The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast Leaving Money On The Table
Aug 30, 2016
Doug Hull, a poker coach and content creator at Red Chip Poker, shares insights into common pitfalls that players face, helping them avoid leaving money on the table. He dives into the strategic nuances of straddling and advanced betting techniques, emphasizing emotional management during gameplay. Hull also highlights the art of communication at the poker table, stressing how miscommunication can lead to costly errors. Lastly, he discusses tournament strategies, clarifying misconceptions around satellites and their potential value.
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Avoid Negative EV Straddles
- Avoid straddling under the gun as it is a sucker bet and mathematically negative EV.
- Button straddles can make sense if done strategically and with awareness of game dynamics.
Don't Check Dark
- Never check dark, as it removes your option to bet later and is always negative EV.
- Keep options open even if you expect to check, because that rare times betting works best.
Strategic Use of Betting Dark
- Bet dark only if you have a strategic plan, like exploiting weak players' tendency to reveal their hand strength.
- Use small lead outs to gather info and adjust your future betting accordingly.