Ok, this is very important. Many of you, seem to give TOO much credit to your opponents. Years ago, this was a pretty good policy. But, the advent of televised poker, has caused there to be WAY more bullshift bluffs, than ever before. Also, online play is condusive towards bluffing, I.E. a big reason people don't in person, is that's it's perceived as "dirty pool" And, people don't want to be anti-social.

(Well, I mean people other than ATE)

But, behind the anominity of a screen name, people are more free to do "naughty" things.

There are even more reasons for this bluffing fest, but It's not necessary to get into them.


Just know this: when there is a nice amount of money in the pot (8-10 times cost of call, or more) A call should be just about automatic.

The other day, in 30-60 stud hi low, ATE started with two Queens. (not normally a good hand, but this was heads up)

The opponent shows a jack, and reraises me. I three bet, he calls. On forth, I catch a jack (good, as it reduces his improving chances) I bet he, calls Fifth street brings no help, but it looks as though the queens are still good. On sixth he catches a heart, and now shows three of the buggers. I bet, he RAISES. Since I had originally put him on jacks, and NOT a three flush, I figure at best he has jacks and a four flush. Notice, ATE fans, how I'm only a TINY favorite as this point. But, Favorite is favorite, so I POP EM AGAIN. River is check, check and this nice 800+ SKILLET is MINE!

So, the guy tried to shoot his way out, but I caught him. This is only ONE example.

The lesson is: once you've put in a ton of money, you should usually be prepared to pay a person off. The exception is if you've had a lot of experience with the player, and they are known to always have what they represent.

Anyway, I'mmmmm baaaaackkk!

Welcome back Adam.
You bring up a very good point, as I am always looking for monsters under my bed, MUB, and this has been limiting my earnings in the small stakes.

I do understand that small stakes is more BINGO than POKER, but sometimes even I can tell when someone is bluffing.

Keep those posts coming!