The value of Poker Position
Posted in Poker on 08/31/2015 03:21 am by Christopher
Holdem is just about gamblers and position. All experienced Holdem enthusiasts agree that seating in no limit Texas Holdem is fundamentally significant. Showing your hole cards in last spot may be much more profitable than in starting poker position. This is seeing that a lot more data is gathered right before acting.
For example, I played in a $1-$2 no limit money game at a local poker room. I came in with 2, 9 unsuited on the dealer button, so I could see some fun. Flop came down A-A-4. A bettor in early position made a $15 bet. 2 individuals fold and it was my turn. I should have folded, but his action felt a little off. I labeled this individual as a weak-tight guy, and usually if he had the best hand he would simply check, so I called.
The turn showed with a 7, making it A-A-4-7. My competitor laid an additional wager of $20. I deliberated for a while, but took a chance to re-raise another $30thirty dollars over and above his twenty dollars. He folds and I take the chips.
Playing late position allows you an idea where you are positioned by seeing how enthusiasts carry oneself and wager. On the flip side, individuals at starting spot can use their poker spot to check-raise the late positioned aggressors and trap them afterwords at the end. In Texas Holdem, both spots, last and early should be played cautiously.