Poker Strategy: Dry Boards to Bluff At vs. Scary Boards to Avoid

Poker Strategy: Dry Boards to Bluff At vs. Scary Boards to Avoid

In any type of poker, bluffing is always very important.  It can be a big difference between building your stack, or simply not being able to outlast the droughts of not picking up hands.  Most of the best players in the world are some of the better bluffers out there as well, which helps explain exactly how important it is to be able to throw out a good bluff.  But the question is, when is it a good time to bluff, and when should you sit back and not put a bet out there?  Or to sum it up a bit more, what is the difference between a dry board and a scary board, and when should you avoid … [Read more...]

When To Call Your Opponents Bluff

When To Call Your Opponents Bluff

Knowing when your opponent is bluffing can be one of the toughest calls to make in all of poker.  You don't want to risk your chips when your opponent is betting at you with virtually nothing (or something very small), but it is tough to go against your instincts if you have a strong feeling that your opponent is bluffing.  Unfortunately, you can't go with your gut EVERY time, and sometimes you need to just make your decision based on how the hand was played.  There are quite a few things to consider when deciding whether or not to call your opponents bluff, and the idea behind these things … [Read more...]

A Few Tips for Bluffing Your Opponents

A Few Tips for Bluffing Your Opponents

Everyone loves the idea of being able to pull of that huge bluff, and take down a pot after forcing your opponent to fold their fairly strong hand.  Unfortunately though, it doesn't always work out with you pulling in the big pot, and sometimes it goes the other way.  So the real question is, when are the best times to pull off a bluff?  There are a few different times to pull off a bluff, but most importantly, there are a few things to remember about attempting to pull off a bluff as well.  We are going to give three tips to remember when it comes to bluffing your opponents. Tip #1 Have … [Read more...]

General Poker Strategy: Art of Bluffing

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Individual's who wish to be successful at poker must learn to master the art of bluffing. If a person never bluffs, it is much easier for their opponents to strategize against them. Essentially, it puts them at a disadvantage. On the other end of the spectrum are those that bluff all of the time. These individuals hurt their chances as much as those who don’t bluff at all. If a person automatically assumes that you are bluffing then you're probably doing it too much. Individuals that can be counted on to bluff will find that the individuals they play against will use this to beat them in … [Read more...]