Bluff In Cash Games

[SuitedPear]

Am I the only one that is petrified of cash games? They are an entirely different entity. When I first started, I started out at SnGs. That way you can make large bets, and it's not coming directly out of your wallet. In the end I might lose 1,500 chips, but it's not my entire bank roll. I might end up losing in the end, but at least it was only the buy-in amount. It's just nice to be able to have something to work with, and be able to throw your weight around a little bit.

I usually take a little riskier bets and bluff more often in tournaments. People seem to play a lot more aggressive against me in cash games. They pretty much just walk all over me. And if I ever have a solid bluff, I always get called out and lose lol. Would you suggest bluffing in a micro stakes cash game? It hasn't worked too well for me yet. Then again I am trying my best to build a bank roll and have something to work with.

 

[Mauno]

I try to avoid pure bluff in micro stake cash games. There are too many people willing to pay every bet... itäs too risky.

 

[SuitedPear]

I try to avoid pure bluff in micro stake cash games. There are too many people willing to pay every bet... itäs too risky.

Yep, that sounds about right. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Dodsy]

I think it's hard to bluff online and I limit the times that I do it. Especially considering you end up only making a few bucks if you aren't called on your bluff and losing even more if you are called on it. People will call you bluff while you're holding AQ suited and they will win AK unsuited....

 

[SuitedPear]

I think it's hard to bluff online and I limit the times that I do it. Especially considering you end up only making a few bucks if you aren't called on your bluff and losing even more if you are called on it. People will call you bluff while you're holding AQ suited and they will win AK unsuited....

That's exactly how it works! Haha, and in the stakes that I play at, it doesn't seem worth it. I still have good reads on people and I halfway feel like they are bluffing a lot.

 

[bigjay2007]

DON'T bluff! I'm not sure about larger cash games, but everyone chases is the Micros and you will lose way more than you win. I'd save it for the tourneys or Sit and goes.

 

[edc1]

i think bluffing is an important part of poker myself,i find the trick is knowing when and when not to bluff,i play way more live than I do online these days,one of the things I see often is that players that bluff badly don't finish selling the story,they either bet light,or try to sell a bluff that doesn't make sence,i don't play super tight myself and do bluff occasionaly,playing online and bluffing I think is harder not being able to see a person takes most of the tells away-bluffing to much at micros will get you burned fast

 

[niphon56]

Bluff is useful for one or two times in Cash Games at same table.
When your opponent find you bluff, you burned.

 

[Alexandr Svinarshyk]

bluff in cash games on a regular basis is not appropriate. bluff frerollah is cheaper

 

[Matanzima]

It's a different emotion to bluff in cash games.

It has to be a story well told.

Even considering online games (zoom or rooms), speed and firm betting intimidate the villain

 

[AjsmenX]

Bluff is good when u feel that ur opponent try to CB on the flop..But u must know ur opponent before u 3bet him..and sometimes u can just feel that he doesn't have good hand on the flop..mostly they fold on 3bets in these cases

 

[cranberry]

Before bluffing, assess the situation. You have much less chance of success when the distribution is more than two players. In this case, is much more likely that at least one of the contestants will be a good hand with which he calls your bet. Online bluffing is better to use moderately, after having created for himself the image of a tight player.

 

[Tulipaneiro]

Thats why i don't play cash games. I prefer MTT

 

[HEFOLK132]

I bluff in cash games more often, than in a tournament, it is simple to study more difficult in a tournament players.

 

[Click400]

Am I the only one that is petrified of cash games? They are an entirely different entity. When I first started, I started out at SnGs. That way you can make large bets, and it's not coming directly out of your wallet. In the end I might lose 1,500 chips, but it's not my entire bank roll. I might end up losing in the end, but at least it was only the buy-in amount. It's just nice to be able to have something to work with, and be able to throw your weight around a little bit.

I usually take a little riskier bets and bluff more often in tournaments. People seem to play a lot more aggressive against me in cash games. They pretty much just walk all over me. And if I ever have a solid bluff, I always get called out and lose lol. Would you suggest bluffing in a micro stakes cash game? It hasn't worked too well for me yet. Then again I am trying my best to build a bank roll and have something to work with.

Bluff is an art that develops with time and experience, having a correct reading of the hands is elementary to know how we should act. All you need is to gain confidence in your game.

 

[nabmom]

Hi and welcome to CardsChat! And thanks for raising such a good question. I am no pro by any means, but here's my thoughts on the subject.

First of all, cash and tournament games are, as you know, very different games. And the overall strategy is very different, due to the blind structure in the tournament games. I think cash can be worthwhile playing, but you have to realize that differences between it and tournament games. In no particular order:

1. Learn about buyins, stop-losses, and bankroll management. You need to learn how not to chase your losses in cash, or you will burn through your bankroll very quickly.

2. Micros are where you should start, but you have to realize that many of the other players at those levels are not very sophisticated. Bluffs work by getting the other player to fold a better hand because he believes that you actually have the better hand. But if your opponent doesn't think beyond his own hand and what he has (he really isn't thinking about what you might have in your hand), then bluffs will never work. So generally do NOT bluff at the micros.

3. Since the blind structure doesn't force you to start playing a wider range of hands, don't. Your best strategy is to play tight, with a good chart of starting hands by position, and learn to fold many, many of your hands. This makes it more boring than playing a dynamic SnG. This is "ABC" poker and the best poker to play at the micros. Play smart, not fancy.

4. Learn and study more about good value betting. Play tight, but when you have a hand, play it aggressively. For the same reason that you can't push players off hands when you're bluffing, here this works to your advantage. You can value bet and other players may be very "sticky" with their hands and not fold a middle pair or a draw. Make them pay and you'll be rewarded.

5. Last thing I'll suggest, is keep hand histories and use this forum as much as possible. Play some cash, make sure you keep a hand history, and post hands where you have lost or even won big. See if you played optimally and keep studying your play.

Just saw this post in this forum, looks very worthwhile to read: https://www.cardschat.com/forum/learning-poker-57/building-a-baby-bankroll-181238/.

I hope this has been helpful for you. Best of luck on the felts.

 

[Tman300]

I think it's almost impossible to bluff in cash games because nobody just plays and call for nothing with weak hands

 

[LFC_yllnwa]

the cash game requires maximum concentration, as said above, the game is on your current Bank bluff in a cash game of course less than in MTT, but it is not enough. To be willing to throw away AA, KK have little risk in the game, and not afraid to bluff with 27)), and the fact that at one table it is impossible to bluff a lot this is nonsense), it is necessary to do it competently and on time)

 

[Lerts]

Micro stakes are very tricky. This is where you meet most of the fish and loose heads, so i wouldnt advise pure bluffing however if you're drawing a semi bluff can be in order but pure bluffing in micro stakes is a bit tricky and i would aviod it if i were you when ever possible. Let check and fold be the first options you consider before bluffing. Stakes arent high enough for your opponents to be to concern if they shove it and lost it or not

 

[Vin Keyzone]

Bluffing online is a on a whole different level than in live poker. You cannot see mannerisms. The tone of voice when they "raise" or go "all-in". These are all absent online.

The only way bluffing online is switching your gameplay. Keep them oblivious.

 

[Ametist17]

I often bluff in a cache games!