Decisions to make every time its your turn

1. How are my opponents playing? Conservatively? Aggressively? Tentatively?
2. What are some of the hands my opponents are likely to hold?
3. What do my opponents think I have?
4. Am I in good position or bad position?

After processing the answers to those questions, I move on to the most important questions.

5. Should I bet (or raise)?

• If I think I have the best hand, I nearly always answer yes, and I bet or raise
• If I think I can force weak opponents out of the pot with this bet or future bets, I nearly always answer yes, and I bet or raise
• If I have a good draw and i think there is a good chance that my opponents will fold, I nearly always answer yes, and I bet or raise

6. Should I check (or fold)?

• If I think I have the worst hand, I nearly always answer yes, and I check or fold
• If I think my opponents are strong, I nearly always answer yes, and I check or fold
• If I'm on a draw but not getting a good price, I nearly always answer yes, and I check or fold

If after careful analysis, I dont think I should raise and I don't think I should fold, i feel confident that calling a bet (or checking) is correct.

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