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First to Act, Last to Act - Limit Hold'em
Poker Tip of the Day. By Betholdem and Ecobika PokerTips. First to Act, Last to Act - Limit Hold'em Let's continue with the theme from yesterday, head's up on the river. But now we will look at it from each side of the coin. Obviously you want to act last here, as you would on any other street. If you are in the fortunate position of acting last you can decide how to proceed based on your opponent's actions. If he checks to you, you can bet with a legitimate hand (an assumption that will apply to today's entire tip) but be wary of the check-raise. You can bet here if you believe you have at least a 55% chance of winning the hand. If your opponent bets in front of you, call him after you consider the hands he might hold and your chances of beating them. Compare your chances of winning to the pot odds and call if it is favorable. If you are first to act on the river things become more difficult. Now you have to decide if you would like to bet, check and fold, check and call or check-raise. With a winning hand in this position you're deciding how much more money you can coax out of your opponent. Should you bet or risk the check-raise and win two bets if your opponent calls? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself at this stage of the hand. But, be careful to mind the board. That last card could have made someone else's draw. People are drawn out on in low limit hold'em all the time, even when their opponent had to hit a runner-runner straight or flush and you will usually only get action from these opponents on the river if you are beat. Be mindful of the board if you can be beat, but if your hand is invincible try and get as much money as possible out of your opponent. These extra bets you win on the river distinguish the great players from the merely good players. Click here for Live Lines, Cash Games and more... About the Author: Click here for Live Lines, Cash Games and more...
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