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Holdem Poker : Semi-Bluffing and Defensive Gambling
August 29th, 2010 by Gemma
[ English ]

Seems like most men and women are generally talking about pre-flop system, so I would like to talk a tiny bit about how I wager on right after the flop. Possibly I can aid others, or possibly they’ve got advice to improve my play.

I imagine that two of the most essential plays right after the flop are the semi-bluff and the defensive bet. Which is because these are the plays you produce once you havent hit a hand but you could have a very good drawing hand. Its easy to wager on a hand once you flop a monster. But I believe that these 2 are the ideal methods to wager on a drawing. Each one is bet depending on you opponent(s) and your postion. So here’s how I wager on it, so tell me what you think.

Early Placement – Tight Competitors:

A semi-bluff works fairly nicely in this position. Come out wagering and if a tight gambler did not hit a hand he’ll most likely lay down, and if he’s unsure you may possibly get a call. But watch out, if that tight gambler comes back over the top it may well be time to acquire away.

Early Position – Loose Opponents

This really is had been I like to complete a defensive wager. Determine how quite a few chips you are willing to chance on your draw and bet. That is usually a much smaller wager than normal. It has been my encounter that the loose gambler will usually just call a wager rather than re-raise. On the other hand, in the event you check to them, theyre far more likely to throw in much more chips than your willing to pay.

Late Position – Tight Competitors

It is the finest time to complete a semi-bluff, specifically if most of the table checks. If that’s the case you will probaly pick up the pot now. If a player before has wager, you might have to make a decision if he has a hand or not. If not, then reraise and he’ll possibly go away since he was trying to steal the pot. Should you feel he does, effectively then it’s time to determine your odds, and choose if the pot odds are worth the call.

Late Place – Loose Opponents

This one is often a bit difficult, simply because it is tougher to put a loose player on a hand. And if your in late position against loose gambler, odds are they’ve already bet. This can be were I usually decide to take a chance and arrive back over the top of them and pray they don’t call, and if they do, effectively then its time to gamble. Odds are although even a loose gambler will go away if you arrive back strong enough.

Remember though that these are moves I only produce following the flop comes and I have a decent drawing hand (usually not a gutshot either). Maybe 4 to the flush or the open ended straight, for example.


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