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Strategy: No-Limit Big Stack Strategy

Opponent Profiles: The Calling Station

by Remoh

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Introduction

In this article
  • Calling Stations don't bite.
  • Bluffing is useless. Value bets, Value bets, Value bets!
  • Caution: Calling stations can make you tilt.

One prevalent and unimposing inhabitant of the Hold'em Cashgame jungle is the so-called calling station. Although they play a style that is profitable for their opponents, their call-happy ways and tendency only to admit defeat on the river, as well as sporadic suckouts and bad beats can make them frustrating opponents.

This article examines the thoughts and playing style of the calling station and discusses the best way to deal with them.

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Article Contents

  • page 1
    • Introduction
    • What is a calling station and how can you recognize it?
    • Why does a calling station play this style?
    • What are the weaknesses of this Style?
  • page 2
    • How do I best play against a calling station?
    • How to play against multiple calling stations?
    • Don't tilt - Calling Stations can be annoying.
  • page 3
    • Summary

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