How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#1 August 13th, 2019, 5:02 PM

Can anybody advise me how to play on tables when everybody Limp and then Call me if I ROL? What usually happen is that very often I am in a multiway pot without connect anything and spewing money

#2 August 13th, 2019, 5:20 PM

Play good hands aggressively. Raise it up. No need in confirming to the the soft play. Give your table mates some problems. You do not want several limpers to see the flop when you have a good hand. Isolate the hand by raising it up. Generally when everyone is limping in i will come along with medium hands like suited aces and connectors to see a cheap flop. Playing tight until you have a good hand then be sure to bet it a good amount. You can also throw in a few big bets here and there to steal the blinds. Especially if the many limpers have been constantly folding to aggression. If your opening bet is strong enough the limpers will not be calling without a hand. Set the tone that you will not be letting them see a cheap flop when you have a good hand. Picking up dead money a few times an hour adds up.

#3 August 13th, 2019, 5:24 PM

depends on your playing style and how they limp - i like aggressive play getting them to pay to see flop turn and river.

players constantly limping has a tendency to always call and overpay holding pair or two pairs

be prepared to just check and loose on the river but get them with a monster hand

#4 August 14th, 2019, 2:09 AM

Be very happy if you sit on a table like this because it is like printing money in the long run.

Obviously there is no need to have any kind of light raising/bluffing range pre-flop if you get called. So raise up the premium starting hand as much as someone will call you with.

And if you can see a cheap flop in position with the lower pp (22-66), Axs. Kxs, plus most Connectors and Broadways that you not raise for value you say thank you for that opportunity.

Regarding post-flop it's no law to continue betting if you miss, you get lot of chances to bet when you hit or have a good draw on a table there thy call you pre-flop most of the time.

So be patient and mostly bet for value when you have good hands (only start bluffing if they start to fold).

#5 August 14th, 2019, 3:08 AM

I do not like having those players who constantly "limp" on the table ... so when I get a good hand I will play it very aggressive ...! and every time I have the chance I will play very aggressive ... that way that opponent will think twice before making "limp" again

#6 August 20th, 2019, 9:50 AM

play aggressive

#7 August 20th, 2019, 10:01 AM

Keep playing your top range and raise it up every chance u get.

#8 January 4th, 2020, 10:36 PM

i have same problem.
well i just start read about playing poker and no limp
then i try corect my gameplay and play stong hand etc.

and most of th time i lost with limpers where i have really nice pairs AA KK QQ JJ and 10 etc suited AK AQ
and most of the times im out of tournamenst becouse they take lucky river
any advice to me
or maybe i should stop play freerolls and start play only cash games where people know value of money?

How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#9 January 4th, 2020, 10:39 PM

If everyone calls, only bet if you have it.

#10 January 4th, 2020, 10:52 PM

well but is so confusing becouse for example You 3bet with pair of KK and somebody play lets say with 8/Q and on flop they get 8QK . I will raise and then somebody re-raised me , Turn is coming 8 and what i should do in this situation ? fold and dont check ?
im so confused
and im sorr if i ask stupid question but seems like longer i play less i know and that make me irritating . How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#11 January 5th, 2020, 9:19 AM

Originally Posted by killbello

Can anybody advise me how to play on tables when everybody Limp and then Call me if I ROL? What usually happen is that very often I am in a multiway pot without connect anything and spewing money

Depends on what type of hand you have. There are hands that do not play well multiway and hands that do play well multiway. It also depends on your position.

The first group of hands plays well multiway. Hands such small pocket pairs, higher suited connectors and gappers, (and more rarely lower suited connectors), sometimes you can play even looser with weak tables in position. You can limp these hands AFTER someone else has already limped. These hands have what is called good 'implied odds'. It means you make a small investment (call) for a chance to win a very big multiway pot with what could become a strong hand. In the long run you will win more than you invest (the investment is small a bunch of small limps). Your goal with small pairs should be to hit a set and hope the opponent hits some top pair he can't fold, otherwise give up to a bet on the flop unless you have good pot odds to continue to the turn. High suited connectors can make a strong flush or straight. Low suited connectors you should lean to avoid especially out of position unless its a very weak table because you can still be outplayed on the flop if you have just a draw. A very important thing is that if you have an aggro player to your left who isolates limpers a lot you should tend to avoid overlimping (limping after somone already limped) with such hands and if you're in early position I would just fold them.

