Poker Bluffing - Do You Know How To Use It Correctly?
Even if a person doesn't know all the rules to poker they know
what poker bluffing is.
They have seen it in films and on TV and see the hero deceive
his opponent and win a huge jackpot,this means they think
bluffing works all the time and use it to frequently and lose!
To bluff correctly and make it effective, it should only be done
on certain occasions and used sparingly.
Here are some tips on correct bluffing in various situations.
BLUFFING - When "someone" could have made a great hand.
For example, when the third of a suit hits the board, another
player might possibly have a flush. If you bet as if you have
the flush to, the other players may fall for your bluff.
BLUFFING if you are in a pot with a player who is looking to quit
By betting, big and making them think you have something good;
you can remove them from the game and the fact they wanted to
quit anyway, means you have given them the push they need.
For example, you are in the late position pre-flop and after you
there are two players left in the game. Your cards are not
indicating a good hand, but everyone before you has folded
already. This is a great opportunity to bluff and bet big. The
remaining players may feel you have a big hand and simply fold
allowing you to take the pot.
BLUFFING - When you know other players strategy
To bluff correctly in poker you need to know other players
strategy so watch them closely.
If a player is a novice, they very often will bluff too often
making them easy to attack. However, it's the more experienced
players that can cause you problems as they have the experience
and can disguise their bluffing better.
BLUFFING - Other players are watching you.
If you try to bluff again after you have already bluffed then
someone is likely to call your bluff.
This can be used to your advantage. If you find yourself with a
good hand after being caught bluffing, odds are players will
call you, but keep in mind if you have junk you can get taken
out.
BLUFFING - On tight tables.
Bluffs have a better chance of working at tight tables, on loose
tables the opposite tends to be true, unless all the "loose
players" have already folded and are no longer in the game.
BLUFFING - On high limit tables
In low limit games, there's no advantage in bluffing, as when
betting small stakes, players will tend to see little risk in
calling you as there is very little at stake for them High
limits, and especially no limit games, are ideal for successful
bluffing as players have more to lose and will carefully
consider what to do as there is more at stake for them.
BLUFFING - From late position.
If other players are checking, calling, or folding before you
play, it's a great opportunity to try and win the pot. It's not
a good strategy to bluff from early position, as you have no
idea what players are holding they may have junk but of course
they may not.
BLUFFING - Use this tactic sparingly
You need to try to adopt a pattern of play other players will
find difficult to register and this means using bluffs in
frequently
If you bet with a pattern, other players will hit you hard and
cost you money.
Bluffing in lower stakes games and against novice players is
less effective than when used in higher stakes games against
better players.
It is in these games that correct bluffing can really be used
effectively.
Bluffing is satisfying. There is no better feeling than beating
a better hand and getting your hands on the pot.
It is however much more difficult than many players imagine.
Follow the tips above, use bluffing sparingly and you will find
that your bluffing strategy can be a valuable tool in your quest
for bigger poker profits.