Tag Archives: betting

Get Respected as a Poker Authority

Poker players are not known for their ability to share their ideas or their inclination in wanting to do so. Texas Hold’em poker requires opponents to seek advantages over you and many players never discuss their approach, level of knowledge or strategies to avoid such information being available to people trying to take their money. [...]

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Poker and Betting: Defending the Astute Gambler

I play online poker and write extensively on the subject on a variety of websites. I also used to work as a Deputy Manager for a large betting establishment in the UK for over 18 months. Everyday my life was surrounded by betting and gambling with hundreds if not thousands of races played out on [...]

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Having Problems Relating to Betting Flop After Raising Preflop

Hello, I believe all your regular visitors know how things get going when betting on the flop if they raise preflop. Well, I’m your fan and I visit your site regularly as well. But still I don’t totally understand some things regarding betting on the flop if a preflop is raise. Typically, I play 25$NL, [...]

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Bothered Because of a Certain Hand

Hi, On a 50 person table, I was dealt Q, 2 -both hearts. Then the flop came 3,4 hearts. When the Ace came into the scene, I’ve hit the straight however there’s a possibility that someone may consider betting on the Ace. Though with some little doubts, I bet and then one player called. Then [...]

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How to Bet in No-Limit Holdem Tournaments

Hello, Before anything, I would like first to share that I love your site. It’s been very helpful. Well, I used to play no-limit Texas holdem tournaments. Because of this, I’ve got the chance to learn a lot of betting styles to varying degrees of success. However, I’m still clueless, I don’t know how do [...]

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No-Limit Cash Games

Before anything, I would like first to commend you for having a great site! And thanks for all your efforts, your site has been a great help! Well, just several weeks ago, I tried a $1-$2 no limit cash game. It was actually my first time back then. Unfortunately, I messed up at some rounds [...]

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Different Point of View

Hello, I’m now bothered because of what I have found out in your Questions/Comments section, specifically the one about sets vs flush draws/top pair top kicker. As I read the situation of the sender, I remembered something. I remembered actually the same situation I had. Well, to be honest, I don’t agree with your advice [...]

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Several Questions

Hi, Before I bring out my questions, I would like to first thank you for all the help you’ve extended. You can’t imagine perhaps how grateful I am for all the information, advices, suggestions, tips, etc. you’ve shared to me. Because of you, I’m now on my way to fulfilling my dream since I was [...]

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Stay in the Original Pot or Just Have to Fold Out of Both Pots?

Let’s say in a certain game, there is player 1, then player 2 and player 3. Player 1 goes all in with $50 on the fourth card before the 5th card is turned. Then there is player 2 who calls, followed by player 2 who also does the same thing. Eventually, the 5th card is [...]

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Starting Off the Bets

Let’s say everyone calls the flop and the betting starts again, from how much do you think the bets should start? Should it start from the previous round level? And if so, is this the same thing in all betting rounds? Thanks. Your help will be much appreciated. Hudson Hudson, This depends on whether the [...]

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