I've had a recent resurgence in wanting to play poker and because of that I've been digesting as much information about the game as I can, which has led to listening to a poker podcast from Andrew Brokos and Nate Meyvis called Thinking Poker. It's pretty good and I specifically listen to the strategy lessons that are provided with each podcast.
Since I am trying to meet some poker goals that are a bit loftier than I've ever attempted before, I want to ensure that I have the most knowledge and greatest edge at any given table. Therefore, any tips or pieces of information that I feel require remembering will be put down on this blog so I can refresh my memory in the months and years to come. So here is a tip I got from a recent podcast.
"When you have strong hands you should not be trying to induce bluffs. When you have strong hands you should be trying to induce calls. And you have to bet to do it."
I generally don't rely on others to make bets for me and don't try to check-raise on rivers much. I've just seen too many times it go check-check for a showdown and the player in an earlier position is beside himself because he thought his opponent was going to bet for him. However, this tip is worth noting because it can be utilized in other scenarios than just a river bet.
Obviously there are situations when a check is warranted because you hold such a powerful hand that you don't mind someone drawing to a lesser hand and betting early in the hand doesn't allow them to have good enough cards yet. But most of the time when holding a powerful hand, you don't want to miss opportunities for putting money in the pot.
So remember this: don't plan to check-raise unless you don't see any other way of getting money in the pot on a certain street, your opponent is such an aggressive player you are certain he will take a stab at the pot, or your hand is such a good one that allowing free cards can't possibly hurt.
Since I am trying to meet some poker goals that are a bit loftier than I've ever attempted before, I want to ensure that I have the most knowledge and greatest edge at any given table. Therefore, any tips or pieces of information that I feel require remembering will be put down on this blog so I can refresh my memory in the months and years to come. So here is a tip I got from a recent podcast.
"When you have strong hands you should not be trying to induce bluffs. When you have strong hands you should be trying to induce calls. And you have to bet to do it."
I generally don't rely on others to make bets for me and don't try to check-raise on rivers much. I've just seen too many times it go check-check for a showdown and the player in an earlier position is beside himself because he thought his opponent was going to bet for him. However, this tip is worth noting because it can be utilized in other scenarios than just a river bet.
Obviously there are situations when a check is warranted because you hold such a powerful hand that you don't mind someone drawing to a lesser hand and betting early in the hand doesn't allow them to have good enough cards yet. But most of the time when holding a powerful hand, you don't want to miss opportunities for putting money in the pot.
So remember this: don't plan to check-raise unless you don't see any other way of getting money in the pot on a certain street, your opponent is such an aggressive player you are certain he will take a stab at the pot, or your hand is such a good one that allowing free cards can't possibly hurt.
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