Bet types - the overbet
by MiiWiin
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Introduction
In this article:
- Overbets explained
- When and how to use them
- How to balance an overbet
The overbet is a type of bet that is quite rare in poker. Therefore many players don't quite know how to use them. At the end of this article you will know all about overbets.
When and against who can you use an overbet, and what is the reasoning behind it. These aspects will be explained in the following section.
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imson0ob, 13 Apr 10 10:38
Great stuff , thx alot#2
saywhat, 16 Apr 10 02:03
very good article..thanks#3
dandycal, 20 Apr 10 13:53
\o/#4
ZeloSlb, 08 Oct 10 09:02
avoid overbet on micro/low stakes to minimize the vairance?#5
RottPete, 29 Oct 10 16:05
Not a fan of these bets at all, villian looks like a complete idiot when called.But I suppose the fact that I don't like facing overbets is proof that they are a useful tool?
Good article :)
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Tim64, 09 Dec 10 10:30
ticked.#7
delanonunes, 15 Oct 11 20:47
I always wondered what people were up to with these wierd bets, i now have a much better understanding thanks to you guys. I've read many poker books that have never mentioned these. Thanks once again : )#8
hardo, 01 Dec 11 07:28
Nice one!Thank you