Bluffing is general in poker and many people think they can bluff more in online poker because there are no gestures, they are hidden behind their computer. But there are moments when you should not bluff.
When you bluff keep in mind that everyone else is also looking for an opportunity to bluff. You can spot them, but beware they can spot you too! You have to use bluffing sparingly.
So when no to bluff in poker?
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Other players are expecting you to bluff
I suppose you don’t want to be the fish at the table. When you bluff and are caught you reveal your playing style to the others, so you will be vulnerable. Always consider this before you bluff.
You have been caught bluffing recently
If you were caught as a poor bluffer recently you should not bluff but start to build your reputation back.
Bluff when the flop is dangerous
You have to recognize whether is a flop dangerous or not. I know, it is a difficult task, but for example the flop contains an Ace, you could be sure that someone has an Ace at the table. People love their Aces and keep them almost until the end of the hand.
Lots of players at the table
With a lot of players at the table there is a great chance that someone has something that he will stick with. It is not worth the money to bluff in this situation.
Against bad players
It is much more profitable to play straight up in these games. They will bluff a lot, but will keep an eye on you too.
You have just lost a big pot
Not only might you be on a bad run, but other players will expect
you to be on a bad run, and will more readily call you.
In the blind positions
You really have to evaluate the flop, but generally other players
will think you have a poor hand and expect you to bluff.
To summarize: be careful with bluffing, always take into consideration when you bluff you could be caught.
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Very good point. As valuable as a bluff can be, it is sometimes best not to. This rings true outside of the poker game, as well.
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