More Poker Betting Patterns to Watch For

Here are some additional betting pairs that Lou Krieger discussed with Mike Caro.

Raising before the flop, then folding on the flop is either the mark of a disciplined poker player or someone who is overly cautious.  Most poker players are not cautious!

Another is the call, call, call then raise or bet on the river pattern.  That is the “I made my draw on the river” betting pattern.  If a third suit card comes up and someone who had been calling has now raised, they likely have the hand they were going for.

The call, call, raise, bet pattern is the “I made my draw on the turn” betting pattern.

All these patterns just tell what a person is likely to have.  They are likely to have the hand that the pattern specifies after three or so hands.

Everybody has a pattern has, but patterns may also change.  The pattern you make against conservative player is different than the one you use against a maniac betting and raising all over the place.  So, the pattern can change depending on player. 

Noticing patterns can be a great advantage.  If you are not in the hand, it’s the time to look for patterns and tells.  If you see how a player reacts or plays, then correlate those observations to the hand they turn over, at the end you’ll have the advantage.

Hear Lou’s complete interview at http://www.2007cppc.com/#krieger.