make informed decisions
Pointers for Micro Stakes No Limit Holdem
guidance for newcomers to micro-stakes No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of consistent bet sizing, managing expectations, understanding the long-term nature of poker, and the significance of sample size when analyzing gameplay statisticsTactical Thinking – Is It Enough?
the distinction between tactical and strategic thinking in poker, highlighting that while tactical knowledge about playing individual hands is essential, it's the broader strategic approach, including game selection, seat selection, and time selection, that will determine long-term success in the evolving online poker landscape
Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 4): Anticipating the Second Barrel
You'll need to learn to anticipate firing the second barrel if you want to get the most from continuation betting on the flop.
Renton’s Small Stakes NLHE Ring Strategy: Postflop I
postflop strategy in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em ring games, covering topics like dealing with reraises, understanding implied odds, and various postflop concepts such as fold equity, expected value, and pot odds
Pre-flop Strategy – Starting Hand Rankings: Groups 0 to 2
detailed pre-flop strategy for no limit Texas holdem, emphasizing the importance of selecting the best starting hands, with references to rankings by David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth, and adjustments for no limit play
ISF – Adjusting Your Poker Play
importance of adaptability in poker, emphasizing that players should make specific adjustments based on their opponents' high and low frequency moves, rather than generalizing them into categories like "tight-aggressive" or "loose-aggressive"
EV Calculations Tutorial 4: Organizing Large Calculations
As we begin to work with complicated poker situations, the difficulty of EV calculations increases. However, by breaking down each scenario into smaller parts and performing the appropriate calculations for each part, the equations become easy. Then you need to simply tally up the results.
Back to Basics (Part 4): Continuation Betting
The game tree for continuation betting is large and expansive, but we break down a semi-bluffing example into all of its components here.
Going After Multi Tablers
the strategic implications of multi-tabling in poker, emphasizing that while multi-tabling can increase a player's earnings per hour, it also makes them more vulnerable to solid single-table players who can exploit the reduced attention and default strategies of multi-tablers
No Limit Betting
guidelines for betting in No Limit Texas Hold'em, focusing on how to handle Top Pair Top Kicker (TPTK) and overpairs by betting half to 2/3 of the pot, and advises that if you're raised, you're likely beaten and should fold unless you have a strong redraw
ISF – Beginners Guide To Equity and Fold Equity
beginner's guide to understanding the concepts of equity and fold equity in poker, emphasizing the importance of maximizing equity for profitable play and the value of making opponents fold to relinquish their equity
Breaking Down Check-Raising to Basics
Learning to check well is extremely important, but unfortunately it's ignored because people think it's a neutral action.
The biggest leak among .5/1 and 1/2 grinders
the importance of the "bet/fold" strategy in poker, emphasizing that low stakes players can significantly improve their game by understanding and implementing this concept, as it allows them to take control of the hand and avoid difficult decisions on later streets
Bluff or Check? Missing the Flop in NLHE (Part 3): Understanding Your Range
When you miss the flop, the type of hand you have and what your range looks like is a whole can help you to determine how to play.
ISF – Why Being OOP Sucks
being in position provides players with an additional street of information compared to being out of position, allowing for better pot control, and highlighting that the strength of a player's hand can often be overshadowed by the advantages of position, even when facing stronger hands
Dumpster Diving: A Guide to Playing Trash Hands
If there's any better way to bring yourself out of a funk at the tables, I have yet to learn about it. Sometimes, playing a few less-than-premium hands can generate big wins and increase your level of play.
Leading the Flop and the Relationships to Continuation Betting
the strategy of leading the flop when not being the pre-flop aggressor, emphasizing the similarities with continuation betting, the importance of positional awareness, and how players often react sub-optimally to flop leads
EV Calculations Tutorial 2: Basic Poker Scenarios
In this article, we'll look at a few examples of how to make EV calculations. Remember that the EV of a decision is equal to the sum of the EV each possible outcome. The EV of each outcome is equal to the product of the chance that it occurs and the winnings when it occurs.
Getting Off the Bottom
insights on transitioning from being a novice micro-stakes player to a consistent winner
Reverse ISF theorem and Manipulation
the concept of the "Reverse ISF theorem" advises players to manipulate their opponents' actions by adjusting their own play style, aiming to make opponents play passively when the player has a weaker range and more aggressively when the player has a stronger range
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 6: Meaningful Practice
This article will walk through an example poker hand, showing you how the equity of Hero's hand stacks up against Villain's range on every street. By learning to get a feel for the equities of different ranges, you'll be able to make superior decisions at the tables.
