Play Big Pots with Big Hands

Ever since, I never thought of high-limits being bluff fest events. I know poker is all about making a hand and being paid off. However, better players play stronger and look to control the action no matter if they are betting, bluffing, semi-bluffing, or the like.

In my case, I love to play small ball poker being the aggressor usually. Oftentimes, I use position and table image to let others feel I am in the pot and that I always run after to taking the pots from their advantage.

Generally, I’m not a big, expert bluffer. However, I make sure that I’m open most of the time and bet a lot in small pots all for my big hands.

What do you think, how will my playing style translate to bigger games? Do I have to expect that other players will block my style along the way by calling me in position or re-raising me more often? Any idea?

Thanks!

Caleb

Caleb,

Players will tend to play pretty much as you stated. They will use position more, reraise you more, and even try to force you to play large pot poker. Some players will actually sit and try and match wits with you in small ball.

If you are planning to play at the larger limits, you need to work on your ability to bluff, and you need to work on your ability to read other players. While I am sure that you do quite well at that, the largest games have the best players and these skills will become more important.