Tips for Going All In at the Poker Table
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- 6 Dec 2007, 4:42 PM
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One of the most dramatic moves you can ever make while you are playing poker is to make a bet that is all in. This tends to catch peoples attention and rightfully so. However, if you are not careful it can be a huge mistake that you are not prepared for, and can potentially cost you a fortune if you do not watch what you are doing. It is important to remember when you are going all in you can either make a fortune, or you are going to be forced to leave the table. Before you consider doing an all in make sure you are prepared to walk away if necessary.
If you notice that your opponents have much fewer chips than you do and simply will not be able to match your bet, then doing an all in bet could be a great way to get everyone else to fold. Additionally, if you see that someone or a few other players have an amount similar to what you have, it would be possible to salvage and still push them to fold as well. There is more risk associated when they have a similar amount of chips however, but if can still turn out well for you.
If you are low on your chips, and you know that you have a really good hand. Read that as being the top of the line hand, then use an all in. This will have people trying to call your bluff, and it will result in them typically calling your bet. This will lead to an even larger pot for you to collect once you reveal your hand. Instead of picking up a decent sized pot, you could pick up a monster pot this way and really rake in a nice profit.
If you are looking to place an all in bet, one of the best times is when you are positive that your opponent will fold at the idea. You do not want to call an all in bet against an opponent who has been happily betting away all night who still has a monster pile of chips. This could severely hurt you and have you walking away empty-handed. Not a good idea at all, so avoid this scenario as much as possible.
Do not ever, ever, and again never ever make an all in bet if you are doing nothing more than bluffing with a horrible hand. This can be a very costly mistake and almost always results in you losing all of your chips. This can be one of the biggest as well as fastest bankroll busters of all time and will leave you walking away from the casino empty handed. You never should set your goal to walk away empty handed. While the all in bet may be good to flush out a few people with a bluff, you should never take a risk on a large bankroll.
Used appropriately the all in bet can help you turn some really nice sized profits. Rather than being forced to deal with small winnings, using the bet wisely can help generate a much nicer profit. However, used recklessly you are not going to be satisfied with the results, and it is a very risky bet. Proceed with caution and be prepared for the end result. However, if you are lucky and do win after an all in bet, you can be proud of the nice sized jackpot you have just collected.
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