Excessive bluffing in freerolls?

[Rost]

For many players, freerolls are a kind of lottery. I don't think that players in freerolls are bluffing. I wouldn't call it bluffing. I think that players in freerolls are willing to play with any hands because it's a freeroll and because it's free. Most of them just play and don't think about anything

 

[flitspaal]

Many players will play any 2 cards. As a consequence, there's a bigger chance someone will hit the flop and go bet high or all in. And when there's for example a 2-7-Q on the board, it may look like bluffing to you, but it could easily be someone with two pairs.

 

[OnyxD]

Depends on when and how. Rule of thumb: don't bluff and don't think they do, believe them. However, there are some tell-tale signs the player is bluffing/semi-bluff, like, for example, when the play makes little sense - fails to either extract chips off you or squeeze you out of the pot. Hard to explain, but you can sense a weird play often.

 

[OnyxD]

Many players will play any 2 cards. As a consequence, there's a bigger chance someone will hit the flop and go bet high or all in. And when there's for example a 2-7-Q on the board, it may look like bluffing to you, but it could easily be someone with two pairs.

This is of of the situations I referred to. It makes little sense to overbet two pair, except maybe in multipot or when a double card will cancel it. So very often it would be semi-bluff, a really weak hand (2nd or 3d pair) or a complete bluff with overcards, Ax. That is if they bet, not call.

 

[Brigistul]

Bluffing is part of the game and it is a strategy and must be prepared! So say the experts.

 

[lalithembram]

Excessive bluffing in freerolls is common because players face no financial risk, leading to loose and unpredictable gameplay. Many participants experiment freely, making bluffs harder to read. To handle this, play tight, observe patterns, and capitalise on opponents’ mistakes. Patience and strong hands usually outperform frequent bluffing in freeroll environments sso id .