Do you have to bet the nuts on the river?
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Asked by: Travis Raspberry
Re: nuts on the river A player is never forced to bet, unless there is a bet in front of him (and of course he could fold). Having a “nut hand” has nothing to do with it.
Do you have to raise with the nuts?
In order for the penalty to be considered when there is a bet, the player with the nuts must be able to raise without that raise affecting the possible calling action of anyone else. For example, 3 players on the river, players 1, 2, 3, and act in that order.
Is it against the rules to check the nuts in poker?
The reason for the rule is to prevent collusion or “soft play” between players, although in most cases a player checking back the nuts often does so without realizing he or she has an unbeatable hand.
Do you bet before the river?
After the flop betting round ends, a single community card (called the turn or fourth street) is dealt, followed by a third betting round. A final single community card (called the river or fifth street) is then dealt, followed by a fourth betting round and the showdown, if necessary.
Can you call with the nuts in poker?
Re: Soft play rule/just calling with the nuts
All the rule states is “soft play is not allowed“. If the rule stated “You may not check the exclusive nuts in position or else you may be penalized” then fine, I would understand the implementation of the rule, but it is not written that way.
What does flopped a nut straight mean?
All of this tells us that when you flop a nut straight, you simply check and wait for your opponent to bet all his money to you on the river, when you can raise him and win a massive pot.
What does nut straight mean?
the best possible straight
The “nut straight” means the best possible straight given the current arrangement of community cards. For example, on a 89T flop, a player who holds QJ will have the “nut straight”. The term is mostly used in community card games like Hold’em, since in draw games like 5-card draw, the nut straight is always TJQKA.
Can you check on the River poker?
The check-check situation. This applies when everyone checks on the river a.k.a. no betting activity (this is the situation you’re most interested in, from what I can tell). In this case, the first player left to the Dealer must show his cards.
How do I bet on the nuts?
Here are some ideas to keep in mind when you flop the nuts.
- Bet Out for Value.
- Slow Play for Value.
- Things Can Change.
- Hope for Another Big Hand from an Opponent.
- Reel In Maximum Profits.
- Isolate and Eliminate Players.
- Don’t Be Afraid to Fold on Bad Turn or River Cards.
What does it mean to check back the nuts poker?
This term came into lime light in 2009 during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main event. A female poker player(who had apparently won a contest to get entry into the event) was taken aside and was penalized & patronized for “Checking the nuts”.
How rich is Phil Hellmuth?
Phil Hellmuth Net Worth: Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player who has a net worth of $20 million.
Phil Hellmuth Net Worth.
| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth: | Jul 16, 1964 (57 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Profession: | Professional Poker Player, Actor |
Why is the best hand in poker called the nuts?
A common and certainly apocryphal folk etymology is that the term originated from the historical poker games in the colonial west of America, where if a player bet everything he possessed, he would place the nuts of his wagon wheels on the table to ensure that, should he lose, he would be unable to flee and would have …
When can you muck in poker?
The action of mucking can be done either(1) during any betting round when it’s that player’s turn to act, or (2) during showdown at any point if a player does not wish to show his cards. NOTE: Although slightly different in meaning, sometimes “folding” and “mucking” are terms that are used interchangeably in poker.
When can you muck in poker?
The action of mucking can be done either(1) during any betting round when it’s that player’s turn to act, or (2) during showdown at any point if a player does not wish to show his cards. NOTE: Although slightly different in meaning, sometimes “folding” and “mucking” are terms that are used interchangeably in poker.
