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Bad way to bluff
Here is an example of a bad way to bluff. Sat around Bluff's poker table are a mix of players. At the table the Donkey picks up pocket aces and wants to trap with them.
Everyone folds to donkey's seat. He acts first limping in, Mother T' calls and Bluff checks, the hand proceeds.
As a conversation; Pre-flop, Donkey whispers (minimum bet) "I have pocket aces" not wanting to scare other players away from the hand. When the flop gives him a third ace, Donkey thinks only of earning. The confidence felt by the best starting hand in Texas Hold'em poker means Donkey has shut his eyes to the community cards and said nothing to the table. The 6h on the turn seemed insignificant, as did the 8c on the river; Donkey now shouts (all-in) "I have aces." Too late. If pre-flop Donkey had declared (3-6 times raise) "I have aces," then Bluff may have replied "I don't" and may have folded there and then. If Donkey had made a statement post flop or shouted after the turn card, Bluff would have folded before making his poker hand. Donkey could have won a small pot. Donkey bluffed that he had a weak hand pre-flop. The hand had gained weight post-flop but lost potential and was worthless by the time he re-raised on the river. Donkey had three chances to win that hand but by being greedy, lost. If you slow-play a hand you must keep a wary eye on how the free (or cheap) cards may benefit your opponents. Back to top of page |
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