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Bet sizing - How much do you bet and why?

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1. Introduction


Bet sizing means determining the optimal size of a bet. How much you bet depends on different factors:

  • the board
  • the pot size
  • the chip stacks
  • the number of your opponents
  • the development of the current hand
  • the image

In this article you will learn, how to determine a good and adequate bet size.

A second major aspect of this article deals with the question, which aims you have with your bet. Why do you bet? It will be easier to make the right decision in a particular situation, if you know, what you are doing.


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Article Contents

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    • 3. Which are you trying to accomplish with your bet?
  • page 4
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    • 3.2. Continuation Betting
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    • 3.4. To keep someone in check - Block Betting
    • 3.5. Protecting the hand
  • page 8
    • 4. Examples
  • page 9
    • 4.2. Maximizing the value with a very strong hand
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    • 5. Conclusion

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