ISF – There’s No Such Thing As a Made Hand: Part 2
distinguishing between "made hands" and "draws" based on their equity properties against different ranges, and offers strategies on how to play weak made hands and draws effectively, emphasizing the importance of understanding opponent ranges and optimizing equity in various game situations
Implied vs. Reverse Implied Odds
while implied odds consider the potential future gains when making a call, reverse implied odds focus on the potential future losses, and understanding both is crucial for making informed decisions during gameplay
Texas Hold em Poker Hands Position (6 Max)
how to adjust one's poker hand strategy based on table position in 6-max Texas Hold'em games, emphasizing the significance of position in decision-making, and offering specific hand ranges to play from various positions
Value Betting Dilemma
the complexities of value betting in poker, presenting specific hand examples and discussing the challenges of determining when to bet for value, especially against skilled opponents
Three Barrelling Bad Regs
the strategy of three-barrelling against bad regular players, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the lead in the hand and highlighting that many players at the NL50 level will play two streets post-flop but rarely three
Microstakes Grinding
the significance of starting with the lowest stakes in online poker, known as "Microstakes", and emphasizes the importance of bankroll management, choosing the right poker sites, adopting a basic strategy with a tight pre-flop hand range, and the value of post-flop play
General Advice for Handling No-Limit Hold’em Ranges
I like to give you straight-forward ways to think about complicated situations, and this week I'm doing it with thinking about competing ranges.
Revisiting the EV Calculations Tutorial Series
This week's column details not one but two of the most critical poker training series I have ever put together.
EV Calculations Tutorial 3: More Complicated Scenarios
When calculating the expected value of a semi-bluff, you will need to work with compound probabilities. This means that certain probabilities will be expressed as the product of the probabilities of two events occurring. If you're careful, the calculations should be easy.
Implied Odds Plays at 25NL and Below
nuances of playing at lower stakes no-limit games, specifically 25NL and below, emphasizing that bluffing is less effective at these levels and that a focus on pot odds and implied odds, along with value betting, is more profitable
Turn No-Limit Hold’em Problems Into Value
One of the main mental issues that keeps winning players from really crushing the games is the lack of correct mindset when running into problems.
Texas Holdem Poker Table Selection
the importance of selecting the right table and seat in poker, detailing criteria such as observing limping patterns, player stack sizes, and aggressive betting behaviors“To Check/Raise or Not to Check/Raise?” That is Today’s Question
A check/raise is a potent move at the table which should normally be used sparingly, preferably in the later stages of cash games and tournaments. This article discusses some situations when you would and would not want to check/raise your opponents to increase your winnings or cut your losses.
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 1: Draws in Your Range
In order to become a top No Limit Hold'em player, you need to learn to consider how different flops affect the equity of your range and your opponent's range. It turns out that adding draws to a range on the flop doesn't drastically lower that ranges equity.
A Beginner’s Guide to Adjusting for Multiway Pots
Playing multiway poker hands requires certain strategic adjustments. Here we show you some of the right adjustments to make.
Why is SPR Important?
the significance of the Stack to Pot Ratio (SPR) in poker, emphasizing that its importance varies based on game texture and player dynamics, and discusses the intricacies of SPR in relation to aggressive history, game strategy, and the challenges of certain bet sizes in various game situations, highlighting the nuanced nature of SPR in decision-making
ISF – Predicting the Future and a Hand For Analysis
the importance of predicting future moves and making decisions based on later street play, while also presenting a detailed analysis of a specific hand scenario involving a donk player leading into the author on an uncoordinated board
Using the [0, 1] Model to Look at Polarized Ranges
Polarized ranges are talked about a lot, but most people don't know when to use them and when not to. Here we explore this topic using the [0, 1] model for ranges.
Using Pot Control or Not
the strategy of pot control in poker, highlighting the balance between extracting value from strong hands and managing the pot size, the challenges of pot control against skilled players, and the importance of balancing bluffs with value bets to avoid being too predictable
ISF – Revision Of ISF Theorem
revisits the original ISF Theorem, emphasizing the importance of understanding the strength of poker hand ranges in relation to opponents' ranges, and highlights the need for players to adapt their strategies based on the dynamic interplay of these ranges
Betting to Protect Your Hand in Poker
There are times when it can be profitable to bet purely for the sake of protecting your hand even when it doesn't work out as profitable as a value bet or bluff by itself.
Does Your Poker Game Suit You?
the importance of selecting a poker game type that aligns with one's personality and preferences, highlighting that success in poker is not just about mastering the game's mechanics but also about finding a format that resonates with the player's mindset, ensuring both enjoyment and profitability
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 3: Hitting the Flop
how equities change throughout a hand, the impact of flop texture, and the advantages of having draws on different board types
Thoughts on Balance by Meeloche and Noble
the importance of maintaining a balanced range of hands to prevent exploitation by skilled opponents, while also highlighting the significance of perceived range and the strategic adjustments required to maximize profitability against different player types
ISF – Five Rules To Beating Low Stakes
ISF's five rules for beating low-stakes poker games, emphasizing the importance of playing tight preflop, avoiding loose play out of position, opting to bet rather than check when planning to call, being straightforward with strong hands, and ensuring you're at a table with at least three weak players to maximize profitability
Pre-flop Strategy – Starting Hand Rankings: Groups 3 to 4
insights into pre-flop strategy, emphasizing the importance of being selective after the Big 10 starting hands, detailing the rankings and playability of Group 3 and Group 4 hands, and highlighting the challenges of drawing hands in no-limit games compared to limit games
Applications of EV Calculations (Part 2): Bluffing Considerations
Position and outs are connected when it comes to bluffing, and most people don't realize how they relate to each other through the EV of checking.
