Monday, January 14, 2008

Bluffing in poker

I outplayed a bunch of people tonight and made $800 to add to my recent run of success in the California poker casinos.

I had some very bad luck early and could have made significantly more.  Losing when you play correctly and have the odds massively in your favor should only be looked upon as frustration of the game that can only come into line in the future.  (though I have taken more then my fair share of bad beats)

I bluffed at least 3 very large pots down tonight and showed my bluff each time.  The players all admitted to being ahead.  I did this by chosing the right opportunity, using position, and using a little muscle on the river or turn.   A little later I was bluffed admittedly and had really consider re-raising which would have definitely shaken him off his hand.