I'm sure i won't have an entirely new poker related concept to write about every week, so expect repeats


This week is a brand new topic though! Here is a hand that illustrates a concept some might find helpful.


SB is an unknown TAG

PokerStars No-Limit Hold'em, $2 BB (5 handed) Poker-Stars Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

SB ($272.45)
BB ($240.20)
UTG ($148.55)
MP ($235.70)
Hero ($496.15)

Preflop: Hero is Button with T, T.
2 folds, Hero raises to $8, SB raises to $26, 1 fold, Hero calls $18.

Flop: ($54) 4, 3, 8 (2 players)
SB bets $40, Hero calls $40.

Turn: ($134) 5 (2 players)
SB checks, Hero bets $65


The biggest reason why i like a turn bet is because it puts us in a bet/fold situation on the turn instead of potentially ending up in a call/fold situation on the river. Putting yourself in bet/fold situations when the alternative is a call/fold situation is great to do with the weakest "good" hands in your range, and it applies in lots of other situations too. This is because it allows us to profitably value bet a wider range of hands in the same spot in the future.

And then of course by betting on the turn i avoid letting my opponent see the river for free when several river cards are scary to my hand.


Biondino: I do keep my bank account separate from my poker bankroll. What i was trying to say was that i should be focusing on withdrawing money from my roll and putting it into savings rather than taking shots.


It's nice to see people are interested!