Limit Poker Strategy

• Low Limit Poker Strategy
• Micro Limit Poker Strategy

* If you feel like getting into No-Limit mode whilst reading this strategy article, be sure to start the song at the bottom of this article first.

Since the turn of the century, No Limit Holdem has grown to become the most popular form of poker worldwide. The ‘No-Limit‘ aspect of the game indicates that a player can bet his entire stack at any point during a hand, which, on the one hand, makes it a very risky game to play, but at the same time provides a thrill-factor unmatched by any other poker variation.

In many games, when playing limit, it's often going to be the steady, consistent, by-the-book strategy that will win the money. Tend to play tight in the early betting round, but don't fold to a. Poker players, whether infrequently-playing amateurs, or grizzled veterans, are always looking for that secret, or special strategy that will enable them to conquer and win the game. Yet while a solid foundation of card sense is a vital component to winning, perhaps the best strategy us low limit players should remember, is to fold. Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Strategy Tips Limit Texas hold ’em is deceptive. It appears easy to play, yet beneath that simple facade lies a game of extraordinary complexity. Many variables must be considered when making decisions, and figuring out the correct play is often difficult.

As with any other form of poker, having the right strategy is the key to success, and what better place to start than the hand selection. Because a pot in No-Limit poker can easily get out of hand, having a strong hand with a high success rate is vital. For beginning poker players, it is therefore recommended to adopt a tight-aggressive strategy. This implies that you fold the great majority of your hands preflop, but once you get dealt a strong hand, you play it very aggressively.

Your position during a hand is also a very important aspect in No-limit poker. The earlier you have to act in a hand, the worse your position is for that hand, because you don’t know what the players behind you are going to do. When in late position, you have the advantage of being able to see what your opponents decide to do and can then base your action on this information.

Your position in a hand also affects your pre-flop hand selection. Here is a general overview of the hands with which you can raise pre-flop in different positions:

Early position: JJ+, AK

Middle Position: TT+, AQ+, AJs+

Low Limit Poker Strategy

Late position: 99+, AQ+, AJs+

Small pocket pairs from 22 – 99 can also be very profitable in No-Limit poker cash games. These are great hands to call with pre-flop in every position, even when a player raises (although I would refrain from calling too big a raise with these hands). Your goal is to hit a set (three of a kind, or trips) on the flop, and hopefully you will be up against a strong hand} like AA or KK, in which case it is very likely that you will win a big pot. The important thing to remember with these hands is to fold them should you not improve on the flop and wait for the next opportunity.

While pre-flop play is relatively straightforward when adopting a tight-aggressive strategy, post-flop is where things can get a little bit more complicated. If you stick to the aforementioned hand selection, you will often find yourself in a dominant position after the flop, especially if you hit top-pair, two-pair or even a set. Unfortunately, this won’t always be the case, but even missing the flop doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up your hand straight away. Seeing as you showed a lot of strength before the flop, you can fire out another bet on the flop if all of your opponents checked their hands and hope to pick up the pot with a bluff. If, however, you encounter a lot of resistance, it is important to realize when you’re beat and give up your hand. A deciding factor for playing successful No-Limit Hold’em poker is not only to maximize your winnings when you have the best hand, but also to minimize your losses in case your hand is beat.

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If limit is your preferred poker game, then congratulations! You're either an old fart who thinks no-limit hold'em is too fast paced or you're too lazy to do the math and prefer nice little increments to your betting actions. Of course, I'm only joking here (a little) as for many of the games most successful players consider limit poker their best game. There are many benefits as well as challenges that this version of the game presents. In this article we will talk about the pros and cons of limit poker when building your poker bankroll.

Slow And Steady Wins The Race

The likelihood of your poker bankroll growing 5X in one session isn't a reasonable expectation when playing limit. While limit lacks of the pop and sizzle of no-limit games, it's still the preferred game for many grinders. Why is that?

Just like having a full time job, it's easier for most players to predict their earnings (hours played x average win rate)

-Devastating swings are less likely in limit vs. no-limit

-Easier to multi-table because limit tends to be more of a 'mechanical' game

The reasons listed above are probably the top three that most players would give for choosing limit poker over no-limit. This version of the game requires a great deal of discipline to master and even more patience as you grind out lower limits. The benefits however, are pretty significant if poker is your sole income due to level of control you have over swings. Not to say that you can't have big negative swings in limit poker but again, they tend to me more manageable than the no-limit variety.

2BB Hour Win Rate Sucks - I Can't Do This Anymore

Slow down Cowboy, there are solutions to this particular problem. Before you jump up in limits you should consider multi-tabling poker. We've written a solid piece on the art of playing more than one poker table at a time. There are many advantages to multi-tabling versus jumping up in limits, not the least of which is bankroll mitigation (in other words, keeping it safe!). Bovada is our recommended poker site for multi tabling.

Screw Multi Tabling - I've Got ADHD

Micro Limit Poker Strategy

If you're worried about distractions or just don't feel that your 1997 Radio Shack monochrome monitor can't handle the load of playing two or more poker tables then let's talk about moving up in limits. We have written a three part series of managing your bankroll and moving up in limits so read up there as well. Other things to consider when moving up include: your mental state, your fiscal shape, and just how big your True Grinder balls really are.

No Guts No Glory

I know that No Limit poker is the sexier, prettier sister of old Limit poker but long before the Texas Hold'em craze swept television and the Internet, the limit version was the standard. In fact, many pro players thought their No Limit brethren were nuts for playing the game back in the day because of it's ability to decimate a bankroll. However, even as No-Limit sits and basks in the limelight today, you should seriously consider the limit variant as the foundation for your True Grinder quest.