value bet

mab_nyc69 · #1 11-29-2005, 01:22 PM

would someone please give me a clean definition. i feel some terms are thrown around a little inconsistently.

thx

jph0424 · #2 11-29-2005, 02:59 PM

A value bet is a bet that is made to extract value with a hand that you feel is superior. It is a bet that does not mind a call because you feel that you are ahead more often than not. If you are betting it is for one of 2 reasons: to bluff someone out, or to extract value from your hand. If you are not betting for one of those reasons then you should not be betting. I know this seems elementary but you would not believe the number of players who will bet the river with AQ on a K9762 rainbow type board where a bet will only be called if you are beaten and has no chance of pushing someone off of a worse hand.

ddubois · #3 11-29-2005, 04:41 PM

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If you are betting it is for one of 2 reasons: to bluff someone out, or to extract value from your hand. If you are not betting for one of those reasons then you should not be betting.

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There are more than these two reasons to raise.