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RakeMyLife
Rock Star
Silver Level
Hi all,
Was curious as to anyone's thoughts on straddling, particularly in live 1/2 or 2/5 cash games? Many of the casinos I play at allow straddling from any position (including button), and it is quite common to see a straddle at least once every round. I typically stay away from it 99% of the time as I don't understand why I would commit more money into the pot without a hand (also, why not just play a limit up?). Exceptions to this are when the table is way too tight and/or I have the clear largest stack and can put more pressure on everyone else at the table.
Are there other legitimate reasons to straddle?
Is consistently straddling a profitable strategy?
Apologies if this post is a repeat.
Was curious as to anyone's thoughts on straddling, particularly in live 1/2 or 2/5 cash games? Many of the casinos I play at allow straddling from any position (including button), and it is quite common to see a straddle at least once every round. I typically stay away from it 99% of the time as I don't understand why I would commit more money into the pot without a hand (also, why not just play a limit up?). Exceptions to this are when the table is way too tight and/or I have the clear largest stack and can put more pressure on everyone else at the table.
Are there other legitimate reasons to straddle?
Is consistently straddling a profitable strategy?
Apologies if this post is a repeat.