In poker, exploit opponents' tendencies by adjusting strategies - induce bluffs from non-bluffers, bet their checked weakness, and call missed bluffs - but beware risks from frequent bluffers with a limited bankroll.
Some excellent players can't adjust to different game structures. You can profit by playing correctly for the structure when they don't.
Players who never bluff are easy to play against. You almost always know where you stand. Against players who bluff rarely:
· You don't need to call marginal hands thinking they might be bluffing.
· You only call when you can likely beat their hand or get good pot odds.
· You save many bets by not having to call.
· You profit when you fold and they take the pot. You lost less than you would've against players whose hands you pay off.
Even players who almost never bluff give you an advantage. Make plays to discourage their few bluffs.
· Players who won't check-raise bluff have the goods when they bet.
· You can fold marginal hands you might call against others. This saves money.
· Check-raises always show real hand strength. You save bets by folding more.
· Bet more hands when they check. They likely have weak hands.
· Unlike games with check-raises, their checks don't represent possible strong hands.
· Their checks mean their hands aren't worth betting. You're often ahead.
Players who bluff too much give you great profit potential. Induce more bluffs and call them.
· Don't bet into them. They'll likely fold. Check and let them bluff.
· Call or raise their bluffs depending on your hand.
· You give free cards, but profit when they keep bluffing.
· But they're riskier than non-bluffers if you have a limited bankroll. You must call their bluffs, but will pay them off when they occasionally have big hands.
In summary, detect opponents' flaws like never bluffing or bluffing too much. Tailor your play to profit from their tendencies. Take advantage of their mistakes.
