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 Easy Poker Strategy Guide

by Degenerated

Here is my strategy for 1/2 No-Limit

PreFlop:

Early Position
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AA to JJ, AK - $10 or Limp
Suited Connectors 4-5 or higher, Pairs - Limp or $10
AQ, AJ or Asuited - Limp

Middle Position Bump $2 for Every Limp
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AA to 10's, AK, AQ - $10 or Limp
Suited Connectors 4-5 or higher, Pairs - Limp or $10
AJ to A8, KQ to K10, Asuited - Limp

Late Position Bump $2 for Every Limp
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A's to 9's, AK to AJ - $10 or Limp
Suited Connectors 4-5 or higher, Pairs, KQ, A10 - Limp or $10
A9 to A2, KJ to K9, Asuited or Ksuited - Limp

Add $2 for Loose
Add $4 for Real Loose
ReRaise harder with Best PreFlop hand if out of position
Look for telegraphs
When making a raise or bluff decision, look around at the players, put them
on hands, then look at one spot and count to 10 while you decide


Flop:
Use the 25% probe which sets you up to use 25% with a monster
More position raises especially in next to last to act
When making a bet, raise or bluff decision, look around at players, put them
on hands, then look at one spot and count to 10 while you decide

Turn:
In Position - Think about how much you would invest in the turn and the
river and then, if you want to know where you are, bet that sum
Out of Pos - lead out with a smart bet or surrender with a check.
If good make a 75 to 110% bet
If real good make a 45 to 75%(occasionally overbet or go all-in) bet or
check
If bluffing make a 45 to 110% bet

River:
Err on the side of caution
Go All in or make an over bet sometimes when you have the best hand and show
it if they fold because you will have to overbet to win the pot when you
dont have the cards.

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