The second group of hands are hands with good absolute strength (that can make strong top pairs), like Broadways and Ace high hands. (Ps: non suited Ace high hands don't play well postflop). But you don't want to play these multiway because straights and flushes are common multiway, so it's better to isolate to try to play heads up (3bb + 1bb per limper or even higher if needed).

If it's a low stakes fishfest you can consider donk betting 2 pair or better hands on the flop assuming the board texture isn't too draw heavy (donk betting a draw heavy board with top pair or 2 pair would be suicidal), and include more speculative hands in your overlimping range. The reason for this is if its a passive table everyone may check and get to see a free turn card.

Also. Thing to consider with this kind of stuff is not to put yourself in a situation where you have to play against an aggressive player out of position postflop. The more in position you are the more you can deny equity to others and the more control you will have over the pot.

Also. Don't try to isolate if they will all just call you, either stick to the hands that have good implied odds or find a raise size that's big enough to get heads up with someone (there is always a size for this but it can get quite big sometimes)

Also be mindful of the shortest stack at the table. Read about stack to pot ratio. Your implied odds will shrink if somone is shortstacked and you risk being shoved by them.

Hope that helps. That's how I understand it. If I've said anything that's not quite right someone please correct me.

#12 October 3rd, 2020, 10:49 PM

I smash the pot if all limp and that if i know the table. How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#13 October 3rd, 2020, 11:36 PM

In that situation I think and it always works for me, but not at all tables, to play aggressive because everyone will always fold that does not mean all in only with large sums and wait for your hand to come out or the other one to fold

#14 October 4th, 2020, 9:01 AM

At a table full of limpers you want to iso raise them again and again with a reasonably strong range.

You also need to make sure you are adding extra bb's for each limper, as well as when you are OOP (out of position).

For example:

Your standard raise is 3x, you have AJ on the button, and there are two limpers. You should raise to 5x.

Your standard raise is 3x, you have AJ in the small blind, and there are two limpers. You should raise to 7x.

This is the fundamental mechanics of how to beat passive low stakes games which I discuss in all my books, youtube videos etc. You need to know this stuff by heart.

#15 October 4th, 2020, 9:23 AM

As others have suggested, play tight, raise pot, and play a solid fundamental post-flop game. In the case that the pot bet doesn't get limpers out of the way considering raising a tad more.

#16 October 4th, 2020, 9:35 AM

I dont really know how to play vs limpers, so i came here to find a solution because i always bet x5 vs limpers and im still loosing , i hope to find the light vs those players

#17 October 4th, 2020, 12:17 PM

In MTTs you can wait until entering the middle stage and start moving all-in with any reasonable holding. Pot overbetting should be enough to reduce the field in cash game. Tight solid playing style is clear. You may put suited connectors in your arsenal because a lot of limpers give you the right pot odds (position is of great importance) to call, waiting for a monster hand.

#18 October 4th, 2020, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by killbello

Can anybody advise me how to play on tables when everybody Limp and then Call me if I ROL? What usually happen is that very often I am in a multiway pot without connect anything and spewing money

after sitting a little at one table, go to another, if you were not comfortable there. Personally, I do this a lot and it helps.

#19 October 4th, 2020, 12:47 PM

If every wants to limp, raise the hell out of them, many will not play marinal hands and will fold.

#20 October 4th, 2020, 1:18 PM

make big raises and 3-bets. Play your premium hands super aggressively. It's not enough to bluff, bet more on the value. How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#21 October 4th, 2020, 1:20 PM

Yes, do x3 and lose to pocket cards, they think that only noobs limp, but I don't think so.

#22 October 4th, 2020, 2:12 PM

Playing more aggressive, that's the only way to get to win the pot.

#23 October 4th, 2020, 2:20 PM

try to raise and see their reaction How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#24 October 5th, 2020, 7:52 AM

I like to play at the same table with such players. When I have a strong hand, I bet big bets and they pay. If I have a mediocre hand, then for cheap I can enter the game with them and see what happens next.

