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FAQ's

The Number of Players in the Pot

1. What should you do if you have a hand that prefers a small number of players rather than a lot of players?
If you get a chance to knock people out, you should of course do it.

2. What if this is not possible?
Proper holdem strategy now may be to play your hand much differently than if you were able to limit the field.

3. What should you do if you have a hand that when played heads-up will increase your chances of wining
You should make an effort to achieve this status.

4. What if getting heads-up increased your chances of winning from 60 to 80 percent?
The same is still true. That is, try to get heads-up.

5. What if you have a good hand that has much higher expectation head-up and you can’t get heads-up?
Usually call instead of reraise.

6. What if you have a weak hand that you would rather play heads-up and you can’t
You should fold.

7. Example
You would want to play7♣ Q♠ 7♦ heads-up against a probable pair of jacks.

8. What if you have a live ace with a three-flush and the pot has been raised?
Frequently reraise if your raise can get it heads-up.

9. What if you have two overcards over the raiser?
You should always reraise.

10. What else might this reraise do for you?
Help you get a free card.