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A couple random conclusions I've come to reguarding the $25 NL game on Party Poker.
A $1 bet into a multi-pot is almost always better than a 50c bet.- o Need half as many callers to get the same amount of pot build up. Fewer callers = less risk of losing.
o Calling on as little as a baby pocket pair looking for a set is correct given the implied pot odds of 50c. $1 has half of the implied pot odds value.
o More likely to take down the pot. (see above point)
o I have yet to see a successful player consistantly make this bet.
o It gives out more information than a check would. 50c just screams trap, second pair or draw.
Play your button more and your small blind less.
Pssst.. I got a deal for you. I'll let you play your raggy hand for only 25c, but you get the worst postion in later betting rounds and everyone expects you to play raggy cards. Sounds like a pass to me.
Playing somewhat raggy cards on a limp for 50c from the button is a better move, since the button is worth 25c + the risk of being raised out of your hand from the blinds. It gives you a chance to avoid getting out-kicked and allows you to collect more money when you do hit. Also, if you bet that raggy flop big other players may pay you off thinking you're stealing. Weaker players will see your tight play in other positons and will have a harder time putting you on a couple rags, where as they would expect rags from the small blind.
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