Winning at Texas Holdem’
Winning at Texas Holdem’ – Bluffing Sometimes nothing can be a pretty cool hand.
— Paul Newman as Cool Hand Luke, showing his stone-cold bluff after winning a 7-card stud pot.
The do’s and don’ts of bluffing could fill a small book on their own, but here are a few of the most important things to keep in mind:
Avoid bluffing heavy winners: they can afford to Call and usually do.
Beginners are often desperate to know what you’ve got and will call just for the sake of knowing.
Experienced players play a cagey game, are studying your actions more closely, and are often easier to bluff.