Why Bluffing is Poker’s Greatest Party Trick   3y6g23

Come on – poker wouldn’t be fun if we only bet when we actually have good cards. Bluffing is what keeps the game from being boring, a high-wire mental battle of wits. It’s like convincing your boss that you’re hard at work while secretly watching cat videos – but with much more at risk.   

Bluffing 101: The Poker Player’s Guide  s52p

Choose Your Victim Carefully  

Target the overthinkers. They will do half of the job for you by constantly overthinking and making up potential scenarios in their heads. That way, you will barely need to do any work to convince them.  

Read the Board Like a Detective Novel  

Dry board (boring cards?) That’s an excellent bluffing ground! It’s not risky enough to be actually a bad situation, but it’s still not good enough, and it’s a great time to spice everything up. But wet board (loads of scary draws)? Maybe it is time to just go. 

Bet Like You Mean It (But Not Too Much)  

Betting small is a way of saying, “I might be bluffing?” Betting huge is a way of screaming, “I’m definitely bluffing!” How do you choose the right bet? About 2/3 of the pot – just enough to make them sweat. 

Greatest Bluffs in History  65sa

The “I Won the WSOP” Bluff

Chris Moneymaker bluffed against an experienced Tom Fahra, and it was definitely worth it. Commentator Norman Chad described the play at the time as “the bluff of the century.” It was shocking that an amateur could qualify online and pull a move like this under such pressure.

When Nothing Beats Everything

Isaac Haxton held the worst hand he could have. Despite this, he went ahead and bet. Ryan Daut, perhaps thinking that Haxton was actually bluffing, went all-in over the top. Haxton’s immediate thought was just to call it a day and leave. But after a moment, he announced that he was re-raising all in. And this was the moment when Daut immediately gave up. Just like that, if your nerves are strong enough, you can win with nothing.  

When It’s Not a Time to Bluff in Poker 3v6l1

• When against players who never fold  
• When three people are left in the hand 
• Right after you got busted bluffing 

How to Practice Your Poker Bluff Without Losing Money 382q1r

• Begin small – bluff for cookies first before you bluff for cars  
• Watch pros bluffing, then do it at home while playing with your friends 
• : even the best get caught sometimes

The Golden Rule of Poker Bluff  706k34

Bluff like you’re telling jokes – with confidence, good timing, and ready to laugh it off if it fails. And as a last resort? Just say, “I meant to do that“, and get another round.  Now bluff responsibly! (Or at least credibly!)  

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