#25 October 5th, 2020, 9:31 AM

Just limpd on a similar hand h�d thebest flop but lost ob the river. I shoud have bet on flop.

#26 October 5th, 2020, 10:21 AM

Unless you have the nuts be careful.

I myself have limped AA, KK etc from early position hoping that someone raises so I can shove. Take note that I am a novice and only play for fun now.

#27 October 5th, 2020, 10:33 AM

When u are in position with hand open raise, but not to high maybe max 3bet. When u are out of position with very good hole cards like AK, TT or so...then raise up a little higher... How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

U have to build up an image at these tables How to play on tables when everybody Limp ?

#28 October 5th, 2020, 10:56 AM

these players play slowly, a definite raise is usually enough

#29 October 5th, 2020, 11:11 AM

raise it, if someone 4bets you in 3 diff. hands, starts suspect about him that he's probably trying to re-steal the blinds in the pot.

#30 October 5th, 2020, 11:17 AM

You make the corresponding raises, in corresponding positions with the corresponding cards. Take them with big hands, three of a kind, straight, flush, increase your chips. If it is a tournament the levels will go up, if it is cash move to another table that you feel comfortable with.
Greetings

#31 October 5th, 2020, 1:02 PM

As colleagues mentioned above, to reduce the number of players in a hand who limp you should play agrsywen, 4 bet of course have some notes about the players at the table, as some players will limp even with a large raise.

#32 October 5th, 2020, 1:19 PM

raise or 3 bet is a good way to play against them i guess

#33 October 5th, 2020, 1:40 PM

Play 3-bet or 4-bet, but not too often as the opponent might have stronger hands and we might lose most of the stack.

#34 October 5th, 2020, 1:54 PM

big bets with good hand and u can limp as well with some J/10 J/9 s etc.

#35 October 5th, 2020, 2:06 PM

It all depends on a lot of factors, what position you are in the blinds, how deep in the game, your starting hand, your chip stack. the list go's on, but more importantly how you are seen by others at the table.
Do they think you are tight player or loose player the list go's on and on again.
You should be aiming to raise any pot when there are too many limper's and the general rule is one blind for every limper so if you have the small blind a and big blind plus 4 limper's a 6X bet is normal, but be ready to call an all-in because you get players limping with a massive hand just waiting for someone in late position to raise so they can shove.
I know because I do it often with hands like AA and KK limp early position and hope someone in late position raise's and raise's big enough for me to shove.

#36 October 5th, 2020, 2:07 PM

Raise raise again raise 5x bb +)))

#37 October 5th, 2020, 2:08 PM

That is also my problem when I was started playing poker. I studied and watch some pros play on the internet. What I noticed is that by open raising you are able to eliminate some of those limpers, you should have some knowledge on how to isolate limpers.

#38 October 5th, 2020, 3:08 PM

Originally Posted by killbello

Can anybody advise me how to play on tables when everybody Limp and then Call me if I ROL? What usually happen is that very often I am in a multiway pot without connect anything and spewing money

Well first of all get your expectations right. If we raise a hand like AK/AQ and pick up 2 limp-callers, we probably only have around 40% equity .But even so a lot of people feel, they are supposed to win the hand 100% of the time. But why? Just because the other players limp-called preflop, and are probably bad, does not mean, they are never supposed to win.

If we miss the flop, our equity drop even further, but even so a lot of people still feel, they "must" C-bet, because they were the preflop aggressor. And this is, where a lot of the "spewing money" comes from. So first of all stop wasting bad C-bets in multiway limp-raised pots. Check back and take a free card, if you have position. Sometimes you will bink that top pair on the turn, and now you can bet for value or call with a strong bluff catcher.

And second its also ok to sometimes limp behind. Or if you are in the blinds go for a complete or knock your option. If people are not going to fold to an isolation raise, then you dont need to be the guy, who always has to make the pot really large, when he is out of position with A9 or 55. This is especially true in tournaments, where stacks are often shallow, and where chip preservation is often more important than chip accumulation.

