Mastering the Semi-Bluff
We’ve already covered why aggression is so valuable and how bluffing is a cornerstone of this strategy. Now, let’s take it one step further. The semi-bluff is a valuable weapon in a poker player’s arsenal. By finding spots to make profitable semi-bluffs and having the nerve to bet them, we can persuade quite a few chips to come our way. Let’s master the semi-bluff. What’s a Semi-Bluff? A semi-bluff involves betting or raising with a drawing hand. If, for instance, we h
Poker Fundamentals: Bluffing
Thanks for joining us for another installment of our poker fundamentals series. Up to this point, we’ve gone over pot-odds , ranges , and aggression. In this week’s episode, we’re going to dive into one concept that epitomizes the poker playing experience: bluffing. When people think of poker, their minds immediately go to bluffing. You know—guys with sunglasses on, hiding behind their ‘poker faces,’ taking chips from the meek, weak, and honest folks who can’t see through th
