Pokerati · Nov 4
How to Use Overbets to Crush in No Limit Hold’em
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Overbets are one of the most underused weapons in No Limit Texas Hold’em. To excel in the game, you need to master using this weapon both for value and as a bluff.
Remember, the game is called “no limit,” which means we are allowed to use any bet size we want. We are not restricted by the size of the pot, and can bet as much as we feel inclined in any given spot.
Overbets are particularly powerful in situations where you have a significant nut advantage, and the board is dynamic, i.e., somewhat likely to change on later streets. They are particularly useful and powerful on the turn.