#river decision

Poker content related to “river decision” · 4 items

News

Hand Discussion: 5/10 Level, Losing Day, Should We Call on the River?

A Reddit user shared a hand from a 5/10 no-limit Texas Hold'em game: The small blind is a fun old man, the big blind player c-bet the flop, checked the turn, and faced a $95 bet on the river, going into a long tank. The article analyzes the hand and explores how to make decisions in this relaxed atmosphere.

Strategy

River Polarized Bet: Why You Shouldn't Raise Even with Trips

Analyzing a hand from Brad Owen at Bellagio cash game: Facing a two-times pot overbet on the river, how should Brad with trips of Jacks decide? This article explores the principle of polarized betting, teaching you to identify bluff-catching hands and avoid value-owning yourself.

WPH 598: The Poker Hand That Scared Alan Keating

Analyzing a multi-way pot hand from Hustler Casino Live's million-dollar game, flop multi-way pot strategy, and Alan Keating's decision when he had the second-best full house on the river.

Hero Call on the River: When to Bluff Catch with Medium-Strength Hands

A hero call on the river is one of the most challenging decisions in poker, requiring a balance of pot odds, opponent range, blockers, and psychological game theory. This article breaks down the five core elements of a successful hero call, provides a concrete thinking framework, and offers practical examples to help you maximize long-term expected value when bluff catching on the river.