Therefore they will call the big blind often in hopes to see a cheap flop. Make them pay and they will fold. I'm not a big fan of constantly limping in, calling the big blind, when I'm the first player to put chips into the pot before or after the flop. Most players want to play as many hands as possible. By raising when you're first in many players will fold.
You are showing to your opponents that you fully expect to win the hand. Even if their starting hands are horrible.
Show Strength and Take Control When you raise the pot when you're first in you automatically take control. But let me explain with five reasons why you should always raise the pot when you're first in. You show strength in your hand. You take over the power in that hand and your opponents will look to you to drive the betting for the rest of the hand. Thus eliminating your competition and increasing your odds of winning that hand. 5 Reason Why You Must Always Raise the Pot When You're First In To win consistently at Texas Hold'em Poker or any poker for that matter it is very important to raise the pot when you're first in. _ |