Hey guys, welcome to today's edition of "How Would You Hold'em?" As usual, click on the image below to see a video replay, complete with audio narration.
Today's hand deals with a situation that I see pretty often on sites such as Full Tilt Poker, Pokerstars, and Ultimatebet. It's a shady, obvious move known as the "minimum raise" or Minraise for short. I would call this a Beginner lesson. Let's say we're playing $1/$2 No Limit Texas Hold'em on the Internet and we get a decent hand in middle position:
I'm going to raise here simply because it's a stronger move, and I feel like I would have more chance to win if I raised rather than called. I'll go around 3 times the big blind. I get one caller, and the flop comes as such:
Now, it looks like we're sitting pretty here, so I'll lead out with a continuation bet of $4.00 and see what happens. My opponent immediately raises the minimum amount, or to $8.00.
This is usually an indicator of great strength. My opponent wants to increase the size of the pot, but he doesn't want to scare me off. Her figures that I'll think "Well, if he bet four then he'll definitely call eight." That would not be the wise move. He probably flopped a set or two pair, and the pot size will get large by the time the last card falls. I think it's a good idea to let your hand go when you are minraised, as it usually turns out to be expensive when all is said and done.
Alright guys! Remember to chime in with suggestions about hands and situations that you want advice on. See you next time!
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