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Applications of No-Limit Hold ’em
Applications of No-Limit Hold ’em
About Matthew Janda
Acknowledgements
A Cautionary Note About “Bluff Catching”
Introduction
Part One The Basics
The Basics Introduction
Calculating Pot Odds
Understanding Equity
Comparing Equity To Expected Value
Hands Cannot Simply Be Ranked From Strongest To Weakest
Understanding Polarized and Condensed Ranges
Making Our Opponent Indifferent to Calling on the River
The Grey Area Between Value Betting and Bluffing
Making Our Opponent Indifferent to Bluffing
An Optimal Player Always Takes the Most +EV Line
Large Bets Make Our Opponent Put More Money Into the Pot
The Value of Position
Summary
Part Two Preflop Play
Preflop Play Introduction
Preflop 3-Betting, 4-Betting, and 5-Betting Frequencies
Preflop Raise First In Ranges
Maximum 3-Betting Ranges
The Expected Value of 4-Betting or Folding Against Opponents Who Don’t Flat 4-Bets
Flatting 3-Bets and 4-Bets
Examining Complex Ranges — Defending Enough Against Opens
Examining Complex Ranges — Designing Defending Ranges To Maximizing EV
Examining Complex Ranges — Balance
Examining Complex Ranges — Board Texture Frequencies
Understanding Complex Ranges — Defending Enough Against 3-Bets
Understanding Complex Ranges — Defending Against 4-Bets
Recommended Hand Chart
Summary
Part Three Post-flop Bet Sizing
Post-flop Bet Sizing Introduction
Post-flop Bet Sizing at a Glance
Summary
Part Four Facing a Flop Bet in Position
Facing a Flop Bet in Position Introduction
Defending by Calling
Defending by Raising — The Value to Bluff Raising Ratio on the Flop
Increased Complications in the Bluffing to Value Raising Ratio
Required Hand Strength to Value Raise a Made Hand
Delaying a Raise on a Dry Board
Delaying a Raise on a Wet Flop
Facing a Flop 3-Bet
Defending by Both Calling and Raising
Example of Balancing a Defending Range on the Flop
Summary
Part Five Whether to Bet or Check in Position
Whether to Bet or Check in Position Introduction
The Value Betting to Bluffing Ratio for 3 Streets of Value
The Value Betting to Bluffing Ratio for Less than 3 Streets of Value
Required Hand Strength to Value Bet the Flop
Deciding Which Streets to Value Bet
Bluffing with the Right Hands on the Flop
Checking Back with a Strong Hand
Facing a Flop Check-Raise
Thought Process for Deciding Whether to Bet or Check in Position
Example of Balancing a Flop Bet in Position
Summary
Part Six Out of Position Flop Play
Out of Position Flop Play Introduction
The Mental Block of Betting as the Preflop Raiser
Assessing How Valuable Position is on the Flop
The Out of Position Value Betting to Bluffing Ratio
When Should Betting with Any Two Cards be Profitable?
How Profitable Should Our Opponent’s Bluffs Be in Position on the Flop?
Whether to Bet or Check Very Strong Hands on the Flop When Out of Position
Deciding Whether to Check-Call or Check-Raise
The Difficulties of Check- Raising Certain Flop Textures
Donk Betting from the Blinds
Understanding the Major Parameters of Flop Play
Example of Balancing a Range Out of Position on the Flop
Summary
Part Seven 3-Bet Pots on the Flop
3-Bet Pots on the Flop Introduction
Bet Sizing as the 3-Bettor
Defending Against Flop Bets in 3-Bet Pots by Calling
Defending Against Flop Bets in 3-Bet Pots by Raising
Facing a Flop Check as the Cold Caller in Position
Summary
Part Eight Playing the Turn in Position
Playing the Turn in Position Introduction
Raising a Turn Bet After Calling the Flop
Raising a Turn Bet After the Flop was Checked Through
Putting Hands in the Right Ranges on the Turn in Position
Example of Balancing a Defending Range on the Turn
Part Nine Playing the Turn Out of Position
Playing the Turn Out of Position Introduction
Playing the Turn as the Flop Bettor
Playing Draws Out of Position on the Turn
Playing the Turn| After Betting the Flop
Playing the Turn After Check-Calling the Flop
Summary
Part Ten 3-Bet Pots on the Turn
3-Bet Pots on the Turn Introduction
Double Barreling in a 3-Bet Pot
Playing the Turn Out of Position After the Flop Checks Through
Facing a Turn Bet in Position After Calling a Flop Bet
Facing a Turn Check in Position After Calling a Flop Bet
Summary
Part Eleven River Play
River Play Introduction
Comparing In Position and Out of Position River Jams
Value Betting When Raises are Possible
inpointing the Optimal River Bet Size
Utilizing Removal Effects
Turning Made Hands Into Bluffs in Position
Overbetting the River
Summary
Part Twelve Multiway Pots
Multiway Pots Introduction
Hand Strength on the Flop
Bluff Catchers in Multiway Pots
Speculative Preflop Hands
Deciding Who is Responsible for Defending
Summary
Part Thirteen Shallow and Deep Stack Play
Shallow and Deep Stack Play Introduction
Shallow Stack Play at a Glance
Deep Stack Play at a Glance
Summary
Part Fourteen Advanced Bet Sizing
Advanced Bet Sizing Introduction
Using Bet Sizing to Check for Contradicting Thoughts
Summary
Part Fifteen Applying Theory to Analyze Hands
Applying Theory to Analyze Hands Introduction
Facing Bets in Position Revisted
Betting When Out of Position Revisted
Summary
Part Sixteen Sample Hands
Sample Hands Introduction
Sample Hands
Conclusion
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