02Apr
A float play can be considered an advanced technique when bluffing in Texas Hold’em that is extended to two betting round.
The logic is that you want to make your opponent think that you have a stronger hand when the flop is revealed and when you get to the turn betting. End goal is to win the pot, of course.
What you do on a float play is call the bet of your opponent during the flop. When he checks you bet on the turn so you will have the advantage before the river. It is really a good bluffing maneuver and you can practically make use of any two cards you get.
You can only make a good float play if you are acting after another player and if you are only on a heads up situation.
It is never an ideal situation if you have another player who wants a chunk of the pot. Another player makes the situation pretty complicated to execute a float play. Your display of strength might be ignored when you have another player who’s aggressive on betting. Keep things simple and just use it with an opponent.
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17Oct
I’m not a big heads-up player myself as I enjoy the fact that I’m way more patient and way more disciplined than most online players, but for those of you who do like to play heads-up tournaments, this Re-Raise/Shove Heads-Up Poker Strategy that’s being explained at Teh Jinx Poker is an excellent play…
It’s basicly taking advantage of the simple basics of heads-up poker: “Be agressive, the flop probably didn’t help the other guy out”. The advantage you have by first re-raising, is that any opponent could (and maybe should) put you on a big pair, or an AK, AQ — depending on what came on the flop.
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07Sep
Managing your money is an important consideration for any aspiring poker player. Regular players should establish a monetary reserve known as a bankroll; ideally, this money should be kept separate from savings accounts and spending cash. Here, I will describe some common rules of long-term bankroll management; casual players should read Bankroll Management: My Style for tips related to infrequent poker playing.
For simplicity’s sake, Texas hold’em will be used in all examples, seeing as how this is now the most popular poker variant by far. When attempting to establish a bankroll, the first thing you must do is “pick your poison”; that is, choose one game that you would like to play and stick almost exclusively to that game. If you want to play only multi-table tournaments, do so; if you prefer shorthanded limit games, partake in them and them alone. This approach makes bankroll management easier, as each variation requires modifications to your strategy. Moreover, it also allows you to specialize in one game, hopefully maximizing your win rate.
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