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Sometimes we tend to have enough of a possible move to put an end to those aggressive opponents, but... they bet everything on you and only with the last card left on the table..., I have been in both situations, when you pay and lose for not being the card you expected or when you pay and win with exactly that card...

Something like this happens to all of us and it only helps us to improve.
I see it as a win/win, in reality we never lose because sometimes we lose against the rival, you have lost the game, yes, but you have gained the experience you will need in the next games you play...

And the other one, where you win, is simply the consequence of having lost too much before.
 
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  • #2
always bet always be aggresive
 
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If your hand beats enough bluffs → call.
If it only beats very unlikely bluffs → fold.
If you’re very unsure, it’s probably a fold (especially at low/mid stakes).
 
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Exactly bet!
 
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Position position. Take the fish bait when it makes sense or if your stack needs feeding. I tend to play hard and get a little more wild as the tournament goes on. How much the buy in also matters. That’s cash and MTT
 
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When you bet you get 2 chances to win, 1 if you have the best hand and 2 if your opponent thinks you do.

When you limp and call, you have to have the best hand to win.
 
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I get your point, but I think it’s important to separate results from decisions. Calling or betting shouldn’t be about “ending the hand” or hoping the last card saves you, it should be about whether the play is +EV in the long run.

Sometimes you’ll make the right decision and lose, and sometimes you’ll make a bad one and win. The key is being honest about that, because that’s where real improvement comes from.
 
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Well said, every game is a mix of risk and learning. Win or lose, each moment helps you grow and make better decisions next time.

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Before I bet I ask myself what worse hand would call here, or what better hand would fold here. Always have a purpose.
 
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Catalina2 said:
And the other one, where you win, is simply the consequence of having lost too much before.
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There are no prospects with such an approach to the game. You should definitely think about another hobby :)
 
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bremp555 said:
I get your point, but I think it’s important to separate results from decisions. Calling or betting shouldn’t be about “ending the hand” or hoping the last card saves you, it should be about whether the play is +EV in the long run.

Sometimes you’ll make the right decision and lose, and sometimes you’ll make a bad one and win. The key is being honest about that, because that’s where real improvement comes from.
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But betting is positive EV a lot of the time, because it gives you another way to win besides having to have the best hand.

Say there is a 50% chance you have the best hand and there is a 50% chance the villan folds if you bet- so if you bet you have a 75% chance of winning the hand instead of just a 50% if you didnt bet.
 
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WrongUsername said:
always bet always be aggresive
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Are you serious?
Do you understand what aggressive play by a beginner can lead to?
It can only lead to one thing, playing bingo, losing money, and being disappointed.
 
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It's always nice to win at the table. But when I have a black streak, I take a break for a few days.
 
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Love this mindset—treating a loss as gaining experience instead of just a defeat is how you actually get better at poker (and probably life too).

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