Advanced Holdem Strategy
The Continuation Bet
The cbet should only be used under certain circumstances. You should be using a cbet when you have bet pre-flop and you haven't hit your cards. MORE
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The Blocking Bet
A blocking bet is a small bet made to prevent an opponent from making a larger bet, usually done to control the price of seeing the next card. MORE
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The Check Raise
Check raising is a sneaky move you can make that can drive you opponents crazy. You check and allow your opponent to bet, then raise big. MORE
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The Semi Bluff
A semi bluff is a bet you make when you are drawing to a strong hand but have not made it there yet. You want people to fold, but still have a chance with your draw. MORE
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The Double Barrel Bluff
A double barrel bluff is a second attempt at a bluff, fired on the turn after raising pre-flop and on the flop and being called both times.
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The Float Play
Floating is calling a bet without a strong hand with the intention to bluff at the pot later in the hand. MORE
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Small Ball Poker
Small ball poker is a term coined by Dan Harrington referring to a style of play that involves playing many hands and making small bets and raises. MORE
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The Squeeze Play
A squeeze play is a move you can use when you notice a loose player raising from early position with another player calling with a hand that is likely weak, and you make a large re-raise. MORE
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The Three Bet
Three betting and three betting light are two great strategies to use in the right position against the right players, but it's a move that definitely shouldn't be abused. MORE
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River Betting
Making the right bets on the river can be trickier than it seems. Learn how to analyze each situation and make the right move every time. MORE
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Bet Sizing
Too many players bet recklessly and don't consider the negative side effects of betting too high or too low. You should always know why you're betting a certain amount. MORE
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Spotting Angle Shooters
Angle shooting is the practice of exploiting the rules of poker beyond just pushing them to their limits. It is borderline cheating, so don't be a fool and don't fall for these tricks. MORE
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