#39 October 5th, 2020, 3:11 PM

Having so many limpers is a dream scenario for any serious grinder. It is advisable to isolate limpers with stronger range like high broadway cards. Whereas if you get small pocket pair or suited connectors it is more advisable to limp behind especially if you are deep. If you don't flop your set with small pocket pair or two pair/straight draw/flush draw with your suited connectors you should fold your hand on the flop without second guessing. This way you guarantee not spewing any more chips. Hope this is helpful.

#40 October 9th, 2020, 12:18 PM

This is basically a dream table. Find a raise size where you get 1 or 2 callers, identify the callers. Then figure out how big you can raise for them to keep calling with mediocre hands. Play a stronger range than them and you will print money. There have been tables where I've iso raised 30bb pre with premium pairs and still had callers, you can go ham exploiting such preflop stations. If they fold too much postflop you can widen your preflop range a bit and cbet bluff them postflop assuming its not multiway often.

#41 October 9th, 2020, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by killbello

Can anybody advise me how to play on tables when everybody Limp and then Call me if I ROL? What usually happen is that very often I am in a multiway pot without connect anything and spewing money

I love these tables. I just limp with anything that can flop the nuts or near to it. And don't put in a penny more unless I flop some nuts.
Stuff like J9s lose a bit of value as it's not great drawing to your Jack-high flush multi way.
But hands like A5s, even A7s are great as if you flop a flush multi-way there is a higher chance another player has a flush too. Then welcome to value town!

#42 October 9th, 2020, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by killbello

Can anyone advise me how to play at the tables when everyone limps and then they call me if I turn around? What usually happens is that very often I am in a multi-way pot without connecting anything and throwing money away

It will always depend on your position, your stack of chips, the cards you have and in the stage of the tournament from which you find a ROL, it is the most recommended that you do but in the early stages of a tournament many may complete and call you , try to make a strong ROL with more strong hands already made if you have brodways hands and do not connect anything, just c-bet continuation bet of 30% of the pot to defend your raise and if 1 or 2 players call you try to not investing more money in the pot trying to reach the river with the best hand at showdown.

#43 October 10th, 2020, 2:51 AM

Originally Posted by MikeCarasone

Play good hands aggressively. Raise it up. No need in confirming to the the soft play. Give your table mates some problems. You do not want several limpers to see the flop when you have a good hand. Isolate the hand by raising it up. Generally when everyone is limping in i will come along with medium hands like suited aces and connectors to see a cheap flop. Playing tight until you have a good hand then be sure to bet it a good amount. You can also throw in a few big bets here and there to steal the blinds. Especially if the many limpers have been constantly folding to aggression. If your opening bet is strong enough the limpers will not be calling without a hand. Set the tone that you will not be letting them see a cheap flop when you have a good hand. Picking up dead money a few times an hour adds up.

I do it several times! Nice answer...

#44 October 10th, 2020, 4:01 PM

Raise, start raising big to make them fold when you have good hands. if no good hands then fold or limp like them, you might get easy limps as well and get a cheap flop and get lucky.

#45 October 10th, 2020, 4:32 PM

With a great hand, I would put in a standard raise. With a lousy hand, I might limp myself from the small blind and just call from the big blind...usually do not limp from the button with nothing...doesn't work out well very often.

#46 October 10th, 2020, 4:35 PM

I agree on the play aggressive way... ��

#47 October 10th, 2020, 8:35 PM

When you feel the players limp and have a lot of sensitivity on their hands, change your table or take advantage of the situation. In this situation, enter the field with more hands and change the type of game to aggression. For example, you can make things more difficult for them with 3.5 BB raise preflop.

#48 November 21st, 2020, 3:10 PM

Normally with a solid hand in either the SB or BB position if many are simply limping in it’s a good idea by raising 3 to 3.5 xBB to reduce the number of players playing reducing chance of weak hands winning.

#49 November 21st, 2020, 3:28 PM

Play tight aggressive. That�s the main thing. Do not play unless you come in with a raise, when you got the cards make the appropriate large bet. Also, note if the limpets are trying to trap or just week players. More caution if the trapper but still can trap them. This is a good situation.

#50 November 23rd, 2020, 2:13 AM

Increase the aggressiveness.

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