BluffingWhen to Bluff and when not toSome of the most common and expensive errors in holdem that players make are related to bluffing. Players often try to steal when they shouldn't or do not try when they should. The correct strategy in texas holdem for this play starts with the simple guidelines below. This play is less effective if- You have shown weakness at any point in a hand (and/or)- An opponent has shown strength. - Multiple opponents see a flop like J-10-9 or 6-7-8 especially when there are two cards of the same suit present. There are too many hands that will draw here. - There are two or more players in the hand and an ace is on the board. Since a huge majority of players will play any ace and go to far with it. - There is one or more calling station involved in the hand. - An opponent has a hand that is not easy to let go of. For example pocket queens or jacks. This play is more effective if- You have shown strength throughout a hand (and/or)- Opponents have shown genuine weakness. The above guidelines combined withbalancing how much is in the pot, the chances of winning, and how much is being risked will be the the next step. Even players that use mostly feel and/or reads need to balance different factors like this. This is generally known as weighing the odds or pot odds. Texas holdem odds and strategy can be used together to play better holdem in any situation including stealing pots.More Strategy Semi- Bluffing Position to a Raiser Playing a Draw Slow Playing The Free Card Draws when the Board is Paired Building a Pot Profitable Strategy with a Maniac at the Table Loose or Tight Preflop? More Menu Options return to No Limit Strategy return to Limit Strategy
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