May 5th, 2009
Playing Against Frequent Bluffers
Players who bluff often contribute a lot of money to pots. That's good, especially when you're sitting with a better hand than the bluffer. When you draw great hands, if the bluffer is in motion, you're in great shape and can play quietly while the pot is built up for you.
The general strategy against a freqeunt bluffer is to call his bets more often when you have a hand that can challenge and beat the bluffer's hand if he doesn't have the goods. You have two ways to beat the bluffer. First, you can win because you already have a better hand. Second, your hand can improve enough to be a winner. Before calling, you must make sure your hand is strong enough on its own merits to make a stand.
It must at least have the potential to improve to be a winner if the opponent is not bluffing. Just because you know someone is bluffing doesn't mean you need to play for the pot. Your hand must stand on its own.
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