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The relative value of hands in Holdem
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
Suppose we have two possible hands to choose from: 7-8 suited, or AJ offsuit. Logically, the decision will depend on many factors, not the value of the cards: the playing style of the table, our position, bets that have been made, and more.
Let’s look at several possible scenarios:
In the first, all...
Seven Card Stud: the importance of the first 3 letters
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
In general, especially if we play at low limit tables , we only have on hand if we have one of these starting hands: trips, a couple or three cards that can form a straight or a flush. Obviously this is not automatic, since, depending on our experience, our position, our rivals, and our image in the...
How to defend against the small ball strategy
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
The small ball strategy is to play a lot of starting hands in an apparently aggressive, with constant increases, but always small, to give a loose player. Obviously, this is just an image. To use this strategy we have, as players, two conditions: one is to read very well to rivals, and second, have an...
Betting strategy in heads-up poker
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Strategies
Once we have determined the style of play of our opponents in heads-up, we can use that to our advantage. If often happens, we should see when you bet or better yet, upload your bets, depending on the cards we have. As the blinds are low at the beginning of the game, try to see flops all we can. But if it...
Monster Hands in Texas Holdem
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in Featured, Strategies
If we are lucky to get a monster hand in Texas Holdem , we should try to get maximum value from it. This is not always easy to achieve: if we are too aggressive, our rivals will leave without having put money into the pot, our poker strategy should be to move slowly at the beginning of the round, not to...