EV Calculations Tutorial 1: Introduction
When dealing with complicated poker decisions, it's often helpful to make expected value (EV) calculations. If the decision is a close one, you might not be able to tell at a glace what the correct play is, so these calculations can help you determine what you should do.
Applications of EV Calculations (Part 1): Dealing With Short Stacks
To kick off our series on the applications of EV equations, we're going to look at how to deal with all-in situations against short stacks as both the aggressor and the person facing the final bet.
Reversing the Initiative in a Hand
the concept of initiative in poker, detailing how the flow of aggression can shift between players during a hand, and offers strategies for reversing the initiative in various situations,
Developing a Feel for Equities in No-Limit Hold’em Part 2: Equity is Not Everything
the distinction between equity and expected value in poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding how equity changes over the course of a hand and how future betting can impact overall expected value
Player Types
various strategies and post-flop tendencies of different poker players, classifying them based on their actions such as "call, fold, raise," and offering insights on how to exploit each player type's weaknesses and tendencies for optimal gameplay
Blind Stealing 101
highlights the underutilization of blind stealing and defense strategies by many poker players
NLHE Foundations #03: Calling to Close the Action in No-Limit Hold’em
third installment in the No-Limit Hold’em Foundations Course, emphasizing the importance of correctly analyzing situations where one can call to close the action, detailing the process of determining the equity needed for a profitable call
Combating Geometric Escalation in NLHE
the concept of geometric escalation in No Limit Hold'em, emphasizing the importance of understanding how pot sizes can rapidly increase and the need for players to adjust their strategies accordingly to avoid overcommitting with suboptimal hands
The Incorporation of Second-Level Thinking
In today's tough poker games, you can't just think about what cards your opponents have. You have to also consider what they think you have. By doing so, you can strengthen some of your ranges and weaken others depending on what kind of action you expect to face.
6 Max Starting Hands
optimal starting hands for 6-max poker games, emphasizing the flexibility and looser requirements compared to full-ring games, and categorizes hands into groups based on their strength and playability
ISF – Making Your Opponent Uncomfortable
strategies for identifying and exploiting the strengths of an opponent's poker game, emphasizing the importance of unbalancing their play and taking unconventional lines to force them into difficult decisions
Applications and Limitations of the Alpha Value
the significance and proper application of the alpha value in poker, highlighting its utility in specific single-street situations, while cautioning against its misuse in multi-street scenarios
Typical Players in Small Stakes NLHE
common types of players in small stakes No-Limit Hold'em games, using data from tracking software to identify typical 3-bet percentages and hand ranges, aiming to help both users and non-users of tracking software understand their opponents better
NLHE Foundations #01: Introduction to Hold’em Ranges
the concept of hand ranges in no-limit hold'em poker, emphasizing the importance of understanding and counting starting hand combinations, and provides exercises to help players practice this essential skill for analyzing hands and situations in the game
ISF – General Hand Reading
the importance of hand reading in poker, explaining that understanding the game is futile if one can't effectively read hands; it delves into the nuances of categorizing hands into strong, medium, weak, draws, bluffs, and combo draws
ISF – Forming Ranges: Part 2
the complexities of forming postflop hand ranges, emphasizing the importance of strategically grouping hands to maximize profitability, understanding the interplay between hands within a range, and making informed decisions based on the strength and potential of hands relative to an opponent's range
ISF Theorem
the importance of understanding and comparing the range of hands you and your opponent might have in poker, emphasizing that if your range is ahead of your opponent's, you should bluff more, and if it's behind, you should play tighter
Playing Small Pairs in NL Full Ring
the challenges and strategies of playing small pocket pairs in full-ring no-limit hold'em games
Brush Up Your Semi-Bluff, and Bring Home the Bacon
Knowing how and when to semi-bluff can increase your poker winnings. The advantages of semi-bluffing include you being able to control the pot, force your opponents to fold, slow the action and win big pots. With so many benefits, semi-bluffing needs to be incorporated into your playing regime!
The True Essence of Poker
The essence of poker can be broken down into two scenarios that you should be studying like your life depended on it.
How to Adjust to Multi-Player Hands in No-Limit Hold’em
We have five concepts for you to follow here which will drastically increase the strength of your play in multi-way spots in no-limit hold'em games.
Intuition: Semi-Bluffing With Non-Nut Outs
When bluffing with non-nut outs in No Limit Hold'em, you have to be mindful not just of implied odds but reverse implied odds. That is, you may make your hand and still lose the pot. Thus, the situation is more dangerous than if you had outs to the nuts.