If you have been following our series on strategies to increase your odds or improve your game when it comes to Texas Hold ‘Em, then you are probably looking forward to this article on tips for playing the turn.
A pair of aces is arguably the best hand to be dealt in Texas Hold’em Poker. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
If you have not already, check out the others in our series, which cover playing the flop, playing the river and how to adjust your strategy based on your starting hand. If you use any or all of these suggestions together, you can bet your game to be improved, though we would not suggest counting on a win each time.
Have you taken a second to consider why it is referred to as “the turn”? Well, this is because this is the turning point in the game. You now must make a decision. At this point, you have seen 86% of your hand. Only one card is left to show on the board that may or may not make a huge difference in the way your hand ends up appearing. You must be serious when considering whether or not to fold, or bet.
It is at this stage that the betting limits are doubled, which means that the pot odds are cut in half. Because of the one remaining card that must appear on the board, which will make an impact; you must be able to read what the board shows you and compare it to your cards, and weigh the possibilities of what could show up on that last card.By knowing where your hand ranks in comparison to the highest possible hand that can be made with the board as it stands. Of course, you cannot factor in every situation, but the more you consider, the better you are in choosing whether to bet, check, or fold before the river.
Check when the river is important, but you do not want to spend too much. Bet when you want to bluff, you know you are good to go, or you just feel like it. Raise when you want to bluff, or you know its worth it. Call when you are tired of spending money but do not want to fold, and fold when you know that it’s not worth it, or you have vested too much on the chance of seeing the river.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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